Rumor: Steam Machine $499 with a AMD Radeon R9 270. RIP PS4 And XboxOne If True

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Liquid said:
What is "cheap"?

Gaming on a laptop usually spells disaster or something that is about as thick as the PS4 and built with a ton of fans (unless its a macbook pro)...I would avoid it.
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Let's say I give you 500 to spend, set me up a small gaming rig and I'll cop.
 
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http://www.gamespot.com/videos/embed/6416734/

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http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/07/ces-alienware-reveals-new-steam-machine

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The first consumer Steam Machines are coming to light and leading the pack is Alienware. Developed in close collaboration with Valve, the Alienware Steam Machine is being billed as one of the platform's flagship devices, not only due to the scale at which it will be produced, but its blend of performance and form factor.

Set to launch in the latter half of this year, Alienware's Steam Machine is considerably smaller than both the Xbox One and PS4. With a 8" by 8" square design and roughly 3" tall, the chassis is ultra-compact. It comes equipped with two USB 3.0 ports on the front, but on the back, it will ship with an optical audio connector,and an ethernet jack.

Most notably, like the Xbox One, the Alienware Steam Machine will have both an HDMI input and an HDMI output. While neither Valve nor Alienware have disclosed their plans for the HDMI passthrough, its inclusion suggest that both Alienware's box and the Linux-based Steam OS could support integrated TV feeds or other HD sources — perhaps even a game console.

But what about under the hood? Alienware is once again keeping its plans close to its chest, but the PC maker has confirmed that it will use an Intel-based CPU and a discrete Nvidia GPU. Given its diminutive size, a model from Nvidia's unannounced next-generation of laptop GPUs seems likely. In terms of performance, Alienware says it surpasses both the Xbox One and the PS4 in raw power, and the company is targeting native resolutions of 1080p.

It should also come as no surprise that the system will ship with an external power supply, but the overall footprint and design remains unknown.

So, when can you buy one and how much will it cost? Alienware says the system will be "competitively priced" with Sony and Microsoft's latest consoles and will share more details as the year progresses.
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how much are those steam controllers expected to run for? first day cop if you can play RTS's with it
 
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http://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791434672565#announcements/detail/1927838910223830657

Valve Reveals First Gen Steam Machines
7 JANUARY - CHRISTEN
Over One Dozen Designs Announced

January 6, 2014 – Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced over one dozen Steam Machine designs now in production from leading manufacturers and targeted for release in 2014.

The lineup of Steam Machines announced today offers a wide variety of price and performance options made possible by the Steam Machine’s open design, with systems starting as low as $499 and top end systems rivaling today’s bleeding edge gaming PCs.

Every Steam Machine includes an innovative Steam Controller designed for use with a wide variety of game genres, and is powered by the SteamOS, a custom OS built atop Linux.

"The first generation Steam Machines offers something for every gamer, which is a critical part of extending Steam into the living room," said Gabe Newell of Valve. "With over 3,000 games and more than 65 million gamers on Steam, it’s important to offer gamers a variety of Steam Machines that allow them to select what makes the most sense for them."

Announced earlier this year, Steam Machines are new entertainment systems targeted for use in the living room and leveraging Steam, the popular online platform for gaming and software with over 65 million accounts worldwide.

The makers of first generation Steam Machines are:
Alienware
Alternate
CyberPowerPC
Digital Storm
Falcon NW
GigaByte
iBuyPower
Maingear
Material.net
Next Spa
Origin PC
Scan
Webhallen
Zotac
For more information, please visit our CES Press sheet.
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press sheet:

http://media.steampowered.com/store/steammachines/SteamMachinesBroc_WEB.PDF
 
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Rekkapryde said:
:lupe: VERY tempted if the price is right on this one.
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I think that's the nicest looking case there. honestly some of the others are just lazy, and no different from pre-builts those companies already sell
 
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There really is no point to owning one of these boxes if you have a decent gaming pc...

Console gamers are retarded and a prime example of their stupidity is this forum...

So I really don't know how well these boxes will sell...

I love the idea though...
 
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