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Steam App available in the Android and Apple app market

  • 26-01-2012 7:44pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭


    Steam have just released an app for both iOS and for Android. I downloaded it and signed in. Got my Steam guard code sent to me but it wont let me in since I'm not in the beta.
    Who is?

    Apparently you can access Community features as well as browse the store and mak purchases. It would be pretty sweet if you could also do remote installs but I doubt that'll a feature at launch, if at all really.

    http://store.steampowered.com/mobile
    SM_Devices.png

    Here's a thread from the Steam forums about it. Seems like it's a closed beta but try to sign in to register your interest in getting in on it.


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Sasquatch76


    Weird - was talking about the likelihood of a Steam app with friends over the weekend and here it is! Will see if I can get in.

    Edit: Nope, I can't.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    came here to post this. by trying you get added to the list anyway


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 8,601 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sierra Oscar


    Happy to see this development! Looking forward to trying it out . . .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    So we can now buy mobile games via steam and play them on our phones?


    didnt see that coming :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,115 ✭✭✭Completionist


    Great, Now there is no escape from spending money we did not mean to spend during the sales:D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    dreamers75 wrote: »
    So we can now buy mobile games via steam and play them on our phones?


    didnt see that coming :p
    I really cant tell if you're being serious. :confused:

    The answer is no, anyway. You wont be able to buy games on your phone via Steam app and play them on your phones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    The answer is no, anyway. You wont be able to buy games on your phone via Steam app and play them on your phones.

    Seriously?

    Why would they not do this :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,019 ✭✭✭KilOit


    dreamers75 wrote: »
    Seriously?

    Why would they not do this :confused:

    Steam games aren't ios games they're pc games


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 8,601 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sierra Oscar


    dreamers75 wrote: »
    Seriously?

    Why would they not do this :confused:

    There is no indication at the moment that Valve will start selling games for the mobile market, although I guess it may happen.

    This app allows you to buy games on the go and play them on your PC/Mac and also use the Steam Community functions whilst on the go.

    Im using it at the moment, and its pretty neat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    Steam would be the 3rd biggest direct to "drive" seller in the world after Android Market and the Apple one.

    Why in the name of jaysis would they not want a piece of the pie they created :confused:


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  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    dreamers75 wrote: »
    Steam would be the 3rd biggest direct to "drive" seller in the world after Android Market and the Apple one.

    Why in the name of jaysis would they not want a piece of the pie they created :confused:

    It might happen on android but apple won't allow it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    I'm in the beta on android. Have an invite to give out. Who wants it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,024 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    I'm in the beta on android. Have an invite to give out. Who wants it?

    me!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,558 ✭✭✭✭dreamers75


    It might happen on android but apple won't allow it.

    Apple who craved Steam/Valve games for their OS and paid top dollar for the Valve ones? Why would they cut off one hand to spite the other? is the other hand worth far more?

    Its only a matter of time till Steam sells mobile games to mobile devices, hope your all taking the piss the with your disbelief of this eventuality.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    ShaneU wrote: »
    me!
    Steam id??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,024 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Steam id??

    shanesg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 Willard


    This will be altogether too handy for steam sale season. So cheap.. So tempting. redface.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,732 ✭✭✭Magill


    I guess this is sorta related !

    CS 1.6 for mobiles ! Class, gonna give it a go tomorrow.

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447157


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I'm in the beta on android. Have an invite to give out. Who wants it?

    http://steamcommunity.com/id/lethal_bullet

    Pls pls pls :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,342 ✭✭✭Mantel


    dreamers75 wrote: »
    Apple who craved Steam/Valve games for their OS and paid top dollar for the Valve ones? Why would they cut off one hand to spite the other? is the other hand worth far more?

    Its only a matter of time till Steam sells mobile games to mobile devices, hope your all taking the piss the with your disbelief of this eventuality.

    The main issue with selling them on iOS is the pricing agreement. In-app sales mean a % of the sale goes to Apple, Amazon didn't want to share that an have put in work arounds and I can't see Valve bending too much to Apple. Also Apple allowing a competing platform to sell games on the "Single Biggest Gaming Format On The Planet"? Even if they do get a cut of the revenue it's probably against their terms of service and their own goals for iOS along with giving away a little bit of control of apps published on their platform. So either Valve will be an exception that others will make noise about or they'll have to make changes.

    I notice the Shop Steam section doesn't mention anything about buying games but just a way to get information. "Browse the extensive Steam library of Windows and Mac titles from your phone. Find out about Steam sales wherever you are." Stage one of the app deployment, just wait till the Mann Co. store gets added! :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Robby91


    just wait till the Mann Co. store gets added
    I wouldn't mind some hats for my phone tbh... :P


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Mantel wrote: »
    The main issue with selling them on iOS is the pricing agreement. In-app sales mean a % of the sale goes to Apple, Amazon didn't want to share that an have put in work arounds and I can't see Valve bending too much to Apple. Also Apple allowing a competing platform to sell games on the "Single Biggest Gaming Format On The Planet"? Even if they do get a cut of the revenue it's probably against their terms of service and their own goals for iOS along with giving away a little bit of control of apps published on their platform. So either Valve will be an exception that others will make noise about or they'll have to make changes.

    I notice the Shop Steam section doesn't mention anything about buying games but just a way to get information. "Browse the extensive Steam library of Windows and Mac titles from your phone. Find out about Steam sales wherever you are." Stage one of the app deployment, just wait till the Mann Co. store gets added! :D

    There's an add to cart option there alright.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,614 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Next person to get an invite, send it to Nollog. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,057 ✭✭✭Krusader


    Have beta invite for app, anyone want it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,019 ✭✭✭KilOit


    Crosáidí wrote: »
    Have beta invite for app, anyone want it
    i'd like one


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,057 ✭✭✭Krusader


    KilOit wrote: »
    i'd like one

    Steam ID???

    edit: gone to Nollog


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭aN.Droid


    Someone mind inviting me if they have a spare invite? http://steamcommunity.com/id/gamemurphy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,614 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Crosáidí wrote: »
    Steam ID???

    edit: gone to Nollog

    :D Thanks.

    The android app's super-nice.
    Responsive, and pretty.
    My only gripe is my fingers are too big so I miss the buttons on some parts of it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,019 ✭✭✭KilOit


    Steam id is Kitaz if anyone gets a spare one, cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,708 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    putting myself down for invite
    ID is skerries


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,561 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Don't know who still needs one but pm me if you do.


    Also, i'm loving the loading icon in the app.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭Big Knox


    Varik wrote: »
    Don't know who still needs one but pm me if you do.


    Also, i'm loving the loading icon in the app.

    PM Sent hope it's not gone!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,614 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Steam told me I had an invite, but it's not showing up in my inventory.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,923 ✭✭✭kearneybobs


    /\/ollog wrote: »
    Steam told me I had an invite, but it's not showing up in my inventory.
    Em it happened to me too. It might be under inventory (Steam). Might already be selected for you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,614 ✭✭✭Nollog


    Em it happened to me too. It might be under inventory (Steam). Might already be selected for you.

    I had to exit and re-login.
    First person to PM me their steam id wins, GOGOGO.
    SOLD.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Sasquatch76


    Beta is now open to everyone with a Steam account :)


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    /\/ollog wrote: »
    I had to exit and re-login.
    First person to PM me their steam id wins, GOGOGO.
    SOLD.
    Cheers for that, by the way.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    is there an option for group chat?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,928 ✭✭✭VenomIreland


    is there an option for group chat?
    No, sadly.


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