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For anyone that missed the initial news back in March -> https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/03/playtron-wants-to-go-way-wider-than-steam-with-a-gaming-os-for-core-casuals/

So, to everyone that was already kinda skeptical back then, congratulations, you were right.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 9 months ago

I do remember, every single post I saw about it on here stated as much.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)

How horrible is it that 99% of any crypto project can be dismissed as harmful scams without even looking at it - and except for 1% they always turn out to be libertarian wet dreams/scams.

Unfortunately, these Capitalist Psychos uses the same techniques as 'Scientology' et al. and are increasingly hiding their true identity/incentives behind their shit project.

They are Capitalist scammers that have found a new revenue stream, and It IS incredible how far these people will go just to protect their initial investment - no matter who's scammed bco it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Any examples of the 1%? Outside of a few cryptocurrencies, I don't think I've ever seen a project self-identified as "crypto" that wasn't a con

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Eh.. tbh, I didn't expect to be called out on that one. Perhaps I exaggerated a bit, but in theory, statistically and all.. Well, maybe not then, sorry..

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I wasn't calling out anyone on anything! I'm perfectly aware "1%" was a hyperbole, but I'm genuinely curious about crypto projects that aren't snake oil.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 9 months ago

"crypto powered" portable console

barfs

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

As DOA as it can get.

I wonder if they are fully stupid or if they just want to do this to win a specific contract that requires it, and then remove the crypto BS to cater to the broader audience.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

I like blockchain technology but putting it everywhere is getting out of control.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

I would be surprised if this ever sees a physical release, or even gets past the "concept render" phase.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

for a "crypto powered" portable console

PlaytronOS wasn't made for this device.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

We that's just great, they are gonna fail

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

If We have any luck they will sell the console at a loss to catch people and when it fails, maybe We can get cheap hacked and rooted consoles. ;-)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The article doesn't mention anything on "crypto-powered". Just that it will allow crypto-based games.

Won't be surprised if crypto is more engraved into it since there are crypto based investors involved.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Playtron isnt for this device, it just happens to be the first device that ships it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Maybe this will result in some really cheap hardware floating around when the whole thing goes bust.