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CES 2013:Steambox or not? Xi3 Interview

GS:David Politis from Xi3 talks about the partnership with Valve.

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abzdine4123d ago

Could be fun to try if it's not priced that high.

mdkgod434123d ago

thats not the steambox i seen that from last year its just a computer

deathVIAavatar4123d ago

Yes, the Xi3 was revealed last year, but the Piston model that is being produced in conjunction with Valve is more than likely the "SteamBox." It's the same-size, construction by the same developers, just going to be catered exclusively to the Steam-market of games. Plus, it was just revealed today. Hopefully, as CES goes on will get more details, preferably from Valve themselves.

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4123d ago (Edited 4123d ago )

One of the best looking pc cases I have ever seen.

Valves gamecube?

Did he just take out the mobo with the gpu on it? Can you buy mobos that small?

deathVIAavatar4123d ago

I was kinda afraid of this - the "high-end" Xi3 could easily be built for around 500 bucks instead of "$999." I understand it's basically shrunk-down technology, but still. This makes me believe SteamBox could be around $699 or less when revealed. The cards are in Valve's hands now to see if they can tap into the Steam user's wants to get one of these. If it's not comparable to a next-gen console in price/performance, then it's not going to be worth at all.

CyberCam4123d ago

These boxes are nice & all. However, what I really want to know is if Valve will release their Steam Linux OS to it's (power) users like myself? where I can basically build my own Steambox with off the shelf parts.

Hardware is hardware, and can be purchased in all shapes & sizes and I can easily build something cheaper with high-end specs. What's the most important to me is the software (the OS) and the game engines, that's what I'm more interested in!

Please Valve release your OS to the public!

deathVIAavatar4123d ago

Yeah I could totally see that being a viable route for Valve as well. The only concern is that the Steam Linux-based OS is catered for HDTV gaming in Big Picture mode, therefore, possibly having limited use outside of being a gaming PC. However, because of this it could make the OS and even computers designed for it's use MUCH less expensive because of the lack of bloatware. Good question though - will Valve do software sales AND PC sales of the OS? Or by the end of the year, will it whittle down to just software?

dirthurts4123d ago

@CybarCam.
You already can. Just install a linux distribution or windows running steam.
Set it up to boot directly into big picture mode.
Where's the problem?
I'm sure they will release a streamlined version that you don't have to configure yourself also (linux only obviously)
Steam wants to sell software primarily of course.

CyberCam4123d ago (Edited 4123d ago )

True, but I would like the official, Steambuntu distro version (kind of like Mythbuntu http://www.mythbuntu.org/)! I know that's what will be on the Steam Boxes. It'll be stripped down for only Steam, web surfing and media playback. All the other overhead will be removed. And yes I do realize I can do that now.

CyberCam4123d ago (Edited 4123d ago )

From what I've read that the Steam boxes will also be able to be used in regular Steam mode not just Big Picture mode, using a regular keyboard & mouse, so you don't necessarily need to use just a gamepad.

The unit will definitely have some sort of graphic card control app made by Nvidia or AMD, so setting your resolution to 720p or 1080p won't be a problem. Keep in mind the reason I say this is, it's common sense, if they are going to have a modular unit, then their has to be a way of upgrading or downgrading your video card through software.

I can always build something cheaper & better. I did it with my Hackintosh box, without having to spend $2000 to $4000 on a Mac desktop. I built a Mac and spent only $800!

8bitHero4123d ago

o_O thats the steam box? well thats certainly was not what i was expecting

ABizzel14123d ago

Agreed, I expected something a bit bigger, but the tech in there sounds worthy, so I guess it's true that big things can come in small packages.

*check you pants fellas*

:D

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Team Fortress: Source 2 and Portal 64 Fan Projects Shut Down by Valve Takedowns

Fan projects Team Fortress: Source 2 and Portal 64 have shut down after Valve intervened in their development.

-Foxtrot104d ago

First they open Steam up to more AI, now they are shutting down fan projects when at one time they used to support or even give the fans jobs.

Wonder what's going on with Valve at the minute.

rlow1103d ago

@Foxtrot
It’s called money plain and simple.

JEECE103d ago

I mean, that might explain the Team Fortress 2 thing, because Valve might bring that to Source 2 (though I'm not sure I'd bet on that), but I can't see how Portal 64 hurts them. If anything, it's more attention to the Portal and therefore Valve/Steam.

Giblet_Head103d ago (Edited 103d ago )

There's potential that Valve had already planned to bring Source 2 to TF2 officially after Counter Strike 2. It's been getting some renewed attention lately.

