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PCWorld article argues that Valve is expanding Steam beyond traditional PCs by making both Windows and x86 architecture optional for running your games. (www.pcworld.com)
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[–] 8 points 1 day ago (6 children)

I think the cube is gonna be a huge win for the console crowd when it releases. With PS6 likely costing around $2000 and xbox committing suicide, the field is wide open for a new competitor.

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  • [–] 33 points 1 day ago (5 children)

    when it releases

    Brother it released four months ago

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  • [+] -10 points 1 day ago (3 children)

    And it was a huge letdown.

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  • [–] 14 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    Software and ecosystem wise, I don't think so. Most of the issues stem from the hardware costs due to the AI bubble (Valve can't source components to provide a subsidy similar to the Steam Deck at launch/before shortages).

    One nice thing about the release is that the OS is starting to be released for use on general hardware (just need to finish working out the driver kinks)

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  • [–] 3 points 18 hours ago

    The device is the hardware. The software and ecosystem is a different question.

    I know the reasons why, but there’s no getting away from the fact that it is underpowered and overpriced. Valve admit this themselves!

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  • [–] 3 points 18 hours ago

    I really like mine. Then only complaint is that the RAM should be more accessible. I dropped in the 2TB nvme I had lying around with no issue, but getting my pair of RAM sticks in requires a lot of disassembling.

    In any case, I traveled with it and used it as work computer for about 3 months. I couldn't find any other completely silent desktop computer that is able to play games, and fits into my carry on for my flights. It was well worth it.

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