Check this: We got a tweet from Alienware marveling at their evolution with the cheeky phrase “How It Started ▶ How It’s Going,” and with it, a picture collage of their old gaming PC and their new slim-fw. The gamers lost it instantly.
The image shows this classic, kinda bulky Alienware desktop from what looks like the early 2000s next to this modern, super clean and angular new rig. It’s like a dinosaur and a spaceship side by side. The old one has those iconic light bars along the chassis and just screams early gaming nostalgia. The new one is minimalist and powerful. The contrast is insane.
How the replies came in? TraumatisedEwok, stated, “One of my first laptops was an M17x, loved that thing!” which, for me, is a feeling reminiscence. That thing was a beast back then. To complete the timeline, Genesis replied with, “Absolutely love how its going‼️🤩” which describes the vibe. The new designs are definitely slick.
There is a faction that dislikes the new designs. Some gamers would like to see the old designs make a comeback. ZILL NIAZI for one said, “Please bring back those light bars along the chassis!” and Naarghul responded with “Honestly? I like the aesthetic of the old style better.” I admire Naarghul’s honesty as there is some truth in his critique. The old design for sure had more charm than the new, corporate looking style.
BarkingOnion dropped this: “It started with this one. I still have it. Do your history correctly. Duh. It started with the Clevo…. You should know your own history. I still have mine.” Along with what looked like a photo of an older model. Now that’s a deep cut.
Some of the replies are just classic comedy. XAnalyticNews mocked, “Ended like a designer with 1 month experience 😆” and some of that is a little mean, but it’s also a little funny. Then, you’ve got the “please give me a pc” guys “Go giveaway this pc please !!!🙏” from M8beak, classic internet.
The nostalgia train is going strong. “Bring it back 😭😭😭,” said hallucinodream, while kmusftw remembers their machine: “Ouu I remember my aurora laptop with SLI it was so bad 🤣🤣 but I loved it.” This is the thing with technology—collection and memories. Technology is often defective at rendition but treasured at collection.
ZSwimtothelight’s suggestion “When the 4th @Crysis is released (it was not cancelled, it was put on standby), it would be great if you built a Crysis-customised desktop” was special, and I must confess, I find that idea cool.
It is fascinating the kind of split preference of users liking the new and old designs. Zerobladeex’s comment is the prime example of the new design feedback, “Yes. Finally. Keep this trend. These are powerful and importantly, expensive pieces of the tech. Stop making me look like I’m 12.” I think gaming PCs should be taken seriously and stop looking like toys.
In addition to the recent focus on sleek designs, people like kar_elnemr are vocal about the old designs; their gripe is that it “never liked how it’s bulky and heavy!” For good measure, the older machines did weigh a ton.
I’ve always wondered how dazzling PC cases evolved from the past to what we have now, but it’s great that modern cases employ insane power with a more refined look. The number of designs Alienware has gone through is impressive, and this tweet summed up that evolution in a single picture.
One really awesome thing is how many people still have their alienware. entropy11 said, “Still have mine though it won’t power on anymore,” and he perfectly balanced the feelings of it being sad the machine no longer works alongside the delight systems holds a special place in people’s hearts.
From what we have investigated, both groups admire Alienware‘s contributions to gaming, indicating that they cherish the brand as a whole. However, as far as design goes, there is a heated debate. Some people express love for the older models; others, the newer sleek and clean models. Both sides openly express that the gamer culture would not be the same without the existence of Alienware.
Additionally, we can think of it this way. The old designs show the age when gaming PCs were getting their looks to grab attention, and the new designs show that the technology has advanced to the point where it is casually integrated into life. So, no one is superior; they are both parts of a beautiful puzzle.
Basically, Alienware gets the public talking about their lineage and ignites old memories about their first A gaming rig. Put that in the category of effective marketing, but the outrage confirms that regardless of the advancements, the gaming community cherishes the origins.
