RavenValor95
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Oh...Well then I've got no clue then unless more are coming.
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STEAM | March 2015 - Have you seen MRORANGE?
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Nabs
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Why would it be cheaper than a normal computer when it's just a normal computer? A Steambox is simply a box that can fit in the living area for people who don't want to build their own computer. It's going to be really attractive for people who just want to jump into VR w/o worrying about the little things.
jediyoshi
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yeah ... that looks extremely comfortable to use
The controllers will be wireless and everything else will get consolidated down to a single wire. How encumbered do you feel when you use a wired 360 controller on your PC right now?
Backlogger
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Small form factor hopefully. But yeah, not really for me.
Yup, don't see any point to them. I would say they should have standardized specs for a few years then switch it up, but then it would be no different than a console and devs might only aim for those specs.
lashman
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I'm not using a wired controller (or a wired keyboard ... or a wired mouse, for that matter)
i'm not sure "joe the plumber" will be happy with linux
i'm confused what audience is this that is interested in buying an expensive vr set, is fine with using linux but doesn't want to waste time building their own computer
Not having to build one? Steam Machine-K from CyberPowerPC is actually reasonable priced considering the components, and it's on a small box that you can just plug and play. I actually feel tempted to buy it.(but I doubt that the cooling is any good so I won't)
Good thing he can install windows if he wants then
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RCT3 looked better than this
Baron_Calamity
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I don't have the controller blocking my face
How is Steam Link going to really differ from their in-home streaming option? I can already hook my laptop up to my TV and play through that (although I haven't really tried it very heavily).
The only way I'd really buy a Steam Link is if it didn't have to render it on the desktop screen at the same time. When I was testing streaming the first time, my wife freaked out when a game popped up while she was trying to do some classwork. If it can't run in the background, then it's pretty worthless (at least to me).
The only way I'd really buy a Steam Link is if it didn't have to render it on the desktop screen at the same time. When I was testing streaming the first time, my wife freaked out when a game popped up while she was trying to do some classwork. If it can't run in the background, then it's pretty worthless (at least to me).
jediyoshi
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If they're already buying a gaming focused PC, they probably just want to do gaming. Otherwise they'll buy a regular prebuilt PC. I don't think Steam machines are aimed at overtaking traditional PC manufacturing.
Fascinating.
don't they have prebuilt pcs already in america or what?
well the example was that our friend joe the plumber was lazy and stupid enough not to want to install an os in the first placeGood thing he can install windows if he wants then
Baron_Calamity
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It doesn't look too bad. I want to see the business part of it before I make any judgement.
$4.99 vs. 5.66
Funny how euro prices keep going up almost as if companies are now following the euro to USD conversion rate, which went mostly ignored for years when USD was weak and euro was strong. In the case of Bundle Stars bundles we're talking about few dollars at most but it's still annoying.
Nabs
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Steam Link is for people without another PC or those who don't want to use their laptops to stream to. It's not magic.
Which defeats the purpose of a steam box. These things are supposed to be easy to use, similar to a console. Installing Windows requires you to backup data, format the drive, buy Windows for $100. Install it plus all the new drivers and stuff. A lot of people will just say Fuck it and buy an ps4 or xbox for $400.Not having to build one? Steam Machine-K from CyberPowerPC is actually reasonable priced considering the components, and it's on a small box that you can just plug and play. I actually feel tempted to buy it.(but I doubt that the cooling is any good so I won't)
Good thing he can install windows if he wants then
Some people don't want a huge ass tower under their TV, they prefer a small setbox.
jediyoshi
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It's because of the new EU VAT directive for digital goods though.
also, if all these steam boxes are coming out in November won't they be woefully outdated then?
A couple of them are. Hell, one of them is cheaper than building the a PC Tower equivalent on Europe. (though the cooling may not be up to snuff, that remains to be seen)
are the steam machines upgradable?
most of the controller support games are on console anyways
just buy a console!
most of the controller support games are on console anyways
Mavromatis
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With that Steam sticker it'll be pretty cool, don't you worry.
Most of them are. But there are few of them that use mobile GPUs placed directly on motherboard so you can't change GPU.
oh wow the huge spoilers in the there came an echo gb quicklook
is it a sequel to sequence?!? wow
yeah that's what i'm afraid of considering they're small cases
And lose the wonderful Steam sales? Makes no sense. And the steam controller is designed from the ground up to play mouse games.
Mavromatis
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Javadots during Modbots inital days, I think that was around Summer Sale 13.
And all the cool gifs of that time.
jediyoshi
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Nope! Just an extension of the laziness thing. I could go on? The same consumer that just wants a box also probably doesn't want to seat a CPU, deal with a screwdriver, connect a bunch of SATA cables, and ensure compatibility between all the components.
No way they are going to sell in EU for same price. I doubt they will even sell to EU, but hardware could be US only.
I hope I'm wrong, so I can use my wallet on steam controller.
Stumpokapow
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You don't need to hook your laptop up to your TV, boom. That's how it differs.
to me the way i see it is this:
case 1 - you have a gaming computer but you don't have a console: you could buy this, or buy the cheaper consoles that have exclusive games
case 2 - you have a console but you don't have a gaming computer: you might want to buy this, but you're not looking for a living room solution so you could just as well buy a regular computer that comes with windows and can play all the games you want
joe the stupid and lazy plumber can't buy a prebuilt pc at any random store but knows what steam is?
WinterDemons
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jediyoshi
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If you don't have a gaming computer, then you don't have a computer, so you're probably facing a much larger problem.
I don't see why you're bullying Joe. They probably know what a PC is. They probably know what gaming is. There's probably an overlap somewhere there.
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Messofanego
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Just wanted to say this is awesome. Hope it turns out well.
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case 3 - you have a console but you don't have a gaming computer: you might want to buy this if you're looking for a living room solution.
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_/¯Who says Joe wants a tower? Maybe he wants a small box to put next to his TV.
? you could have a mac or a laptop or whatever
well you established joe didn't have what it takes to install windows so i just took it from there
uhh, your living room solution is your console dudecase 3 - you have a console but you don't have a gaming computer: you might want to buy this if you're looking for a living room solution.
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InfiniteNine
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case 3 - you have a console but you don't have a gaming computer: you might want to buy this if you're looking for a living room solution.
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Well in my case I want it for when I'm away from home. I can't play a good portion of my steam library on the laptop so a tiny box to bring with me to plug into a TV would be great.
NingenJanai
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I wonder if the steamgaf VN will have tentacles :3
why you so rude, suddenly?
edited: also guys, guys! This will be US only, all hardware, there is some stupid law in US, no electronics are sold or made available to other continents, don't you know?
sorry, I just had to (><)
yeah, this is actually a good use of these things
get a console then?
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