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this is sort of a retread of a previous topic that got locked for being too fanboyish (rightfully so, i went too far)
but considering the current news and discussion i figure i'd bring it back up again.
People have been discussing the potential for a new third competitor in the console industry now that the MS leak has discussed plans of Xbox leaving if Gamepass subs don't increase.
And one option that i've been extremely partial to, is Valve.
Their hardware has been proven to be top notch, if the Steam Deck and Valve Index didn't prove that already. Only after 4 years of dominance would the index be dethroned by the PSVR2 as the best VR headset, and the Steam Deck is still the leader of the handheld PC space, with competitors such as the ROG Ally lacking in areas that the Deck succeeds in.
Their services and software are great too, Most of their games are industry defining masterpieces that pushed gaming forward, and even if they don't release games much now, they're guaranteed to be a banger when they do. Half Life Alyx is still the best VR game 4 years later. Speaking of, Valve also has their own VR headset and are planning to release another one in late 2023. It could provide competition for PSVR2 that'd put sony on their toes and make them want to go and support the platform better.
The software for the Steam Deck too, is well developed and extremely well optimized. The ability to choose your own custom control scheme, change the Hz the screen runs at, battery life, ETC. Steam OS in its current form is already more customizable and open than most console interfaces out there.
They could easily revive Steam Machines as a concept with all the development and maturity SteamOS and Linux has gotten, and they could make it a runaway success. The library of Steam at a console gamer's fingertips, mod capability thanks to being a PC in console clothing, frequent sales and cheaper games, and Valve's own exclusive games as a cherry on top of the sundae. All they'd need to do is to give it the advertisement and publicity it needs.
Not to mention the lower barrier for PC gaming. PC gaming has been through some dire times recently mostly thanks to Nvidia & AMD's terrible prices and terrible GPUs, and while it's still an amazing option for gaming, the price floor for even a decent 1080p 60hz experience on many of the newest games has been raised. A subsidized, small console box with just enough power as a mid-high end build like the PS5 and Xbox could breathe some life back into the platform and expose it to a greater audience, like how the Steam Deck did.
On the flipside, the digital only approach for many people is a major turnoff. Many people love the feeling of having a physical box, a collection to store in their house, and previous attempts at killing off physical media have been bad to say the least. Many people here especially will hold on to physical disks.
Valve makes great games when they release them. But the issue is that they don't do that much very more. And exclusives are quite important to a console's lifespan. HL3 and Portal 3 would be runaway successes, but the issue is that no one knows when or if they're coming out. That kind of uncertainty, Sony and Nintendo don't have with their upcoming games.
What do you guys think? Fighting chance? or is Apple a better choice?
but considering the current news and discussion i figure i'd bring it back up again.
People have been discussing the potential for a new third competitor in the console industry now that the MS leak has discussed plans of Xbox leaving if Gamepass subs don't increase.
And one option that i've been extremely partial to, is Valve.
Their hardware has been proven to be top notch, if the Steam Deck and Valve Index didn't prove that already. Only after 4 years of dominance would the index be dethroned by the PSVR2 as the best VR headset, and the Steam Deck is still the leader of the handheld PC space, with competitors such as the ROG Ally lacking in areas that the Deck succeeds in.
Their services and software are great too, Most of their games are industry defining masterpieces that pushed gaming forward, and even if they don't release games much now, they're guaranteed to be a banger when they do. Half Life Alyx is still the best VR game 4 years later. Speaking of, Valve also has their own VR headset and are planning to release another one in late 2023. It could provide competition for PSVR2 that'd put sony on their toes and make them want to go and support the platform better.
The software for the Steam Deck too, is well developed and extremely well optimized. The ability to choose your own custom control scheme, change the Hz the screen runs at, battery life, ETC. Steam OS in its current form is already more customizable and open than most console interfaces out there.
They could easily revive Steam Machines as a concept with all the development and maturity SteamOS and Linux has gotten, and they could make it a runaway success. The library of Steam at a console gamer's fingertips, mod capability thanks to being a PC in console clothing, frequent sales and cheaper games, and Valve's own exclusive games as a cherry on top of the sundae. All they'd need to do is to give it the advertisement and publicity it needs.
Not to mention the lower barrier for PC gaming. PC gaming has been through some dire times recently mostly thanks to Nvidia & AMD's terrible prices and terrible GPUs, and while it's still an amazing option for gaming, the price floor for even a decent 1080p 60hz experience on many of the newest games has been raised. A subsidized, small console box with just enough power as a mid-high end build like the PS5 and Xbox could breathe some life back into the platform and expose it to a greater audience, like how the Steam Deck did.
On the flipside, the digital only approach for many people is a major turnoff. Many people love the feeling of having a physical box, a collection to store in their house, and previous attempts at killing off physical media have been bad to say the least. Many people here especially will hold on to physical disks.
Valve makes great games when they release them. But the issue is that they don't do that much very more. And exclusives are quite important to a console's lifespan. HL3 and Portal 3 would be runaway successes, but the issue is that no one knows when or if they're coming out. That kind of uncertainty, Sony and Nintendo don't have with their upcoming games.
What do you guys think? Fighting chance? or is Apple a better choice?
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