• some_kind_of_guy@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    Why shouldn’t they? Margins are going to be tight btw, so they’re really not. What they’re really selling is a vehicle for Steam.

    BTW, try putting together a same or better spec build yourself and get back to us with the cost.

    • JargonWagon@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      They’re also trying to make Steam OS available to install on any PC, so any argument of “AlL tHeY tHiNk AbOuT iS pRoFiTs” goes out the door there. I think the only struggle right now is getting it to work with NVidia graphics cards or something.

      • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        3 hours ago

        For like $50-$100 cheaper. And they all ignored the small form factor which could easily cost that.

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        3 hours ago

        You can build and buy a pre-built PC that easily outperforms the Steam console.

        • WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works
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          40 minutes ago

          that does not make sense. you are not building a pre-built, because then its not a pre-built. is the sky cloudy over there?

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            27 minutes ago

            I meant that pre-built or DIY are both better deals. I realize now that I should have been more clear.

            This Steam console is bad when discussing performance and value. It has a nice design.

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      4 hours ago

      Why shouldn’t they?

      Because they are a for profit company with a billionaire ceo. Making profits it’s their job.

      BTW, try putting together a same or better spec build yourself and get back to us with the cost.

      The price you pay for something in a store is not the same price valve pays for a stock of parts. They buy the same stuff for a lot cheaper and resell it at an higher price to make profits.