What if Dell entered the console market...

Think about it. It would be a gaming PC, a market that they are already in. Dont they own alienware? Anyway... they could make a PC gaming rig geared towards console gamers. PC gamers such as I always say how a PC can do anything and more than a console can do. So why doesn't Dell take advantage of this? What I mean is Dell should make a PC gaming rig that looks like a console. Have it in a small case. Affordable, maybe like $400 - $500. Comes with a control pad. Connections to hook it up to a TV and WALA you have yourself a console thats really a PC. Bottom line I am saying make it as EASY as possible for the console gamer to TRANSITION to PC gaming. IDK just a thought that came to me. Anyone think this is a good idea?

The only other thing is that PC wouldnt really have the ease of access to just "pop in a cd/blue ray" and start playing a game and not have to install, but sheesh with Steam now a days its easy as heck to install and start up a game on the PC. Even a console player would be able to learn it quick : p Thats another idea, have Steam partner with Dell and have Steam pre loaded on all the rigs. Basically this rig would aim competiton against current consoles. Try to transition console gamers into PC gamers. Would anyone be interested in this?

I think a lot of console gamers are leary of PC gaming, because of the complexity of it. When in actuality there is not much complexity to it at all. Dell could get rid of this perceived complexity and have everything ready to go in the box ready to hook up to your living room TV.

We'd likely see a system with a higher failure rate then the 360 and ps2 combined.

We'd likely see a system with a higher failure rate then the 360 and ps2 combined.

WilliamRLBaker

And the worst customer support :D

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

We'd likely see a system with a higher failure rate then the 360 and ps2 combined.

And the worst customer support :D

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

We'd likely see a system with a higher failure rate then the 360 and ps2 combined.

And the worst customer support :D

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"][QUOTE="NoodleFighter"]

And the worst customer support :D

DarkOfKnight

Think about it. It would be a gaming PC, a market that they are already in. Dont they own alienware? Anyway... they could make a PC gaming rig geared towards console gamers. PC gamers such as I always say how a PC can do anything and more than a console can do. So why doesn't Dell take advantage of this? What I mean is Dell should make a PC gaming rig that looks like a console. Have it in a small case. Affordable, maybe like $400 - $500. Comes with a control pad. Connections to hook it up to a TV and WALA you have yourself a console thats really a PC. Bottom line I am saying make it as EASY as possible for the console gamer to TRANSITION to PC gaming. IDK just a thought that came to me. Anyone think this is a good idea?

The only other thing is that PC wouldnt really have the ease of access to just "pop in a cd/blue ray" and start playing a game and not have to install, but sheesh with Steam now a days its easy as heck to install and start up a game on the PC. Even a console player would be able to learn it quick : p Thats another idea, have Steam partner with Dell and have Steam pre loaded on all the rigs. Basically this rig would aim competiton against current consoles. Try to transition console gamers into PC gamers. Would anyone be interested in this?

I think a lot of console gamers are leary of PC gaming, because of the complexity of it. When in actuality there is not much complexity to it at all. Dell could get rid of this perceived complexity and have everything ready to go in the box ready to hook up to your living room TV.

Jermone123

Why would they? >.>

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

We'd likely see a system with a higher failure rate then the 360 and ps2 combined.

NoodleFighter

And the worst customer support :D

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

We'd likely see a system with a higher failure rate then the 360 and ps2 combined.

NoodleFighter

And the worst customer support :D

Yup, Dells got to have some of the worst customer support out there, and their products are crap.

What if McDonald's entered the console market? Would their console be shaped like a burger, or a clown?

What if McDonald's entered the console market? Would their console be shaped like a burger, or a clown?

Master_ShakeXXX

The "Dude, you're getting a Dell!" kid would make a comeback.

I'm still upset that Microsoft entered the console market.

What if McDonald's entered the console market? Would their console be shaped like a burger, or a clown?

Master_ShakeXXX

I think AMD could make a "PC console" but then again there's not really a need for it.

Oh god no...that's a worse idea than Apple getting into the console business. Dell is barely keeping it's head above water as it is. It surely doesn't need to added expense of R&D on a console. The modern Dell is nothing like the Dell from 10 years ago, hell even 5 years ago, and this is coming from someone who worked there.

without the cell there is no hope

Alienware console in 2012: specs? a 360/PS3 running in 1080p price? $1500

[QUOTE="Jermone123"]

Think about it. It would be a gaming PC, a market that they are already in. Dont they own alienware? Anyway... they could make a PC gaming rig geared towards console gamers. PC gamers such as I always say how a PC can do anything and more than a console can do. So why doesn't Dell take advantage of this? What I mean is Dell should make a PC gaming rig that looks like a console. Have it in a small case. Affordable, maybe like $400 - $500. Comes with a control pad. Connections to hook it up to a TV and WALA you have yourself a console thats really a PC. Bottom line I am saying make it as EASY as possible for the console gamer to TRANSITION to PC gaming. IDK just a thought that came to me. Anyone think this is a good idea?

The only other thing is that PC wouldnt really have the ease of access to just "pop in a cd/blue ray" and start playing a game and not have to install, but sheesh with Steam now a days its easy as heck to install and start up a game on the PC. Even a console player would be able to learn it quick : p Thats another idea, have Steam partner with Dell and have Steam pre loaded on all the rigs. Basically this rig would aim competiton against current consoles. Try to transition console gamers into PC gamers. Would anyone be interested in this?

I think a lot of console gamers are leary of PC gaming, because of the complexity of it. When in actuality there is not much complexity to it at all. Dell could get rid of this perceived complexity and have everything ready to go in the box ready to hook up to your living room TV.

jtm33

With Dell I'd expect an Onlive type service with a microconsole type of situation. It would be a dumb little box for streaming games, and that's about it. Wouldn't be worth much though.

Then I would die a bit inside.

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]

We'd likely see a system with a higher failure rate then the 360 and ps2 combined.

And the worst customer support :D

[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"][QUOTE="NoodleFighter"]

And the worst customer support :D

yellosnolvr

Then we would have one unreliable console to stay away from.

Heard Alienware is extremely over rated. Most gamers use custom rigs.JasonDarksavior

If it weren't for the fact they have zero development experience (which was the only thing that saved the Xbox brand), it actually isn't that crazy an idea. The big issue facing PC manufacturers is the profit margins are absolutely terrible, to the point that the market leader (HP) is actively trying to get out of the business.

That's why you get ****ty customer service and $100+ for 2GB of RAM type upgrades -- they literally can't afford good customer service, and those upgrades are the only way to build in a decent profit-per-sale. If you look at the enterprise/workstation side of things (where the margins are better) Dell, HP and the like actually have some really great hardware (ie Ultrasharps, Precision and EliteBook laptops). So when you consider that consoles can have pretty healthy profit margins (Sony's issues notwithstanding, Nintendo always turns a profit on each console sold, and MS has been turning a profit on each 360 for years) Dell could probably turn out a decent console if they wanted to.