You can install a browser with enabled DRM extensions on the Deck already, don’t see why this wouldn’t be possible on the cube.
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hamsterkill@lemmy.sdf.org 3 weeks ago
One question I have about the cube is will it be capable of doing full DRM streaming services like Netflix? Most living room systems have that, but doing it on an open linux system somehow would be novel.
dukemirage@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
hamsterkill@lemmy.sdf.org 3 weeks ago
As far as I know, browsers will only do Widevine L3. Meaning you won’t get resolutions past 720p or maybe 1080p (depending on service).
dreadbeef@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
It doesnt advertise itself as a media device. Id love for it to somehow do it, but the high seas is the only way.
fistac0rpse@fedia.io 3 weeks ago
it advertises its self as a full PC though
AtariDump@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Goretantath@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Why pay? 🏴☠️
melfie@lemy.lol 3 weeks ago
I’ve been contemplating Steam Game Mode in Bazzite on a HTPC as a potential replacement for Android TV, and this might fit the bill nicely, in addition to supporting living room gaming of course. I bet this would run Jellyfin and VacuumTube quite nicely with a USB remote control. A Nvidia Shield is still $200, so if Valve prices this similarly to a console, it’d certainly be a compelling option.
NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
But they all get abandoned or suck at launch to begin with.
A streaming 4K dedicated device is about 20 to 40 dollars, which always seem to work better then whatever a console offers and for longer.
I see no advantage to have a steam cube with it.
That said, I did put Plex and jellyfin on my steamdeck so I could watch my own library while flying, so I suppose you could add either of those to the cube. They launch as just another game by the way.
jeeva@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The digital foundry video said no plans to support at launch.
Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
I bet it’ll run jellyfin really well!