Wanted to do something different and breath some fresh air into the channel, so I'll be giving the S23 Ultra content a break for now! Hope you enjoy this
Those Steam Cloud saves are low key the MVP for me. Wish more games i played had that feature. Was playing Divinity Original Sin 2 on desktop for awhile, wanted to lay down, and swapped to my Deck without losing progress. Pretty neat way to get another 2 hours or so of gaming. If other mobile handhelds had track-pads and gyro support, I'd consider them for future upgrades, but not a ton of them are. So I'm with the Deck likely until that happens!
I love my deck, bought mine late last year and honestly the best investment of the year for me, also I highly recommend anyone who has one who has not yet got cryo to download it, sons of the forest kept on crashing on my deck after 30 minutes max…Downloaded cryo and I can honestly play for hours now without any problem (when the charger is plugged in) great vid dude 👌
CryoTools has helped in MANY ways for me, it's honestly something I could not leave out of the video because of how important it was for me and my experience. CryoByte33 is doing gods work in the Steam Deck community. Glad you're enjoying it!
So this is yet to be seen... but I get the feeling that the Steamdeck is going to have a LONG service and support life. If not from the manufacturer then definitely from the community. I don't get that feeling from the competition.
I've been using the device for a while and I'm conflicted. On the one hand, it's great to be able to play almost all games anywhere, on the other hand, the short battery life is very limiting for graphically complex games. As a father of small children who has no time to play on the desktop PC, however, the device is a great opportunity to play for a short time during the short breaks.
most casual people only get probably 2 hours tops to play on a pc so even getting an hour out of a steam deck aint to bad depending what you want it for i drive an hgv and spend a lot of time in my truck on brakes etc this will be a perfect pass time for me especially as i dont really have room for a laptop
You can get atleast 2hrs of gameplay on the newest games, your tweaking performance options right?? That's a lot of time, I have 1 kid and I never have time for 2hrs of gaming.... you joking? It's comparable to a gaming laptop.
I think for us, (I’m 24, have overhead, a fiancé, and a life outside of everything I do here) 2 hours is plenty. Though I do agree with the sentimate that it’s a handheld, and should prob have a little more! Haha.
Singlehandedly the greatest thing about the steamdeck, at least for me. Is that you can mod all of your games, if you play a game like the sims 4 or gta v that has mods, you can bring any mod you like over to the steam deck, I've even heard that you can play minecraft java edition on this thing as well.
Cryotools actually takes the lows up. Much less stuttery and yes in some games you get max frames boosted aswell. Also it will make your ssd to last longer.
@@jbaesley27 Idk about the guy you asked, but I played all the Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Witcher 3, GTA IV, GTA V, Hades, Jedi Fallen Order, FIFA.... Those are a few but it should be able to play most titles.
@@blockchang1401stiiill... gaming outside whilst chilling with friends or getting some sunlight can easily be better for you than spending all day indoors
To be fair, you really can’t do much about the battery but, as you mentioned with Decky. You can use plugins like power tools which do allow you to increase battery life by limiting threads for those style of games. Overall, killer review and keep them coming. 👍
Yeah, would have been something worth noting, though I tend to look at things from a more plug/ play perspective because it garuntees everyone can have a similar experience :)
You can. Just limiting stuff (if possible) tdp, gpu Mhz, screen brightnes and fps you get 1-2 hours more depending on the tittle ofc. There is alot of videos out there to help you get started +temperatures usually comes down 15-20c and ofc use deckyloader and fastantic plugin to set custon fan curve. Keep it cool.. keep it safe.. This is the way 😅
@@hornantuutti5157 I agree. The only reason I don't bring a lot of the more technical stuff up, despite being a tech channel is that I don't think every user knows HOW to, or is that technical. At least when making a video and talking about the near plug/ play experience it allows people to know what they can expect out of the box. But yes, the Deck has a lot of performance overlay options, and tons of tools to change nearly everything about the system, and they make it quite easy.
i’ve been listening to danny brown on his podcast talk about his steam deck SOOO much for months now that it’s been a real thought of getting so i’ve been doing research cause i have a decent understanding on it right away but needed more info on it and honestly this was the first video i saw and it was really helpful thank you
The 2 reasons I chose to buy the steam deck was, that several of the games I play works really well on it, and it works as a laptop that I can use to make bootable drives on the fly, for the several times I have had to do it for family.
Purchased my daughter one for Christmas, have to say impressive bit of kit. Downloaded some of my games during a play test to see what it can do and it runs great. I managed to get Warhammer 40K Darktide, perhaps my best looking game, running at a solid 30fps on low at 800p with FSR while docked, very impressive, very playable, and still looks great. My daughter doesnt play very demanding games, but the fact that the deck can hold up if necessary is fantastic, excellent machine and great as a first step into the realm of PC gaming. FSR 3 implementation on the Deck is going to be wild. Cheers for the vid. 👍
Compatibility is a weird subject. I have 400 games in Steam. Almost exactly 100 of them are green checked for Steam Deck. That being said I've loaded up several older indie games and had them work totally fine. I'm glad I got the deck even if it just makes me feel more secure that I have a back up PC.
Ordered mine yesterday I can’t wait ! As someone who’s way to lazy after work to commit and sit down to a pc or console this thing should completely change my gaming experience
It will! Believe me. Having access to the games you already own is also a huge advantage to it. You will already have a library at your fingertips if you’ve invested in steam. One thing about the switch that turned me away quickly was the cost of the titles (which in my opinion isn’t worth the asking price).
If you commute by train or bus, you can start your "Feierabend" right there in the bus/train and enjoy your games. Where I live the trains have power supply so that the battery life is less of an issue.
Great video! I’m actually looking into buying one and the 2 main reasons are emulation and my pc backlog, I’m glad you touched that point. There’s a ton of indie games I have that I drop within 10 minutes because my brain goes “this great but not something I’d really enjoy while sitting on my desk”.
Same reasoning for me as well. I’m contemplating pulling the trigger on getting one. I love the idea of it but wonder if I’ll struggle to use it as I don’t remember anything about Linux. The thought of game emulation has me the most excited I think.
@@StealthyZombie proton/wine do not emulate windows or anyting for that matter, wine literally stands for Wine Is Not an Emulator, its a translater. compplety different
Honestly the 256gb is the sweet spot imo. My wife got me the 512 but considering how well everything runs off an SD card it's kinda pointless to spend the extra for 512. Plus the SSD is super easy to change.
