Steam big picture mode beta to launch Monday
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Big picture mode is nigh! In a profile of Valve Corporation , the New York Times reports that Steam's much anticipated big picture mode will go into beta on Monday. Valve say it'll bring "simple, easy-to-read navigation designed specifically for TV" letting players flop back into their sofas without having to debase themselves with the frail hardware of the current console crop.
"Steam's big-picture mode doesn't require any additional development from you," Valve assures developers on the official big picture mode site. "Just ensure your game works well with a controller, and we'll take care of the rest. And don't worry, keyboard and mouse aren't going anywhere — users will be able to switch between input devices at any time."
There's no word from Valve yet on how this "public test" of the feature will unravel - but we'll update as soon as we hear.
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