I feel like most people that really care about their operating system are more than likely going to build a PC
Most people buying a pre-built device are like Apple users “It just works”
I have an expensive PC I built but I’m a console gamer
I enjoy a comfy couch, big TV, and controller.
It’s the ease of just hitting a couple buttons and getting to play a game.
Could I hook my PC to my TV? Yes, but that would require me to move my PC from my desk.
Also things like controllers. If I hooked my PC to my TV to play something like Overwatch I’d have to play with m/kb people which I would be at a severe disadvantage if I played with a controller.
Like if Xbox overwatch allowed m/kb (yeah I know people cheat) I’d probably stop playing it.
It’s the PC gamers that always want consoles to support m/kb. Console gamers do not want to play on m/kb.
In my mind lack of m/kb is why consoles exist
People aren’t buying PS/Xbox for a living room PC. They want a console gaming experience
Most people locked out of upgrading from W10 to W11 have never built a computer and will never build a computer. They are liable to throw away their existing computer and purchase a new one. W10 is EOL and W11 has a restrictive list of prerequisites.
But my point is someone that bought a W10 pre-built computer is not the person looking at the steam machine saying “Maybe a different operating system would improve my experience”
Yes it does but you only get put in a crossplay lobby if your party is mixed.
On top of going against m/kb players, aim assist for controller is turned off.
It’s really not that enjoyable and highlights why controllers and m/kb shouldn’t be mixed.
It’s like talking a snowboard to a ski jump contest. Snowboards are fun and can do a lot of different things than skis. And in a contest where everyone is snowboarding it’s great. But you’ll never win a jumping contest.
I think the goal is providing an alternate path for people migrating from windows 10 as much as it is a living room pc.
Ehh
I feel like most people that really care about their operating system are more than likely going to build a PC
Most people buying a pre-built device are like Apple users “It just works”
I have an expensive PC I built but I’m a console gamer
I enjoy a comfy couch, big TV, and controller.
It’s the ease of just hitting a couple buttons and getting to play a game.
Could I hook my PC to my TV? Yes, but that would require me to move my PC from my desk.
Also things like controllers. If I hooked my PC to my TV to play something like Overwatch I’d have to play with m/kb people which I would be at a severe disadvantage if I played with a controller.
Like if Xbox overwatch allowed m/kb (yeah I know people cheat) I’d probably stop playing it.
It’s the PC gamers that always want consoles to support m/kb. Console gamers do not want to play on m/kb.
In my mind lack of m/kb is why consoles exist
People aren’t buying PS/Xbox for a living room PC. They want a console gaming experience
Most people locked out of upgrading from W10 to W11 have never built a computer and will never build a computer. They are liable to throw away their existing computer and purchase a new one. W10 is EOL and W11 has a restrictive list of prerequisites.
I agree with you.
But my point is someone that bought a W10 pre-built computer is not the person looking at the steam machine saying “Maybe a different operating system would improve my experience”
Does Overwatch not have crossplay?
Yes it does but you only get put in a crossplay lobby if your party is mixed.
On top of going against m/kb players, aim assist for controller is turned off.
It’s really not that enjoyable and highlights why controllers and m/kb shouldn’t be mixed.
It’s like talking a snowboard to a ski jump contest. Snowboards are fun and can do a lot of different things than skis. And in a contest where everyone is snowboarding it’s great. But you’ll never win a jumping contest.