64gb with SSD replacement is the sweet spot, though I got the SD on last Thanksgiving so that option wasn't there lol, had to put more money to get the 256
@@darkdiablo1601 I want to agree with you and with how cheap I am if I'd have bought mine for myself I'd have probably went that route. Unfortunately, even though it's SUPER easy to do the average consumer will be afraid of doing that. I mean I know people that are afraid of adding an SSD to their PS5 and it really doesn't get easier than that 🤣.
That's the exact reason why I'm gonna buy it. Not only is it awesome, but I can play while at work, in airports, in the doctor waiting room, at my moms when she needs help with her phone, etc. IMO a laptop will never reach the Steam Deck in terms of gaming and price, and if you need to do PC things with the Deck theres a mod for that.
I don't really play AAA games on a handheld, it's best experienced on the best performance on PC. But I still bought a Steam Deck for the indie games.This is perfect for indie games since they don't really require high-end performance. There are games in my library that are tedious to always play on my PC sitting on a chair and wishing that I want to play this on the bed or sofa or everywhere. Alas, I fell in love with my steam deck. I can finally enjoy simple indie games on the go wherever in my house or outside.
@@DemiGod1985 My indie games are mostly RPG-maker games & adult games. Symphony of War is a good game and very similar to the old Fire Emblem games The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia is also a decent game Tale of Immortal is good too Langrisser I & II, like I said I really like RPG games Echoes of Aetheria is another RPG-makerR game. Utawarerumono trilogy is not really an indie game but I've always wanted to play since long ago but have no English localization or I was too poor to buy them when I was a kid. As I said it's mostly RPG-maker games or tactical tabletop rpg or RPG games entirely. Some are decent and others are a decent time-killer what really takes my game time are adult games with real and sometimes decent stories and gameplay like these Apostle Apostle: Rebellion Island Saga The Last Sovereign Renryuu: Ascension Love n War: Warlord by Chance Hero by Chance VenusBlood there's a lot more but some of the games are not steam deck optimized yet so when I tried them they crash. these are adult games but I do not just want them for that but the gameplay and story. you know like Witcher and dragon age that is a great game with some adult content. I want a great game with some rated things not just simple rated x games that are just that. hope this helps if you read this far 😅😅😅
I've had the steam deck for over a year now, and all I see is people saying the same good things about it. I've experienced half of the games I play on pc not sync up to my deck, while doing everything I can besides going in the actual files and importing it which I refuse to since I shouldn't have to. It's a steam product that doesn't work properly with steam, on top of having a button break 3 weeks in with no reason (didn't drop it or rage press the lb button). Their response was to send it in and get a new one while waiting weeks for it. It's a great idea and I love it besides these issues and I keep it on my shelf most of the time because it pisses me off so much. Buy if you're willing to risk it
Yeah I agree, it's something that seems very cool, in theory. But when you get the actual device, it just sits and collects dust. My son has one, and was super excited for about 2 months. Now he hasn't touched it since January. lol. I stick with consoles. They'll last up to 8 years at LEAST. SD, I doubt it.
First of all thank you. You have helped me make a decision on this Steam Deck. Very informative and appreciate everything. Deff followed and can’t wait for other vids. Awesome awesome
I just ordered mine on Friday of last week. I can't wait until I receive it. Given that I have over 800 games in my library and 99% are games in my backlog, it was a no-brainer. I should have got it sooner. 😅 Great insight, subbed.
I think Overwatch 2 actually should work on the Deck. I haven't tried myself personally, playing a competitive FPS with a controller isn't exactly my vibe, but when I've run it on my Linux desktop I had no issues. So unless they are specifically targeting the Steam Deck, it should work
Most of your Steam Deck library isn't compatible? I find that kind of hard to believe. I've found it to be the opposite. A lot of times when a game says unverified or not compatible it ends up working just fine, it's usually something small that causes the game to not be verified, like needing to use the on screen keyboard.
A lot of my steam games are multiplayer titles which require some form of Anti Cheat which hasn't been aloud in Linux yet. Or at least natively. - And yes, just because they're not "combatible" doesn't mean they can't be played. But it's much easier to understand vs. having to go down the rabbit hole of trying out/ testing each title or watching performance videos like Digital foundry on everything you're interested in.
Been trying to figure out which of the three do I buy. I feel like the basic model will be better for me, not because it is cheaper than the other two, because I like tinkering with my electronics. Added a 4 TB to my alienware laptop with ease
Lucky that I found this video. I'm considering to buy a Steam Deck however the price let me think about it twice. I don't want to waste my money for nothing. In compare which version of those both (256gb or 512gb) would be better. Is it really so easy to upgrade their steamdeck with more disk space? I played a lot of indie games in the past, but the biggest reason why I stopped them was that it would be better to play them on my couch or bed. Maybe some of you can help me with my decision. I really liked this video and helped me to get a better view about the SteamDeck, however to see more opinions, could me help. Thank you for everyone who gives a comment!
And for those who bought the 512gb version, do you think the display is worth it? I have no feeling about this, do I need this or can I buy the 256gb and upgrade it if I am in need?
If you're planning to use the Steam Deck to play on the couch or bed, then you'll probably be satisfied with the display of the 64gb or 256gb. I've got the 256gb and I think it's the best option, it's enough to have a AAA title and some indie games installed at the same time and I don't even think about upgrading it. I'm really happy with my Steam Deck as it is. I just haven't playing outside, so I can't tell how's the display with direct sunlight, don't think it's great, though. Anyway, the price of the 512gb is to much and just the disk space and a different display don't justify it, in my opinion. (About upgrading: I haven't, but by what I've seen so far, it's really no big deal if you have a little experience with upgrading computers)
forgot to add: if you really like indie games and think you'll need more than the 256gb, then the sd card will solve your problem, you can have a sd card to install all your indie games and leave the 256gb to your AAA titles that will really need the ssd to work faster.
This is my purchase of the year 2023, it's hard to beat for it's price point.. I sold my PC for this and no regrets, I finished the Days Gone, just playing 2 hours each night before sleeping
I got the matte version of the Steamdeck, and returned it. I didn't like the blurriness. SO I ended getting the 64GB version, and swapped out the SSD for a 1TB, and still saved money.
Great video. I’m trying to decide which model to get. I’m fine with the 64gb and using sd cards. But, the 256gb is described as having faster storage. How does this affect performance? Thanks
I read there is little difference between using a good SD card vs the bigger storage. You can get a 512g Samsung sd card for 30€ and the read speed is 160mo/s
Just ordered a steamdeck 64GB. Do you guys think I should upgrade to the 512 gb SSD or the 1TB? Does 512 run out quite fast? Getting a microsd is also an option.
Awesome input on the steam deck. You should look into the Skull & Co. Switch Grip Case. It makes holding the switch so much more comfortable. My bf often uses our switch at night now because it's so comfortable to hold. The best part is that it still fits in the dock if you care about being able to switch between handheld and docked quickly.
