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Valve is about to win the console generation (xeiaso.net)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by PlanterTree@discuss.tchncs.de to c/steam@lemmy.ml
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Today was a big day for gamers as Valve just introduced three products: the Steam Controller, the Steam Machine, and the Steam Frame. When you add this alongside the Steam Deck, I think it's safe to say that Valve is about to win the next console generation.

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[-] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 month ago

If it prices comparably to the next Xbox and PlayStation consoles, they may be onto something. I still think it'll just carve Valve a sizeable spot in the market. But who knows, maybe Xbox's business model collapses. There hasn't been much of a reason to buy an Xbox if you already own a PC, and PCs priced like consoles could definitely put a dent in their sales.

[-] VoxAliorum@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

a sizable spot is a win no?

[-] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago

For sure, but it's not "winning the console generation"

[-] VoxAliorum@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Fair. I am not sure what that means but probably: Valve PC Sales > Each Separate Console Sale

Yea, that's unlikely but not impossible.

[-] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago

Definitely not impossible. I also think they have a decent chance of killing the Xbox business model, given that there's no real reason to buy an Xbox over a PC other than brand loyalty or wanting a console. The Steam Machine fills that second need, of course.

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