Steam Machine, first pics

brianblaze

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-images-of-prototype-steam-machine-revealed/1100-6415947/



Looks like a xBox/ PS4 crossover

brianblaze

Back of the console

deejer

brianblaze wrote: »

Back of the console

Back definitely distinguishes it from a console

brianblaze

I don't know why I used the word console, but I think that's what I see this as on some level... Steam in the sitting room etc

Vicxas

I just hope it's not substandard parts in it.

Just seen the specs. And 450W and a Titan? That can't be right

ED E

brianblaze wrote: »

Back of the console

7 Display outputs? Swish.

TomCleverly

brianblaze wrote: »

I don't know why I used the word console, but I think that's what I see this as on some level... Steam in the sitting room etc

I've always taught about them as being somewhat of a hybrid

Eoin247

Is that really running with a titan?

Vicxas

Eoin247 wrote: »

Is that really running with a titan?

Some are it seems

TomCleverly

Vicxas wrote: »

Some are it seems

Yeah, as far as I've read and seen some models will have a titan, but I can't see the most basic having them. I'd imagine the hardware would vary, but not a whole lot, could be wrong though.

Shapey Fiend

I'm finding this whole development quite exciting. I'm not sure I want a Linux box but if this has a spill over into general gaming PC cases it'll be a good thing. I've been away from the scene for a decade and the designs all look so dated. I expected there to be more small form factor options with some personality and less Honda civic lighting naffness.

If there are twenty other manufacturers pumping out smaller boxes it'll motivate everybody making PC components to design something a little smaller, quieter and less power hungry. If that means a bit more integrated hardware and less upgradeability I'm prepared to live with that because it's inevitable with technology and should drive down prices as well. Consoles stay expensive because there's no competition but that wouldn't be the case with something like this to nearly the same extent. Add in cheaper games and a better ecosystem for indies and consoles look dead in the water.

Calibos

I am amazed more people dont use PCI-E extenders/risers to enable thin builds/mods.

brianblaze

Only downside MIGHT be that if it is a big success, they might be able to charge whatever they like for AAA games. That being said, I don't think that's the Valve ethos.