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Valve say there's no end in sight to the memory crisis, prices going to increase
2 months ago
- Valve says memory crisis has no end in sight, with prices expected to increase in short to medium term.
- AI boom is driving up costs of graphics cards, SSDs, memory sticks, making gaming PC builds more expensive.
- Memory prices predicted to rise sharply until 2027, with no reductions until 2028, according to research.
- Valve reports retail prices lag bulk supply by 3-6 months, with memory capacity limiting Steam Machine production.
- Steam Machine's success measured by providing open-source PC gaming option in living rooms, not sales figures.
- Memory crisis hasn't changed Valve's future plans for Steam Machine; focus remains on user experience.
- Valve opted against exclusive game for Steam Machine, prioritizing access to entire PC catalog instead.
- Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame are part of Valve's hardware ecosystem for gaming.
Steam Game Cartridges
2 months ago
- Welcome to PC Master Race, a community for PC enthusiasts where all are welcome, regardless of hardware ownership.
- The subreddit emphasizes respectful behavior with strict rules against harassment, piracy, begging, and low-quality content.
- Giveaways are allowed but must follow guidelines like no external promotion, proof for physical items, and fair entry methods.
45% of Enthusiasts 'Seriously Considering' Leaving Sony for PC
2 months ago
- 45% of PlayStation enthusiasts are considering switching to PC gaming platforms like Steam.
- Only 23% of surveyed readers plan to stick with PlayStation after recent controversies.
- 41% cite Sony's decision to stop manufacturing physical games as a key reason for leaving.
- 29% would opt for a gaming PC if the PS6 costs $1,000, while another 29% would stay with current consoles.
- Sony faces challenges in rebuilding fan trust after losing goodwill, but future next-gen announcements could potentially win back gamers.
Consoles continue their trend of just becoming worse PCs
3 months ago
- Consoles are increasingly resembling but inferior PCs as exclusives decline and prices rise.
- Sony is ending physical disc production and shutting down older online stores, enforcing a walled garden model.
- The PC gaming market offers more flexibility, including options for physical media and open platforms like Steam and GOG.
- Console prices have surged while their unique selling points, like affordability and simplicity, have eroded.
- SteamOS and open-source developments enhance the PC's user-friendly experience, challenging console advantages.
- Xbox and PlayStation are perceived as overpriced with limited compelling exclusives compared to the diverse PC game library.

pc gaming

Valve say there's no end in sight to the memory crisis, prices going to increase

Steam Game Cartridges

45% of Enthusiasts 'Seriously Considering' Leaving Sony for PC

Consoles continue their trend of just becoming worse PCs