Thanks! Yeah, I’ve been interested in grabbing one, satisfye actually reached out though and sent over 3 grips for the switch I’ve been really happy with, they aren’t dockable, but slide in and out super easy and I’ve been in love with them!
So what exactly is the point of exaggerating the actual screen size in the thumbnail? Is it a shameless stab at getting more views? I mean, it worked on me
It’s an interesting console but I’m not fully sold on it, but that really goes for all handhelds. I just don’t see myself migrating to handhelds simply because they come with drawbacks that I just can’t overlook, but the Steamdeck comes closest to winning me over, honestly
@@Nickbaldeagle02 alright, I didn’t think you’d hold me to it 💀 Handhelds rely on a battery, they can’t output 4K, they’ll never have adaptive triggers, you have to hold them to play them and that gets tiring plus it’s not always good for the neck, they don’t have the modern reduced loading times unless it’s a game that is less cpu intensive, they are they’re own commitment instead of being a convenience because you have to buy accessories and games made for them on top of home console and pc unless you streaming everything
@@clivematthews95 each to their own. I just play the same games I would play on PC. No special requirements, although I mostly use mine for emulation so 4K isn't a requirement. I've never really seen the need for anything above 720p anyway. I like video games that look like video games, not real life. I get plenty of real life in real life.
Its actually quite simple. For non pc gamers or console gamers the deck is a great device, for people who rather use windows and like to tweak a little more the rog is a great device! My problem with the rog is.. it still needs 1 or 2 overhauls really get everything right. Personally as a console gamer who doesn’t like tweaking, the deck is perfect.
Honestly I have both the Steam Deck and the Ally and I can say I love both for different reasons. If your in the market for a handheld and can only get one then the Deck is the best for ease of use. Its so easy to get going even for a lite pc user. Great video!
@maurice5402 there might be better things on the horizon, but the steam deck is in incredible shape today. Even if something comes out that is better it will be time with updates and such before it is.
if you play 100 percent of your game from steam like me, steam deck is a no brainer. STEAM UI is really good, you just start your deck and your game is right there. Why would i want a windows on my handheld when i already own a pc. Its not like I am gonna play very graphically intensive game on a 7 inch screen, thats what my pc is for, i just wanna play casual game on a go.
I've been really enjoying my ROG Ally, but my god, I love the way the Steam Deck looks. I also love the position of the thumbsticks. I really hate offset sticks.
And also about the battery life.. If it is new game that you just cant run at 60fps. Always limit fps to 45 or 30 and batterylife goes up. Also after finding graphics settings and fps limit you should drag down the tdp as there is usually easy way to get more battery time.. And in cpu heavy tittles limit gpu and all this takes your battery consumption and head prodused down alot. Temps usually go down 15-25c depending on the tittle. Battery time goes up 1-3 hours. It can be done game spesific so affects only the game you tweak.3 dotts menu is your friend.
If you buy the 400 dollar steamdeck and upgrade the internal ssd to 1tb or if your cheap 512 gigs than that's more efficient than buying the 530$ version cause it comes out to about the same.
I'm considering buying a steamdeck to play 3rd party games while my switch is for nintendo 1st party games but that battery life is bad 😣 Can steamdeck be tinkered to push battery like 3 to 4 hours? Planning to buy this to play titles like assasins creed origins or odyssey.
For the moment, I emulate ps2 games on my phone. I'm thinking about buying the steam deck but there are a few advantages to emulate on a phone. - I don't need to buy anything except a controller for smartphone. - Playing on an OLED screen. - It is completely silent. - I only need to carry the controller which is lighter
The nice thing about the Steam Deck is the ability to emulate a ton of games, play full PC games, and have a dockable game console, as well as a full fledged portable PC on the go. I think the Deck is very niche however, and honestly, if you're happy with your phones performance for PS2 emulation and that's all you want to do, I wouldn't even bother looking further. If you wanted a more dedicated, and more pocketable emulator however the Retroid Pocket 3+ looks amazing and it's running android as well. Steam Deck emulation is cool, but the magic is more-so in what else it can do, and a collection of everything. I myself used my Fold 4 for gamecube emulation, but I got bored of it and having a handheld dedicated to it is really nice.
The way you use a controller to play FPS is so impressive to me, I will never be able to even walk straight using a controller in any FPS game. Great video, cheers.
I'm not sure what you mean about Overwatch not being available on linux. I've played Overwatch 2 on manjaro linux, which is also based on Arch. Granted it wasn't a flawless experience, but I was using an Nvidia gpu and their drivers for linux aren't great. But it ran well around 90% of the time.
@@jonvaliagas I got mine a couple months ago! And I have a ps5 and series x and love this thing! I really want to emulate it but is it hard to do? Thanks bro
Is deck better than Ally? I plan to sold my Switch and PS4 and either use Deck/Ally to fulfill my gaming need. Ally is more expensive in the country where i lived but it have official Asus support for warranty here, in the contrary Steam Deck is much cheaper especially the 64Gb variant but it doesn't have any support or warranty here.
So far I am really enjoying mine. Having Dragon Age and Mass Effect on the go is “chef’s kiss”. I have even been able to play BSG3 and Starfield on it with some adjustments.
Tons of accessories! (I linked the screen protectors I used as well as the thumbgrips incase you're interested). But there's a lot of companies that make stuff for the Steam Deck. Can't go wrong with JSAUX though!
Of course it is worth it I bought 64Gb version and an 512Gb sd card and i am so happy that i own this thing I sold ps5 because dont have much time to play and steam deck is perfect
I don't think any of the other handhelds can compete until they have their own OS, with it's own store so they can start cutting marigins, problem is, they won't be able to compete with Steam, and if they don't have it open to other software, it won't compete with the steamdeck.
Hey! I have a question, any input would be appreciated. I’m going on a long road trip where internet connection will be spotty at best, and I want to know if I can still run games like GTA (minus online services obviously)
Is it worth getting a steam deck if you have a gaming PC? Also, when I did have a gaming laptop I never actually took it out of my house once. So thats another point that makes me think its not worth it for me. Thanks for the vid
My Ebike charges mobile phones I wonder if it could charge a steam deck. is there a USB type charging cable for steam deck. Mine comes tommorrow and was thinking that would be awesome if I could hook it up to my ebike for half hour an hour if I am out and about. Obviously only if I am nearby in a park etc.
