Alienware
Alpha (Console)
If you are a real gamer or a game addict, then you have to
wait a little more to get a perfect game console because its time
to forget about steam machines when Alienware and Dell together has created a
MONSTER (Alpha PC console).
The Alpha is generally a gaming pc with low,medium,high
specifications combined into a portable and easy to use box. It can be
directly attached into a television through an HDMI cable. To sign in and play
games together , players have to sign into Valve’s PC digital distribution
network, then set the setting according to their comfort (desired size and
brightness level of their display)then few other prompts — and they are in. The
Alpha comes preloaded with Windows 8.1 and can not play games outside of Steam
while in console mode. To play games you have to boot Alpha in console mode and
to use as it as a desktop you can use the desktop mode.
The basic version of the Alpha has an Intel Core i3 CPU, 4GB
RAM, and a 500GB hdd, with an integrated Nvidia GPU. There will be more
configurations available with Core i5 and i7 CPUs, up to 2TB of storage, and up
to 8 gigs of RAM (with two slots that support up to 16GB total). You can also
upgrade all those components manually if you want.
To play games you can use the included wireless Xbox 360
controller for Steam’s controller or a mouse and keyboard. There are two USB
2.0 ports on the front of the Alpha box, and couple of USB 3.0 ports
around its back. This Alienware Alpha box is compatible with any Windows-compatible
peripherals, including Bluetooth headsets and keyboards. It’ll also work with
Xbox One gamepads, although only a single Xbox 360 controller is included with
the Alpha.
Alienware Alpha, the “Steam Machine that totally isn’t a Steam
Machine because it runs Windows,” is now available for orders. The box retails
for $550 and includes a wireless Xbox 360 controller. The first look of
Alpha's UI in San Francisco had a great response and the keyword used
there is "Console".
Alienware has collected all the things you mostly need when
setting up a new computer with a controller-friendly interface. Defining the
settings for console mode (setting the display resolution,desired size,
configuring audio settings and many more ) you can still have the tough time to
understand some basic settings after the initial set-up, and shut down the
machine with just a controller attached with Alpha. This Monster(Alpha) keeps
Windows drivers and graphics drivers updated automatically, also you can do the
update manually, though you can ofcourse adjust those settings.
Now the main console mode page is limited with few settings
like Power options, and Steam and a settings tab, though Alpha have many
shortcuts later. Also Alpha is now with dual boot enabled , console mode and a
desktop mode. Console mode is for games and desktop mode is to use Alpha as a
PC.
Just one Steam box(Alpha
) and features are unlimited :
It combines the freedom of PC gaming with the ease of a console
on the new Alienware Alpha. The customized Alienware UI provides easy access to
thousands of Steam games right at your fingertips.
Power up with the Intel® Core™ i5 processor and kick the
competition to the Hell.
The Alpha can play over 500 controller-supported games using Steam’s
cinematic-feeling Big Picture mode.
The Game Changer. The power of a fully loaded PC in a
console-sized Alpha that will take your gaming experience to the next level.
Alpha's specifications
Alienware has four different Alpha consoles,
The Alpha’s base configuration (Core i3/4GB RAM/500GB with a
wireless Xbox 360 controller) is priced at a console-like $550. They’re
available for orders and Alienware says it expects to start shipping
the units in November.
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