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[–] LaLuzDelSol@lemmy.world -1 points 18 hours ago

Nah I still don't get it. Windows PC gamers don't have to think about compatibility at all right now - every major game release is compatible with windows, apart from some Nintendo exclusives. You dont even have to think about it - when a new game is announced I know I will be able to play it on Windows without jumping through any hoops. Even if it's a simple check mark for every game it's still more work, and many games are gonna be blocked because of anti-cheat.

I also think that very few casual phone/tablet gamers are going to be purchasing a dedicated Linux gaming machine that isn't a daily driver computer. Heck, most Americans don't even have a desktop nowadays. I don't think there's a price out for the steam machine yet but we're talking over $1000 right? Probably more like $1500 once you factor in peripherals? That's a TON of money for a casual tablet/phone gamer to drop on something that they won't also be using as a regular computer.