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Steam Machine unboxing
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brandonh83
Banned
I'm one of those people who have been waiting for something like this, as I don't really trust my (decent but very limited) grasp of building a gaming PC-- as in, I've been waiting for nearly a decade for something like this to happen. I'm primarily a console gamer, but in hindsight only really because they're more convenient-- buy, plug in, play. And Nintendo.
I feel like my patience will pay off, but I'm still waiting to see the actual retail models, their power, and if they're worth getting over a custom built machine. If they're not by some chance then I'll finally take the dip and just test the murky waters, but I really hope these end up being a great solution for someone like myself.
The controller is kind of ugly, but if it works very well, so be it, and I'm sure it will get more visual revisions before hitting shelves. I have so many games on Steam that I've just bought simply because of the prices and for when the time comes that I'll actually own a powerful enough machine to play them on, and that time seems to be nigh!
I feel like my patience will pay off, but I'm still waiting to see the actual retail models, their power, and if they're worth getting over a custom built machine. If they're not by some chance then I'll finally take the dip and just test the murky waters, but I really hope these end up being a great solution for someone like myself.
The controller is kind of ugly, but if it works very well, so be it, and I'm sure it will get more visual revisions before hitting shelves. I have so many games on Steam that I've just bought simply because of the prices and for when the time comes that I'll actually own a powerful enough machine to play them on, and that time seems to be nigh!
TheGreyHulk
Member
Ive always pronounced it "Ace us" for some reason instead of A-soose or ah-soose whatever it is. Its the same why I still call Ryu "rye yoo" instead of "ree yooh"
Beerman462
Member
I would like to buy that case.
You and me both, and we can, as soon as they tell us when! I hope the release it before steam machines release so we have time to check it out and work out parts
ashecitism
Member
Valve said they will release the source CAD files for the case, so you guys will be in luck.
What's under the gpu
I'd really want to have that case thank you please give it to me.
Pretty sure that's just part of the big plastic shroud that directs the airflow.
ashecitism
Member
SteamOS and L4D2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ0WuFcUPCg
He seems to be struggling with the controller a fair bit. Its easy for someone on the outside looking in (such as myself) to think you'd do a better job but this may be a good representation of just how unfamiliar it will feel to begin with, as many who have tried it have stated. Pretty much all say it gets better, but it would take a greater mind than mine to work out how to make it perfect
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
Does anyone else kinda wish they'd offer a version that looks like these?
SteveWinwood
Member
Even though he's bad at it (obviously just needs more time with it) it already looks better than a normal controller for fps to me.
Granted you would have to wretch my mouse from my cold dead hands first.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
This video actually makes me feel better about the controller. Now I really want to play with one. It looks like I can control my game exactly how I do with my Magic Trackpad on my MacBook. (As I've said, I cannot use a mouse in a FPS game as a lefty that has always used a righty mouse but needs to control movement with my left hand, I cannot use a mouse in my left hand nor can I control movement with my right. My MBP's MT however works wonders for me.)
Now I'm very excited to use one even on my computer.
This always sold it to me, along with Tommy Refenes being happy playing Super Meat Boy and Spelunky properly. Could do with seeing sensitivity setting and more strategy or even fighting games
fizzelopeguss
Banned
Ugh, those shitty blower cards are gonna be all but ubiquitous because of this.
Haven't 2-slot coolers with a blower design been ubiquitous since 2006 or thereabouts?
I just asked Corey Nelson (one of the guys putting up vids of his steam machine) if he could try and have a bit more of an in depth look at the controller mechanics such as "flicking" to turn around and how far a turn goes with a continuous swipe from left to right on the right pad.
He says he will!
He says he will!
ashecitism
Member
Valve said they've being doing some experiments for fighting games.
