Valve to announce SteamBox next Monday?

[Solid One]

If it comes with Big Picture, it's a no for me (for a while ). If I can do almost the same by plugging my PC to a TV...
I'd be happier if they announced a Steam Controller, to be honest.

But you can configure Steam to start without Big Picture. It'll open the default Windows / Ubuntu interface.

Pro: it won't become a resource hog
Con: You probably won't be able to use a controller to browse through the interface, so a mouse will be mandatory.

 

[Luhof]

But you can configure Steam to start without Big Picture. It'll open the default Windows / Ubuntu interface.

Pro: it won't become a resource hog
Con: You probably won't be able to use a controller to browse through the interface, so a mouse will be mandatory.

No problem browsing big picture with my PS3 controller! Launching games is another story...

 

[FAST6191]

I'd be happier if they announced a Steam Controller, to be honest.

Now that I would be interested to see, not really because the world lacks for a good controller but I am genuinely curious to see what Valve would do.

tbgtbg yeah it is enough, I just wondered if there was another reason.

 

[mon0]

Nice. Steambox bundled with Half Life 3 and Oculus Rift. Thats what i want.
Makes me forget about ps4, xb one, and things alike...

... let me dream a bit.

 

[VMM]

I'm already saving money for PS4, I have no interest in a mid-end ubuntu PC for games.
If I wanted to use steam, I'd build my own steambox, it would be expensive, but that's what high-end PCs are,
and nothing better than a high-end PC if I'm using it for games.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Not interested. I have a PC for that.
But I'm sure it'll be of use to some people.

 

[Hells Malice]

Here I am trying to make a setup that merges my consoles with my computer so I can do everything from the comfort of my desk

and there Valve is trying to bring my computer out to the living room with my consoles.

Neutral. I hate TVs. I have no use for a steambox when i have my monster PC. What would be sweet is if the Steambox ended up getting more console games to shift over to PC. Doubtful, but one can dream.

 

[back25]

I'm very interested in the controller. and the specs/pricing as i might get one when i need an upgrade.

 

[PityOnU]

Is the speculation of the announcement too early to announce my speculation of there being tumbleweeds?

Probably not (I think?).

May need to upgrade to the Surface 2 myself. My Surface RT is nice, but lacks enough horsepower for me to enjoy. Tegra 4 will hopeful helps out a little. Still need to finish ilomilo.

Back on topic, though: I would much rather get a Gigabyte BRIX system than a dedicated console from Valve.

 

[bowser]

Is SteamBox the official name? Sounds dumb and boring. The uninitiated might think it was a manufacturer of saunas.

 

[Rockhoundhigh]

If anyone can make Linux a competent gaming platform it's Valve. Hell, if the rumors are true even Linux will overtake OS X as the second best PC gaming OS but first... I really wish they would optimize big picture mode because in its current state it's still such a hog, maybe even bloatware.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

Ha, nice try. You had me going there, ruseman, but you tipped your hand.

Wait... 3... 3?! THREEEE?! FUCK YES! PORTAL 3 ANNOUNCED!

 

[nukeboy95]

Wait... 3... 3?! THREEEE?! FUCK YES! PORTAL 3 ANNOUNCED!

The odds of portal is low seeing how portal 2 came out in 2011.

 

[ShadowSoldier]

The odds of portal is low seeing how portal 2 came out in 2011.

Still higher than Half Life 3.

 

[nukeboy95]

Still higher than Half Life 3.

Its probably a new source engine, Steambox and Left for dead 3.

 

[Foxi4]

Wait... 3... 3?! THREEEE?! FUCK YES! PORTAL 3 ANNOUNCED!

Half Life 2: Episode Three, lolumad.jpg? :ypi:

 

[Xexyz]

Half Life 2: Episode Three, lolumad.jpg? :ypi:

Half Life 5
It so good it skipped 3 and 4!

 

[FAST6191]

You all have it wrong -- Valve operates on a base 3 numbering system so when it gets to 2 it starts on the next round of numbers
HL1
HL2
HL2 episode 1
HL2 episode 2
Possibly then to be finally announced on Monday is HL2 episode 2 segment 1 (segment is a placeholder word).

 

[ThatDudeWithTheFood]

Probably fake but will post anyways.
GIF be stopping so I'll post a link.
http://i.imgur.com/2EzleOh.gif

 

[Xexyz]

Probably fake but will post anyways.
GIF be stopping so I'll post a link.
http://i.imgur.com/2EzleOh.gif

mind blown ------->