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  • Do you realize the difference is that a console will generally give a known quality and they usually just work without tweaking and tinkering?

    The problem with this argument is that it only applies to PCs that you buy and build from off the shelf parts like any other computer you get where everything can be different. It does not apply to a pre-built console type PC manufactured using a custom IC pre-configured operating system dedicated to run games in a console-like experience, where every single one of those models are the same, especially in a case like the steam deck where it’s made by the same manufacturer.

    But not everyone wants to do more than plug in, update, and play.

    Pretty sure you don’t need to if all you want to do is play games, a good majority of games work out of the box already. Maybe it wasn’t the case in the beginning when proton was younger (which is where this mentality comes from) but it certainly does now.

    Edit: Hmm Downvote with no response, that plus your username tells me all I need to know. Have fun.



  • I think that ignores the fact that things like Big picture mode already exist and make the experience, well basically the same as playing on console for games that have controller support or a default controller mapping (which of vast majority already do).

    If Microsoft were to shift their model to PCs and PC handhelds it’s likely they would bring their own big picture dashboard, maybe even just port the Xbox dashboard itself. So the experience would be the same, with the exception that you could jump to a Desktop mode if you wanted to (not that you actually have to, or would want to if you want that clean console experience).









  • And all because some people have a slight advantage in certain games? Forget about it. Someone always has an advantage. This was an absolutely idiotic move.

    Let’s be real we should know better. Microsoft isn’t doing this because they “care about the community” and cheating. They’re doing it so they can force controller licensing and line their pockets. If they’re framing it as anti-cheat, that’s because they know that it would be better accepted than saying something about “Quality”, also it’s well known that the gaming community has a tendency to accept practices that would be considered draconian outside of Anti-cheat when it’s used as Anti-cheat and will attack those who speak out against them.