Could the two software giants really come together to produce something to challenge the big three in the future? Would it even be a smart business move to enter the console market this late in the game?
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I doubt it, both companies have opposite design philosophies. Valve thinks the more open the better, while Apple prefers a much more closed and controlled system.
Don't want Apple involved. It'll cost twice as much as it should, use all sorts of proprietary garbage, and they'll release a new iteration of the console every year with very minor upgrades.
Could gamers brains start working so that they can finally figure out that it won't happen? The answer is no, to both questions.
No. Apple blows and Valve doesn't. It's that simple.
Would it work? From a technological standpoint, I'm certain it would function.
Would people buy it? Not really.