▲ 97 ▼ 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) submitted 20 hours ago by mr_MADAFAKA@lemmy.ml to c/steam@lemmy.ml 14 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] javasux@lemmy.world 31 points 19 hours ago (5 children) when it releases Brother it released four months ago permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] webhead@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago I interpreted that to mean when it releases to a sane market at a reasonable price. Right now it's basically an early adopter device. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Quicky@piefed.social -9 points 18 hours ago (3 children) And it was a huge letdown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 17 hours 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) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Quicky@piefed.social 3 points 6 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! permalink fedilink source parent [–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 2 points 6 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] webhead@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago I interpreted that to mean when it releases to a sane market at a reasonable price. Right now it's basically an early adopter device. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Quicky@piefed.social -9 points 18 hours ago (3 children) And it was a huge letdown. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 17 hours 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) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Quicky@piefed.social 3 points 6 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! permalink fedilink source parent [–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 2 points 6 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 17 hours 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) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Quicky@piefed.social 3 points 6 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! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Quicky@piefed.social 3 points 6 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! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 2 points 6 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. permalink fedilink source parent