CES 2013: Valve's Steam Box console prototype unveiled

Gaming hardware seems to be taking the stage at CES. A prototype for Valve's 'Steam Box' console was showcased at the event. The prototype, dubbed Piston, is made by Xi3, and is designed specifically to support Steam and its Big Picture Mode on TVs.According to Polygon, the Piston is modelled on Xi3's X7a computers. While the company wouldn't talk about the pricing of the machine, it can be speculated, as the X7a computer is priced at $999. This could be a major turn off for gamers, as a new Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3 would end up being much less expensive than the Piston.Click here for full story