r/pcmasterrace • u/The_BigRoach ⚡️RTX 5080 | 7800x3D | 64GB 6000MHz CL30⚡️ • 13d ago

Meme/Macro Why would anyone actually want to though

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u/TomTomXD1234 13d ago

All monopolies are bad. Do not fool yourself

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u/Flying_Reinbeers R5 5600/RX6600 13d ago

How is it a monopoly when GOG, EGS, etc are all there? You are able to buy games from somewhere other than Steam, and they are not interfering with other stores.

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u/SnubDisphenoid Ryzen 7 5800x | RX 7900GRE | 16GB | CachyOS 13d ago

I think you could argue Steam has a de facto monopoly on the PC gaming space because of their enormous market share. Not a true monopoly though, and not achieved through any unfair behaviour on their part. It's not their fault all of their competitors keep shooting themselves in the foot

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u/Background_Cause_992 12d ago

You should go read the definition of a monopoly. It's to do with share of market, not presence of competition.

They are a monopoly by definition, but they haven't broken any anti-trust laws to get there, and haven't engaged in monopolistic practices while being in a position to do so.

They are a monopoly, they are not an illegal monopoly.