Chromebox – the game console of the future?

Google has released the Chromebox, as $329 “Web Browser in a box” small form-factor computer built by Samsung that boasts an Intel Core Processor and 4GB of ram.

If it catches on, this sort of thing could very well help drive the future of gaming to the browser (NaCL included) and away from dedicated console as it opens up access to web browsers as first class citizens to the living room.

Now, how’s that GamePad API coming along?

See the full details on Google.com


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