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[-] ghurab@lemmy.world 13 points 3 months ago

nah, it's more like the year of the linux game console, if anything.

[-] Axolotl_cpp@feddit.it 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Neither the Steam Machine nor this Steamroller are consoles tho

Edit: grammar

[-] ghurab@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

something something quacks like a duck, swins like a duck, it's a duck. The steam machine does ~~swim like a duck~~ behave like what is commonly referres to as a game console. The steamroller is debatable tho.

The steam machine:

  • Custom hardware
  • Custom software and os
  • Specifically designed to play games
  • Has a dedicated controller
  • Designed to work well with a living room TV (HDMI-CEC)

The only difference between the steam machine and other consoles is that it's not locked down

[-] bridgeburner@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

The Steam Machine ain't a typical PC either, at least that's not the intention on how it is to be used. It's kinda a PC-console hybrid.

[-] Texas_Hangover@lemmy.radio 3 points 3 months ago

I could however, plug the fucker into my TV and play games though.

this post was submitted on 27 Jun 2026
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