I think it’s a bit premature to announce that someone is about to win something when they haven’t released it yet and the last time they released something a desktop console it flopped
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Oh boy, I thought it was clear we were comparing desktop consoles to desktop consoles.
I am not referring to the Steam Deck, the handheld system.
I’m referring to the Steam Machine, which was a desktop console and it did poorly.
I think it’s a bit premature to announce that someone is about to win something when they haven’t released it yet and the last time they released something a desktop console it flopped
Why is an 11 year old console that has been followed up by several successful hardware releases including a device that is basically a desktop with a screen built-in relevant at all to an assessment of the new Steam Machine?
IMO… is not relevant to compare the steam deck, because the handheld market and in the desktop market are very different people.
I do not have a steam deck, but I would probably be interested in a new steam desktop, since I game primarily on a console and would like better access to the PC market.
However my point was it was premature to declare it a winner, when 1) it has not yet been released and 2) when other consoles currently on the market are still dominating the steam deck when it comes to sales.
Clearly we have different opinions on that and you are viciously opposed to mine.
I do think this could be a good way of converting steam deck users to desktop consoles.
The steam machine is not at all the last thing they released. The steam deck, the valve index, and the HTC Vive were all considerably successful hardware releases since the failure of the original steam machine.
I updated the original comment, it’s not a pivot, it’s being more verbose for those like yourself who are less inclined to understanding, and more eager to grab the dopamine from being mean.
There’s a type of person who associates being number one with being the only thing that has value. When something with less power by their metrics does well by different metrics it’s an assault on their worldview. It’s the same reason truck drivers get angry at hybrid drivers.
I think if there are objective specifications of a device, and the device’s specifications are measurably better than another device there’s nothing wrong with comparing the two.
However, the root of my response, which has been so gracefully sidestepped, is regarding the root of the comment that the PS5 is old. Yes, it may be a few years old, but it is still the current console generation.
I guess everyone should just go out and chuck all their old consoles into the giant mountains of E-waste because we should all be setting up to have the newest most powerful thing!
Sure, it’s old, it’s also the current console generation…
I think it’s a bit premature to announce that someone is about to win something when they haven’t released it yet and the last time they released
somethinga desktop console it floppedEdit
Oh boy, I thought it was clear we were comparing desktop consoles to desktop consoles.
I am not referring to the Steam Deck, the handheld system.
I’m referring to the Steam Machine, which was a desktop console and it did poorly.
Why is an 11 year old console that has been followed up by several successful hardware releases including a device that is basically a desktop with a screen built-in relevant at all to an assessment of the new Steam Machine?
IMO… is not relevant to compare the steam deck, because the handheld market and in the desktop market are very different people.
I do not have a steam deck, but I would probably be interested in a new steam desktop, since I game primarily on a console and would like better access to the PC market.
However my point was it was premature to declare it a winner, when 1) it has not yet been released and 2) when other consoles currently on the market are still dominating the steam deck when it comes to sales.
Clearly we have different opinions on that and you are viciously opposed to mine.
I do think this could be a good way of converting steam deck users to desktop consoles.
By what metric did the Steam Deck “flop”?
The metric that I didn’t say deck, and that you never even heard of the steam machine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Machine_(computer)
The steam machine is not at all the last thing they released. The steam deck, the valve index, and the HTC Vive were all considerably successful hardware releases since the failure of the original steam machine.
In regard to the article being a desktop console. My apologies for thinking that was obvious.
Maybe you just didn’t know that the last time they released something was the Deck?
You should check it out, it’s pretty cool!
Article is about a desktop console. I was referring to the desktop consoles. My apologies for thinking that was obvious.
Lmao I love a good pivot.
Cheers.
I updated the original comment, it’s not a pivot, it’s being more verbose for those like yourself who are less inclined to understanding, and more eager to grab the dopamine from being mean.
A do-over because you fumbled the ball and want to save face. Yeah, we get it.
There’s a type of person who associates being number one with being the only thing that has value. When something with less power by their metrics does well by different metrics it’s an assault on their worldview. It’s the same reason truck drivers get angry at hybrid drivers.
Or I’m right because I’m referring to the Steam Machine, not the Steam Deck, and its flop was so magnificent that you’ve never heard of it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Machine_(computer)
Are you the kind of person who would publicly admit you were an ass for no reason?
We have all heard of the steam machine. But valve has released so much more successful hardware since then.
The article is about the new steam machine. I’m talking about the “steam machine” or non-handheld specifically.
The Steam Deck was a flop? I was unaware.
I think if there are objective specifications of a device, and the device’s specifications are measurably better than another device there’s nothing wrong with comparing the two.
However, the root of my response, which has been so gracefully sidestepped, is regarding the root of the comment that the PS5 is old. Yes, it may be a few years old, but it is still the current console generation.
I guess everyone should just go out and chuck all their old consoles into the giant mountains of E-waste because we should all be setting up to have the newest most powerful thing!
My old ps2 is actually still running and I replay some old favorites from time to time haha
I guess that’s one way to react.