ClearData said: I hope the Steam Machines capture the market that wants the 1080p/60fps standard in the console price range. That, I think, will motivate the other players to maintain a nice spec. Basically, vote with your wallet and companies will know that graphic fidelity is not a trade-off to make. Click to expand...

I would absolutely say that the genre matters. I also think that you'll never get your wish OP. Also, for the non-competitive genres, I think that having 1080p on my 1080p TV is a tad bit more important than 60fps with an upscaled resolution. I've been playing since Gen 2 consoles and used to raid 40 mans in WoW with an hp PC from Best Buy. 30fps is tolerable in most games.I doubt the machines that are in the console price range will be significantly more powerful than the PS4, if at all for the near future. They will be niche devices, and never garner enough of the market to make a big influence. This is of course my opinion, but I don't see people who own consoles(most of which who are casual) somehow not being confused by everything about a Steambox.