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It seems to me that Apple TV and Steam serve entirely different segments of the market. Those most likely to buy Apple TV and those who would buy the Steam box
by ignostic 14y ago
It seems to me that Apple TV and Steam serve entirely different segments of the market. Those most likely to buy Apple TV and those who would buy the Steam box are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Apple TV fans will be looking for a better, smoother, and less confusing television experience. Steam fans are more technical gamers and geeks who want the functionality of multiple devices (including a PC) on a single device.
Apple is a threat to Steam much like the iPhone is a threat to Windows.
- cremnob 14y agoApple is a threat to the Steambox like smartphone games are a threat to the PSP, Nintendo DS, etc. If Valve never intended the Steambox gain more than the hardcore gamer niche, then no it isn't a threat. But Apple could capture the much larger mainstream consumer with cheap casual games that are optimized for TV.
- tehwebguy 14y agoAgreed, but I think that if and when the Apple TV does wireless mirroring without noticeable lag it will compete against the living room consoles.