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Valve is about to win the console generation (xeiaso.net)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by PlanterTree@discuss.tchncs.de 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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[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] dellhiver@sh.itjust.works 0 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.