Valve Steam Deck - Is it worth saving for? Full honest unbiased Review
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- The Valve steam deck is the latest, highest performance handheld ever. Here's my take on it, and whether I think it's worth saving up your hard earned cash for.
I've been waiting to review the Valve Steam Deck for a while now, and now that they're actually available to order, I thought this was the perfect time to give it the look in!
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Good review but I strongly recommend anyone who has a steam deck to download the decky loader and install 2 things using it. 1 I think it's called vibrant deck...anyway it lets you adjust your screen saturation and it makes games look much better. Honestly just increasing the saturation 50% and it's comparable to an OLED screen. And 2 is cryo utilities. It optimizes your swap file size and improves fps up to 25%(depending on the game) and should improve the life of your sd and SSD (since it's not writing to them as often)
Thanks mate that's a good thing to know! I'll pin the comment
@@Sr2Media ohh yeah you can also use decky loader to install the proton DB plug in. ( Proton DB tells you how well a game works with proton and is more up to date and accurate than valves compatibility rating).
Very smart. These plugins are only getting better. Battery life is the only downside.
@cyrobyte33 is who made this software. He makes some great videos and really helped my deck run well. Great video btw
@@krishanmorjaria4620 thanks mate comment is pinned so hopefully everyone can jump across to his channel too!
Finding you has really helped, ive spent the last week watching all kinds of reviews from people who get sent the steam deck for free or have some form of incentive to give a good review. Finally someone who is a normal person who had to save up and buy the deck themselves just like the rest of us and giving a great honest review! Thank you for your work definitely worth a Sub!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks a lot mate, really appreciate that and welcome to the channel
I have watched so many reviews on the steam deck, and yours was by fare the best 👌 liked and subscribed top job sir 👍 👏
I was a little hesitant after being really let down by their previous hardware (okay, the Steam Controller mainly) but I was so wrong. This thing is a total game changer for me. I've had very little friction (aside from one small emulator issue) and it's mostly runned flawlessly. A PS2 in the hands...not to mention everything else it does. And to boot, I love that Valve is totally cool with everyone using it how they please! They're not trying to force a Steam interface, restrict GoG or Epic access...just all around a slam dunk with this thing.
The steam controller was discontinued because of a patent on the paddles on the back. I'd I remember correctly
glad they take risks
@@fw_gamer2777 idk maybe so whomever made it would make as much money as possible
Just to let anyone know if getting a steam deck the steam controller works very well with the steam deck and with the Steam controller they still issuing firmware to the controller
That's why literally every Valve game has god-tier community support. Team Fortress, Left 4 Dead, Dota, Half-Life. I hope Gabe lives forever.
Back buttons: You press them upwards, towards you, not sideways, towards your palm.
It's intentionally designed that way, so that you don't accidently press them while gripping the system.
Sadly I got a lot of accidental imputs with these when gripping the system. I bound one of the back buttons to take a screenshot and after few hours I had over 400 unintentional screenshots.
@@burger-enjoyer since i mostly played on pc, i had to add extra buttons to my controller scheme. so i set up the track pads (mostly left one) as utility buttons (maps, inventory, settings, etc) instead of the back buttons. the back buttons work well for quick inputs like jump, crouch, select spells/weapons, quick melee and basically anything that needs a fast input while using the joysticks or main buttons. also good for activating mode shifts, and lastly, fast forward and "menu" on all emulators.
Great video, appreciate the honest review. Definitely leaning more towards pulling out the cash for it now.
I agree, this device is amazing. I bought the 512gb version with the special screen. I replaced my desktop PC with it, I got a dock and use it in desktop mode all the time for my daily computing tasks.
Tip for the back button I have found that it is easier to push the part that is on the back rather than squeezing them into the handle if that makes sence?
It's a little tank. I literally just checked, and you're right.... 😂 Dummy. Still think I might prefer the controller though mind you!
It took me a solid few days to get used to how those back buttons actuate haha. I wanted to squeeze!
Great, honest review mate, can't wait to see your channel grow, you deserve so many more views and subs
Thanks a lot mate. Really appreciate that! Here's hoping 🤞🙏
Gonna buy the $400 model and upgrade the SSD to 2TB (just sad that the 2TB micro SD cards aren't available yet).
Great content, earned a sub from me. Straight to the point, no bs, super pumped to receive mine next week!
