Sign up for STEAM beta

LogicBox · LogicBox #1 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 11:13 AM

Hey guys Steam is now doing a signup for beta testing it.
STEAM on mac

Nethfel · Nethfel #2 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 11:19 AM

Sweet, I'll have to fill it out at lunch so I can submit my Mac specs that I spend most of my time in front of when I would be playing games

Village Idiot · Village Idiot #3 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 11:41 AM

Hopefully their games will run on the unibody C2D MBPs without overheating like windows tends to do.

the8thark · the8thark #4 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 02:39 PM

Well at least you won't have to choose between bootcamp or crossover/parallels anymore for steam games. You'll be able to play them native in OS X. And if anything, that'll bring down the system resources used to play the games. No need to emulate windows, and OS X is a more optimised system then windows is.

Village Idiot · Village Idiot #5 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by the8thark

Well at least you won't have to choose between bootcamp or crossover/parallels anymore for steam games. You'll be able to play them native in OS X. And if anything, that'll bring down the system resources used to play the games. No need to emulate windows, and OS X is a more optimised system then windows is.

Here's to hoping the code the games for OS X and don't use an emulator like EA.

cwa107 · cwa107 #6 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Here's to hoping the code the games for OS X and don't use an emulator like EA.

From what I understand, the Source-engine games are native. Not that Cider-powered games run terribly, but there is obviously some overhead.

At least having the option to switch platforms on the fly is compelling. I don't game often on my MacBook Pro, but its nice to know that if I get stuck at work, I can play some of my older source games.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #7 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 05:22 PM

Wont let me sign up .... Anyone else having trouble ???

Ghostshadow · Ghostshadow #8 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 08:46 PM

Allowed me to sign up. Not very optimistic about being accepted to the beta though.

vansmith · vansmith #9 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TattooedMac

Wont let me sign up .... Anyone else having trouble ???

I got a 404 earlier and haven't tried since.

DarkestRitual · DarkestRitual #10 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TattooedMac

Wont let me sign up .... Anyone else having trouble ???

I had trouble deciphering their lettering system... the best part is it says "prove your humanity," but you almost need a computer to read the freaking things. Anyway, signed up - hope I get in.

stingray · stingray #11 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 10:45 PM

I just signed up, I couldn't remember my old account info. So I had to start a new one. It says to reset your account that you have to open the Steam Client, oops dont have one for mac yet. Guess I need to set up XP with boot camp again.

I hope I passed their humanity verification.... lol

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #12 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vansmith

I got a 404 earlier and haven't tried since.

Yep same here, then when i verify my humanity, it scrolls to the top of the page with a cute little msg "You cannot sign up at this time please try again later"

Will keep trying

TM

Mattlike · Mattlike #13 (**permalink**)

03-26-2010, 11:47 PM

Just did it and got an error at first, but went back to the original link, logged in and submitted my info.

idirtbike · idirtbike #14 (**permalink**)

03-27-2010, 04:04 AM

Does this mean i can play Counter Strike on my MAC now?!?!?

idirtbike · idirtbike #15 (**permalink**)

03-28-2010, 10:55 PM

upp my last comment...can somebody help me with this?

Nethfel #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 2,084 Mac Specs: 2012 Non-retina MBP, 2.6GHz i7, 8GB RAM, Antiglare Screen	03-26-2010, 11:19 AM Sweet, I'll have to fill it out at lunch so I can submit my Mac specs that I spend most of my time in front of when I would be playing games My Macs: 2012 Non-Retina 15" MBP; Mac mini G4, 1.25 GHz, 512m ram (server); Late 2011 11" MBA, 1.8GHz i7, 4Gig Ram, 256Gig SSD, HD3000; Powerbook 12" G4 1.33GHz running Debian as a server; Apple TV (1080p version)
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TattooedMac #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Western Astraya Posts: 6,471 Mac Specs: 13"MBP 2.9Ghz Intel Core i7 10.8.3 ~ iPhone5 6.1.3 ~ iPad Mini 6.1.3 ~ ATV2 5.2.1	03-26-2010, 05:22 PM Wont let me sign up .... Anyone else having trouble ??? Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!!
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LogicBox #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 01, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 297	03-26-2010, 11:13 AM Hey guys Steam is now doing a signup for beta testing it. STEAM on mac
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the8thark #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2007 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 5,658 Mac Specs: 17 inch 2 GHz C2D imac (5,1) with 3GB DDR2 RAM, X1600 (128MB memory) GPU - OSX 10.6.3	03-26-2010, 02:39 PM Well at least you won't have to choose between bootcamp or crossover/parallels anymore for steam games. You'll be able to play them native in OS X. And if anything, that'll bring down the system resources used to play the games. No need to emulate windows, and OS X is a more optimised system then windows is.
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Ghostshadow #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,065 Mac Specs: iBook G3 - You'll be missed.	03-26-2010, 08:46 PM Allowed me to sign up. Not very optimistic about being accepted to the beta though.
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stingray #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 28, 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 151 Mac Specs: 20" iMac 2.4 GHz, 4gb \| 16gb white iPhone 3Gs \| MacBook 2.1GHz, 1gb \| 40gb AppleTV \|	03-26-2010, 10:45 PM I just signed up, I couldn't remember my old account info. So I had to start a new one. It says to reset your account that you have to open the Steam Client, oops dont have one for mac yet. Guess I need to set up XP with boot camp again. I hope I passed their humanity verification.... lol
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Mattlike #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,653 Mac Specs: Unibody MBP 2.4 GHz C2D/27" Core i7 iMac	03-26-2010, 11:47 PM Just did it and got an error at first, but went back to the original link, logged in and submitted my info.
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idirtbike #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Location: New York Posts: 120 Mac Specs: Unibody MacBook /intel core 2 duo/ 2GB RAM/250GB HD/Snow Leopard...iPhone 4 (:	03-27-2010, 04:04 AM Does this mean i can play Counter Strike on my MAC now?!?!?
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idirtbike #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Location: New York Posts: 120 Mac Specs: Unibody MacBook /intel core 2 duo/ 2GB RAM/250GB HD/Snow Leopard...iPhone 4 (:	03-28-2010, 10:55 PM upp my last comment...can somebody help me with this?
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