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The problem are the consoles. Both the PS3 and the Xbox360 are absolutely ancient. Let's not even talk about the Wii. I think I might prefer something like a S

by lucian1900 14y ago

The problem are the consoles. Both the PS3 and the Xbox360 are absolutely ancient. Let's not even talk about the Wii. I think I might prefer something like a Steambox, where upgrades would be more frequent. I generally prefer PC gaming, but I like being able to play from the couch with a controller.

Shorel 14y ago
Anyone can play in the PC from the couch with the right controller. Even old games, just use Logitech controller mapper to convert the gamepad input to simulated mouse + keyboard. Honesty that old complaint is very tired now.
- jlgreco 14y ago
  Most people do not like to have a PC in their living room. PC gaming can be done from a couch but the entire form factor / experience traditionally has not been optimized for that. Thankfully it appears as though Valve is working on changing that, but there is a lot of work left to be done.
- lucian1900 14y ago
  Not really. The setup is complicated and fragile, the hardware is bulky and annoying. Some games can't really work with mouse mapped to analogs. Not everything can be done with just a controller (OS updates, etc.) It's not great, but a Linux machine with Steam on it could be.
  - Shorel 14y ago
    You are only giving your opinions. I on the other hand, have done it. As expected, I use the computer more for movies than games (girlfriend demands). The gamepad is actually a very good Media Center controller. The only real issue is passwords. But you don't have to enter them all the time. My point is: having to get up and use a keyboard from time to time doesn't kill the experience of gaming in a computer and a big TV. I want the Steam box because of the possibility of better games and a general MS distrust, not because the actual experience is something totally unmanageable, as some people here try to assume.
    - lucian1900 14y ago
      But I never have to get up to use a keyboard with my PS3. That's the experience I want. Customizability and linux are just very, very nice perks.

Shorel 14y ago

Anyone can play in the PC from the couch with the right controller. Even old games, just use Logitech controller mapper to convert the gamepad input to simulated mouse + keyboard. Honesty that old complaint is very tired now.

jlgreco 14y ago
Most people do not like to have a PC in their living room. PC gaming can be done from a couch but the entire form factor / experience traditionally has not been optimized for that. Thankfully it appears as though Valve is working on changing that, but there is a lot of work left to be done.
lucian1900 14y ago
Not really. The setup is complicated and fragile, the hardware is bulky and annoying. Some games can't really work with mouse mapped to analogs. Not everything can be done with just a controller (OS updates, etc.) It's not great, but a Linux machine with Steam on it could be.
- Shorel 14y ago
  You are only giving your opinions. I on the other hand, have done it. As expected, I use the computer more for movies than games (girlfriend demands). The gamepad is actually a very good Media Center controller. The only real issue is passwords. But you don't have to enter them all the time. My point is: having to get up and use a keyboard from time to time doesn't kill the experience of gaming in a computer and a big TV. I want the Steam box because of the possibility of better games and a general MS distrust, not because the actual experience is something totally unmanageable, as some people here try to assume.
  - lucian1900 14y ago
    But I never have to get up to use a keyboard with my PS3. That's the experience I want. Customizability and linux are just very, very nice perks.