Thanks so much! Appreciate that! Welcome 🙏🤗
The Good thing about Steam is you can buy Steam cards periodically and add to your steam wallet until you have enough to purchase the deck you want. And the Steam sales makes it well worth it
To be honest Steam Sales aren't the same hot stuff they used to be for a few years now. I mean sure it's still great compared to consoles but on PC we've seen better. Thankfully there are a lot of 3rd party storefronts and bundle deals available. I mean I sure as hell I'm getting more value out of my Humble Choice subscription and some GreenManGaming/Fanatical deals than the Steam itself as far as acquiring games goes. It's nowadays quite rare that Steam offers actually best deals out there.
Playing Cyberpunk on it, love it hella, been addicted for the past 3 days
Great review my dude really kool!
Looks like Linus with a beard and deeper voice
Can't tell if I'm mad or happy about that
@@Sr2Media well, you also have great content!
Got my sub
Alright ace then I'm happy... 😂 Thanks mate. Great to have you here
@@Sr2Media lol okok so it looks like it's the lighting in this video only(which is great btw)
Can see in other videos you definitely do not resemble Linus lmao
@@vito7056 I wanna gonna say either Linus resembles a 6 foot 4 bearded vaguely viking looking fellow or I have been using mirrors all wrong 😂
The STEAM DECK is damn worth it. Great video. I also talk about the Steam Deck myself. Great review!
Dropped you a sub mate! 👌🙏
@@Sr2Media Thanks Man.. I appreciate it.. Keep on making great content.
it is so choice, if you have the means i highly reccomend picking one up - Ferris Bueller 1986
Just a little note on the backbuttons, of you press them on the bigger flat surface they are pretty hard to press. If you press them on the smaller surface with the text on it (R4/5 L4/5) it’s much easier to press. Made the same mistake at first too.
Mines is here waiting for Christmas day. 512GB model. Had a wee shot on it to get some games downloaded and explore the OS. This thing feels premium. Screen looks amazing considering it's only 800p it's bright and vibrant in an inside environment. Runs Valheim no problems at all and that's just one I've tried. Can't wait to get more games running on it. Very excited!
Ohhh that wait is gonna be Savage!! 😂🙌
@@Sr2Media yea, rip
I bought mine on Saturday Night, it shipped Monday and will be here Tomorrow. So availability isn't really an issue.
The wife asked about Xmas gifts…I sent her the Steam Deck link 🤣 Here’s for hoping I’ve been nice this year (only a little naughty). Great impressions video and keep up the good work. CHEERS 🍻
Hahaha yess come on! Good luck to you fella 🤞😂
9:58 you forgot giggerty
Great video, thanks!
Some feedback: Would've been great to have some B-roll of you playing the games you're talking about in the performance section :) if possible. Great vid though!
Thanks a lot! Really appreciate the feedback! Truthfully I had that footage too and forgot about it when I exported 😂😭
I will say using a souls game for brightness comparison is a bad idea. Those games are intentionally darker for atmospheric purposes. It seemed fine on risk of rain two and the Witcher 3. :)
If you actually plan on using it, for what the Deck is, it's pretty incredible and well worth the money imo
Totally that's the stickler I think! People love the idea of it!
Note to small texts on screen.. steam has a built in zoom/magnifier to help you on such problem.. Just press steam + L1 and use right joystick to navigate on the zoom window.
That's a useful tip! Thanks mate!
Subscribed because I like your crocs.
Pov - it's an episode of "things you fucking love to hear"
“Before you had to wait 2 weeks with a preorder”
me: waited 9 months
Better or worse than waiting 9 months for a child? I've done both, the choice is tough... 😂 (jokes obvvv)
@@Sr2Media as a fellow scot i can say waiting on scotrail to be on time has been a 9 year battle so 9 months is nothing in any case! 🤣
@@mateOriginal hahahaha come on. They're not that bad. At least instead of being late they're all just fucking cancelled right? 😂😂
@@Sr2Media we cancelled all the trains today because someone threw a sandwich on the rails! good luck getting to work! 😂😂 😂😂
I’m thinking on getting one since I’m a father of 6 kids so most of my time after work is me watching them in the living room etc so I barley get to use my series x in my game room downstairs
I have the anti glare glass. I don't have any problems playing outdoors. I didn't want the anti glare screen but seeing how bad it is for those who don't have it. I can say anti glare was well worth it for someone who is never home.
