With Valve talking about releasing future iterations of the Steam Deck... I really hope they just let this model breathe for a while. It would be nice to see a return to the 5-year lifecycle for hardware instead of either having 8 years with consoles or 1 year with mobile phones.
the thing is, Deck is quite literally a PC so for the most part arbitrary generational separation such as you see in traditional console does not really exist, you can run game released more than 20 years ago such as Half Life (or even games from dos era} all the way up to the current latest generation games. the only limit would be the computational power for future more hardware-demanding games, which the future iteration of the deck will most probably solve with better hardware with more efficient and powerful hardware
@@MetalJesusRocks I think what I'm waiting to see is if they release a pro version in 2-3 years. I really would like to see that battery life improved and the other weird things improved on like fan noise, sticking buttons would be great. If they don't then I'm happy to wait a little while until deck 2 to get that battery life up.
We've got a few years with it. And honestly. They really only said they know another is coming. Which just means the product has been really successful for them. Also lets the people know that it's here to stay. That's all. We are a few years away still imo. So I'll take 3-4 years of gaming on this. I mean within the next year I don't think it will handle some AAA titles like it is now. But we'll see when we reach that road I guess.
@@chrom4ful Right, and that's the part about PCs that keep me from gaming on them. You could have a 3090ti, or two... or more in a single PC to give you 1000+ fps. There are constantly unicorns to chase in that part of gaming, and I'd personally rather stay away from it. Chasing hardware dreams is a young man's game, lol. I find myself becoming a curmudgeon with games and I realize I am only speaking for myself here. If someone wants to drop $400-$600 every year on a new Deck with incremental enchantments, be my guest.
This was SUCH a great video. I love the quality and professionalism that you have. Its just so nice to sit down after a long day and have just a great gaming video from you to watch again. Thankful to God for you man. Please keep the great videos flowing!
this is so weird. I was JUST watching all of your steam deck videos for recommendations, and BOOM you uploaded a new video for it 1 minute ago. Love all your vids man!
It is funny...same thing happened to me and I just got my Steam Deck is ready to order email yesterday so have been browsing for accessories. Love this channel.
I was going through your SteamDeck recommendations just now and all of a sudden I see this video! I’m definitely going to get one now because of your reviews on this lately. Much love from a 5 year subscriber 🙏🏼
I order my dock and it's coming next week, but I haven't grabbed a shell. I like the one you have so I'll grab the one from your link. I've had my Steam Deck since June and I just started getting into emulation and the Steam Deck is a beast.
I was aware of the Steam Deck but haven’t really thought of purchasing it. But the possibilities of this device is possibly endless! Could use it for an arcade cabinet, maybe a racing cabinet as long as the 360/Xbox One peripherals are compatible. Playing PC games on the go or on a HDTV…..I may have to start putting some money on the side for this!
I wanted to say thank you for this video, I got the case you suggested and I'm very impressed with how much it does help the feel of the deck, everything you said was absolutely spot on. A few other people also suggested it but they didn't make it clear how much it can help with grip. Please continue with your videos, me and my husband watch regular together.
You're the only other person I know that owns a pair of Meze 99 Classics. Absolutely wonderful set of headphones and I bought mine originally for use with my Switch, following the testing of LOTS of APTX Low Latency BT cans ... NONE of which (even with APTX LL BT adapter) provided a 'lag free audio' solution. I did a lot more research and opted for the Meze - not dissapointed and I now use them with my Deck :)
I was at university in the early 90s in New Zealand. I don't think all the computers in the country had more than 1gb total RAM, and if you put them all in one place, it would definitely be bigger than your finger 😅😅
Yes, I agree with the Meze 99s, but I do recommend if any one is on a budget or just like an all blacked out version of it, get the Meze 99 Noir, its the same specs and walnut cups but all black and 100 bucks less.
Incredibly insightful! I’m going to be traveling more for work in the near future and I’ve been really torn between this and the OLED Switch. Still haven’t made up my mind completely but this definitely helps!
It was so funny seeing you hook up the steam deck to a laptop, kind of redundant isn't it? Just use a usb-C hub and plug it into a TV and add a keyboard. I have a gaming laptop, don't need two lol
Great video! Need to get a steam deck but keep wondering when a pro one/V2 will be released. Liked your review style and all the different camera shots etc which went into the editing! :)
I have one of the old Motorola Atrix Lapdock. It's not USB-C compliment (as it hadn't been invented yet). But, it has a USB connection for trackpad & keyboard, and a micro HDMI for video & audio. I've used it for a few things over the years... A second monitor during COVID (for Zoom), portable monitor for Raspberry Pies, portable monitor while travelling with consoles (mine & otherwise), switch, etc. It has a lower Res screen, but it does the job!
