• PerfectDark@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Interesting.

    Is this dragoonDorise’s work? I interviewed them a few years back, and chatted again a couple weeks ago, hoping to write a feature article on the hardware, but that was a no-go.

    They were interested in having me write an article on the EmuDeck Android app, but then just kinda ghosted me

  • Treczoks@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    Looks more like a cooking stove than a gaming console. Or does it run hot enough to fry eggs on it?

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      1 day ago

      “Nix” in this context likely comes from Unix, the operating system that GNU/Linux sought to replace. Unix still has cultural significance within the Linux community, so I think it’s a much more likely explanation than naming it after Nix/NixOS.

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          1 day ago

          I’m confused, was your comment meant to be sarcastic? It didn’t read that way to me at all. If not, then I don’t get the “Captain Obvious” reply, as I simply answered the implied question that was the foundation of your comment (“Why is it named ‘PlayNixOS’ if it isn’t based on Nix/NixOS?”). Your comment did not indicate to me that this was knowledge you already had, so I don’t see a point in calling me out on it. There are plenty of people using a Linux-based operating system that don’t know the history of it, so I can’t simply assume every commenter has that knowledge.

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    1 day ago

    Being 9060xt based is the main bonus over the Steam Machine. It’s a good bump over the 7600

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      24 hours ago

      But also starts at €1,089.00. And it’s to be seen how well the company will support the operating system and software over the years. This is something where Valve is a prime example how to handle it. But it’s nice to have alternatives, if it is well supported in the future. I’m also curious how the operating system stacks up against SteamOS and the other community driven projects.

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      1 day ago

      Would it be safe to say that the Steam Machine would be priced slightly lower than this console based on those specs?

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        24 hours ago

        Most likely. I don’t think Valve would release this at a price higher than 1.1k Euros. If we are lucky it will cost 700…

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            20 hours ago

            Oh, that was definitely not a critique. I have a Series S myself (but to be honest not using it, got it from my bro) and find the design and look adorable. It’s actually my favorite design of current gen consoles.

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        2 days ago

        I like these console/PCs that people are coming up with. Its a somewhat more repairable/open option for those that would like something that can be hacked away at.

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          1 day ago

          Right. For me it’s the sheer ingenuity of one person to put something cool like that together is just fascinating.