Nah, you'd just need a micro SD. Don't listen to people talking about speed, if you install games off a Micro SD card they're either on par, or faster than the NVME on the 512GB varient. Various benchmarks have confirmed this. Depends on title though.
the 64gb is the one you should buy, always. Even if you want more internal storage it's much cheaper to buy the 64gb then buy more internal storage and install it yourself or pay somebody with tech knowledge to do it for you. Make sure to save the original HD and if you get any issues with the deck and need to send it for repair then put the original HD back in there so they won't complain about warranty.
That's a complicated thing to answer, because it really depends on how much tweaking you want to do. Out of the box it supports quite a lot of titles. Though, it's limited to games from Steam OS. You can look up a list of verified titles for the Deck, which is curated by Valve, though even that is still hit or miss. There are some games rated "playable" that work better than "verified" titles. It's really just a culmination of community response to certain titles. That being said, you can enter the full Linux desktop environment and download emulator cores to play older consoles, actually, you could technically play anything up to the Nintendo Switch. (Conversation around this is a little dicey, as it's piracy unless you own, and convert your own physical media), but that's besides the point. You can download other launchers, like Battlenet from the Linux environment, and add them to your steam library so you're able to download and play games like Overwatch, or Diablo though. - That being said, if you're someone who likes playing lots of multiplayer shooters, maybe check out the ROG Ally, since it's running Windows, whatever plays on a typical gaming PC would be compatible. The problem with Steam OS/ being Linux is that there's a lot of Anti-Cheat software that just isn't compatible, so games like Fortnite for example just do not work.
One thing to add about buying the expensive version vs just putting the anti-glare protector on yourself is that you're putting a PROTECTOR ON YOUR SCREEN. I regret buying the expensive version. I'm just waiting for the screen to crack. Putting a glossy protector on it would have the downsides of the matte screen (dimmer, not as vibrant) WITH the reflective surface, and buying another matte protector would have double dim/quality drop. It's fully a bad idea to buy the most expensive version.
Steamdeck was worth it for me, just based off of emulation alone. Being able to take a portable Dreamcast with me anywhere I go is just too sweet. Sure there are smaller portables and cheaper ones that can do it, but they don't have the catalogue versatility that the SteamDeck does. I do wish Windows ran a bit better on it, but meh. Can't have everything I suppose.
Steam Deck is exclusively VALVE (I.E Steam) Not PlayStation, or Xbox. Without downloading 3rd party launchers like Xbox GamePass, you are only using your Steam Account to play games.
I got a "used" 64gb Deck (owned, opened, and used for less than an hour) for $320 and a 512 ssd for $70, and a 512 sd card for $50 so all in all a 1tb srotage situation for $440 dollars. Not bad.
Wanted to do something different and breath some fresh air into the channel, so I'll be giving the S23 Ultra content a break for now! Hope you enjoy this
Im here for the tech and the information!
Thank you my man :)
Had my steam deck since August it’s totally worth it. I can play spider man and punch out on the go.
Overwatch works on steam deck through lutris and bottles
I hardly never take my steam deck with me on the go because I can’t put that big a** handheld into my pocket i can do that with my switch oled
Been thinking of getting a steam deck recently, this solidifies it for me
It’s awesome man, I’ve been loving it
Playing cyber punk hand held is insane
@@meamodeo2817 I agree. It's mindblowing what this thing is capable of if you give it the time.
You wont regret it
My PS5 and Nintendo Switch has been collecting dust for 10 months…
Steam Deck is no gimmick, definitely a game changer for gaming on the go.
Those Steam Cloud saves are low key the MVP for me. Wish more games i played had that feature. Was playing Divinity Original Sin 2 on desktop for awhile, wanted to lay down, and swapped to my Deck without losing progress. Pretty neat way to get another 2 hours or so of gaming.
If other mobile handhelds had track-pads and gyro support, I'd consider them for future upgrades, but not a ton of them are. So I'm with the Deck likely until that happens!
They have started to put trackpads on handhelds. The gpd win 4 for example has a little optical one.
I'm switching from PC to Switch and back with Divinity OS 2.
How does divinity os 2 run and play an the steam deck ?
I love my deck, bought mine late last year and honestly the best investment of the year for me, also I highly recommend anyone who has one who has not yet got cryo to download it, sons of the forest kept on crashing on my deck after 30 minutes max…Downloaded cryo and I can honestly play for hours now without any problem (when the charger is plugged in) great vid dude 👌
CryoTools has helped in MANY ways for me, it's honestly something I could not leave out of the video because of how important it was for me and my experience. CryoByte33 is doing gods work in the Steam Deck community. Glad you're enjoying it!
I love my Deck too
are u gonna trade in your steam deck for a Asus Rog Ally
So this is yet to be seen... but I get the feeling that the Steamdeck is going to have a LONG service and support life. If not from the manufacturer then definitely from the community. I don't get that feeling from the competition.
I'm nervously waiting for my steam deck to arrive, so I watch every Steam Deck Video I find on UA-cam :)))
@@Lunicia should play something together so we can celebrate 🎉
@aMiFiii I got it today after 5 days of waiting. It's worth it. I played Cult of lamb for 8 hours.
I've been using the device for a while and I'm conflicted. On the one hand, it's great to be able to play almost all games anywhere, on the other hand, the short battery life is very limiting for graphically complex games. As a father of small children who has no time to play on the desktop PC, however, the device is a great opportunity to play for a short time during the short breaks.
most casual people only get probably 2 hours tops to play on a pc so even getting an hour out of a steam deck aint to bad depending what you want it for i drive an hgv and spend a lot of time in my truck on brakes etc this will be a perfect pass time for me especially as i dont really have room for a laptop
You can get atleast 2hrs of gameplay on the newest games, your tweaking performance options right?? That's a lot of time, I have 1 kid and I never have time for 2hrs of gaming.... you joking? It's comparable to a gaming laptop.
I think for us, (I’m 24, have overhead, a fiancé, and a life outside of everything I do here) 2 hours is plenty. Though I do agree with the sentimate that it’s a handheld, and should prob have a little more! Haha.
Buy a portable battery
For graphically intense gaming Turing the wattage down and frame rate use to 30fps to 40fps
Singlehandedly the greatest thing about the steamdeck, at least for me. Is that you can mod all of your games, if you play a game like the sims 4 or gta v that has mods, you can bring any mod you like over to the steam deck, I've even heard that you can play minecraft java edition on this thing as well.
I have no knowledge on moding, is it easy to do?
@@dnyce88 it's pretty easy
Can we mod Spider-Man: Remastered on the Steam Deck?
@@roscoroxgaming if you can mod it on pc, then you can mod it on the steam deck
hi, i wonder if i run games on Steamdeck's Windows Boot would there be a decrease on performance if compared to steam os?
Cryotools actually takes the lows up. Much less stuttery and yes in some games you get max frames boosted aswell. Also it will make your ssd to last longer.
