Beyond just playing games via streaming, it looks like we'll be able to buy them directly on Steam, through Shield.

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So what we might be looking at here is an open platform specification where any OEM can build a Steam Box, and any OEM can build a SHIELD.

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Heck, it even has Steam's Big Picture Mode built right in, allowing you to explore Steam and purchase games, as well as push them directly to your television (employing Shield as your controller).

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