Big Picture mode didn't live up to my expectations

In case you was waiting for something revolutionary and more practical. Instead you still have to break your back carrying your PC into a living room. The only good thing is that you will be able to launch your games with your controller instead of having to get up to use your mouse, which wouldn’t work properly on the carpet.

[Laxman]

The whole comfort factor I get from playing games on my Tv/console is the main reason I stick with Xbox primarily, so if they can really make something special out of this, I might just find myself investing in some more PC games and hardware.

[camel_toad]

Same here. I actually built a pc good enough to run the Planetside 2 beta at max settings but even so I still find myself getting the console versions of games (borderlands 2 ATM) because my preference of playing a game while vegged out on the couch is greater than my desire for better controls (mouse n keyboard) and better graphics.

Just a personal preference thing I guess because I used to play pc games for hours on end happily at my computer desk.

[aquamala]

For a gaming pc connected to the tv, I think it's best to have a "remote" like this

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref...

So you can navigate normally like you can with a mouse and keyboard, once the game launches you can then use a Xbox controller. Besides my gaming pc also doubles as a dvr, it's not just for games.

[CrimsonessCross]

"expetation" and "in case you was wondering" ...
spell-check! grammar-check! :D :P

I have no idea where the "wireless HDMI" came into play. If they already have it and you can obtain it, what would be the advantage of doing something like that?

I myself knew it was going to be a way for a controller to navigate menus and browse as well. I find it to be pretty interesting (and of course in beta as people are bringing up).

EDIT: Nevermind. I see what it was trying to say...still, a number of people already hook up their PCs to their HDTVs and if you have an HDMI port on your tower then you can find a cheap cord (if there isn't already a wireless HDMI out already) and hook it up...I guess it's all about placement...that sucks.

[JustGam3r]

Yeah but the ideal vision is that you would be able to keep your pc in its normal place while still being able to use your Steam account and your pc hardware without moving the machine to the living room.

[incred1bl3ss]

I think that it is an interesting idea but software is what Valve does and they done a good job in that point of view

[NovaSethyr]

Valve's working on so many different things right now, I'd be surprised if they DIDN'T overtake the world within the next ten years.

[coolasj]

The writer is disappointed because Valve didn't make a hardware. Wow. Anyway, I like big picture mode. I have an HDMI cable running out towards the center of my room now.

[somethingstrang]

15 year olds shouldn't allowed to write reviews -_-

[JustGam3r]

Shut up, I have made a spelling error thats all !!!

[Peekayboo]

I has play beta now i has opinion

[Coach_McGuirk]

sounds like you expected too much

[Rubberlegs]

Valve still has never announced any hardware so I'm not why someone would expect something different. If you don't want to lug around your big PC case then build something smaller like a HTPC. Something that will always be connect to your HD screen which is the point of Big Picture Mode for those are game on giant HD screens.

[ChickeyCantor]

"So it would only work right if you had both 1080p monitor and a TV."

You don't have to duplicate your screen. You can limit it to one. 1080p is still possible if your monitor screen is lower in resolution. Just don't duplicate it and don't set it as your primary.

[beerkeg]

What a terrible article. It's been said that a monkey hitting random keys on a typewriter for an infinite amount of time would eventually be able to produce the complete works of Shakespeare. I reckon that monkey could probably make a better article than this in a few hours.

[atticus14]

Yeah this is pretty bad. I think the guy expected the "big picture" button on steam to magically produce physical hardware. All it does it make it easier on the eyes for bigger screens, instead of browsing through a text library now you have big pretty buttons and controller compatibility.