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Valve is about to win the console generation (xeiaso.net)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/steam@lemmy.ml
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Today was a big day for gamers as Valve just introduced three products: the Steam Controller, the Steam Machine, and the Steam Frame. When you add this alongside the Steam Deck, I think it's safe to say that Valve is about to win the next console generation.

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[–] 7 points 11 months ago (1 child)

"Flexible" doesn't sell as much as "Easy"

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  • [–] 2 points 11 months ago

    I don't doubt that.

    I think familiarity is also important, maybe more so than ease of use.

    A lot of people know Windows and how to use it (at least for the basics.)

    Steam OS is still extremely niche.

    That's why I think the Steam Machine has to have price on its side to push people to consider buying a gaming-focused PC rather than a more general purpose gaming laptop. Particularly when everyone is struggling with rising costs.

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