Inverno103d ago

You got Nintendo to thank for Portal64 being taken down. As for TF2, most likely it's due to the probability of Valve working on a source 2 port themselves. It's sucks but Nintendo are the biggest pricks in the business and not letting this drag out into a huge court drama is the best decision.

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Valve Opens the Floodgates to Allow More AI Based Games on Steam

Valve has updated its stance on AI games on the Steam storefront, allowing creators to publish AI-created games.

Droppedez103d ago

AI is just another form of slavery for our computer brethren.

Barlos103d ago (Edited 103d ago )

Hell no. I want games that have been made by creative minds who have a passion for their craft, not a bot with a penchant for plagiarism.

BrainSyphoned103d ago (Edited 103d ago )

So instead of paying for an engine and assets to create a game they are paying for an engine and assets to create a game.

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Valve Tells Players To Stop Inhaling Steam Deck Vent Fumes

Valve has officially warned against inhaling the Steam Deck vent fumes in an official response due to potential health hazards.

gold_drake129d ago

my god, people are so dumb these days.

shinoff2183129d ago

I read the headline to my girl and she even reacted wtf is wrong with people. People wild

Notellin127d ago

I feel bad for her that she can't read and needs you to do it for her. Keep your head up!

shinoff2183127d ago

Notellin, I've been teaching her 😘

Jin_Sakai128d ago (Edited 128d ago )

This generation is about dumb as it gets.

frostypants128d ago

Huffing things isn't new to be fair.

SavageFlamingo127d ago

This has nothing to do with generations. It’s not a stupid challenge or anything. People just happened to smell it while they were playing. The steam deck exhaust is easy to smell without even trying. Just playing it you’ll smell it in the air around you.

Felix_Argyle_Catbro127d ago

"tHiS gEErAtIoN"
It's every generation, today you just see it more clearly thanks to internet.

k2d127d ago

To be fair, I loved the smell of glue, gas and certain plastics as a kid (new disc cartridges/new hardware, anyone?)

Si-Fly127d ago

Instruction manuals for me, best smell ever 😂

crazyCoconuts127d ago

I actually take a whiff of it once in a while, it's funny that it smells so good lol

DarXyde127d ago

Tide pod fiasco all over again

Felix_Argyle_Catbro127d ago

"tHeSe DaYs"
People have been just as dumb in the past, you just see it clearly now thanks to the internet.

gold_drake127d ago

thanks for that .. insight. ha.

rlow1127d ago

Well good thing about dumb people, they play an important part in human history. How else do we know which plants, animals and foods ar dangerous? Dumb people! They pay the price so the rest of us don’t have to. Lol

FinalFantasyFanatic127d ago

Honestly, I'm not even surprised considering some of the people I come across these days, inhaling fumes would explain a lot of things.

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Knightofelemia129d ago (Edited 129d ago )

Wow people will huff anything nowadays some people just have way too much time on their hands.

Abnor_Mal128d ago (Edited 128d ago )

Another reason to love the PlayStation Portal, no chance of breathing in noxious vapors.

Get a Steam Deck they said, to which I reply, what are you high?

KwietStorm_BLM128d ago

Were you high when you typed this?

Abnor_Mal128d ago

Sorry bud no Steam Deck here.

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FinalFantasyFanatic127d ago (Edited 127d ago )

Even the Steam Deck does streaming better than the Portal (they portal is capped for streaming for some reason, whereas the Steam Deck isn't).

Neonridr127d ago

imagine pretending a glorified streaming device is better than a stand alone unit that can also, stream.

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Eonjay128d ago

Stand by for the 'gaming kills' articles.
Que Halloween movie theme.

Nucleux128d ago

What does it smell/taste like?

Barlos128d ago

Better than the Switch cartridges is my guess.

Just to be clear, I've never licked a Switch cartridge, nor have I inhaled my deck's fumes.

Profchaos128d ago

Same never licked a switch cart I've always been worried more about where it's been than the taste but

Fluke_Skywalker128d ago

It smells good, that's the problem lol. When I first turned mine on I noticed it 😅
Better stop sniffing it then.

Barlos127d ago

I've had my deck for over a year, I've never been compelled to put my nose near the vent for a good lungful 😂

crazyCoconuts127d ago

I can't explain it... It smells...new

SavageFlamingo127d ago (Edited 127d ago )

Kind of like cheap bacon cooking. Even cheap bacon smells good.

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