Truscape comments on PCWorld article argues that Valve is expanding Steam beyond traditional PCs by making both Windows and x86 architecture optional for running your games.

[–] ElectricAirship@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 11 hours ago (4 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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[–] javasux@lemmy.world 27 points 11 hours ago (3 children)

when it releases

Brother it released four months ago

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[+] Quicky@piefed.social -9 points 10 hours ago (1 child)

And it was a huge letdown.

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[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 9 hours ago

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)