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I'm looking for a combination of gaming and streaming on a smart TV. Because I don't want the smart TV to connect to the internet and show ads or use AI companions, I'm looking for alternatives. Since small PCs are a good alternative to streaming boxes, I'm wondering, whether SteamOS can also do that? Or is it better to have two separate devices?

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[–] Joelk111@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

The Steam Controller is going to be an amazing way to navigate a desktop environment via the couch. I'm honestly as excited for it as the other hardware. The track pads are amazing.

Of course, in regards to streaming, you will be limited to 1080p or 720p because DRM. I might mention that one might consider other means of viewing ones content if doing so legally isn't an option.