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| From | Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.os.linux.advocacy |
| Subject | Re: Steam Machine Review |
| Date | 2015-11-10 14:00 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <daebj2Fc71fU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <6a0f9253-f079-4eb1-8a07-646c53c28106@googlegroups.com> <n1sr8n$9vi$7@dont-email.me> |
On Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:28:00 -0500, Slimer wrote: > On 2015-11-10 7:41 AM, cc wrote: >> http://gizmodo.com/alienware-steam-machine-review-pc-gaming-with- console-1741428623 >> >> ... >> >> "I also want to emphasize again how much I liked the controller. It >> succeeds on a couple different levels. First, it really helps in making >> games developed for PC feel like they were actually developed for >> consoles. Second, it takes cues from existing console controllers, and >> improves upon them, like swapping out those dual joysticks for dual >> trackpads, and allowing for unprecedented customization, from button >> commands to the degree of rumbling haptic action." >> >> ... >> >> "I'm not crazy about the SteamOS UI--sometimes it feels a little too >> much like a PC, and not in a good way. There's a lot of clutter and a >> lot of text. You're not sitting a foot way from your laptop anymore, >> but the Steam Machine kind of treats you like you are. It's the same >> reason I don't love using an Internet browser on a PlayStation 3 or 4, >> for example. I'd almost just open my laptop on the couch next to me." >> >> ... >> >> "If you love PC gaming, and are specifically a long-time Steam user who >> loves PC gaming, then you owe it to yourself to give this puppy a go. >> If you're a gamer who's lukewarm on PC gaming--especially if you don't >> use Steam--don't do it. >> >> Especially given the price. With the cheapest version set at $450, >> that's a hundred bucks more than a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and a >> hefty price of admission for a ride you might not enjoy." > > It should be noted that the controller is available without the purchase > of a Steam machine. I was looking into it but my $30 Logitech controller > is working out just fine. I keep wondering what advantage having a Steam Machine vice running Steam on a Windows box is. Unless I'm missing something, with the Steam Machine you are locked into their games and/or other Linux games which leaves out a huge number of games. With Steam on a Windows box you get it all and won't spend any more money doing it that way. I didn't see anything that makes me think the Steam Machines are cheaper or better than equivalent Windows machines, and are more restrictive. What am I missing? -- Lloyd
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Steam Machine Review cc <scatnubbs@hotmail.com> - 2015-11-10 04:41 -0800
Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 08:28 -0500
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 14:00 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 10:40 -0500
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 14:06 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 14:16 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 15:36 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-10 09:49 -0600
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 15:58 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 08:04 -0800
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 16:54 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 11:20 -0500
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 21:36 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 22:18 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 16:34 -0700
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-11 07:44 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-11 14:12 -0700
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd E Parsons <lloydp21@live.com> - 2015-11-11 15:18 -0600
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-12 09:31 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 11:49 -0700
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-13 11:44 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 15:56 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 21:38 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 22:16 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 23:11 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 23:29 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-11 07:43 +0000
Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-11 07:29 -0600
Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-11 07:33 -0600
Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-11 07:37 -0600
Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-11 09:17 -0500
Re: Steam Machine Review "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-11 10:01 -0500
Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-11 10:43 -0500
Re: I'm not a fan of 3D games, but I love my high_DPI, IPS 4K monitor. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 11:49 -0700
Re: I don't want a hologram in my room. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 16:13 -0700
Re: Steam Machine Review JEDIDIAH <jedi@nomad.mishnet> - 2015-11-13 12:41 -0600
Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-16 08:24 -0600
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