Putting Aces High on Next-Gen Xbox/PS4

[skribetm]

.. could be possible because next-gen consoles are x86-64 based.

He talked a lot about user-generated content and the importance of it. Newell said Valve has people who are making $500,000 a year selling content in the Steam Workshop. “Years ago, a game’s content was privileged. Now we’re seeing users doing a better job of generating content than we are. It’s all about enabling that productivity and engagement.” He also thinks that users should be able to go in and create their own versions of stores that can sit on the front end of the Steam store.
He said that Steam for Linux gives people freedom to innovate on an alternate operating system. “It’s a get-out-of-jail free pass for our industry if we need it,” he said. We’ll assume that he’s referring to Windows there. It’s no secret that Newell is not a big fan of Windows 8.
He mentioned that Valve is developing console form-factor PCs — a.k.a. the Steam Box — much like the one shown off at CES last month.
Newell said he thinks there’s a place for cloud gaming in the future, but “not as a core architecture for delivering games to consumers.”

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Steam-box dev-kits are Xi-3's w/ AMD Trinity Quad-Core APU.

Putting Aces High on Steam would really grow HTC. And you have a $300 console that can deliver quality game play across the user base. No need to invest on stupid $$$$ PC's that depreciate faster than the zimbabwe currency.

If upcoming modern FPS games can fully utilize these multi-cores, no reason HTC can't do a revamp and port Aces High for a console.
Also,AMD scored wins gaming-wise on the next-gen xbox and PS4 too. Both are "rumored" to have AMD x86-64 quad core and octa-core CPU+GPU's. 

[Vinkman]

.. could be possible because next-gen consoles are x86-64 based.

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Steam-box dev-kits are Xi-3's w/ AMD Trinity Quad-Core APU.

Putting Aces High on Steam would really grow HTC. And you have a $300 console that can deliver quality game play across the user base. No need to invest on stupid $$$$ PC's that depreciate faster than the zimbabwe currency.

If upcoming modern FPS games can fully utilize these multi-cores, no reason HTC can't do a revamp and port Aces High for a console.
Also,AMD scored wins gaming-wise on the next-gen xbox and PS4 too. Both are "rumored" to have AMD x86-64 quad core and octa-core CPU+GPU's.  

How to I use my Flight Stick, Rudder pedals, throttle, Multi Function Panel, and TrackIR on and X-box?   Does it support 5 USB peripherals?

[Ack-Ack]

How to I use my Flight Stick, Rudder pedals, throttle, Multi Function Panel, and TrackIR on and X-box?   Does it support 5 USB peripherals?

You'd be able to use them on a Steam Box, as it's just a form factor PC designed to be used with TVs. The only issue would be the drivers since Steam Box is supposedly going to be using a Linux based OS.

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[Chalenge]

I have heard that doing business with Steam is like asking your mother-in-law to run your household.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I have heard that doing business with Steam is like asking your mother-in-law to run your household.

Steam has the power to push discounts on game titles without the makers permission (after they're in agreement). This has infuriated many game makers - but has made many gamers very happy since they can finally purchase game titles with reasonable prices.

The game makers are dumb for not choosing volume over listed price. I'm never going to buy a 60 euro boxed game without at least 50% discount.

[Maniac]

.. could be possible because next-gen consoles are x86-64 based.

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Steam-box dev-kits are Xi-3's w/ AMD Trinity Quad-Core APU.

Putting Aces High on Steam would really grow HTC. And you have a $300 console that can deliver quality game play across the user base. No need to invest on stupid $$$$ PC's that depreciate faster than the zimbabwe currency.

If upcoming modern FPS games can fully utilize these multi-cores, no reason HTC can't do a revamp and port Aces High for a console.
Also,AMD scored wins gaming-wise on the next-gen xbox and PS4 too. Both are "rumored" to have AMD x86-64 quad core and octa-core CPU+GPU's. 

But why invest in an Xbox or an PS4 if its just an overpriced PC to start with?

[titanic3]

But why invest in an Xbox or an PS4 if its just an overpriced PC to start with?

Same reason people still buy PS3s and Xbox 360s.

[bj229r]

I've heard no small amount of nasty stuff about Steam over they years---mostly security-type stuff. I remember Skuzzy going into it in some detail a while (years?) back

[Ack-Ack]

I have heard that doing business with Steam is like asking your mother-in-law to run your household.

That hasn't been my experience dealing directly with anyone over at Valve/Steam.

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[Ack-Ack]

Steam has the power to push discounts on game titles without the makers permission (after they're in agreement). This has infuriated many game makers - but has made many gamers very happy since they can finally purchase game titles with reasonable prices.

The game makers are dumb for not choosing volume over listed price. I'm never going to buy a 60 euro boxed game without at least 50% discount.

That is not true.  Steam clears the sales with the studios, the studios have the right to say no if they choose but most don't as those sales are very profitable for both Steam and the studios.

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[MrRiplEy[H]]

That is not true.  Steam clears the sales with the studios, the studios have the right to say no if they choose but most don't as those sales are very profitable for both Steam and the studios.

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IIRC I read an article a couple years back where developers were complaining about Steams ability to push huge discounts on the titles they wanted to the order of 'my way or the highway'. They have the developers consent because they signed the contract when they wanted Steam to distribute their products.

[Noir]

if a game console could support my 3 sticks, 3 screens and the rest then why not 

[Gman]

Noir, I've long maintained that when console makers figure out that having a keyboard and mouse is far superior for gaming, as well as everything else, they will steal a lot of PC gamers away.  If you can plug in controllers, a keyboard, and mouse and have complex controls, it would make console gaming almost tolerable.   Luckily, I can never see this happening due to costs, I think we'll have PC gaming around for a long time as so many guys like to build expensive systems capable of doing what a console simply cannot.  I'm sure Ack Ack being in the business he is could give us a could perspective of how PC gaming companies consider this issue.

[numb1]

The next Gen consoles are already outdated!!Xbox suppose to have a AMD 7770 gpu  .Cool i can finally get 1080p and 60fps haha.Wow theres 2x AA amazing.Cant wait to get a Xbox that does what my 2006 computer did..

[Rob52240]

Consoles suck.