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> Microsoft has been keeping the Windows platform away from the gaming market in favor of Xbox Consoles have admirable hardware. It is a pity that consoles are
by heresie-dabord 3y ago
> Microsoft has been keeping the Windows platform away from the gaming market in favor of Xbox
Consoles have admirable hardware. It is a pity that consoles are walled gardens.
Steam on PC is my choice for gaming because I like Valve's platform and I prefer the versatility of owning my hardware platform despite occasional problems with drivers. PC gamers are accustomed to finding solutions.
- worrycue 3y agoThey have to be walled gardens. Game licensing is how they make money, fund future R&D, and sell their hardware at break even prices.
- heresie-dabord 3y agoI understand that the business model is as you describe. But it would be excellent if an older generation console could at least also run Debian or Pop!OS. As it is, the older consoles are just techno-waste.
- tmtvl 3y agoYou can still hook your SNES to your TV and replay Chrono Trigger, although I have to admit eventually things will break and old machines will end up getting dismantled and recycled.
- Nullabillity 3y agoIt's not our responsibility to maintain their unethical business models.