First of all, I'm learning so much from your channel! Thank you! Like that gutless laptop, what a weird and genius concept. Second, I had expensive wired Sony headphones, my cat completely destroyed them.
I love the Nexdock 360 for my steam deck. I have been able to get world of Warcraft installed and playing on my steam deck and using it with a Bluetooth mouse (Razer Basilisk X Hyperseed) means I don’t have to drag my MacBook with me for short visits with family.
Eric, as someone who also plays WoW...how is performance generally on it? I really only play at 1080p currently on my gaming laptop so i know id stick to that resolution but what about raiding etc? Performance ok? I get mine in about 10 days so excited...
@@YoreHistory it actually performs well. Install protonup-qt and let it install ge-proton 7.24. It doesn’t lag too much but I have left it at the default settings. When it charges up I’ll edit the post and let you know what the graphics settings are. I have not raided with it since I quit raiding in battle for Azeroth.
I like the look of that case at #4 but the d-pad is pretty close to the edges of the Deck as is, have you noticed it being awkward at all with the case attached?
Concerning the protective shell did it heat up? Read that it doesn't properly vent out and issues trying to get to micro SD card. Did you have any issues?
Make sure you check out all the bundles on steam I would love a video about it I have the Disney and edios ones but they have one for NFS/ ea racing one for COD a decent one for resident evil and lots of others rebuying games sucks less with how cheep games can get on steam
With the doc can you use a usb to Ethernet adapter so you can play online? I did it with my switch no problem so I figure it would have that capability.
1:05 depends on the game you're playing and the quality settings you're playing it at. With the kind of games i've been playing, and at 30fps/lower res with FSR enabled, I've been getting 4 to 6 hours battery life. But yes, power brick is a must have if you're going long distance.
Meze 99's psssshhhh. Too muddy. Bass bleeds into the mids. Go with a set of IEMs. I went with Yanyin Mahina cause they are amazing and are only 8ohms so I can run them off anything.
You said that you use a wired Xbox 360 controller, I've used a Xbox One and Xbox Series controller on my PC and they work great through Bluetooth with no problems! I know the Steam Deck has Steam OS and as far as I know Xbox One and Series controllers work great with Steam.
Was a bit nervous about trying out a dock for the Steam Deck at first because of all the third party docks that bricked many Switch owner's systems, but since you recommended it, I went ahead and ordered the one in the video and am excited to finally get the Deck on my TV!
I just got my 512gb steam deck model yesterday I’ve been enjoying it nonstop and this is my first experience with pc gaming so it just feels magical to me😂. Anyways thank you so much for this video I was wondering what would be the best portable power cell so thank you very much for this video!
What shell is the best? Preferably with the front covered too, because we all know that if something protected falls - it falls to the unprotected side...this is the way
Hey Metal Jesus..I also have the nexdock but was disappointed with its touchpad. It completely stops working as palm detection when a key is pressed on the keyboard and only restarts working once the key is released.. It makes operations that require control / shift and drag impossible. Did you find the same problem?
As a much cheaper alternative to the headphones, consider Sennheiser HD 599s, they have a better soundstage (though they are open backed - so you have to be ok with everyone hearing you!) and are also neutral and perfect for metal and are usually on offer for about $100
Lol. That NextDock pricing is so insanely high, jeesh 😂 Pricing should be at max 100 dollars. I mean I've bought laptop screen, controller board for it for less than 100. Stuff that's been sold as separate items. Actual component cost on that is like I think max. 50 dollars to manufacture and assemble.
With Valve talking about releasing future iterations of the Steam Deck... I really hope they just let this model breathe for a while. It would be nice to see a return to the 5-year lifecycle for hardware instead of either having 8 years with consoles or 1 year with mobile phones.
I agree. It’s already way more powerful than the Switch…and it runs newer games pretty well…so there isn’t a need to replace it anytime soon.
the thing is, Deck is quite literally a PC so for the most part arbitrary generational separation such as you see in traditional console does not really exist, you can run game released more than 20 years ago such as Half Life (or even games from dos era} all the way up to the current latest generation games.
the only limit would be the computational power for future more hardware-demanding games, which the future iteration of the deck will most probably solve with better hardware with more efficient and powerful hardware
@@MetalJesusRocks I think what I'm waiting to see is if they release a pro version in 2-3 years. I really would like to see that battery life improved and the other weird things improved on like fan noise, sticking buttons would be great. If they don't then I'm happy to wait a little while until deck 2 to get that battery life up.
