Things are converging. WiiU is a very capable browser, message board, youtube watcher. Like Tablets and smartphones, it can do what a lot of people use their PC's for. PC's will naturally move toward the living room to stand their ground.

Hmmm, just had a random thought. Has Microsoft given any hint of possibly linking the Surface to a TV? Like Apple TV?

I don't see this taking off anytime soon.

Streaming to tv could work as pc being used as a hub. A steambox? No dont think so. Just make an app that pulls it form pc.

Considering how mini and micro atx are coming on really well, as well as some great cases, I think that idea of linux boxes logging straight into Big Picture is the way forward.  

I agree with Gaben
The moment PC's become common to hook up to TV's most consoles are obsolete.

Gabe just told what is already obvious .

These "Living Room PCs" are what sony and Microsoft are trying to make their consoles be, right ?

the device will do pretty good in sales i believe, but it wont stand a chance against the consoles. pc games do not have the major name brand games to go against nintendo and sony/microsoft. just my opinion

If I hadn't already bought my gaming PC earlier this year I would of went for this and a cheap tablet instead.
Wish I waited ;(

Diablo, Half-life, Starcraft, WOW and a few others are bigger than most console exclusives. Though these wouldn't really push Gabecube sales since HL3 is the only one with any chance of exclusivity, and I doubt that would be exclusive... you're probably right. It won't be able to compete with consoles, but it probably isn't aiming to either.