andromeduck
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valve should bundle a number of linux compatible games with each machine
Eh, I'm not impressed by the partner lineup so far. These PC makers are fine but Valve will want to have bigger companies making Steam Machines if they really want to make a splash. Companies like HP,Lenovo, Samsung, Asus etc.
I would not want HP or Lenovo in on this..Samsung and Asus fine.
It's a valid question. Why buy this when I can build my own for far less.
I still don't understand why I would get a SM over a regular custom.
I agree.Eh, I'm not impressed by the partner lineup so far. These PC makers are fine but Valve will want to have bigger companies making Steam Machines if they really want to make a splash. Companies like HP,Lenovo, Samsung, Asus etc.
Will steam make their own steam machines or they won't now? ( I tried to find info) . Also I wonder the partners will be able to effectively distribute the steam boxes to other countries
"I don't understand"
There are people out there that would like to play PC games, but could never put one together themselves. Understand?
Aren't most of these manufacturers based in the US? What about the rest of the world?
Aren't most of these manufacturers based in the US? What about the rest of the world?
One is an international uk distributer, another is based in Hong Kong , and very few in some european countries.
That's why bigger OEMs like HP and Lenovo are needed, their reach is worldwide. Otherwise a lot of people will not have any way of buying a Steam Machine.
Eh, I'm not impressed by the partner lineup so far. These PC makers are fine but Valve will want to have bigger companies making Steam Machines if they really want to make a splash. Companies like HP,Lenovo, Samsung, Asus etc.
When's the in-home streaming beta gonna drop? I'm anxious to try it out.
That's why bigger OEMs like HP and Lenovo are needed, their reach is worldwide. Otherwise a lot of people will not have any way of buying a Steam Machine.
I'll be looking to spend $800 to $900 to build me a Gaming rig next month. I wonder if i should look into a steam machine or just build a PC from scratch and dual boot Steam OS?
Build it yourself. Even if you can't get everything at the same price, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you put it together yourself at least. Only reason to look at these steam machines is if you're terrified of games like tetris (aka, suck at matching what plugs in what/where, even by plain sight), have too much money and want to just say you have a "falcon steam machine", or just really like the look of an exclusive case.
You know very little about Steam Machines and are already dismissing them. Give me a break.Build it yourself. Even if you can't get everything at the same price, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you put it together yourself at least. Only reason to look at these steam machines is if you're terrified of games like tetris (aka, suck at matching what plugs in what/where, even by plain sight), have too much money and want to just say you have a "falcon steam machine", or just really like the look of an exclusive case.
I think all of that is possible. More than anything steam machines isn't just about the machines but rather inspiring both users and OEMS to consider the lounge in a more focused way than has naturally occurred. Whilst I don't intend to get a machine other than perhaps a streaming one, it has inspired me to build my own and I'm sure over time components more directed for small form factor machines will show up. We may even see some at ces this week. I think all of that is part of Valve's planLooks like I'm sticking with my computer, a PS4, and this $7 25' hdmi cable for a while. I doubt these are ever going to be appealing to someone who can build the machine themselves, but hopefully companies will invest in smaller form factor parts that we can buy for lower prices. Also interested in the streaming options. If I could have one device that streams to any display in my house, well, that's the dream.
I find it quite ironic how you've been approaching this Steam Universe initiative with a console mindset. Exclusives, competition, immediate success. Valve already said they aren't approaching it from this angle. And it wouldn't be like them to do so.
It's going take longer for bigger OEMs to get moving compared to the small PC builders. I wouldn't worry about Asus, HP and Samsung getting aboard considering they have been throwing all kind of shit Android and Chromebook devices out there ever since the "PC market started dying". They are going to try everything.
Eh, I'm not impressed by the partner lineup so far. These PC makers are fine but Valve will want to have bigger companies making Steam Machines if they really want to make a splash. Companies like HP,Lenovo, Samsung, Asus etc.
"I don't understand"
There are people out there that would like to play PC games, but could never put one together themselves. Understand?
I thought Asus were supposed to be a partner: http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=696001
"Why buy an iPad when you could buy a Netbook instead?"But they pay a lot of money for a machine which does only a small percentage of what a fully capable pc could be doing...
But they pay a lot of money for a machine which does only a small percentage of what a fully capable pc could be doing...
We'll know soon. I expect most PC OEMs to partner up and it will be disappointing if they don't.
Very interesting! They certainly seem like an ideal vendor. I think we are missing a lot of details still and there still may be more to be spoken forI thought Asus were supposed to be a partner: http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=696001
Very interesting! They certainly seem like an ideal vendor. I think we are missing a lot of details still and there still may be more to be spoken for
Press event today?![]()
I'm intrigued.
edit: It's the same time as Sony's presser? meh
I expect case makers will be putting out more console-esque designs out in the next year or so....
If worth the additional $100, then I'm sold.
You can theoretically simply build your own steam machine right? It's just an OS.
You can theoretically simply build your own steam machine right? It's just an OS.
You can theoretically simply build your own steam machine right? It's just an OS.