There are still tons of people who want to get into PC gaming that don't want to build a PC.
I personally work with a few console gamers who have always asked me about PC gaming and on a couple of occasions have come close to getting me to build a gaming PC for them. A decently priced Steam Machine is going to push them over the edge and into PC gaming. It gives them what they want, aimed at a gamer, with the minimal amount of fuss.
I agree that building a gaming PC would likely be cheaper (although no massively so), its what i have always done, but some people are willing to pay a premium to get a product with the minimal amount of fuss.
I think there will be a market. My only concern is the different strata of machines available. With the different spec levels i can see some people being disappointed by performance in some of these machines. I understand why they exist though.
The PS4 does do some weird stuff in regards to networking.
I have my PS4 and PC right next to each other, both wired into the same hub.
PC speed test results from speedof.me 42mbs down 9mbs up.
PS4 results, 12mbs down 2.1mbs up
This isnt a situation unique to my console either, tons of people have performed the same tests and have seen a similar set of results. The internet is full of theories as to why we see this performance difference.
I do have a DFGT and i do plan to give Asseto Corsa a try but it wont be for a couple weeks yet due to funds but ill be sure to let you know how it is.
I'd wait and see before making any conclusions. The new hardware is a great opportunity to revamp things and possibly turn it around but that all depends on how they handle split gen development.
I don't own a PS3, but i do own a PS4 and i cannot wait for the catalogue to get large enough to offer the same volume of great stuff the Ps3 has seen.
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