11-07-2013, 02:16 AM
Oh right, I didn't know. I guess that might qualify it then.
I think the main reason I don't see it as a traditional console is because it's basically a computer running Steam. The fact that it's designed as a console doesn't really change it too much, the only difference is the controller (which I think you can plug into any computer iirc). So if that counts, then we may as well just count computers as a whole.
The XBox and other consoles also tend to have exclusive games or features. Obviously Steam Machines aren't out yet and I don't know any details, but as far as I know it's supposed to function pretty much exactly like Steam's Big Picture mode. Again, no real difference or exclusivity. The only thing I can think of is that it will only run Linux-compatible games.
I think the main reason I don't see it as a traditional console is because it's basically a computer running Steam. The fact that it's designed as a console doesn't really change it too much, the only difference is the controller (which I think you can plug into any computer iirc). So if that counts, then we may as well just count computers as a whole.
The XBox and other consoles also tend to have exclusive games or features. Obviously Steam Machines aren't out yet and I don't know any details, but as far as I know it's supposed to function pretty much exactly like Steam's Big Picture mode. Again, no real difference or exclusivity. The only thing I can think of is that it will only run Linux-compatible games.