Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve - Page 2

The Squirrel · 12-10-2012, 09:20 PM

If it has amazing Steam pricing deals, then I would definitely consider getting one.

zenith16 · 01-07-2013, 08:35 PM

Steambox Finally Announced By Valve And Xi3 CorporationJanuary 7, 2013 . 5:37pm

What’s the Xi3 Computer Game System? The easiest way to describe it is to call it the “Steambox” that everyone has been expecting for some time now.

source:Siliconera

LuisTX85 · 01-08-2013, 02:12 AM

Cool little thing

Soapy · 01-08-2013, 02:18 AM

I've been seeing people saying that this is might be the first of many.

TheDreamMaster · 01-08-2013, 09:08 AM

They're still gonna keep the free online service and stuff right?

terry78 · 01-08-2013, 10:41 AM

Running on Linux. At least somebody is figuring out how to tap it for console use.

Spider-Aziz · 01-08-2013, 10:43 AM

Didn't know the new XBox will be named XBox 8, thought they'd give it a new name
I'm not in a hurry to buy their system, 50/50 it will be another system with its RRoD or something similar
And what's the proposed controller design?

Upset Spideyfan · 01-08-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Soapy

I've been seeing people saying that this is might be the first of many.

Are you saying there will be variant Steamboxes or that there will be more consoles like this?

Soapy · 01-08-2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upset Spideyfan

Are you saying there will be variant Steamboxes or that there will be more consoles like this?

Probably both to be honest, but I meant specifically that there would be a variety of Steam-branded mini PCs meant to hook up to a television.

Edit: Piston is one of many prototypes.

Upset Spideyfan · 01-08-2013, 01:07 PM

Hmm, very interesting.

zenith16 · 01-08-2013, 07:10 PM

Gabe Newell Opens Up About Steam Box

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A new interview offers a number of details about what’s being planned for Valve’s entry into TV-based gaming.
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source: GI

Soapy · 01-08-2013, 11:15 PM

Original Article

ProjectPat2280 · 01-08-2013, 11:24 PM

So in laymans terms, whats this thing supposed to be? A way to play *insert AAA title here* that you've purchased through Steam on your tv without the need to purchase a gaming PC?

The Squirrel · 01-08-2013, 11:29 PM

If you can instal mods, I will definitely rebuy Skryim on one of these things.

Soapy · 01-08-2013, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProjectPat2280

So in laymans terms, whats this thing supposed to be? A way to play *insert AAA title here* that you've purchased through Steam on your tv without the need to purchase a gaming PC?

Well, it is a PC, but it's a PC made specifically to be hooked up to a TV to play games on with a controller.

ProjectPat2280 · 01-08-2013, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soapy

Well, it is a PC, but it's a PC made specifically to be hooked up to a TV to play games on with a controller.

Sweet. Sounds like this will be a day one purchase for me then. Have they talked about the controller at all?

BrollySupersj · 01-08-2013, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soapy

Well, it is a PC, but it's a PC made specifically to be hooked up to a TV to play games on with a controller.

So I could play WarFrame on that thing incase it never comes to the PS3?

Benstamania · 01-09-2013, 12:02 AM

Day one purchase.

Soapy · 01-09-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ProjectPat2280

Sweet. Sounds like this will be a day one purchase for me then. Have they talked about the controller at all?

Gabe talks about it some in the article I linked, but the "Piston" prototype that was posted above has eight USB ports on it I believe so you can use whatever PC-compatible controller you want probably.

Marvolo · 01-09-2013, 12:49 AM

This is cool and I may purchase it. Im not sure how well it will do mainstream tho. Its gonna need a successful major exclusive title to ensure its survival similar to what Halo: Combat Evolved did for the first X-Box. If it is only for streaming games I see it failing. Not everyone has a fast enough connection to download/stream a whole game so for them this thing would be useless. It takes me 3-4 hours to download a full mainstream game and during that time my internet lags so I cant say im pro download only.

Benstamania · 01-09-2013, 01:25 AM

I don't see Vale failing at anything. Ever.

Marvolo · 01-09-2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Benstamania

I don't see Vale failing at anything. Ever.

There is a first time for everything, and the market isnt quite ready for download only. We like convenience and instant gratification. Three hours to download a game that you can be locked out of for various reasons, drm, and no physical copy or a thirty minute drive and a physical copy. You can see where they are gonna lose some sales. I mean I dont know anyone who doesnt own at least one physical copy of a game. Downloading and streaming is a great alternative but it doesnt seem to be to the point where it is the only option. Now if the system allows external drives then that has added potential.

Steam has had a great business model so far. Getting in the ring with hardware giants like Microsoft and Sony is a whole other ballgame.

Spider-Aziz · 01-09-2013, 02:24 AM

Gamepad looks solid

Excellent, it looks to be the best gamepad in design

Soapy · 01-09-2013, 02:28 AM

It does look good, but it's best not to judge any of this stuff one way or another as it's just prototype.

ProjectPat2280 · 01-09-2013, 02:49 AM

I don't like the sticks being side by side like that, but if I can just plug up a 360 pad to this then it all becomes moot anyway. Can not wait to hear more on this, I'm stoked.

