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[โ€“] MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 32 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

Companion Cube ๐Ÿ˜

The only thing the old Steam Machines were missing a decade ago was good Linux compatibility via Proton, but now we've got that! I have literally never been more excited for a new "console." Goodbye, Steam Deck.

[โ€“] Datz@szmer.info 17 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Goodbye to Steam Deck for this? Both, both is good.

I'm buying this not just for TV play, but hopefully also streaming to SD as a performance upgrade (without handing a ton of money annually to GeForce for laggy inputs), as someone who hasn't had a desktop to do that in a long while. At that point, Steam Deck is a GabeCube accessory turning it into a Switch.

[โ€“] MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That sounds like the perfect setup! If the Steam Deck were smaller, that's exactly what I'd do too.

[โ€“] Datz@szmer.info 7 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

After finally getting a pay raise and trying Switch 2, the size is pretty subjective. I appreciate SD's bigger size giving not only a better controller grip, but also actually good speakers.

[โ€“] MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

It's totally a personal preference thing, but the Deck really deserves the love it's gotten. The screen and speakers are amazing, which is rare for handhelds. I have high hopes for the AYN Thor as an eventual successor to my 3DS.

[โ€“] Datz@szmer.info 3 points 6 days ago

Ah, I should keep an eye on that. I love Steam Deck but the 3DS is the best console I've ever had, and was hoping some replacements would be available in 20 years when it breaks and used are hard to find.

[โ€“] Rooster326@programming.dev 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I, for one, can't wait for the limited edition companion cube edition to get released exactly 30 days after I have my steam machine delivered.

[โ€“] Wahots@pawb.social 4 points 6 days ago

Thank you for your sacrifice. The same thing happens to me at my bus stop whenever I open my umbrella on a rainy day. The bus arrives as soon as I open it.

[โ€“] raptir@mander.xyz 7 points 6 days ago

Goodbye, Steam Deck.

Nah, just stream from the Steam Machine to your Steam Deck.

This is the weirdest looking humidifier I have ever seen.

[โ€“] EveningPancakes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 6 days ago (6 children)

Pretty exciting announcement! I was thinking about building a new rig and retiring my current machine with a 3080 to the TV. This might change that.

What I'm more curious about is how are the folks at Microsoft reacting to this news, since it sounds like the next Xbox was essentially going to be a PC. With Valve doing it first and the fact that the Steam store is so huge, I'm imagining this makes them a bit nervous.

[โ€“] jnod4@lemmy.ca 11 points 6 days ago

Never buying Microsoft after the recall bullshit. Also not paying monthly subscription to enable Internet on my device

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[โ€“] AceOnTrack@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I'm a bit concerned about the vram situation. 8Gb is not a lot nowadays, particularly if you start adding stuff like ai framegen and stuff which these types of machines tend to need further down the line.

An extra 8gb wouldn't have killed the profit margins.

[โ€“] Rooster326@programming.dev 20 points 6 days ago (2 children)

An extra 8gb wouldn't have killed the profit margins.

I see you haven't checked ram prices lately...

Bulk pricings has increased sure, but not to the extent consumer price did. Capitalism, ho!

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I sort of gave up on upgrading my under TV Steam machine so this actually looks like a nice way back in.

[โ€“] anonymous111@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Is Steam OS available for public use, or only Steam devices?

[โ€“] AceOnTrack@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 6 days ago (2 children)

How much jank are you willing to deal with?

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