Their current base shouldn't feel "alienated" just because the games are coming to PC. Holding back day one PC release because fans would be upset? That's some entitlement from the "fans"Worried? No. Their business is fine. But I guarantee that they're watching Xbox's success on the PC market and are looking at how to capitalize on that market without alienating their current base.
Why do we continue to focus on worry? I think it can be a success without hurting the others.
This thing punches way over that for 800pWill halo infinite even be playable on this considering it's targeting series S which is double the deck?
ThisDear IGN, stop fueling platforms wars.
It's time to grow up.
It drives engagement but how about instead you force your audience to grow up with you.
Games do not need to be ported to SteamOS, SteamOS includes "Proton", which is a compatibility layer for running Windows games in Linux (not emulation, it converts Windows API calls like DirectX to Linux equivalents and runs the rest natively). Works with most games.Doesn't the Steam Deck run SteamOS specifically? Don't games need to be ported to SteamOS to run on it? Like just because Halo is ON Steam doesn't mean it's automatically got a SteamOS version, right?
I haven't had a working gaming PC in two years so I'm kinda behind, but I thought SteamOS is a Linux variant and thus Windows games don't natively run on it unless ported over.
Will halo infinite even be playable on this considering it's targeting series S which is double the deck?
Doesn't the Steam Deck run SteamOS specifically? Don't games need to be ported to SteamOS to run on it? Like just because Halo is ON Steam doesn't mean it's automatically got a SteamOS version, right?
I haven't had a working gaming PC in two years so I'm kinda behind, but I thought SteamOS is a Linux variant and thus Windows games don't natively run on it unless ported over.
If Halo Infinite uses Easy Anti-cheat like Halo MCC and Gears 5 do, you can't play it on Steam Deck without installing Windows on it. If a casual player ends up buying a Steam Deck, they won't be doing that.
Games do not need to be ported to SteamOS, SteamOS includes "Proton", which is a compatibility layer for running Windows games in Linux (not emulation, it converts Windows API calls like DirectX to Linux equivalents).
Their current base shouldn't feel "alienated" just because the games are coming to PC. Holding back day one PC release because fans would be upset? That's some entitlement from the "fans"
If anything Sony should put more day and date on PC with this thing out there.
I just thought about this, Valve put out a PSNow capable portable device before Sony did. I'm sick.
Im... not really sure how the Deck would negatively impact Sony unique to anyone else. They have Steam ports to put on there too. Hell Nixxes could even add official Deck support to future PC ports since they already work on PS4
Vita had PS Now for awhile
Here we go again. Imagine making this about Sony, and not Nintendo - given it's most similar to their device.
FWIW, Nintendo shouldn't be worried at all about Steam Deck.
To be fair, they spent most of Nintendo Voice Chat this week going over their thoughts on this.Here we go again. Imagine making this about Sony, and not Nintendo - given it's most similar to their device.
FWIW, Nintendo shouldn't be worried at all about Steam Deck.
It's a PC. You can run Windows on it and any other launcher.Doesn't the Steam Deck run SteamOS specifically? Don't games need to be ported to SteamOS to run on it? Like just because Halo is ON Steam doesn't mean it's automatically got a SteamOS version, right?
I haven't had a working gaming PC in two years so I'm kinda behind, but I thought SteamOS is a Linux variant and thus Windows games don't natively run on it unless ported over.
It riles up Playstation Fans and drives clicks.So many "Is Sony doomed?" articles from US centric sites lately, what gives?
I agree, they have system sellers just like PS5 has. It's just astonishing that this is the first place IGN goes to.Nintendo doesnt have to worry about anything because they sell games, which happen to need a system. They are their own ecosystem and everyone could make a handheld and their numbers wouldnt budge an inch.
No news? Valve just revealed insanely promising handheld PC. That's huge news.i'll give them a pass. not easy to drive clicks and engagement when there's no news and half the staff is on vacation. solid effort considering the circumstances
Doesn't the Steam Deck run SteamOS specifically? Don't games need to be ported to SteamOS to run on it? Like just because Halo is ON Steam doesn't mean it's automatically got a SteamOS version, right?
I haven't had a working gaming PC in two years so I'm kinda behind, but I thought SteamOS is a Linux variant and thus Windows games don't natively run on it unless ported over.
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I agree, they have system sellers just like PS5 has. It's just astonishing that this is the first place IGN goes to.
Concern.
^People can already play Game Pass titles on handheld devices so no, it won't change much.
Inviting? Revenue will always be the priority.Yep. And there is nothing to worry about even if PlayStation would produce some Billion or two less revenue for its share holders. It would just end up changing them to be little innovative, better and inviting for consumers.
Microsoft has games on Steam already, more than Sony and Nintendo. Some also sell quite well too. Will they no longer be playable?The entire premise here confuses the hell out of me. Of the big 3 to me it seems like Sony would care the least. Nintendo obviously would worry the most given the actual use and function of the device.
But for Microsoft its not as if this comes with windows installed by default. Its a Steam device. That very popular platform on PC that MS isn't making revenue from. That would be more popular if this thing is a success. Valve isn't looking for folks to play Game Pass games on here, they want you to buy and play games from their own store.
Sony can do no wrong on these forums. All past mistakes are forgotten. Wonder whatever happened to being able to use an nvme drive and PlayStation 5?
Dear IGN, stop fueling platforms wars.
It's time to grow up.
It drives engagement but how about instead you force your audience to grow up with you.