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1/8/2013 7:11:09 PM
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Valve's "Steam Box" Unveiled
[url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/1/7/3849284/piston-valve-steam-box-xi3]Codenamed "Piston"[/url]
I'm actually pretty excited that Valve is (sort of) getting into the market for consoles. I think this is the first step to a full fledged console with PC upgradability and quality. This is essentially that, but is still considered a PC from what I understand. But with the release of Steam Big Picture and the use of an HDMI capable television, this can basically be a console.
Thoughts?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] I Judge Bread I [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] JFKES Who are their target audience? Console gamers are not going to buy it, people who already have a gaming PC are not going to buy it. As far as I can see they have a very limited market, but I guess it could grow if certain things happen (such as Half Life 3 being exclusive to 'Piston').[/quote] You have to remember that this is a prototype and people are jumping to conclusions by comparing this with current products that have the same specs. If Valve are seriously supporting this then it'll probably be a lot cheaper and if that's the case them a lot of people might buy one if it's marketed well.[/quote] I doubt Valve has a war chest big enough to sell their rig at a loss.
