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As this is as good a place as any to record my guess, I'd go for some sort of virtualization. O = SteamOS [O] = Hardware partners Steam box (in tiers inc. an
by daviding 13y ago
As this is as good a place as any to record my guess, I'd go for some sort of virtualization.
O = SteamOS
[O] = Hardware partners Steam box (in tiers inc. an inexpensive stream target box for $99)
[O O] = Being able to run a SteamOS game on your Windows system. Think DOSBox or HyperV.
If they could do this then really it's a case of convenience vs performance, and a few exclusives or two would push people to dual boot rather than VM it.
It could also be the way they plan to stream, i.e. a self-contained mini-OS that runs under Windows but streams out/in visual and inputs. The 'local' version fits ok with that, in that you can run a SteamOS title in Windows by localhost'ing it really.
Just speculating, but it's interesting to think about.
- ekianjo 13y agoA 99 dollars havfdware? That would stink bad in terms of performance.
- daviding 13y agoI was just thinking a dedicated OnLive / ChromeCast like wee box for the LAN, perhaps with a Valve designed controller (i.e. an analog something). All real processing would be on the host SteamOS PC really, with dedicated hardware to help reduce lag on the stream.
- ekianjo 13y agoI think you didn't read the announcement correctly. Sure the box can do streaming but it is also expected to run "native games". So, for streaming maybe a cheap box is OK, but for actual gaming on the box, you'll need something way more powerful than what you can get for 99 dollars.