The current generationofInternet-connectedconsoleshasalready dipped a toe in the realmofdigitaldistribution for games, butthe next crop, including the PS4, willgo even further.
Consoles may be experimenting with digital distribution, but simply put, Steam has mastered it, and its ease of use, organization, selection of titles and low, low prices make it indispensable for any gamer.
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The software developer and proprietor of digital distribution store Steam has a plan to sell custom PC gaming machines to geared toward competing with next-generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft.