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Re: Steam Machine Review

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On Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:36:23 +0000, Sandman wrote:

> In article <daechvFd88pU1@mid.individual.net>, Lloyd Parsons wrote:
> 
>> > > "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."
>> > 
>> > Sandman:
>> > I'll probably get one soon enough.
>> 
>> Why?
> 
> I love to game, and gaming is the only reason to get a PC. Sure, the
> Steam Machines are more limited than a PC, but you get that sofa
> experience so I think I'll like it.

I'm not a pc gamer, I use the consoles.  Can you not do 'sofa experience' 
with a big screen and controller with a PC running Windows games?




-- 
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
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