We've got a few years with it. And honestly. They really only said they know another is coming. Which just means the product has been really successful for them. Also lets the people know that it's here to stay. That's all. We are a few years away still imo. So I'll take 3-4 years of gaming on this. I mean within the next year I don't think it will handle some AAA titles like it is now. But we'll see when we reach that road I guess.
@@chrom4ful Right, and that's the part about PCs that keep me from gaming on them. You could have a 3090ti, or two... or more in a single PC to give you 1000+ fps. There are constantly unicorns to chase in that part of gaming, and I'd personally rather stay away from it. Chasing hardware dreams is a young man's game, lol. I find myself becoming a curmudgeon with games and I realize I am only speaking for myself here. If someone wants to drop $400-$600 every year on a new Deck with incremental enchantments, be my guest.
This was SUCH a great video. I love the quality and professionalism that you have. Its just so nice to sit down after a long day and have just a great gaming video from you to watch again.
Thankful to God for you man. Please keep the great videos flowing!
this is so weird. I was JUST watching all of your steam deck videos for recommendations, and BOOM you uploaded a new video for it 1 minute ago. Love all your vids man!
he tracks you and creates instant content according to your preferences. Metal Jesus is an AI.
@@danielyanezgarrido I knew it. dude puts out videos just for me
Same lol. I was just looking for accessories to get.
It is funny...same thing happened to me and I just got my Steam Deck is ready to order email yesterday so have been browsing for accessories. Love this channel.
Always love when you make Steam Deck videos.
Fantastic and informative video. With the push to all digital and I can see the steam deck being the perfect JRPG destination for me in the future.
NICE! Seems like the steam deck has a infinite potential!!
The Steam Deck is on my Christmas list. Please Santa. Please!
I love my Steam Deck, I bring it with me all the time when I have to travel for work.
I was going through your SteamDeck recommendations just now and all of a sudden I see this video! I’m definitely going to get one now because of your reviews on this lately. Much love from a 5 year subscriber 🙏🏼
I order my dock and it's coming next week, but I haven't grabbed a shell. I like the one you have so I'll grab the one from your link. I've had my Steam Deck since June and I just started getting into emulation and the Steam Deck is a beast.
This video is perfectly timed as I should be getting my Steam Deck soon! Thanks for making the video. You did a great job as you always do!
YES, another Steam Deck video from MJR, LOVE it. Thanks...mine arrives next week, can't wait!
I was aware of the Steam Deck but haven’t really thought of purchasing it. But the possibilities of this device is possibly endless! Could use it for an arcade cabinet, maybe a racing cabinet as long as the 360/Xbox One peripherals are compatible. Playing PC games on the go or on a HDTV…..I may have to start putting some money on the side for this!
I wanted to say thank you for this video, I got the case you suggested and I'm very impressed with how much it does help the feel of the deck, everything you said was absolutely spot on. A few other people also suggested it but they didn't make it clear how much it can help with grip. Please continue with your videos, me and my husband watch regular together.
I'm loving my Steam Deck. It's the best device I've bought in years.
I hate bots.
Just got my steamdeck 2 days ago. I need some if this stuff
You're the only other person I know that owns a pair of Meze 99 Classics. Absolutely wonderful set of headphones and I bought mine originally for use with my Switch, following the testing of LOTS of APTX Low Latency BT cans ... NONE of which (even with APTX LL BT adapter) provided a 'lag free audio' solution. I did a lot more research and opted for the Meze - not dissapointed and I now use them with my Deck :)
I remember when the 1TB micro SD was worth over $400 when it first came out lol
decent gadget glad i got one worth the wait
Just finished compiling your list & man I can't wait to get my hands on it all! 😁
You’re the king. Of handheld devices MJ!!!
Got my deck this week so perfect timing.
Just crazy how much memory these tiny Micro SD cards offer... 🤯🤯🤯
I would not have believed it as a kid…or even 20 years ago!
I was at university in the early 90s in New Zealand. I don't think all the computers in the country had more than 1gb total RAM, and if you put them all in one place, it would definitely be bigger than your finger 😅😅
No kidding...it's mind-boggling - I remember my first PC back in the late 90s was a Packard Bell with a whopping 2GB HDD and 256MB of RAM.
