Title: Is the Surface Go a game changer?
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Microsoft just announced this: Base model 64GB SSD (can be higher) 4GB RAM (can be higher) including desktop apps. That means Steam, emulators, Java, Flash, the works 10" touch screen Integrated GPU Intel HD Graphics 615 Pentium 4415Y and compatible with any Bluetooth controller including PS4/Xbox, Switch Pro, 8bitdo, etc Compatible with existing USB/Bluetooth keyboards The $400 price point is about half of the typical Surface starting price. I don't think we have ever seen a full Windows tablet at this price have we? Since it will run Steam I would think most of the indie library will run on this, possibly some older core games too. The appeal of going in on this as your defacto indie machine is a few things: Steam library stays with you "permanently" regardless of hardware (as opposed to console makers). Indies most often release on PC first. For example, Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Hollow Knight, Axiom Verge, Hyperlight Drifter, and many more all release on PC first, or exclusively. Some like the recent Into the Breach (which is crazy good) also support touch screen. Indie games are often cheapest on Steam too. It can also double as a work/school computer if you only need basic apps. I think if you own a Switch but want a bigger screen, bigger library, greater controller compatibility, you might want to check it out. Granted you won't be playing the big Nintendo games on this, but you will be getting a much better indie library plus lots of PC games that Switch doesn't have. I could see a lot of Switch owners wanting to play Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana Remake, Civilization, Trails in the Sky games, and much more. Also the homebrew/emulation scene is always strongest on PC. Thoughts? What am I missing here?
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