People forget things and go crazy when they see OMG QUAD CORE
The Steam Box will have up to 1 TB of storage with a modular motherboard that will give us the option to upgrade the CPU and RAM. It's also said to feature one Ethernet port, optical audio ports, two display ports, one HDMI port, four USB 2.0 ports, four USB 3.0 ports and four eSATAp ports.
We still don't know the specs on the individual components. And I wasn't saying it isn't better then any the console. Of course it'd be the best console, thats a no brainer.
But their is people who say LOL CONSOLES ARE NOW BETTER THEN PCS, STEAM BOX EATS EVERY PC EVER FOR BREAKFAST. And i'm here to tell you no... that's false. That's all.
I doubt the ram will be max quality ram, good ram sure, but not super uber overclocked ram.
Their not becomeing computers. They were always computers, I never denied that. Their RESTRICTED computers though. Why would I want to use a PC with limited accuses when I have one with unlimited access?We still don't know the specs on the individual components. And I wasn't saying it isn't better then any the console. Of course it'd be the best console, thats a no brainer.
But their is people who say LOL CONSOLES ARE NOW BETTER THEN PCS, STEAM BOX EATS EVERY PC EVER FOR BREAKFAST. And i'm here to tell you no... that's false. That's all.
I doubt the ram will be max quality ram, good ram sure, but not super uber overclocked ram.
Imo consoles are becoming computers, they basically are simple PC's for games. The steambox is based on a minicomputer so ideally it is a computer; but people still think consoles are something completely different.. But customizable ram and mobo specs is a great idea; and I think this is going to make Steam A LOT of money, more for Gabe to swim in.
Their not becomeing computers. They were always computers, I never denied that. Their RESTRICTED computers though. Why would I want to use a PC with limited accuses when I have one with unlimited access?We still don't know the specs on the individual components. And I wasn't saying it isn't better then any the console. Of course it'd be the best console, thats a no brainer.
But their is people who say LOL CONSOLES ARE NOW BETTER THEN PCS, STEAM BOX EATS EVERY PC EVER FOR BREAKFAST. And i'm here to tell you no... that's false. That's all.
I doubt the ram will be max quality ram, good ram sure, but not super uber overclocked ram.
Imo consoles are becoming computers, they basically are simple PC's for games. The steambox is based on a minicomputer so ideally it is a computer; but people still think consoles are something completely different.. But customizable ram and mobo specs is a great idea; and I think this is going to make Steam A LOT of money, more for Gabe to swim in.
Restrictions are for making you behave (no stealing), and making it simplistic for thoes who want a smoothie for a brain.
I still am not in giant OOHM for this. I see it's advantages however, and await it's arrival.
"Today marks the beginning of a new era for Xi3," says Xi3 CEO Jason A. Sullivan. "This new development-stage product will allow users to take full-advantage of their large high-definition TV displays for an amazing computer game experience. As a result, this new system could provide access to thousands of gaming titles through an integrated system that exceeds the capabilities of leading game consoles, but can fit in the palm of your hand."
Gabe Newell has made it clear that it is just one of a number of prospective models, and there's a chance that Xi3's model may never actually come to market at all in its current form.
Its more a case of more people have gaming consoles, than gaming PCs. I have an xbox so I can play with my friends on xbox live who dont have steam. Plus there are some rather good console exclusive games. I love PC gaming and have always been primarily a PC gamer, but consoles have their place, they are much more accessible for non-techie people and more of my friends have consoles than gaming PCs (everyone has a PC but not good enough to play new games well)That's misleading, since all consoles are by definition "Gaming Consoles" who has any "non gaming consoles"
i like the idea of Piston cause that way i can choose whether I want to play steam games at my desk on my PC with my 32" HD monitor, or on the couch on the steam console with my 32" HDTV
People have media centers and stuff, so those could be considered consoles I guess.Its more a case of more people have gaming consoles, than gaming PCs. I have an xbox so I can play with my friends on xbox live who dont have steam. Plus there are some rather good console exclusive games. I love PC gaming and have always been primarily a PC gamer, but consoles have their place, they are much more accessible for non-techie people and more of my friends have consoles than gaming PCs (everyone has a PC but not good enough to play new games well)That's misleading, since all consoles are by definition "Gaming Consoles" who has any "non gaming consoles"
i like the idea of Piston cause that way i can choose whether I want to play steam games at my desk on my PC with my 32" HD monitor, or on the couch on the steam console with my 32" HDTV
So I'm not so sure that's true.