Compared between cheap version and etched glass 512GB I prefer normal screen + matte screen protector. I kinda regret buying into more expensive version as I find anti-glare properties of etched screen not sufficient for my likening. Not to mention inability of use any screen protector at all....
Yes 👍
I don't have the best eyesight even with corrected lenses (doesn't help that I'm "legally " blind in my left eye) I have a hard time reading text in No Man's Sky. So far I haven't really had a true "Gaming Session" or spent more than about 5 minutes in any one particular game.
Once you understand how to press the buttons (it has already been commented by others), I use mine to replace the bumpers and stick clicks.
Yeah I'm thinking maybe I'm just a moron 😂 or used to controller paddles
Just got mine 256gb shipped to Canada. It took exactly 1 week.
Love it! Thanks for update I'll pin the comment
So many switch games I wanted to play and now I can (currently playing between shin megami tensei v and persona 5
had mone for 4 month and still not been taken out box
Cheapest one is tremendous value (adding SSD yourself ends up being quite a bit cheaper). I doubt you can get a new (keyword) PC with this kind of performance at that pricetag with screen and controller.
Great review. Liked n subbed
Thanks for the sub! Legend! 🙌
I got the cheapest version, glad i did im already knowledgeable with computers so upgrading the memory was easy enough, saved a couple hundred bucks that way.
There are technically on paper more capable handheld devices on the market but they cost close to 1500 us dollars so the fact that valve is selling this from 400-650 is crazy good.
Totally worth it
Valve is selling at a loss and those more capable machines don't provide a lot more performance. A comparison video had the Steam Deck playing Forza Horizon 5 on Low settings, same performance on an 8-core/16 thread 32GB RAM handheld only managed Medium settings for the same performanc
dude has a $3000 camera set up, nanoleaves, and a speaker set up on his computer and has the audacity to say he's an average joe who doesn't make money 🤣🤣
Hahahah I am financed to the fucking bollocks and have been grafting for about 8 years my man 😂
I subbed
I understand the feeling of saving all of your money for example I have to sell my switch and PS4 to get one and let me tell you it was worth every single penny I spent. It's insane that it can play AAA console games 30 to 60 frames per second. About some of those games download proton and your good to go.
I like this review butit definitely needs some improvements. it would be better if you show other footages of the actual thing you're talking about. I tend to relate with a you tube content, when the audio i hear is related to what i see on the screen rather than just staring to a person's face talking to the camera.
Thanks mate. Still little channel, still learning so appreciate the feedback!
I got the 64GB version with a samsung microSD card+anker USB-C dock.
I looked at tons of vids of people talking about the deck's SSD vs micro SD card and I can verify the load times are solid; just make sure you don't be a div and move the shaders to the micro SD card, it makes games run worse and is not worth it.
If you need to expand the Deck's SSD specifically, there's cheap options online; I've seen the 256GB SSD that matches the deck's size go for $37.
I got an Anker USB-C dock and at 1080p it supports 60HZ, it's worked perfectly fine and since it was used "like new" on amazon, from Anker themselves it was only $22.
So, sure if you want to save yourself the headache you can get the 256GB Deck but it's such a price hike IDK if I recommend it vs the other options. Yes when you say microSD vs SSD you'd think way faster speeds, but if you get a decent microSD card...The difference is 2-7 seconds in Elden Ring. Which isn't much, honestly.
Standby mode works perfectly and I've had little issue other than going in standby mode in Elden Ring and booting it up and getting "kicking you from game, you're offline- clearly" which there's ways to avoid, honestly
Hey there, fantastic review! Like yourself, I live in the UK. I just wanted to get a feel of what the delivery experience was like really. I intend on getting the 512gb version which is getting on for £600 as you know, so I’m a bit hesitant to order it through the post. Which courier delivered it, and was there tracking etc? Any feedback you could provide about the whole delivery process would be a great help to me. Cheers, Dean.
I live in the south of England, and I had a decent experience with delivery. Hermes/Evri were the carrier. Tracking wasn't the best but they did notify me on the day it was being delivered. Valve should (from what I've heard) send a replacement unit if the carrier does steal the package. Anyways hope you are happy with whatever you decide.
Yeah Dean similar to Sam really! I've also read that if they're nicked they get replaced/refunded no problems. I wouldn't quote me on that mind you!! But aside from not a huge amount of tracking, all was fine.
