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[–] magiccupcake@lemmy.world 79 points 3 weeks ago (25 children)

This thing has pretty interesting hardware:

The chip almost looks like a cut down AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, but with fewer CPU cores and GPU CUs, but the GPU gets its own dedicated VRAM, rather than sharing it, like it does in something like a Framework Desktop.

It also seems like it gets a decent amount of power, so likely at higher clock speeds, performance should be pretty good for not that much money. If this is supposed to be a console then it can't be much more than a PS5 at $550 or PS5 Pro at $750.

[–] abfarid@startrek.website 37 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (7 children)

Dave2D mentioned that Valve said it isn't aiming to directly compete with consoles, but rather sff PCs. So the price will likely be in the $700-900 range(?)

[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I can see this going for around $750 personally

[–] ekZepp@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Below this price it will literally "evaporate" in seconds after release.

[–] sanpo@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It probably will anyway.

Index and Steam Deck both sold like crazy on release, Valve has already proven itself with their hardware.

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[–] ekZepp@lemmy.world 51 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

This is not only about gaming. If this low consume high performance sweety is actually affordable, 2026 could actually become the biggest year ever for Linux users. SteamOS is based on Arch Linux, and considering the power of the machine, editing should be more than doable. Now, i'm not too sure about the current compatibility/emulation of windows native software on linux, but with a substantial increase in desktop users, there could be some serious breakthrough, just like we already had with Proton for the games.

[–] kilgore_trout@feddit.it 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The relevant bit is not that SteamOS is based on Arch, but that it is running KDE Plasma desktop.

with a substantial increase in desktop users there could be some serious breakthrough like we already had with Proton

Most desktop users are not going to turn developers.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't think that's what they mean. They mean it'll show these companies that there's a market and money to be made by releasing Linux versions of their software.

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[–] sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Litetally two days ago, I said that Proton is the most important project in the history of linux, in terms of getting linux to a mass adoption / user base.

Got mostly downvotes.

Then this happens.

Another thing I'vr been saying for a while:

Kernel Anti Cheat profileration in huge AAA games has the effect of stymying wider linux adoption.

It will be MSFT's last trump card, now that they're basically just a mega publisher, in terms of video games.

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[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 40 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The GabeCube looks awesome! The GabeGoggles probably aren't riddled with spyware. The controller fucks so hard it could be an aphrodisiac. Massive win for valve today.

[–] madjo@feddit.nl 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Valve just casually changing the entire PC gaming landscape on a Wednesday...

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[–] MystValkyrie@lemmy.blahaj.zone 35 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

Companion Cube 😍

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.

[–] Datz@szmer.info 18 points 2 weeks ago (4 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.

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[–] Rooster326@programming.dev 9 points 2 weeks 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.

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[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 31 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

Let's goooooo I just need to sell one kidney and I can complete the set

[–] Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

It's expensive, but not that expensive.

[–] Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 31 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I meant that I am that poor

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[–] DoGeeseSeeGod@lemmy.blahaj.zone 25 points 3 weeks ago

Love to see it! Been very excited about the rumors of the steam machine! Probably won't get one for a while cuz money, but I'll probably pick up a steam controller!

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 22 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

There's an LED strip, y'all!

Cool, I hope they keep that idea. 😀

Anyways it all depends on price/performance is good.
Previous attempts at 3rd party Steam Machines were not good in that regard.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Have you heard of the Steam Deck? Things aren't the same as they were ten years ago.

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[–] EveningPancakes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] jnod4@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 weeks ago

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

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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 17 points 3 weeks ago

Prreciousssss....

We wants it!

[–] AstroLightz@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

In one of their videos on the store page, they even show the face plate being changed. :O

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[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I won't be able to afford the Steam Machine at launch, but it will probably be a long time before I can easily get one anyway. Pretty sure I'm going to be jumping ship from traditional consoles to Valve with the way the industry is going. They've really impressed me with the Steam Deck.

I wonder if I'll be able to drag and drop the game and save files for my non-Steam games from the Steam Deck to the Steam Machine and have them just work? That would be nice!

[–] bert@piefed.monster 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I read that SD cards will be hot swappable, which seems to imply you might get your wish!

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[–] WhatGodIsMadeOf@feddit.org 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

I'm still surprised that there's no USB c on the front. I've felt this way for 3 hours now since I first saw the picture.

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[–] Ferrous@lemmy.ml 9 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

No 4k120Hz. bummer. To be fair, 4k120hz is not a primary market pull.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 21 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

It's for people to play on their living room TV. Most of those don't do 120 Hz.

[–] Ferrous@lemmy.ml 11 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Right, like I said, 4k120hz is a very limited market. However, for those of us with living room OLEDs, 4k120hz would be very much appreciated. The couch gaming experience on a 77 inch 4k120hz oled is pretty wicked.

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[–] BootLoop@sh.itjust.works 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It has DisplayPort 1.4 which supports 4K@120hz

[–] Ferrous@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Fair enough. The displayport has limited use though, given how there aren't many (any?) large 4k120hz televisions with displayport. And let me be clear, that's no dig against displayport (which is the better standard). As far as I know, certain shady license deals keep hdmi artificially ubiquitous on televisions.

[–] vividspecter@aussie.zone 10 points 3 weeks ago

That same shadiness is why AMD GPUs can't directly support HDMI 2.1 on Linux. But there are workarounds like DP to HDMI converters or using 4:2:0 which is tolerable for non-HDR gaming at least (not so much general PC use).

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[–] QuoVadisHomines@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 weeks ago

This is the weirdest looking humidifier I have ever seen.

[–] PearOfJudes@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This will no doubt be good for linux pc gaming. On the steamdeck Valve contributed greatly to the opensource proton project.

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