I bought mine a year ago and have zero regrets. I'm in love with my steam deck and and the ability of emulation ❤
What games do you play on your steam deck? I’m thinking about it lol want to be out and about while playing.
@@jbaesley27 Idk about the guy you asked, but I played all the Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Witcher 3, GTA IV, GTA V, Hades, Jedi Fallen Order, FIFA.... Those are a few but it should be able to play most titles.
@panamike6178 can you play ffxiii-2 and nier automata?
It's the only product I've ever bought that I've liked more as time has gone by. Maybe because the community not just valve has made it better
I love the idea of portable gaming because then I can game outside of my room and not feel trapped being in my room all day.
@@blockchang1401 LMAO I knew this was coming. You’re absolutely right though.
@@blockchang1401stiiill... gaming outside whilst chilling with friends or getting some sunlight can easily be better for you than spending all day indoors
To be fair, you really can’t do much about the battery but, as you mentioned with Decky. You can use plugins like power tools which do allow you to increase battery life by limiting threads for those style of games. Overall, killer review and keep them coming. 👍
Yup. I bought it because for the price you can use it like a full pc plugged it, you won't find this CPU for less than 800$.
Yeah, would have been something worth noting, though I tend to look at things from a more plug/ play perspective because it garuntees everyone can have a similar experience :)
You can. Just limiting stuff (if possible) tdp, gpu Mhz, screen brightnes and fps you get 1-2 hours more depending on the tittle ofc. There is alot of videos out there to help you get started +temperatures usually comes down 15-20c and ofc use deckyloader and fastantic plugin to set custon fan curve. Keep it cool.. keep it safe.. This is the way 😅
@@hornantuutti5157 I agree. The only reason I don't bring a lot of the more technical stuff up, despite being a tech channel is that I don't think every user knows HOW to, or is that technical. At least when making a video and talking about the near plug/ play experience it allows people to know what they can expect out of the box. But yes, the Deck has a lot of performance overlay options, and tons of tools to change nearly everything about the system, and they make it quite easy.
i’ve been listening to danny brown on his podcast talk about his steam deck SOOO much for months now that it’s been a real thought of getting so i’ve been doing research cause i have a decent understanding on it right away but needed more info on it and honestly this was the first video i saw and it was really helpful thank you
The 2 reasons I chose to buy the steam deck was, that several of the games I play works really well on it, and it works as a laptop that I can use to make bootable drives on the fly, for the several times I have had to do it for family.
I personally believe that the cheapest deck is the best option. Much cheaper to upgrade storage via either SSD or Micro SD.
For me it's the 256GB version. I think the middle ground is best for people who are not much into tech. Just get the prodcut and get going
@@wiefdiwbofdbwit's much more affordable and easy to customize, the only downside is the antiglare screen which not everyone needs
Purchased my daughter one for Christmas, have to say impressive bit of kit. Downloaded some of my games during a play test to see what it can do and it runs great. I managed to get Warhammer 40K Darktide, perhaps my best looking game, running at a solid 30fps on low at 800p with FSR while docked, very impressive, very playable, and still looks great. My daughter doesnt play very demanding games, but the fact that the deck can hold up if necessary is fantastic, excellent machine and great as a first step into the realm of PC gaming. FSR 3 implementation on the Deck is going to be wild. Cheers for the vid. 👍
Compatibility is a weird subject. I have 400 games in Steam. Almost exactly 100 of them are green checked for Steam Deck. That being said I've loaded up several older indie games and had them work totally fine. I'm glad I got the deck even if it just makes me feel more secure that I have a back up PC.
I play a lot of games on Deck that don’t have the check. Usually I customize my controls and then they work just fine.
Ordered mine yesterday I can’t wait ! As someone who’s way to lazy after work to commit and sit down to a pc or console this thing should completely change my gaming experience
It will! Believe me. Having access to the games you already own is also a huge advantage to it. You will already have a library at your fingertips if you’ve invested in steam. One thing about the switch that turned me away quickly was the cost of the titles (which in my opinion isn’t worth the asking price).
If you commute by train or bus, you can start your "Feierabend" right there in the bus/train and enjoy your games. Where I live the trains have power supply so that the battery life is less of an issue.
Great video! I’m actually looking into buying one and the 2 main reasons are emulation and my pc backlog, I’m glad you touched that point. There’s a ton of indie games I have that I drop within 10 minutes because my brain goes “this great but not something I’d really enjoy while sitting on my desk”.
Same reasoning for me as well.
I’m contemplating pulling the trigger on getting one. I love the idea of it but wonder if I’ll struggle to use it as I don’t remember anything about Linux. The thought of game emulation has me the most excited I think.
@@StealthyZombie proton/wine do not emulate windows or anyting for that matter, wine literally stands for Wine Is Not an Emulator, its a translater. compplety different
Honestly the 256gb is the sweet spot imo. My wife got me the 512 but considering how well everything runs off an SD card it's kinda pointless to spend the extra for 512. Plus the SSD is super easy to change.
So basically your wife completely sh*t the bed then ?
64gb with SSD replacement is the sweet spot, though I got the SD on last Thanksgiving so that option wasn't there lol, had to put more money to get the 256
@@darkdiablo1601 I want to agree with you and with how cheap I am if I'd have bought mine for myself I'd have probably went that route. Unfortunately, even though it's SUPER easy to do the average consumer will be afraid of doing that. I mean I know people that are afraid of adding an SSD to their PS5 and it really doesn't get easier than that 🤣.
I would say the etched screen is worth it
@@Sebbz you think? I mean I don't know that mine is worth the extra $ just for the etched screen.
That's the exact reason why I'm gonna buy it. Not only is it awesome, but I can play while at work, in airports, in the doctor waiting room, at my moms when she needs help with her phone, etc. IMO a laptop will never reach the Steam Deck in terms of gaming and price, and if you need to do PC things with the Deck theres a mod for that.
No mod needed! Just exit gaming mode, and load up the Linux desktop environment :) - you can do pretty much anything inside of it! It's great
I don't really play AAA games on a handheld, it's best experienced on the best performance on PC. But I still bought a Steam Deck for the indie games.This is perfect for indie games since they don't really require high-end performance. There are games in my library that are tedious to always play on my PC sitting on a chair and wishing that I want to play this on the bed or sofa or everywhere. Alas, I fell in love with my steam deck. I can finally enjoy simple indie games on the go wherever in my house or outside.
What’s your recommendation for indie games?
@@DemiGod1985 My indie games are mostly RPG-maker games & adult games.
Symphony of War is a good game and very similar to the old Fire Emblem games
The Heroic Legend of Eagarlnia is also a decent game
Tale of Immortal is good too
Langrisser I & II, like I said I really like RPG games
Echoes of Aetheria is another RPG-makerR game.
