It’s time to get excited! Steam Machine Update!

Shownotes – https://www.notion.so/NNP-144-3432150ee84f8000ba90fc41a1a4fefc?v=17cc3dc7c8da4323988437929d5c7493&source=copy_link

In this episode, Bill Fairchild is joined by Russ from @RetroGameCorps and Rich from @FanTheDeck to dive into a massive week of gaming news. From leaked Valve shipping records to major shifts in the Xbox ecosystem, we’re breaking down what it all means for the future of handhelds and home consoles.

In this episode:

Valve’s Secret Shipment: We dig into the data suggesting a massive shipment of wireless controllers has hit the US. Is the Steam Controller 2 finally around the corner? We do some “napkin math” to estimate just how many units are out there.
Proton on ARM & Linux Breakthroughs: Russ shares his experience running Steam on ARM-based handhelds via Rocknix. We discuss how official FEX support in Proton 11.0 is a software signal that Valve is preparing for something big.
Xbox’s Value Equation: We analyze the leaked memo from Xbox executive Asha Sharma regarding the “expensive” state of Game Pass and the need for a more flexible system. Is a “pick-your-own” tier model coming?
Windows “Xbox Mode”: Bill tests the new controller-first UI in Windows 11. Is it the “Console Mode” we’ve been waiting for, or is it still half-baked?
The “Switch 2” Home Console? We discuss the possibility of Nintendo releasing a screenless, budget-friendly “Switch 2” console dedicated to the TV.
PC Gaming Trends: Why PC is the only platform where the “old hotness” consistently outperforms the Top 20.
What We’re Playing: Deep dives into Crimson Desert, the Replaced demo, and our thoughts on the upcoming Pragmata.
Join the Conversation: Do you think 30,000 controllers is enough to meet demand? Is Game Pass actually too expensive? Let us know in the comments!

#SteamController #Xbox #GamePass #SteamDeck #NintendoSwitch2 #CrimsonDesert #PCGaming #NerdNest

🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1
——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————
▶️Support on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/NerdNestPodcast
▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join
▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link – https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest
▶️ Amazon Link – https://amzn.to/4lzF4wY
▶️Nerd Nest Merch – nerdnest.dashery.com
——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————
▶️ VOICECAST – https://voicecast.app/nerdnest
▶️ BLUESKY – https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv
▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD – http://nerdnest.tv/discord
▶️THREADS – https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild
▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS – https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV
——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————
▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest
▶️ 143 PIXELS – http://nerdnest.tv/143
——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————
➡️GEAR I USE – https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest
💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.

00:00:00 – Nerd Nest Ep.144
00:02:21 – Steam Machine Update
00:18:45 – Linux for ARM is HERE!
00:35:28 – Breaking news!
00:36:43 – Gamepass is too expensive
00:51:18 – MS needs to unify Windows and Xbox
01:03:50 – Nintendo could make a Switch 2 Console
01:16:34 – PC Gamers are very different than consoles
01:27:12 – What we’ve been playing