FiiO BTR5 works amazing with the Deck and even supports LDAC codec
i didnt know about the NextDock, i definitely want this in the near future.
Will keep these accessories in mind when I have the means to get a deck
+1 to the DLseego Steam Deck TPU Protective Case , been using since day one , awesome product
Just got my email for Deck Today #HappyDays 😍
Yes, I agree with the Meze 99s, but I do recommend if any one is on a budget or just like an all blacked out version of it, get the Meze 99 Noir, its the same specs and walnut cups but all black and 100 bucks less.
Awesome video really enjoyed it! From your videos I have been inspired to start my own game collection 🙌
finally got my steam deck purchase email so this video came in at a PERFECT time ... good to hear that dock works well might give that shot!
The first 1TB MicroSD card I bought was for my Switch like two years ago. Well over $300 at the time. 😬
Crazy how prices come down on some tech, huh?
Incredibly insightful! I’m going to be traveling more for work in the near future and I’ve been really torn between this and the OLED Switch. Still haven’t made up my mind completely but this definitely helps!
Steam Deck x 10!
I just got my steam deck so perfect timing
Also, wired controllers are underrated. No messing with wireless settings, and you don't have to worry about battery life
Ha! I got my steam deck yesterday. Ended up getting the same exact shell by pure coincidence.
Just as a tip. Not all micro sd cards are made the same! So the cheaper ones might be slower than the most expensive. Do research!
It was so funny seeing you hook up the steam deck to a laptop, kind of redundant isn't it? Just use a usb-C hub and plug it into a TV and add a keyboard. I have a gaming laptop, don't need two lol
Great video! Need to get a steam deck but keep wondering when a pro one/V2 will be released. Liked your review style and all the different camera shots etc which went into the editing! :)
Thanks! This was a fun video to shoot and edit. Like you mentioned, lots of little shots
I don't even own a steam deck, nor do I plan to, but I do love a good accessories video. Well done on this video MJ! Keep them coming!
Thanks! 🙏
hey metal jesus I love the videos
Very interesting! I didn't know there were so many accessories!
Right?!
No.4 is handy when you're at Chuck E. Cheese.
Great picks. I had never heard of that nexdock, what a cool concept.
3:59
Poor Lamar.
LoL!
The new Logitech Zone wireless earbuds sound amazing on steam deck.
i need the shell and screen protector
Geez, the Steam Deck almost looks like a switch lite in your hands, sir!
I have one of the old Motorola Atrix Lapdock. It's not USB-C compliment (as it hadn't been invented yet). But, it has a USB connection for trackpad & keyboard, and a micro HDMI for video & audio. I've used it for a few things over the years... A second monitor during COVID (for Zoom), portable monitor for Raspberry Pies, portable monitor while travelling with consoles (mine & otherwise), switch, etc. It has a lower Res screen, but it does the job!
I've barely touched my relatively powerful desktop the last few months because I've been playing the Steam Deck. There's just something about it!
Steam deck + dock is the perfect combo 🔝
First of all, I'm learning so much from your channel! Thank you!
Like that gutless laptop, what a weird and genius concept.
Second, I had expensive wired Sony headphones, my cat completely destroyed them.
Definitely some interesting stuff here.
Great video Jason
The best accessory for steam deck, hands down, is the nreal air glasses. More youtubers need to try them.
I love the Nexdock 360 for my steam deck. I have been able to get world of Warcraft installed and playing on my steam deck and using it with a Bluetooth mouse (Razer Basilisk X Hyperseed) means I don’t have to drag my MacBook with me for short visits with family.
Eric, as someone who also plays WoW...how is performance generally on it? I really only play at 1080p currently on my gaming laptop so i know id stick to that resolution but what about raiding etc? Performance ok? I get mine in about 10 days so excited...
@@YoreHistory it actually performs well. Install protonup-qt and let it install ge-proton 7.24. It doesn’t lag too much but I have left it at the default settings. When it charges up I’ll edit the post and let you know what the graphics settings are.
I have not raided with it since I quit raiding in battle for Azeroth.
I love watching all these Accesories videos even though I don't own a steam deck
Metal Jesus Rocks!!
If you don't mind switching every once in a while, 2 512GBs are about 60% of the cost of 1 1TB.
What about the joystick protectors? They lock it in place so it doesn't get damaged if not using a case
Nice I got one of the Docks from your link
I always come to these types of videos in hopes I find something new I could use. Nope, I always have everything, sigh.
