Quoting: TheSHEEEP

Quoting: ArehandoroIdea: For a long time PC users have wanted to play like console users.

In which universe, please? And what is "like console users" :D ?

People who want to play on a console, they have a console.
People who want to plan on a PC, they have a PC.
People who want both, well, those with money have both, and the others are obviously not the target audience ;)

In my universe. I, and most of my friends, always wanted to play our PC games on the go. Or in the bed like some people have mentioned already.

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Quoting: Beamboom

Quoting: ShmerlWhat exactly is late?

The market for small dedicated handheld gaming devices. That market died right after the PSP.

20 million of Nintendo Switch owners don't agree with that statement.

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The idea is great, the price is too high and the timing is almost perfect.

Idea: For a long time PC users have wanted to play like console users. On the go, too. Without having to worry about internet connection quality in many cases, like for streaming.

Price: Autracious. If they really want to gain some traction with the device at least a reduction of £200 must happen. It is true that technologically is supposed to be better than Switch, which partly is also being fund with software sales. Arguably, Smach Z has the same value of a laptop with similar characteristics plus the benefits of the handheld mode but I don't see many potential customers with that comparison in mind.

Timing: There are several technologies, companies and services out there to have PC games played on the go. From normal laptops to Stadia, with phone ports and streaming in the middle of it. However, all of them are at the base different from what Smach Z offers. Normal laptops are too big and require a controller, phone streaming require a very good connection -aside of lag I also experienced problems with control recognition and issues with GOG games on SteamLink- and Stadia is new, with many questions still to be solved; Price and ownership being the biggest doubts. So, as gaming handheld PC, and with ALL your library already available once purchased, is the only device out there. Perhaps the GPD could be consider its competitor though the latter is still more focused as handheld laptop rather than a gaming PC. On the other hand, the development has been troublesome, with many accusations of fraud and there were several delays too, which probably made the idea lose momentum.

With those points above, I still think the price is the most important here. Ideas and timing are important but the wrong price tag can bring the former down forever, losing the opportunity.

Personally, I hope the device turns to be exceptional and successful enough to bring price down a bit or, at least, create interest in other companies to see more competition. I'd like the thought of owning one, to be honest.

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In summer, with some extra time on my hands, I will give it a chance. The concept calls me but not sure whether my body will resist it haha.

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That Ryzen 3700X at 65W TDP is quite sweet but not sure whether worth the money upgrading from my existing 2600, considerin the 3700X is at $329. I'm more interested that interested in RDNA so June 10th it's my new date to keep track of. I'm not that happy with my current 580 (mainly due to noise) so if they can release a competent 5700 with lower TDPs, and hopefully less db, I'm in from the very beginning.

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So much Wine is going to ferment the site into the Planet of the Grapes.

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Xcom 2 [External Link] has a 75% and State of Mind [External Link] 50% as well. Both on Steam.

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Quoting: x_wingThe camera recalls me of the WRC arcade game. Good old memories :'(

We use to call that one the "Carlos Sainz game" back in the day haha. I have spent countless quarters coins playing it on the arcade that was in the main square from the village I'm from.

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After reading some comments, and while I agree with the overall consensus on the page, let's try to make something clear.

Having GOG Galaxy doesn't remove the fact that games on GOG are DRM-Free. Most people might want a client for ease of updates, chats, friends, etc... but also the ability to have a copy of the installers on their HDDs. And is with this combination where I believe GOG should focus to make a difference in the store wars. Now, if GOG decided to change that then their stance on DRM-Free would stop being true... and my position towards them would likely change too.

With this said, I still like GOG and will buy their games whenever it suits me though can't help to feel a second class costumer for the most part.

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I mainly use it to bookmark/buy games when I'm in the office, better mobile store would be great.

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