MSI handheld leaked MSI to compete with ASUS and Lenovo with a brand-new handheld. MSI CLAW, Source: @wnxod Less than 24 hours since MSI’s first teaser on social media and we now have a picture, name, and full specs of the upcoming device. This gaming handheld is called CLAW, and it will be powered by […]
I much prefer the Steam Decks approach on handheld gaming. Instead of matching the latest desktop systems in hardware they focus on the console-like experience.
I highly doubt Valve makes a significant profit on Steam Decks, though. Their main win from selling them is that they keep people that have off-desktop gaming needs using their products/games. (Plus, I think Valve just likes advancing gaming even when it doesn’t win them a profit)
Basically, it’s not surprising these other hardware makers don’t have any business model where they can sell a cheap handheld. It’s probably smarter to go for the niche of enthusiasts that want something stronger than the Deck.
Agree on both points. It’s nice to have options. I think the real fun will begin when Valve opens SteamOS up for other platforms, so it can be put on these higher-end handhelds, and even desktops.
Isn’t this true for most home consoles as well? Way I understand it Microsoft and Sony sell their consoles at near loss with the intention of making the money back on subscriptions and licensing
My bet is that with them being more popular than anyone could have expected, we’ll see the release of a “gaming” version of Windows that better fits these devices.
That wouldn’t be very surprising either honestly, pretty sure their console sales have never been the best of the big three, they have the resources and could push game pass hard with that…
That seems to be more of a software plan than a hardware feature, though? I would bet, with some brief engineering, someone could make all these Lenovo/MSI/Asus products run SteamOS as far back as their startup tutorial instead of Windows.
I much prefer the Steam Decks approach on handheld gaming. Instead of matching the latest desktop systems in hardware they focus on the console-like experience.
I also like how they try to stay within a certain price range and focus on experience and efficiency, rather than push the latest hardware.
I highly doubt Valve makes a significant profit on Steam Decks, though. Their main win from selling them is that they keep people that have off-desktop gaming needs using their products/games. (Plus, I think Valve just likes advancing gaming even when it doesn’t win them a profit)
Basically, it’s not surprising these other hardware makers don’t have any business model where they can sell a cheap handheld. It’s probably smarter to go for the niche of enthusiasts that want something stronger than the Deck.
Agree on both points. It’s nice to have options. I think the real fun will begin when Valve opens SteamOS up for other platforms, so it can be put on these higher-end handhelds, and even desktops.
SteamOS is already open source, and they’ve even offered to help other integrators put it on their handhelds
Isn’t this true for most home consoles as well? Way I understand it Microsoft and Sony sell their consoles at near loss with the intention of making the money back on subscriptions and licensing
My bet is that with them being more popular than anyone could have expected, we’ll see the release of a “gaming” version of Windows that better fits these devices.
I don’t expect Microsoft to put time and effort into something like that unless they plan to make an Xbox portable of their own.
That wouldn’t be very surprising either honestly, pretty sure their console sales have never been the best of the big three, they have the resources and could push game pass hard with that…
Some CEO guy is salivating over this right now probably
I would consider getting one even if I’ve got a Deck already
That seems to be more of a software plan than a hardware feature, though? I would bet, with some brief engineering, someone could make all these Lenovo/MSI/Asus products run SteamOS as far back as their startup tutorial instead of Windows.