Awesome
i'd recommend a dock which for about the same money (just bought one for 25 bucks) can have an Ethernet port :)
I like the look of that case at #4 but the d-pad is pretty close to the edges of the Deck as is, have you noticed it being awkward at all with the case attached?
Concerning the protective shell did it heat up? Read that it doesn't properly vent out and issues trying to get to micro SD card. Did you have any issues?
Make sure you check out all the bundles on steam I would love a video about it I have the Disney and edios ones but they have one for NFS/ ea racing one for COD a decent one for resident evil and lots of others rebuying games sucks less with how cheep games can get on steam
4:38 I feel you man, no man should be seen from that angle...
I quessed that 1 TB is always good to option when there are games that easily take 100GB space 🙂
Yeah, it really fills up fast. Crazy huh?
Yay!
Hi Jason 👋
Have you ever considered a DoubleSteamDecker? :D
Thank you for the video!!
My pleasure!
that was a well made and informative video. thank you mr. jesus
Dock. That's it. That's the word. That's the thing what I want.
That is strap heresy at 2:30!
With the doc can you use a usb to Ethernet adapter so you can play online? I did it with my switch no problem so I figure it would have that capability.
does your battery still drain when using the dock even when its plugged in? mine does
1:05 depends on the game you're playing and the quality settings you're playing it at. With the kind of games i've been playing, and at 30fps/lower res with FSR enabled, I've been getting 4 to 6 hours battery life. But yes, power brick is a must have if you're going long distance.
Does the Anker 747 fit inside the space on the back of the carry case?
I watch all your videos regardless as to its content. I just love your channel. Course my favs are your pick-up vids.
Meze 99's psssshhhh. Too muddy. Bass bleeds into the mids. Go with a set of IEMs. I went with Yanyin Mahina cause they are amazing and are only 8ohms so I can run them off anything.
You said that you use a wired Xbox 360 controller, I've used a Xbox One and Xbox Series controller on my PC and they work great through Bluetooth with no problems! I know the Steam Deck has Steam OS and as far as I know Xbox One and Series controllers work great with Steam.
Was a bit nervous about trying out a dock for the Steam Deck at first because of all the third party docks that bricked many Switch owner's systems, but since you recommended it, I went ahead and ordered the one in the video and am excited to finally get the Deck on my TV!
Oooo I almost forgot!
MJ, Nintendo’s blockbuster sale is on now. Bought anything? Share your list plz.
Thanks.
Thank you, I have a preordered 64G just need 2 months 💰
Omg these are almost all rich kid accessories except the dock 🤦♂️💀
Thanks for the Intel! Loving the steam deck content
I just got my 512gb steam deck model yesterday I’ve been enjoying it nonstop and this is my first experience with pc gaming so it just feels magical to me😂. Anyways thank you so much for this video I was wondering what would be the best portable power cell so thank you very much for this video!
if i were into handhelds the steam deck is what i would go for..its just a little beast.
I have the same back cover , it’s essential in my opinion, the deck is pretty slippy without it
What shell is the best? Preferably with the front covered too, because we all know that if something protected falls - it falls to the unprotected side...this is the way
Hey Metal Jesus..I also have the nexdock but was disappointed with its touchpad. It completely stops working as palm detection when a key is pressed on the keyboard and only restarts working once the key is released.. It makes operations that require control / shift and drag impossible. Did you find the same problem?
Sweet Jason! ..and dang bro….u rich!!!
The #1 Steam Deck accessory - the one above ALL = 3D Printer.
Is the dock the Gorrzai Steam Deck Dock? I click in the link and it’s has a number of docks.
What's the shooter shown right at the start of the video?
Bright Memory: Infinite. Really cool game!
Lots of airplanes have power outlets from the seat in front of you. Just plug in your Steam Deck and play.
Love the Steam Deck videos!!!
Glad to hear it!
As a much cheaper alternative to the headphones, consider Sennheiser HD 599s, they have a better soundstage (though they are open backed - so you have to be ok with everyone hearing you!) and are also neutral and perfect for metal and are usually on offer for about $100
Any chance you would do an update on the steam deck? Maybe a hidden gems video?
Lol. That NextDock pricing is so insanely high, jeesh 😂
Pricing should be at max 100 dollars. I mean I've bought laptop screen, controller board for it for less than 100. Stuff that's been sold as separate items. Actual component cost on that is like I think max. 50 dollars to manufacture and assemble.
If that case had a kickstand it'd be perfect 😭