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[Tom Warren] The PS5 Pro still hasn’t sold out in the US or UK. Looks like the $700 price point will mean this console will be readily available this holiday (lemmy.world)

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[-] Lemonparty@lemm.ee 20 points 2 months ago

PS5 pro is a waste of money, but also lots of people don't want a PC to play games. Two things can be true at the same time!

[-] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 3 points 2 months ago

Yep.

I'm a die hard Linux nerd, but I would still Rather have a console.

But what I really want is a console that just runs Linux so I can keep it updated and fix minor issues without all the bullshit.

[-] ben_dover@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 months ago

i'd argue that a console running linux would be a PC, even if it's plugged into your living room tv

[-] chillinit@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 2 months ago

I'd argue the replaceable parts and software are what defines a PC for the vast majority of users. Small subsets of users may chase FPS or the highest quality render. But, the vast majority spend more today to spend less long term and want to be in control of their software and hardware.

[-] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I would argue that a PC without a keyboard, dedicated to gaming is a console.

Was the PS3 fat a PC? It ran Linux.

[-] ben_dover@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

i'd differentiate it by the kind of it's ui. linux will still feel like a desktop operating system, made for mouse and keyboard, whereas the console has a controller friendly interface. probably not much of an issue if you boot into steam directly through.

genuinely curious, is there any linux DE that is optimised for being connected to a tv and controlled by remote/gamepad from the couch?