For operating systems Windows and Linux recreated the concept of game cartridges

An enthusiast has developed a physical cartridge system for PCs that allows users to launch Steam games using SSDs or USB drives. The project is open-source, providing 3D printing files and software for Windows and Linux to facilitate this retro-inspired hardware concept.
Why it matters
It demonstrates a creative intersection of modern digital distribution and physical hardware nostalgia, potentially influencing DIY PC gaming setups.
An enthusiast nicknamed Jibril-sama has developed and successfully benchmarked a fully functional physical cartridge system designed to run computer games from the Steam digital library. The author used used 2.5-inch solid-state drives (SSDs) purchased at a low price as the basis for creating the drives and designed a custom docking station for them. A specially written script automatically detects the connected device, redirects the digital store to a specific app page, or instantly launches the game on a personal computer.
The article is a straightforward technical report on a hobbyist project without political or social commentary.
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