SMACH Zero previously known as the SteamBoy has revealed the specifications it should be releasing with.
I am still extremely sceptical that it will even see a general release, but stranger things have happened. It's a bit different to releasing your own full platform, since it will have an existing games library and the operating system (SteamOS) is already done for them. With that in mind, if the price is right it could see easy success.
Specs
QuoteAMD embedded G-Series SoC "Steppe Eagle" with Jaguar-based CPU and GCN-based Radeon graphics.
- 4 GB RAM memory
- 32GB internal memory and SD Card Slot
- USB OTG
- 5-inch Touch screen with 720p resolution
- Configurable tactile gamepads
- HDMI video output connection
- Wi-Fi conectivity
- Bluetooth connectivity
- 4G mobile network connectivity (PRO model only)
Source
Would be very interested in getting my hand on one of them, as I would love to play some Steam games on the go even with settings turned right down. If the price point is right at release, we will pick one up to review.
How do you feel about a SteamOS handheld? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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slaapliedje Jun 28, 2015
Isn't the 'Jaguar based' system, basically a PS4? I also find it amusing when people throw out the 'if it doesn't play at 60fps, it's slow!' I'd rather have a constant 30fps, than an occasional jump up to 60fps anyhow. It's when it starts to drop down to 5-10fps for long periods of time that the performance is unacceptable.
This is awesome, but I agree with the other poster, nVidia would need to have one, because we all know how crap AMD's drivers still are for Linux. Can't' the nVidia Shield already stream Steam games?
This is awesome, but I agree with the other poster, nVidia would need to have one, because we all know how crap AMD's drivers still are for Linux. Can't' the nVidia Shield already stream Steam games?
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Quoting: MGOidFor indie games like Geometry Wars and Outland, my notebook is already struggling to maintain 60fps in low settings at 720p. Only really simple games like Bleed can be played at 60fps all the time.
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I don't see a problem with 720p 30fps, considering that most console gamers play their games at 30fps. I think this machine shouldn't have any problems reaching that goal.
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Mountain Man Jun 28, 2015
I think playing Arkham Knight on the go is too much to hope for, but playing Arkham Knight in bed while you stream from your gaming PC? Yeah, man!
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ElectricPrism Jun 28, 2015
Wow that CPU is x86 in a hand held device. What a oddity. I wonder if the battery life is really low considering. I would instantly install snes9x and play some ALTTP on that thing.
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The biggest "G Series SoC" seems to be a GX-420CA (25W TDP, 2GHz Quad-Core, 600MHz GPU) but they could possibly use a smaller one...
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I thought the SteamBoy was just a hoax. I'm not confident in this, either. If the best it will do is a few indie games and in-home streaming, I'd rather that Valve just add streaming support to the Android client.
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ElectricPrism Jun 29, 2015
I would love to run StarCraft BroodWar on this via WINE. Also, it seems like a excellent streaming device - but if so then it should certainly be priced to sell.
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ZekThePenguin Jul 1, 2015
Don't the XboxOne and PS4 use jaguar-based apus? I wouldn't mind a handheld PS4 with my steam library.
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