Alienware acknowledges set top gaming PCs, won't say if they're making one though
July 19th, 2010
I asked several E3 attendees last month what kind of PC gaming system they'd like to see in the near future. Surprisingly, many expressed interest in TV-ready rigs. You know, a sleek, easy to use box like this (only more powerful) that plays just as nice with your HDTV as it does your monitor.
In other words, PC gaming in the living room. Or console without the “console” (you know, those Apple-like closed machines with more expensive games.) So is this something Alienware, the largest manufacturer of gamer-specific PCs, even have on their radar?
“Obviously we can’t go into details surrounding potential future product,” says Bryan de Zayas, product manager at Alienware. “But I can assure you that Alienware is constantly looking into new concepts all the time and asking ourselves if this the right time to pursue specific form factors...” such as set top PCs.
Zayas remarks come two weeks after Activision CEO Bobby Kottick called for “new gamer-friendly PCs designed to be plugged into televisions.” Activision, in case you didn’t know, is the world’s largest independent video game publisher.
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This is super exciting. Honest to god, this has the potential to be one of the most exciting things ever in gaming.
PCs are so much more versatile, this opens the gateway for all sorts of TV solutions even beyond gaming. The question is... what kind of input device will it use? Keyboard and mouse on the couch just doesn't seem right.
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hope this happens cant wait to lay down my bank account on this one!!!
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Sounds like it could be an interesting project. It would be a nice addition to those who have people who strictly just do normal everyday internet things. So without having the hassle of being pushed off your game because someone keeps breathing down your neck about needing the computer. Even sitting next to other consoles, Im sure this would look wicked sitting next to them all.
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I think this is a good thing for PC gaming as it may introduce a larger audience to our niche.
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This is super exciting. Honest to god, this has the potential to be one of the most exciting things ever in gaming.
PCs are so much more versatile, this opens the gateway for all sorts of TV solutions even beyond gaming. The question is... what kind of input device will it use? Keyboard and mouse on the couch just doesn't seem right. frases para orkut
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AlienWare are best gaming PC's in the world but they are expensive too.
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That is a good device. I might want to change the specs of my computer or just buy a new one. Just for the sake of gaming only. - Paul Perito
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So over all, I like a less restrictive platform, with the ability to use which ever controls I wish, and make games look much better than they are seen on other platforms.
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This is really a nice idea. I think that is more effective. Thanks for sharing this one. - Joe Aldeguer
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