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[C.A. Sinner]

Yeah it would have to use Windows, but I would assume it would be heavily modified. I would imagine a Steam-like front end with no access to the desktop or typical OS functions. Possibly to the point where you wouldn't know it runs on Windows software.

Windows Embedded

[Tuba]

Also, Tuba, bulk deals can reduce price. This is part of why consoles are cheaper.(in material cost at least)

Consoles also usually have some cheaper custom CPUs and GPUs, not the same used on desktop computer. I wonder if Intel and nVidia are working on something special for this thing.

[D-TurboKiller]

Speaking of Steam Box, they seem to have found the patented controller, which was apparently filed in 2009.

Here is the actual patent. I haven't bothered to read it yet, but can already imagine it to be pretty interesting. If anything, I might finally be able to play with a gamepad that fits my play-style. Or so I hope.

[Samtagonist]

I could see myself buying this thing.  It certainly would mean I would never have to buy another console.  Right now I'm debating what platform to buy Rayman: Origins on.  If I had the Steam Box, I don't think I'd have this problem.  I think what they're trying to do with this is boost how committed gamers are to their PC, specifically through Steam.

[iffi]

The main reason I consider consoles at all is because of their exclusives (mostly Dark/Demon's Souls), so I personally wouldn't be interested in a Steam box. As I've said before, though, I can see plenty of others being interested, especially if they don't commit a major screwup.

[Player Ʒ]

Related.

[iffi]

Oh man, if someone actually does make a Companion Cube-shaped Steam box...

[SirNiko]

After the bolded emphasis in the first panel I was expecting it to be a joke about a steam pressure-powered console.

[Player Ʒ]

Hup. It was too good to be true. I know, "Kotaku," but still.