@@Sr2Media Nice, cheers for that :)
im enjoying it.. giving priority on getting steam version now.. the only downside is the battery life.
also there some flaws that not to breaking like it disconnect to steam server if you left on sleep for long time.. it will need reset when that happens.. hopefully they just keep patching it for improvements rather than selling another steamdeck 2 in the next 2 years as the price was very expensive for portable console.
Valve is definitely selling the Steam Deck at a loss and the next version will likely be 2-3 years away so they have to improve things based on feedback. Mostly I'd say give it a bigger fan, allow 2242 SSDs instead of just 2230, more vents to dissipate heat and a bit bigger battery.
Thank you for the review. I have a dilema, either buying Steam Deck + thin work laptop or to buy a notebook with Ryzen 6000 series, lets say (R7 6800U). Price wise, it is the same cost, but my friend is encouraging me to separate my gaming from work device -> his mind switched and he is able to focus more when working on laptop. Also i would like to try to game on Linux (finally), but it is still two devices vs. one. Any thoughts, anyone??
So personally I've been in this realm. I work a 9-5 in finance from home and originally through covid convinced myself I needed two setups to separate work from play. It was good at the time but the ball ache of swapping just got tedious and I wanted a cleaner setup overall. They're both sensible options and I'm sure both would work. It really just depends on what type of gaming you're looking to do I guess? The deck is slightly limited of course, so for the same cash, if you can mentally separate them, the laptop might be the bet!
@@Sr2Media Thank you for your take in this. I suppose it really depends on personal preference. When I was young I had a computer, but then I went to college and bought my first gaming laptop. It was fine at the time, but now I am at my PhD and my second gaming laptop is still fine (i5 8300, GTX1060, 16Gb, 2xSSDs...). Unfortunately, I really need to work on the fly and a 3kg and 2h battery just will not make it. So, I want to upgrade to a thin portable laptop and still would like to game from time to time. With the new APUs (thanks AMD 🙂) it is possible. As I am tech enthusiast I really would like to go and buy a Steam Deck (portable, Linux based, to support Valve), but also do not want to waste on two separate devices and I am back at my conundrum 😀
Yeah the $400 is worth it. especially if you need a new computer and/or you are not a huge stickler on graphics and frame rate
will you buy the ayaneo 2 too?
Shit bro if I had the money I'd be all over it!
as i have just found this vid what is your thoughts on the deck vrs. a laptop in the case of a person that is hospitalized for long stretches of time. just curious cause i am that person with a bad autoimmune disorder😷 and often facing the long wait to be let free from the hospital's care. that really gets old fast. so in the long run my question is; is it worth getting the deck for such a use or would a laptop just be better in the long run?
Sorry to hear that bro! Wishing you well. Well since you're essentially stationary (whether at home or in the hospital) I'd probably lean towards the laptop. However, the deck will very much be capable of whatever you need it to do. I mean it's amazing, but of course it has it's limitations (battery life, screen resolution, game library). So yeah, I think go with your budget! Peace out friend x
@@Sr2Media Thank you for the input. i have been on a hard debate with this choice and not getting my hands on a deck to really get a feel it i've been looking for reviews like yours and asking. hope you have a good day/night and stay safe out there
To me it’s changed the way I game I’ve always preferred handhelds but remember it’s a pc to make the most of it be prepared to tweak, I would recommend getting the 256gb and duel booting windows for added compatibility for games and mods and remember as good as the apu is its an apu not dedicated graphics 4K modern aaa gameplay isn’t really an option that sed the screen is decent and 720p looks great on the screen …. Be prepared to invest in a battery pack and a a2 rated sd card if you like hand held gaming this is goat 1gen emulation to modern aaa it’s all possible
Get 64GB and install 512GB-2TB SSD yourself - it ends up being similar price (depending on size) for much more storage.
@@Micromation fair point as long as the you have around 200gb internal storage you should be fine for duel booting with overhead for apps not compatible with sd card installation but no judgment on the guys who don’t want to open it up (as easy as it is) or those that do but I agree that’s the cost effective route
Yeah, seen videos where they increased the VRAM from 1GB to 4GB to improve performance.
@@Micromation Sadly the 2TB SSD is absurdly expensive since it's the smallest size (I can get a 4TB 2280 SSD for just $370 while the 2TB 2230 SSD is $470).
