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They’ve got the big screen,
now give them the big picture.
It’s time to come out of the den and explore a few more rooms of the house.

Heading to the living room—or anywhere there’s a big screen—is Steam’s soon-to-be-released big-picture mode, offering simple, easy-to-read navigation designed specifically for TV. With full controller support, big-picture mode will let gamers kick back and enjoy their favorite games on the biggest screen in the house.

Steam’s big-picture mode doesn’t require any additional development from you. Just ensure your game works well with a controller, and we’ll take care of the rest. And don’t worry, keyboard and mouse aren’t going anywhere—users will be able to switch between input devices at any time.

This revolution will be televised.
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trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFrL6-OhN94&feature=player_embedded

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Starts today

WhiteLightning, Sep 10, 2012

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I've been looking forward to this for a while. I've had my PC set up in my living room for 5 years now and I don't think there is any going back for me. An interface like this isn't really needed but I think it will help people with the transition from desk to livingroom.

Might even get people thinking about building a HTPC rather than buying a next gen console.

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At last....my 60in plasma has been waiting for this.

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Very nice, just as i was starting to think i would end up stop using Steam, Valve bring out Greenlight then this.

Since i'm trying to get away from a traditional desktop GUI this looks perfect.

Looking forward to trying this out later today.

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Ohh boy.

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Looking good! I hope they will refresh the standard steam ui as well!

Edit: Just tried it, pretty cool timing too as I will be purchasing a 40" TV as a secondary monitor
MS should've taken this route and kept both the Desktop UI and the Modern UI in the new OS just like Valve did with Steam, I would've been furious if all we had was BPM

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The Steam beta with the big picture mode FINALLY allows for custom install directories

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2931546

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Mr.Bigtime said: ↑

Ohh boy.
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What? You don't like it? Now you can use Steam with your controller.

lucidus said: ↑

The Steam beta with the big picture mode FINALLY allows for custom install directories

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2931546
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OMG!! I really like and want this. Steam just gets better and better. Is there something like a Steam rehab? Got a case of Steam addiction here. Finally being able to install for instance TF2 onto my SSD, the darn thing just loads too slow because of the damn hats! :nerd:

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wow you can take screenshots with the controller aswell now. even steam overlay works

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Keitosha said: ↑

OMG!! I really like and want this. Steam just gets better and better. Is there something like a Steam rehab? Got a case of Steam addiction here. Finally being able to install for instance TF2 onto my SSD, the darn thing just loads too slow because of the damn hats! :nerd:
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haha! yeah I love it too! Makes Origin & uPlay look hopelessly mediocre!

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Still yet to try it! Got my Tv connected to PC anyway, so i play racing games on it. Looking forward to trying this. Steam does get better and better! Halloween sales soon as well, then Xmas..Guess they will be having even more of my money

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I must say valves big picture is just brilliant.

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Yep loving it!! Been gaming for a year on my 55" so this is heaven now!!

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i'm currently building a gaming hdpc to replace my outdated consoles so this is good news

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This is amazing! Ive just tried it out!

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For someone, like me, who is using a large flatscreen television as a monitor, what are the selling points that make me want to use this? (I've invested NO time researching it.)

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its free, try it yourself.

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must_kill_ati said: ↑

For someone, like me, who is using a large flatscreen television as a monitor, what are the selling points that make me want to use this? (I've invested NO time researching it.)
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Try envisioning the standard steam UI on a TV a few feet away. Add in controller support for navigation.

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must_kill_ati said: ↑

For someone, like me, who is using a large flatscreen television as a monitor, what are the selling points that make me want to use this? (I've invested NO time researching it.)
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Literally takes a click of a button to test it out

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so its just like onlive... play games on tv..?

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