Utawarerumono trilogy is not really an indie game but I've always wanted to play since long ago but have no English localization or I was too poor to buy them when I was a kid.
As I said it's mostly RPG-maker games or tactical tabletop rpg or RPG games entirely. Some are decent and others are a decent time-killer
what really takes my game time are adult games with real and sometimes decent stories and gameplay like these
Apostle
Apostle: Rebellion
Island Saga
The Last Sovereign
Renryuu: Ascension
Love n War: Warlord by Chance
Hero by Chance
VenusBlood
there's a lot more but some of the games are not steam deck optimized yet so when I tried them they crash.
these are adult games but I do not just want them for that but the gameplay and story. you know like Witcher and dragon age that is a great game with some adult content. I want a great game with some rated things not just simple rated x games that are just that. hope this helps if you read this far 😅😅😅
@@KingIna247 thanks for heads up
Picked one up and I am completely blown away. It’s incredible. The Steam Deck is worth it last year, in 2023, 2033, heck maybe 2043
LOL! I'm sure we will see new revisions by then! AHhaha, but I know what you mean I am very happy with it.
@@jonvaliagas I hear they’re working on one! Only thing I really would change is the battery life 👎
@@fmcint1985 what are the graphics like?
You earn yourself a new subscriber I just bought a steam deck for $400 with modified storage. Definitely enjoy the video. Thank you.
I've had the steam deck for over a year now, and all I see is people saying the same good things about it. I've experienced half of the games I play on pc not sync up to my deck, while doing everything I can besides going in the actual files and importing it which I refuse to since I shouldn't have to. It's a steam product that doesn't work properly with steam, on top of having a button break 3 weeks in with no reason (didn't drop it or rage press the lb button). Their response was to send it in and get a new one while waiting weeks for it. It's a great idea and I love it besides these issues and I keep it on my shelf most of the time because it pisses me off so much. Buy if you're willing to risk it
Yeah I agree, it's something that seems very cool, in theory. But when you get the actual device, it just sits and collects dust. My son has one, and was super excited for about 2 months. Now he hasn't touched it since January. lol. I stick with consoles. They'll last up to 8 years at LEAST. SD, I doubt it.
I've been looking into buying a steam deck, but most reviews for it are from last year, so this was very helpful
Great video! I've been on the fence with getting one as I'm probably going to wait for Gen2.
Thanks! And yeah I’m excited to see what they can offer in the future. Hopefully OLED!
Perfect help! Made easy to understand. Thank you mate. 🤘
First of all thank you. You have helped me make a decision on this Steam Deck. Very informative and appreciate everything. Deff followed and can’t wait for other vids. Awesome awesome
I just ordered mine on Friday of last week. I can't wait until I receive it. Given that I have over 800 games in my library and 99% are games in my backlog, it was a no-brainer. I should have got it sooner. 😅
Great insight, subbed.
Do i have to buy games i already own on stram, again so it is compatible with steam deck?
I think Overwatch 2 actually should work on the Deck. I haven't tried myself personally, playing a competitive FPS with a controller isn't exactly my vibe, but when I've run it on my Linux desktop I had no issues. So unless they are specifically targeting the Steam Deck, it should work
It does
Just bought the 64gb model 2 days ago can’t wait for it to get here! 😀
Most of your Steam Deck library isn't compatible? I find that kind of hard to believe. I've found it to be the opposite. A lot of times when a game says unverified or not compatible it ends up working just fine, it's usually something small that causes the game to not be verified, like needing to use the on screen keyboard.
A lot of my steam games are multiplayer titles which require some form of Anti Cheat which hasn't been aloud in Linux yet. Or at least natively. - And yes, just because they're not "combatible" doesn't mean they can't be played. But it's much easier to understand vs. having to go down the rabbit hole of trying out/ testing each title or watching performance videos like Digital foundry on everything you're interested in.
Been trying to figure out which of the three do I buy. I feel like the basic model will be better for me, not because it is cheaper than the other two, because I like tinkering with my electronics. Added a 4 TB to my alienware laptop with ease
Lucky that I found this video. I'm considering to buy a Steam Deck however the price let me think about it twice. I don't want to waste my money for nothing. In compare which version of those both (256gb or 512gb) would be better. Is it really so easy to upgrade their steamdeck with more disk space? I played a lot of indie games in the past, but the biggest reason why I stopped them was that it would be better to play them on my couch or bed. Maybe some of you can help me with my decision. I really liked this video and helped me to get a better view about the SteamDeck, however to see more opinions, could me help. Thank you for everyone who gives a comment!
And for those who bought the 512gb version, do you think the display is worth it? I have no feeling about this, do I need this or can I buy the 256gb and upgrade it if I am in need?
For indie games either would be plenty. The games that take up the real space are AAA titles from my experience.
If you're planning to use the Steam Deck to play on the couch or bed, then you'll probably be satisfied with the display of the 64gb or 256gb. I've got the 256gb and I think it's the best option, it's enough to have a AAA title and some indie games installed at the same time and I don't even think about upgrading it. I'm really happy with my Steam Deck as it is. I just haven't playing outside, so I can't tell how's the display with direct sunlight, don't think it's great, though. Anyway, the price of the 512gb is to much and just the disk space and a different display don't justify it, in my opinion. (About upgrading: I haven't, but by what I've seen so far, it's really no big deal if you have a little experience with upgrading computers)
forgot to add: if you really like indie games and think you'll need more than the 256gb, then the sd card will solve your problem, you can have a sd card to install all your indie games and leave the 256gb to your AAA titles that will really need the ssd to work faster.
Buy the 64GB version and replace it with a 512GB SSD
This is my purchase of the year 2023, it's hard to beat for it's price point.. I sold my PC for this and no regrets, I finished the Days Gone, just playing 2 hours each night before sleeping
Yeah it's pretty amazing what this thing is capable of, glad you're loving it!
I got the matte version of the Steamdeck, and returned it. I didn't like the blurriness. SO I ended getting the 64GB version, and swapped out the SSD for a 1TB, and still saved money.
I agree with keeping it stock with CryoUtilities I won’t even have decky loader on there anymore because I feel that it slows down the system overall
Such a useful vid with the price drops during the summer sale
Great video. I’m trying to decide which model to get. I’m fine with the 64gb and using sd cards. But, the 256gb is described as having faster storage. How does this affect performance? Thanks
I read there is little difference between using a good SD card vs the bigger storage. You can get a 512g Samsung sd card for 30€ and the read speed is 160mo/s
@@matklm thanks. That’s what I’ve been seeing too. Some people even report better performance when using sd cards.
