Valve Steambox Scares Microsoft: Feature Creep 40 By Tarmack
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It's kinda sounding like Microsoft might be afraid of Valve.
At CES 2013 it became clear due to official and unofficial talks that the poorly kept secret of the Steambox is true. Though it turns out not to be quite like most had predicted. The Steambox is a platform or concept rather than specific device although Gabe Newell did confirm they will be releasing a version of it.
The premise is that multiple companies will be developing modular PC's with a small form factor designed to be connected to the TV in your living room. Valve said their version would be Linux based but the hardware of course could be reinstalled with Windows. A third party product by Xi3 named Piston shown at CES may be a Steambox as well given that Valve invested in the company.
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