@@Rokabur yes I have done it myself that plus fsr 2 games and wow some games are incredible cyberpunk on my windows partition is stunning and runs great after the latest update plus look up how to get the AMD adrenaline settings app bit of a hack but messing with the sharpening on the adaptive resolution has improved things a lot
He looks like Linus tech tips
This is both an insult and a compliment. I like it 😂
also and this is not said much you can use it as a pc. We like to watch anime om obscure sites with my wife and on windows omg the advetisers on screen are no joke, since this is a linux machine you get like 1 or 2 when we watch anime on the steam deck. So ls our new anime streaming pc my wife is happy and that is hard to get on any tech stuff so for me is a win. I got the most basic one i will upgrade it later in time when the ssd gets cheaper
Yeah that's a great point it can totally replace a setup if it meets your needs!
I haven't forgotten about the carpio g2.0 winner announcement, come on it's been a month.
Well it's only at 23 entires, I was gonna wait until 50, but since you asked nicely, I'll draw it on shorts today 😂
@@Sr2Media I appreciate your transparency and most of all your content (and scottish accent).
@@Sr2Media if you wanna play RL pls add me, I'd love to play a few games. My tag is 'Heddshot87'
Love it. I don't get a huge amount of play time right this moment with the little one! But I'll do my best. What rank are ya?
@@Sr2Media I'm jumping between C1 and C2
You may have already stated it in one of your responses but what model did YOU get?
256gb good sir!
Good to hear! That EXACTLY the one I'm going with. I'm poor as hell lol so as soon as I sell all my Vita stuff on Marketplace I'm getting me one! The 256GB for me was the perfect choice. Thanks for sharing your take on this system! Liked and subscribed.
shiiiit you make more than me 💀😂
Its a great device, but the color gamut in the screen is a huge bummer. 68% sRGB is noticeably washed out, especially when you have other devices that use OLED, which is common in run of the mill budget phones now. The Ayaneo 2 has 135% sRGB and it's said by many reviewers that it looks so good, it's like having an OLED display, but it costs so much more than a Deck. I love everything about the Steam Deck except it's screen.
Yeah i actually really Like the screen you know. I've read the specs on the gamut but it just doesn't bother me. I like it! Wish I could afford the ayaneo to test it!
@@Sr2Media Yeah, the screen isn't a huge issue once you're immersed in a game. To me it boils down to:
Steam Deck Screen: Not that impressive, but serviceable, and fades into the background of your mind once you're engaged with something.
Switch OLED Screen: From start to finish, I'm constantly aware and in awe of how rich and amazing the colors are, and I wish I was exaggerating.
The Decks screen isn't a dealbreaker by any means, but people like me who are spoiled by OLED really see the difference hard.
@@bluemidnight5926 don't know if you have tried the plugin vibrantdeck on it. if you have, then no point reading the rest. but if you haven't i would really recommend you give it a go. takes about 10 to install, and it improves the screen quite dramatically. sure it's no oled, but with the plugin, it doesn't look washed out at all. people recommend 150% on vibrantdeck but i settled on 130% since 150 was a bit much.
It's a nice game machine but it's not really portable, not much more than a laptop
Bought one and hardly play sat gavering dust games run crap on it and all the steam games I wanted to play don't actually play on the deck
that accent tho😏
Here's a fact of life.
if you're a grown person and you have to SAVE to get a $500 gaming device you probably have more important things to do with your money than spend it on gaming.
Not diminishing the value of the steam deck (cuz I own one) or trying to come off as an elitist BUT If it's going to take you a long time to "save up" the $500 for a steam deck (like say over multiple months) you should probably get your money up while you wait for a steam deck 2.
Thanks for the advice fella
@@Sr2Media it's a great device and I get the premise you were trying to go for. But what alot of people who see the steam deck don't understand is that it's not a "console" in the traditional sense and it's not made to appeal to the masses, it's for a niche market of PC gamers who like to take their PC games with them anywhere
Alot of people get it, get turned off because "they can't bother tinker with it" and leave crappy reviews on the device. Granted the steam deck is in no way a perfect device, it's got it's flaws. So if it's a case where people are interested but have to "save up" cuz they're strapped for cash they should probably sort out their financial situation first and just get a steam deck 2 while they wait. that's all I'm saying.