Just ordered a steamdeck 64GB. Do you guys think I should upgrade to the 512 gb SSD or the 1TB? Does 512 run out quite fast? Getting a microsd is also an option.
Awesome input on the steam deck. You should look into the Skull & Co. Switch Grip Case. It makes holding the switch so much more comfortable. My bf often uses our switch at night now because it's so comfortable to hold. The best part is that it still fits in the dock if you care about being able to switch between handheld and docked quickly.
Thanks! Yeah, I’ve been interested in grabbing one, satisfye actually reached out though and sent over 3 grips for the switch I’ve been really happy with, they aren’t dockable, but slide in and out super easy and I’ve been in love with them!
Recently just bought one couple days ago and ill tell you i havent put this thing down yet playing high on life runs pretty damn smooth
So what exactly is the point of exaggerating the actual screen size in the thumbnail? Is it a shameless stab at getting more views? I mean, it worked on me
It’s an interesting console but I’m not fully sold on it, but that really goes for all handhelds. I just don’t see myself migrating to handhelds simply because they come with drawbacks that I just can’t overlook, but the Steamdeck comes closest to winning me over, honestly
What drawbacks?
handhelds are the greatest thing ever
It's been 4 weeks. You've had time to list your drawbacks.
@@Nickbaldeagle02 alright, I didn’t think you’d hold me to it 💀
Handhelds rely on a battery,
they can’t output 4K,
they’ll never have adaptive triggers, you have to hold them to play them and that gets tiring plus it’s not always good for the neck,
they don’t have the modern reduced loading times unless it’s a game that is less cpu intensive,
they are they’re own commitment instead of being a convenience because you have to buy accessories and games made for them on top of home console and pc unless you streaming everything
@@clivematthews95 each to their own.
I just play the same games I would play on PC. No special requirements, although I mostly use mine for emulation so 4K isn't a requirement.
I've never really seen the need for anything above 720p anyway.
I like video games that look like video games, not real life.
I get plenty of real life in real life.
Great video, mate!
Its actually quite simple. For non pc gamers or console gamers the deck is a great device, for people who rather use windows and like to tweak a little more the rog is a great device! My problem with the rog is.. it still needs 1 or 2 overhauls really get everything right. Personally as a console gamer who doesn’t like tweaking, the deck is perfect.
Honestly I have both the Steam Deck and the Ally and I can say I love both for different reasons. If your in the market for a handheld and can only get one then the Deck is the best for ease of use. Its so easy to get going even for a lite pc user. Great video!
Do you still think it's worth it? I'm a bit late to the party and I don't wanna buy it if something better already exists or is on the horizon
@maurice5402 there might be better things on the horizon, but the steam deck is in incredible shape today. Even if something comes out that is better it will be time with updates and such before it is.
I’m tempted to get one for a few modern games but also for emulation. I really want a handheld to play some older games on.
Why does the thumbnail use a superimposed screen on the device with smaller bezels?
if you play 100 percent of your game from steam like me, steam deck is a no brainer. STEAM UI is really good, you just start your deck and your game is right there. Why would i want a windows on my handheld when i already own a pc. Its not like I am gonna play very graphically intensive game on a 7 inch screen, thats what my pc is for, i just wanna play casual game on a go.
I've been really enjoying my ROG Ally, but my god, I love the way the Steam Deck looks. I also love the position of the thumbsticks. I really hate offset sticks.
And also about the battery life.. If it is new game that you just cant run at 60fps. Always limit fps to 45 or 30 and batterylife goes up. Also after finding graphics settings and fps limit you should drag down the tdp as there is usually easy way to get more battery time.. And in cpu heavy tittles limit gpu and all this takes your battery consumption and head prodused down alot. Temps usually go down 15-25c depending on the tittle. Battery time goes up 1-3 hours. It can be done game spesific so affects only the game you tweak.3 dotts menu is your friend.
If you buy the 400 dollar steamdeck and upgrade the internal ssd to 1tb or if your cheap 512 gigs than that's more efficient than buying the 530$ version cause it comes out to about the same.
I'm considering buying a steamdeck to play 3rd party games while my switch is for nintendo 1st party games but that battery life is bad 😣
Can steamdeck be tinkered to push battery like 3 to 4 hours?
Planning to buy this to play titles like assasins creed origins or odyssey.
For the moment, I emulate ps2 games on my phone. I'm thinking about buying the steam deck but there are a few advantages to emulate on a phone.
- I don't need to buy anything except a controller for smartphone.
- Playing on an OLED screen.
- It is completely silent.
- I only need to carry the controller which is lighter
The nice thing about the Steam Deck is the ability to emulate a ton of games, play full PC games, and have a dockable game console, as well as a full fledged portable PC on the go.
I think the Deck is very niche however, and honestly, if you're happy with your phones performance for PS2 emulation and that's all you want to do, I wouldn't even bother looking further. If you wanted a more dedicated, and more pocketable emulator however the Retroid Pocket 3+ looks amazing and it's running android as well.
Steam Deck emulation is cool, but the magic is more-so in what else it can do, and a collection of everything. I myself used my Fold 4 for gamecube emulation, but I got bored of it and having a handheld dedicated to it is really nice.
The way you use a controller to play FPS is so impressive to me, I will never be able to even walk straight using a controller in any FPS game. Great video, cheers.
Great video bro! Quick question, what's the tweak done to get 60 FPS in games?
Fallout 4 and skyrim on the steam deck are literally two of the best matches ever considering how good they look and run on it
Great points - the large community support and readily available accessories make it a done deal for me.
but why does your video's thumbnail have a faked image of an entirely bezel-less Steam Deck??? odd.
I'm not sure what you mean about Overwatch not being available on linux. I've played Overwatch 2 on manjaro linux, which is also based on Arch. Granted it wasn't a flawless experience, but I was using an Nvidia gpu and their drivers for linux aren't great. But it ran well around 90% of the time.
Purchased one Oct 2022. Haven't touched my desktop since.
Pretty Useful Video. I am Thinking
about diverting the Money i Kept
for a PC to Buy Steam Deck given
the Atrocious GPU Prices. 😊
❤ it's my only pc atm
Steam Deck is awesome! My buddy on UA-cam Shane Craig has one setup as a desktop!
I'm actually selling my PC to get a Deck. I'll just keep my monitor, keyboard and mouse
@@jonvaliagas I got mine a couple months ago! And I have a ps5 and series x and love this thing! I really want to emulate it but is it hard to do? Thanks bro
Is deck better than Ally? I plan to sold my Switch and PS4 and either use Deck/Ally to fulfill my gaming need.
