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Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing (www.theverge.com)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 130 points 7 months ago

Thank you, AI companies. Not only have you monopolized the stock market, you have stifled technological innovation.

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    [–] 106 points 7 months ago

    Release the controller! Release the controller! Release the controller! Release the controller! Release the controller! Release the controller!

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    [–] 77 points 7 months ago

    Whenever parts go up, it impacts pricing. Whenever parts go down, it impacts profit

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    [–] 48 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    I wish they'd at least release the controller. I know they probably want to do it all at once but that shouldn't be delayed with the rest of it if that's all I want.

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  • [–] 23 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

    I hope that's what they'll do. The controller is all I need right now; if prices weren't so fucked I'd get a Steam Frame but nah

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  • [–] 8 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    I'm also really jonesing for the controller. Tho I have a few dualsense and xbox controllers so I don't NEED it exactly. especially since I'm basically only playing Space Station 14 lately which very much requires keyboard and mouse

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

    I adore the Steam Deck inputs and having that in a standalone controller is just awesome, plus it'll make for a great remote control for my pc in desktop mode.

    The gyro would be awesome for Wii emulation. Only things I miss from the OG Steam Controller are the two-stage triggers.

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    • [–] 32 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Fuck I was so eager for the frame, but as a standalone device it'll surely be impacted as well…

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  • [–] 7 points 7 months ago

    Yeah my first thought was that Frame should be ok since my intended use-case was "connected to Steam PC via the wireless transceiver" but then I AI remembered it can run standalone so would also need storage, RAM, and a strong enough processor to handle all that.

    Now I'm kinda thinking it would be cool if the Frame was more like an updated Index with wireless, local tracking etc etc and an optional daughter-board - for standalone gameplay functionality - that could be connected later or even allow upgrades.

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    [–] 9 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Gabe should sell a few yachts so he can buy up some ram.

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    • [–] 5 points 7 months ago

    And/or set a price that will never come down if price cool off

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    [–] 3 points 7 months ago

    Can't they just gamble for some ram?

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    [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    eh even without high RAM Prices i just cant imagine the Console being able to be affordable at all >.> Like if were talking 600 - 800 Euros then at that Point you can get a PC honestly >.>

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