Yeah, I read that they have a solution for fighting games but "won't discuss it now". Not really sure what that's meant to imply
ashecitism
Member
no it was
but you know, Valve time :lol
but you know, Valve time :lol
ashecitism
Member
other guy with Last Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxgqEpodt1U
pretty sure the X360 controller should work out of the box
also should have looked up the control bindings better, tab is probably trackpad click
pretty sure the X360 controller should work out of the box
also should have looked up the control bindings better, tab is probably trackpad click
I'm the opposite excitement wise. I have no interest in this outside of hoping a lot of motherboard/case designs come from it. My father introduced me to PCs in the 80s and I custom built my first system as a teen in the 90s.
I'll have to try that controller out...I'm not sure what to think about it.
Yeah, when they say mid 2014 release of steam machines/controllers, its basically this time next year or later. Such a paradox!
Tip of the thumbs is a key to be able to use the controller it seems. Good to know since his other vid seemed a bit bad. He was a lot better.
I think it might not like 2 inputs perhaps. I saw a vid of a guy using a 360 controller on steamOS so, yeah thats odd. One of the quirks of the beta I guess
Outright Villainy
Member
Even mid-tier PC are still much louder than consoles though. I'm not a console enthusiast by any means, but the few times I've played my brother's PS3 it's really impressive just how quiet it is.
ashecitism
Member
I hope the OP will get updated with these vids for convenience's sake
Willy Wanka
my god this avatar owns
I really, really hate the obnoxious light on the front but the box looks really well designed inside. I'm looking forward to seeing some proper benchmarks as that is the one thing that would make me use Steam OS on a regular basis, even if I don't buy a Steam Machine.
shackdaddy836
Banned
Man, he really has to learn the controls before he posts his videos. Like take two seconds to see what each button does.
Also adjust the sensitivity settings.
I actually quite like the light, I can't stand the OTT lights on some cases like nzxt and others.
Eaten By A Grue
Member
After seeing all these videos I want it so badly especially with my huge library of games even though a fraction of them will run in Linux. I suppose nothing would stop someone from installing Windows.
If it's your TV box, you can always stream from a primary Win machine. That's my game; gonna have my main comp, with the a cheaper steam OS box to get my library to the tv.
ashecitism
Member
The bindings in the game settings are just probably keyboard buttons. He probably doesn't know the Steam controller/community bindings are in the game tab in BPM.
It can have up to two HDDs connected so I guess you could have another one with windows on it.
With the poor image quality you get from streaming a game to a Vita or Nvidia Shield... Nah.
But yeah, I really want a Steam Machine now. Sign me up for one of those $500 ugly boxes.
Eaten By A Grue
Member
I have been going back and forth the past few months whether I should stream from my beefy PC upstairs to my TV downstairs or get a dedicated machine like Alienware. I was thinking about something like Nvidia Shield to stream , but all of these Steambox threads now has me second guessing. I love the whole concept behind the OS and this machine from the taredowns seems upgradable, which is awesome.
Now that is an awesome idea.
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
I would acquire one of these.
You could always buy a really long HDMI cable and run it through your house.
360 controller works for me on the os beta. and sound..
weekend_warrior
Banned
edit: wrong thread.
Worked fine here too. I have the wireless one.
Smaller than an Xbox One. lol
Beautiful. With Steam Boxes popularizing the small form factor PC's for the living room, I hope hardware manufactures open their eyes and see a potential growth in this part of the market. Currently, there are only a very limited selection of ITX motherboards and SFF cases compared to mATX and such. It's disappointing.
Beautiful. With Steam Boxes popularizing the small form factor PC's for the living room, I hope hardware manufactures open their eyes and see a potential growth in this part of the market. Currently, there are only a very limited selection of ITX motherboards and SFF cases compared to mATX and such. It's disappointing.
TC McQueen
Member
Yeah, I can't wait to get my hands on one of these cases. I tried upgrading a cheap old refurb to get him to play newer games instead of the same old PS2 games he keeps playing, but it hasn't worked so far. Slapping the GPU from that thing into a properly outfitted Steam Machine case might make it easier for him to make the jump.