Steam 'game console' hardware debuted at CES!

[karl]

A modular PC designed to let users to play Steam games on their TV has been unveiled at CES.

Codenamed "Piston", the prototype, developed by Xi3 Corporation and funded by Valve, was unveiled at the CES trade show in Las Vegas.

The set-top box will allow users to access thousands of gaming titles through an integrated system, a statement said.

Plans for the living room-friendly console emerged early last month.

"Today marks the beginning of a new era for Xi3," said Jason Sullivan, founder and chief executive of Xi3, in a statement.


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[HowlingSnail]

Ok, I do actually want this thing now. One of the reasons I don't play many PC game is my computer's lack of power, but this will hopefully solve that, along with being able to play easily on my TV.

[Lyra Heartstrings]

Interesting. I'll be sticking to my PC Steam, though.

[Rayquaza]

Looks interesting. I hope dual core is enough. Since it's essentially a PC it may require more than just 2, but that'll mean every game needs to use all 4 otherwise it would be useless. Ill be watching this one carefully.

What a funny codename. Piston.