Overall, CES has been fairly predictable in terms of the products announced at it this year. There have been a few surprises but even things like the announcement of Valve’s partners and some upcoming Steam Machines was pretty much expected. What is surprising about the announcement though is the inclusion of some of the details of the systems and the apparent strategies that Valve’s partners have in terms of selling their Steam Machines. Unfortunately, I ultimately think that many of these companies are not likely to succeed in terms of sales numbers. Let’s take a closer look at some of the options available and why they may or may not succeed. Continue reading →