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1. deafpo+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-08-04 06:22:14
In unrelated news, macOS is now the 2nd most popular gaming platform - after iOS.

Now that you can run iOS apps on it.

replies(4): >>Kepler+U >>andrei+41 >>menset+zg >>firen7+Ul
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2. Kepler+U[view] [source] 2023-08-04 06:29:35
>>deafpo+(OP)
What makes you think iOS is the most popular gaming platform?
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3. andrei+41[view] [source] 2023-08-04 06:31:08
>>deafpo+(OP)
Popular? Are you really thinking macOS is now the 2nd most popular gaming platform because it can run iOS apps?
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4. deafpo+44[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 06:55:55
>>andrei+41
Isn't that why Linux surpasses Mac on Steam gamers because of the Steam Deck? It's the same difference.
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5. Apocry+55[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 07:03:12
>>deafpo+44
Who is playing iOS apps on their macOS computer just because they can. Who the heck wants that gaming experience.
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6. deafpo+I5[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 07:08:53
>>Apocry+55
Who is using Linux desktop on a Steam Deck just because they can? Who the heck wants that desktop experience.
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7. Apocry+Z8[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 07:35:07
>>deafpo+I5
Why don’t you tell me.
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8. numpad+nc[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 08:01:09
>>Kepler+U
looked up: video game industry is $190bn and lootbox is $19bn market. iOS therefore cannot be the most popular platform, despite it possibly with highest mental share for some.
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9. troupo+se[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 08:19:25
>>numpad+nc
You don't just look at money, you also look at time spent. But even when it comes to money, https://sea.mashable.com/tech-1/20432/60-of-entire-gaming-ma...

Mobile gaming is nearly double the rest of gaming market combined.

However, it looks like Android gets more money there: https://www.businessofapps.com/data/mobile-games-revenue/

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10. menset+zg[view] [source] 2023-08-04 08:34:25
>>deafpo+(OP)
Ballot stuffing with candy crush?
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11. Mayeul+4h[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 08:39:05
>>deafpo+I5
Sounds like you are shitposting, but the Steam Deck has one of the best price-perf ratios available.

When my laptop motherboard died, I extracted the SSD, and I now boot it up on my deck, on the same docking station. It's snappier than before!

Of course, it's less portable. The SD desperately needs a second USB port for that kind of setup. I'd also need a Bluetooth keyboard for portability.

Even the standard "desktop mode" interface is serviceable. I've got some real work™ done with it.

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12. Kepler+kj[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 08:58:08
>>troupo+se
I would be more interested in something like median money and time spent.

I suspect mobile gaming is dominated by a long tail of whales, but what do I know. Gaming on phones never really appealed to me.

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13. wiseow+hk[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-08-04 09:06:57
>>deafpo+44
It’s not. Steam Deck is for all intents and purposes real Linux device.
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14. firen7+Ul[view] [source] 2023-08-04 09:22:02
>>deafpo+(OP)
I don't own any Apple product so I might be wrong, but wouldn't it be highly impractical to run touch-screen oriented app/game on a device with keyboard/mouse input?

Also while we at it, imma include Android into the fold and curb stomp every other OS.

>Android doesn't count as deskt-

Pair it with keyboard and mouse, plug an external monitor, use [Smart Dock](https://github.com/axel358/smartdock) if you need to, Voilà!

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