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Telsa cars become PC gaming machines with new Steam integration
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Tesla has announced the latest Model S and Model X cars have received an update bringing full Steam integration – meaning drivers can access theirPC gaminglibrary when the car is parked.
The automaker says any game that has been verified for the ValveSteam Deckcan also run on the large tablet-like display in the centre of the display on the 2022 cars. That means around 6,000 games will be available via the new Steam app.
Because the car offers drivers data connectivity, they’ll be able to access cloud saves of games and pick up where they left off. Of course, users will need the Premium Connectivity subscription to access the cloud directly. Tesla boss Elon Muskpromisedthe feature will come to older models in due course, while talking up the gaming experience with the Tesla sound system.
“Access the Steam store directly from your Tesla. Buy and play immersive games that have been verified on Steam Deck,” therelease notessay. “With Steam’s cloud synchronisation, resume your game from your Tesla or any Steam device. To access Steam, tap the Application Launcher > Arcade.”
The teaser video shows Cyberpunk 2077 – known for being one of the most demanding PC games out there – running on the display, with the driver able to connect via a wireless controller, whileMusk saysthe integration also supports a keyboard and mouse.
Steam is here—bringing thousands of games to new Model S & X vehicles 🎮pic.twitter.com/PDzjtefv7A
The Steam functionality comes as part of Tesla’s Holiday Update, which also includes the arrival of Apple Music, enabling users to log in with their Apple ID via a QR code from the new Apple Music icon within the Application Launcher.
The Holiday Update also adds the ability to view the cabin camera from the Tesla app, so you can check on your dog, who is safely sat in the air conditioning. There’s also a message on the tablet that informs anyone of that fact, if they’re tempted to smash your windows. There’s also a new Light Show feature, which can sync-up more than one Tesla to display an “orchestra of light.”
Tesla says the update also includes the following features:
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