With the launch of the XBox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3, console gaming entered a golden era. At launch, the graphics were comparable with desktop PCs and the improved revenue streams associated with console games, attracted plenty of titles to choose exclusive launches with one or other platform. Unfortunately, the …
Read More »Cyberpower launches Syber range of Steam Machines
With the launch of the XBox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3, console gaming entered a golden era. At launch, the graphics were comparable with desktop PCs and the improved revenue streams associated with console games attracted plenty of titles to choose exclusive launches with one or other platform. Unfortunately, the …
Read More »Syber Consoles offer easy to build option for Steam or Windows
With Steam consoles nearing their launch date and VR almost ready to explode on to the scene, system maker Cyberpower is convinced that living room gaming will be a hot topic for 2016. David Scott explains his company's choice to opt for a self-assembly system using desktop parts – and …
Read More »Valve: Steam Machines will launch this November at ‘console prices’
Valve Software finally announced launch timeframe and approximate prices of Steam Machines at the Game Developers Conference 2015. It looks like machines running the company’s own operating system tailored for video games will finally hit the market late this year and will not be too expensive. The software developer said at …
Read More »Valve to showcase ‘the latest Steam Machines’ at GDC next month
Valve Software said this week that it will demonstrate “the latest” living room PCs running its own operating system at this year’s Game Developers Conference early next month. The company did not disclose whether those will be commercial products and the launch of appropriate hardware is imminent. This week Valve began …
Read More »Syber Vapor: Another Windows-based ‘game console’ emerges
Valve Software’s inability to ship SteamOS and Steam Controller this year has upset many gaming PC makers, who hoped to boost their sales with new systems designed specifically for living rooms. Apparently, many companies now launch what was supposed to be Steam Machines as console-like gaming PCs with Microsoft Corp.’s …
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