12-10-2012, 09:20 PM	#26
The Squirrel Not a Racist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Up a tree Posts: 16,872	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve If it has amazing Steam pricing deals, then I would definitely consider getting one.

01-07-2013, 08:35 PM	#27
zenith16 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 6,648	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Steambox Finally Announced By Valve And Xi3 CorporationJanuary 7, 2013 . 5:37pm What’s the Xi3 Computer Game System? The easiest way to describe it is to call it the “Steambox” that everyone has been expecting for some time now. source:Siliconera Last edited by zenith16; 01-07-2013 at 09:50 PM.

01-08-2013, 02:12 AM	#28
LuisTX85 Z for Zorro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,555	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Cool little thing

01-08-2013, 02:18 AM	#29
Soapy All about the back-end. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,659	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve I've been seeing people saying that this is might be the first of many. __________________ Your game music of the week: "Town Where the Bells Chime" from Atelier Iris VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

01-08-2013, 09:08 AM	#30
TheDreamMaster Caught in the War Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mandalore Posts: 2,365	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve They're still gonna keep the free online service and stuff right? __________________ Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Not the Hype's only Juggalo, but probably one of the few to be pretty vocal about it. Doesn't mean I don't like some of the same stuff you do though, so deal with it.

01-08-2013, 10:41 AM	#31
terry78 I'm laughing internally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 53,664	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Running on Linux. At least somebody is figuring out how to tap it for console use. __________________ It's better to be seen than viewed. ----------- Who the **** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

01-08-2013, 10:43 AM	#32
Spider-Aziz Not in a million years Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22,014	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Didn't know the new XBox will be named XBox 8, thought they'd give it a new name I'm not in a hurry to buy their system, 50/50 it will be another system with its RRoD or something similar And what's the proposed controller design? __________________ I must NEVER post in politics forums Jor-El was right, members of the council of Krypton were wrong

01-08-2013, 01:07 PM	#35
Upset Spideyfan Science the Bear Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,580	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Hmm, very interesting. __________________ HAHAHAHA! Delicious Success!

01-08-2013, 07:10 PM	#36
zenith16 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 6,648	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Gabe Newell Opens Up About Steam Box News on Jan 08, 2013 at 06:35 PM 457 Views 3 A new interview offers a number of details about what’s being planned for Valve’s entry into TV-based gaming. ... More source: GI

01-08-2013, 11:15 PM	#37
Soapy All about the back-end. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,659	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Original Article __________________ Your game music of the week: "Town Where the Bells Chime" from Atelier Iris VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

01-08-2013, 11:24 PM	#38
ProjectPat2280 SELLING...PERFECTION Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: College Posts: 22,505	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve So in laymans terms, whats this thing supposed to be? A way to play insert AAA title here that you've purchased through Steam on your tv without the need to purchase a gaming PC? __________________ Lewis Hamilton 2013 F1 Season Stats: Team: Mercedes Poles: 1 Podiums: 2 Best Finish: 3rd Points: 50 Standing: 4th

01-08-2013, 11:29 PM	#39
The Squirrel Not a Racist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Up a tree Posts: 16,872	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve If you can instal mods, I will definitely rebuy Skryim on one of these things.

01-09-2013, 12:02 AM	#43
Benstamania Cool... But rude. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA Posts: 14,922	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Day one purchase.

01-09-2013, 12:49 AM	#45
Marvolo Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9,443	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve This is cool and I may purchase it. Im not sure how well it will do mainstream tho. Its gonna need a successful major exclusive title to ensure its survival similar to what Halo: Combat Evolved did for the first X-Box. If it is only for streaming games I see it failing. Not everyone has a fast enough connection to download/stream a whole game so for them this thing would be useless. It takes me 3-4 hours to download a full mainstream game and during that time my internet lags so I cant say im pro download only. Last edited by Marvolo; 01-09-2013 at 12:58 AM.

01-09-2013, 01:25 AM	#46
Benstamania Cool... But rude. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PA Posts: 14,922	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve I don't see Vale failing at anything. Ever.

01-09-2013, 02:24 AM	#48
Spider-Aziz Not in a million years Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22,014	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve Gamepad looks solid Excellent, it looks to be the best gamepad in design __________________ I must NEVER post in politics forums Jor-El was right, members of the council of Krypton were wrong

01-09-2013, 02:28 AM	#49
Soapy All about the back-end. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,659	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve It does look good, but it's best not to judge any of this stuff one way or another as it's just prototype. __________________ Your game music of the week: "Town Where the Bells Chime" from Atelier Iris VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

01-09-2013, 02:49 AM	#50
ProjectPat2280 SELLING...PERFECTION Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: College Posts: 22,505	Re: Gabe has confirmed a new PC/Console being made by Valve I don't like the sticks being side by side like that, but if I can just plug up a 360 pad to this then it all becomes moot anyway. Can not wait to hear more on this, I'm stoked. __________________ Lewis Hamilton 2013 F1 Season Stats: Team: Mercedes Poles: 1 Podiums: 2 Best Finish: 3rd Points: 50 Standing: 4th

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