@@VyllenceGaming fair points fella. A lot of people who "save" are maybe fine financially in general though, and might just budget differently for one. I.e a couple months less gingerbread lattes for example. Doesn't always mean their strapped and need a financial adjustment 😂 understand the sentiment though mate appreciate the comments
@@Sr2Media I guess it's all a matter of context I suppose If it's just you having to budget or plan to pay off the payments quickly then yeah go for it.
Because you see, cuz i'm from a third world country when you say "save to get it" it's striking me as having to make significant sacrifices in expenditure to get it. Like you would for a full gaming setup, entertainment center or even for a car. But like I said, it's all about context. Thanks for understanding!
Can you find me a Single review you watched that was sponsored by valve for the Steam Deck?
Going to have to call you out for basically saying that moat Steam Deck reviews are paid, without any evidence to back it up.
not mention that you seem almost desperate to convince us that you're "not bias", and thats a big red flag imo.
Mate there's tonnes who got sent the thing by valve? That's a much different thing from dropping the cash on it... I don't understand why you'd go in on someone like this who's just trying to help people and grow a channel but fiar enough fella you do you!
Secondly, if this isn't expensive for someone as they make bank through YT to specifically buy equipment to look at, that's the same in my book. As opposed to saving from a 9-5 job to buy it. Different opinions I guess
It's not worth the money the screen sucks and the battery is horrible your better buying a gaming PC
Saving? Its cheap, and already outdated, If you're gonna invest in a Handheld pc in 2022 it has to be 6800u minimum, or you can't emulate ps3 flawlessly.
Haha cheap. I can tell you at the moment fella that ain't cheap for 90% of the normal folks in the world
Spoiler, its not the new refreshed Switch with 8-10 hour battery life is superior in every possible way. The same 3rd party game available on the Steam Deck is also available on the Switch with a tiny bit of less performance, the trade off is you can play those games for 6-8 hours on the Switch where the Steam Deck will die in less than an hour.
Fair enough mate. It's good that we can all have favourite devices and opinions 🤘
Do you know of a way I could get to play elden ring on the switch?
Lol... I'm pretty sure I can play switch games for about 3-4 hours on my steam deck. Plus I can play my pc games, along with my wii I games, Gameboy games, PlayStation games, oh and edit videos, have dual monitors setup, I can type a report... On and on.
I get between 2 and 6 hours out of my switch lite, and between 2 and 5 out of my aging 1st generation switch. and I get on average the same out of my steam deck. That is to say, about 4 hours. On the switch if I play a lightweight game, I'll get closer to the 5-6 hours, but rarely ever surpass that top end of battery life. Because the switch doesn't let me limit its performance to lower power consumption. On the Stean Deck side, I can change the settings of my game, and then on top of that, setup a performance profile for that game in SteamOS that makes it absolutely sip battery or change the settings and make a profile to make it chug power from the battery like a beast. I have those options. The battery life on the steam deck is advertised at 2 to 8 hours. With some games, the right settings and profile setup you can regularly beat 8 hours. Flexibility is the steam decks biggest selling point.
That doesn't make the switch bad, and no one is calling the switch bad. But current games from 3rd party studios, are really having a hard time fitting within the limitations of the switch. While nintendo first party titles are ever impressive as they are built within those limitations and use them as a guide informing game design. Other developers are porting to the switch to expand the number of platforms they can reach sales on. The oled switch I feel works against itself as well, as it does get a bigger screen if only by a little, and that makes it, while far more vibrant, less clear looking than the smaller switch and switch lite screens that look a little sharper just by having a higher pixel density. (i prefer my switch lite over my 1st gen switch exactly because of this, even if it makes text harder to read)
Nintendo has always since the beginning used older technology in interesting and new ways, to more cost effectively make interesting and in most cases popular products that sell well. The WiiU being their only major failure, and the 3ds being one of the few exceptions at the time, as the hardware was surprisingly advanced compared to what they usually do with their handhelds. (the 3ds is capable of tessalation, or geoshading, a graphical trick that gives otherwise simple looking geometry a more polished and textured look. and that was a fairly new graphics technology at the time, and made it rather impressive as a handheld.) The switch is the same in this reguard, the tegra x chip was already a few years old when they released the switch, and now is considerably aged, and lacks some of the features of modern graphics processors. It's just not as capable, but its sill an impressive little gaming handheld in its own right.
TLDR; Spoiler, the deck has just as good if not better battery life than the switch if you spend a little time to set it up.
Said nobody ever…lol obviously you are drunk, Russian.
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