Ally is more expensive in the country where i lived but it have official Asus support for warranty here, in the contrary Steam Deck is much cheaper especially the 64Gb variant but it doesn't have any support or warranty here.
So far I am really enjoying mine. Having Dragon Age and Mass Effect on the go is “chef’s kiss”. I have even been able to play BSG3 and Starfield on it with some adjustments.
If I have division 2 on pc can I play whit same account on steam deck??
I just ordered one , I can’t wait to get it
I like how you made it without bezels in the thumbnail, haha.
honestly wasn't even intentional, just peanut brained
I was considering one, now I’m looking at accessories ^_^
Tons of accessories! (I linked the screen protectors I used as well as the thumbgrips incase you're interested). But there's a lot of companies that make stuff for the Steam Deck. Can't go wrong with JSAUX though!
Just ordered a refurbished 256 gb model last Friday, should be here on Monday.
Can I also use it as a regular linux machine when I'm not gaming?
Hi.. could you please tell me if the steam deck will play fight angels special edition?
The Steam Deck is going to remain the best handheld gaming machine for many years.
Can you use AR glasses and maybe x box or Playstation controllers?
If you are playing mw2 do you use tracking pad to control the recoil? Or you just using the right analog stick? Thanks
What shooter game are you playing in the video?
I was curious, because I'm thinking about buying one.I don't have a Steam library though. Would it still be worth it?
Steam always has some sales so that’s pretty neat. I’d just wait for the next iteration which hopefully will have an OLED display.
You can play most of the games in your Steam library like strategy war games from matrix?
Of course it is worth it
I bought 64Gb version and an 512Gb sd card and i am so happy that i own this thing
I sold ps5 because dont have much time to play and steam deck is perfect
Yeah I am starting to come around with that as well. Consoles have been collecting dust. Congrats on the purchase and I am glad you're enjoying it!
@@jonvaliagas thanks🙂
I don't think any of the other handhelds can compete until they have their own OS, with it's own store so they can start cutting marigins, problem is, they won't be able to compete with Steam, and if they don't have it open to other software, it won't compete with the steamdeck.
I want one is the 64gb version worth it
Does The battery drain so fast while playing AAA games
What about racing games like Forza horizon 5 on Xbox game pass ?
Hey! I have a question, any input would be appreciated. I’m going on a long road trip where internet connection will be spotty at best, and I want to know if I can still run games like GTA (minus online services obviously)
Yes, GTA V actually runs like a charm on this thing! I don't believe it requires an online check-in if you're playing offline.
I would like a handheld somewhere between the switch oled and steam deck price range what would y'all recommend, I'm not willing to pay more than that
nothing you broke mf
There's literally no handhelds besides the steamdeck in that price range lol
On this case... Better use your cell phone lol.
Is it worth getting a steam deck if you have a gaming PC? Also, when I did have a gaming laptop I never actually took it out of my house once. So thats another point that makes me think its not worth it for me. Thanks for the vid
My Ebike charges mobile phones I wonder if it could charge a steam deck. is there a USB type charging cable for steam deck. Mine comes tommorrow and was thinking that would be awesome if I could hook it up to my ebike for half hour an hour if I am out and about. Obviously only if I am nearby in a park etc.
Is the 64 gb one bad? Found one close to me for under retail price and was considering it
Nah, you'd just need a micro SD. Don't listen to people talking about speed, if you install games off a Micro SD card they're either on par, or faster than the NVME on the 512GB varient. Various benchmarks have confirmed this. Depends on title though.
the 64gb is the one you should buy, always. Even if you want more internal storage it's much cheaper to buy the 64gb then buy more internal storage and install it yourself or pay somebody with tech knowledge to do it for you. Make sure to save the original HD and if you get any issues with the deck and need to send it for repair then put the original HD back in there so they won't complain about warranty.
Oh boy man this review is not what i was looking forward about thank for the infos tho
If I did something wrong let me know! I thrive off of the criticism :)
Ive been thinking about buying one, but I've heard it wont play some games, dont know if its asking alot, but what are the games you can play on it?
That's a complicated thing to answer, because it really depends on how much tweaking you want to do. Out of the box it supports quite a lot of titles. Though, it's limited to games from Steam OS. You can look up a list of verified titles for the Deck, which is curated by Valve, though even that is still hit or miss. There are some games rated "playable" that work better than "verified" titles. It's really just a culmination of community response to certain titles.
That being said, you can enter the full Linux desktop environment and download emulator cores to play older consoles, actually, you could technically play anything up to the Nintendo Switch. (Conversation around this is a little dicey, as it's piracy unless you own, and convert your own physical media), but that's besides the point.
You can download other launchers, like Battlenet from the Linux environment, and add them to your steam library so you're able to download and play games like Overwatch, or Diablo though. - That being said, if you're someone who likes playing lots of multiplayer shooters, maybe check out the ROG Ally, since it's running Windows, whatever plays on a typical gaming PC would be compatible.
The problem with Steam OS/ being Linux is that there's a lot of Anti-Cheat software that just isn't compatible, so games like Fortnite for example just do not work.
@ValisMind thank you for the info, really appreciate it
One thing to add about buying the expensive version vs just putting the anti-glare protector on yourself is that you're putting a PROTECTOR ON YOUR SCREEN. I regret buying the expensive version. I'm just waiting for the screen to crack. Putting a glossy protector on it would have the downsides of the matte screen (dimmer, not as vibrant) WITH the reflective surface, and buying another matte protector would have double dim/quality drop. It's fully a bad idea to buy the most expensive version.
Just switched mine over to windows 11 and I'm definitely now happy with it
Steamdeck was worth it for me, just based off of emulation alone. Being able to take a portable Dreamcast with me anywhere I go is just too sweet. Sure there are smaller portables and cheaper ones that can do it, but they don't have the catalogue versatility that the SteamDeck does. I do wish Windows ran a bit better on it, but meh. Can't have everything I suppose.
Can you use your Microsoft account for the steam deck for the games or is it just for the PlayStation ecosystem
Steam Deck is exclusively VALVE (I.E Steam)
Not PlayStation, or Xbox. Without downloading 3rd party launchers like Xbox GamePass, you are only using your Steam Account to play games.
great take on the steam deck! Side note do you have trouble breathing at night, if so try the wim hof method and also hard mewing.
I don't, hahah. I do have a deviated septum though LOL
@@jonvaliagas oh, research Dr. Mew thanks for the heart!
Are the bootloaders unlocked by default?
I got a "used" 64gb Deck (owned, opened, and used for less than an hour) for $320 and a 512 ssd for $70, and a 512 sd card for $50 so all in all a 1tb srotage situation for $440 dollars. Not bad.