Topic: hardware evolution
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Steam Controller Revisited: Valve's Flawed Yet Influential Legacy
The 2015 Steam Controller was an unconventional, divisive device that replaced traditional inputs with trackpads, aiming to bring mouse-like precision to couch gaming but with a steep learning curve. In practice, the controller suffered from poor build quality, awkward ergonomics, and often clums...
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Explore the Computer History Museum's Retro Collection Online
The Computer History Museum has launched a comprehensive digital portal, providing global access to its collection of vintage hardware and making tech history widely accessible without travel. The online archive features notable artifacts like an early three-button mouse and a historic Lisp proce...
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Unlocking Amiga's Power: The Many-Sprites Interpretation
Programmers on classic systems like the Commodore Amiga overcame hardware limits, such as the eight-sprite display cap, by creatively reusing sprites across the screen using precise timing. This technique, demonstrated in the game *Leander*, leveraged the Amiga's Copper coprocessor to reposition ...
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Steam Machine Unveiled: Price, Specs, and Release Date Revealed
Valve is launching the Steam Machine, a new console-like device for living room gaming that runs on SteamOS and provides access to a user's full Steam library. The Steam Machine boasts six times the power of the Steam Deck, with high-end AMD hardware and storage options, aiming for 4K resolution ...
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PlayStation Turns 30: An Australian Retrospective
The original PlayStation, celebrating its 30th anniversary in Australia, revolutionized gaming with its 3D visuals and iconic titles, becoming a cultural touchstone that inspired lifelong passions and careers in the industry. Subsequent consoles like the PlayStation 2, with its dual-function as a...
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Gaming Laptops Outperform Xbox Ally X in Value
Handheld PCs like the Steam Deck have gained mainstream popularity for portable gaming, but they often require compromises on graphics settings and may have higher prices without software subsidies. Gaming laptops offer greater versatility and power, serving as primary machines for both demanding...
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