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Cake day: June 16th, 2023

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  • Because of everything.

    I can chose however I want it to be and behave. It won’t nag me, it won’t show me ads, my hardware will receive support for ages, it consumes less resources, it’s more responsive, I don’t need to update any drivers, it uses less disk space, installing apps is easier, changing settings is easier, backups are easier, zero maintenance , it’s reliable, it’s free and open source and it uses the same Kernel that the world runs and relies on.

    I’m 42, since I was less than 8 years old until now I’ve used:

    • DOS
    • Windows 3.11, 95, Me, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
    • MacOS 8.1, 9, OSX 10 - 10.11

    Linux:

    • Mandrake
    • Mandriva
    • Ubuntu
    • POP OS
    • Elementary
    • Manjaro
    • Endeavour
    • Debían
    • Zorin
    • Mint
    • Fedora
    • Aurora
    • Bazzite
    • Vanilla

    That said the only thing I dislike is that my kids can’t play EA’s FC26 or Epic’s Fortnite because those companies chose to actively not support Linux on purpose. Those games are predatory gambling casinos disguised as games, but still… I wish I could have the choice to play or not play them.

    But that’s a small price to pay for everything I get in return.

    I’ve been running Bazzite for 2 years now. For me, it’s honestly the best computing experience I’ve ever had. I’m very happy with it and I feel joy using it every single day, I’m in love.












  • It’s ok to like something else, but the world has already chosen their king.

    Steam vs. PlayStation vs. Xbox vs. Switch 2 (Early 2026 Comparison)

    Metric Steam (PC) PlayStation (PS5) Xbox (Series X/S) Switch 2
    Total Titles ~120,000+ ~6,500+ ~5,500+ ~1,200+ (incl. BC)
    AAA Titles ~800+ ~450+ ~400+ ~110+
    Monthly Active Users (MAU) 147 Million 123 Million ~100 Million* 60+ Million (Early)
    Peak Concurrent Users 42.04 Million ~18-20 Million ~12 Million ~8 Million
    Average Game Price $15 - $25 $45 - $55 $40 - $50 $50 - $60
    Metacritic Score (Avg) 72% 78% 76% 82% (Exclusives)
    Available Countries Global (Digital) 70+ (Hardware) 40+ (Hardware) 45+ (Hardware)

    *Note: Xbox MAU often includes PC/Mobile Game Pass users, making direct console-only comparisons difficult.

    Sources & Context

    • Steam Statistics: SQ Magazine (Jan 2026) and SteamDB confirmed a record-breaking 42.04 million concurrent users in January 2026. Steam’s library surpassed 120,000 titles in late 2025.
    • PlayStation Performance: Sony reported 123 million MAU in mid-2025 (via Push Square), with the PS5 reaching 90.2 million lifetime units sold by January 2026 (Outlook Respawn).
    • Switch 2 Launch: The Switch 2 has reached 17.37 million units sold globally as of February 2026, leading hardware sales in major regions like Asia (Game Developer).
    • Xbox Ecosystem: Xbox Game Pass reached 40 million subscribers in early 2026. While official hardware-only MAU is rarely split, ecosystem-wide engagement remains high due to cloud expansions in 29+ countries including India and Brazil (Xbox Wire).
    • Pricing Trends: AAA games have stabilized at a $70 psychological floor, with “Deluxe” and “Ultimate” editions frequently pushing the $80-$100 range in 2026 (GamesIndustry.biz).