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Re: Steam Machine Review

From Slimer <.m@nsn.s>
Newsgroups comp.os.linux.advocacy
Subject Re: Steam Machine Review
Date 2015-11-10 08:28 -0500
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On 2015-11-10 7:41 AM, cc wrote:
> http://gizmodo.com/alienware-steam-machine-review-pc-gaming-with-console-1741428623
> 
> ...
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> "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."
> 
> ...
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> "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.

-- 
Slimer

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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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