I Switched to Handheld Gaming PCs for 3 Months - I have a winner now.

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  • @brandongabel
    @brandongabel 9 місяців тому +1865

    It's the Steam Deck OLED for me. It's easily my favorite gaming device and favorite piece of tech I've ever owned, and it's the reason I plan on skipping this generation's home consoles.

    • @Talon18136
      @Talon18136 9 місяців тому +88

      Same here I get my oled on Thursday and I’ve already planned on skipping the home consoles anyways I’ve been gaming on my switch recently and I want something that can play more games so the SD oled was my choice

    • @brandongabel
      @brandongabel 9 місяців тому

      @@Talon18136heck yeah! I've had a Switch since 2018 and loved and played it almost exclusively up until I got my Deck, which dethroned it as my favorite game device of all time. I hope you enjoy your Deck when it comes in!

    • @o0junglist0o93
      @o0junglist0o93 9 місяців тому +13

      Same here

    • @Dario.Madureira
      @Dario.Madureira 9 місяців тому +9

      Same!

    • @warrenbadze
      @warrenbadze 9 місяців тому +29

      Same here I think I'm gona skip this generation of console maybe I'll get the new switch or ps5 pro .. but this steamdeck OLED has been such an awesome device

  • @Digitalgalaxy2
    @Digitalgalaxy2 8 місяців тому +61

    Got my Steam Deck about a year ago. It’s my first actual console, PC whatever you want to call it and it’s just awesome. I don’t know if the other handhelds have it but the fact that you can get plugins and modify your experience is just crazy and cool

    • @Pieteros21
      @Pieteros21 5 місяців тому +5

      it's only steamdeck wih it's software , rest are using just normal windows 11 whitch for this formfactor is not fun to use at all .

    • @ARGONIAN61
      @ARGONIAN61 5 місяців тому +2

      Have you tried emulating old games on it? I'm thinking about getting a Steam Deck when I have some spare cash and I'd mostly use it for old games but I wanted to ask the opinion of somebody who owns one.

    • @Pieteros21
      @Pieteros21 5 місяців тому

      @@ARGONIAN61 you should check emudeck if you into emulation :D

    • @Digitalgalaxy2
      @Digitalgalaxy2 5 місяців тому +3

      @@ARGONIAN61 yessir. I’ve emulated Nintendo DS, PS1, PS2 and Xbox.

    • @ARGONIAN61
      @ARGONIAN61 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Digitalgalaxy2 Awesome. Have you tried any of the old Godzilla games on PS2? They're part of the main reason I want to emulate because my PS2 gave out years ago.

  • @Partinaire
    @Partinaire 9 місяців тому +377

    I bought the og Steam Deck last year, traveled with it, ran an impromptu Street Fighter 6 tournament with it in my hotel room in Times Square and fell in love with it. Then i modded the shell on my own (that shell swap was TOUGH but doable!) and i ended up falling in love with it even more. I got a SUPER LIT year end/christmas bonus so i said why not? decided too buy a Legion Go...finally bought it from Micro Center for like $100 bucks off and when i tell you i havent been able to put this thing down yet! Its literally been months of me throwing whatever i can at this device, FF7Remake, Tekken 8, Gran Blue Fantasy: Relink, etc and seeing for far i can push it. I actually decided too continue my GamePass PC subscription well past the trial ending. Not only does Persona 3 Reload looks so beautiful on this screen but it also was free lol. Lenovo is definitely TRYING but they could also be doing a much better job supporting this device to make to software a little more seamless, Armory Crate seems to be getting much more TLC and it shows.

    • @joeykeilholz925
      @joeykeilholz925 9 місяців тому +5

      Taking the shell off my deck just left me with a creaky shell. And I have the oled LE edition. Sticky b button as well. These consoles just aren't good yet.

    • @haraldharam9334
      @haraldharam9334 9 місяців тому +38

      ​@@joeykeilholz925 you are dead wrong, these products are excellent

    • @PassivPsychosen
      @PassivPsychosen 9 місяців тому

      @@joeykeilholz925 my steam deck after over a year every day hardcore gaming and even streaming works perfect and it isnt even the oled or the normal version its one from the pre releases and it works like a charm

    • @Petrichorus-
      @Petrichorus- 9 місяців тому +2

      That’s amazing! If you flew, how many hours did your deck last you? I have a steam deck and plan to travel with it soon, but I’m debating if I should buy a separate power cable for a portable charger.

    • @MuffHam
      @MuffHam 9 місяців тому +5

      The legion is like 4 times the price of the steam deck. Yiu get what you pay for. It's unfair to compare a 500 dollar system to a 2000 dollar one.

  • @Falconn104
    @Falconn104 9 місяців тому +131

    Loved the video - I think it would have been cool to see all the scores for each device at the end, so people can do an easy head-to-head (with less flicking throughout the video)!!
    Just my 2 cents on an otherwise super comparison.

  • @LemonRush7777
    @LemonRush7777 9 місяців тому +50

    The Steam Deck is just the best, its so mature it feels like a console experience as far as UI and software goes. I have it and an Ally, but I honestly don't see myself buying anything in the future that isnt a Steam Deck 2.

    • @zarby87
      @zarby87 9 місяців тому

      i would like to buy one of them, is steam deck supporting also apps? like netflix or spotify?

    • @andrewmorris483
      @andrewmorris483 9 місяців тому

      I haven't done this in a while, but you can add non-steam game shortcuts to the library and have those link to a browser to open specific sites.@@zarby87

    • @ribertfranhanreagen9821
      @ribertfranhanreagen9821 8 місяців тому +6

      ​@@zarby87it's linux basically. So yes you can find way to run it

    • @CosmicApe
      @CosmicApe 7 місяців тому +7

      The Steam Deck really is the best overall experience. It's incredibly console-like in that way, even down to the sights and sounds of navigating the UI. You really feel like you're experience a different gaming ecosystem, where the other handhelds are just Windows machines. The only thing holding the Steam Deck back is CPU/GPU performance, but that gives me hope for the Steam Deck 2. If the Steam Deck 2 can launch with a 120Hz+ OLED panel, top-tier GPU/CPU, upgraded cooling to support the more powerful hardware, and larger storage options as standard again, they'll have an instant winner. They don't need to change anything else about the design IMO. Just internal upgrades, another screen refresh, and make sure the cooling can support the hotter hardware.

    • @zeppkfw
      @zeppkfw Місяць тому +1

      Same way I switched to Iphone from Android phones. It's just more seamless and mature

  • @tacticalfrog0152
    @tacticalfrog0152 9 місяців тому +171

    I think the Ally and the Legion Go can more closely mimic a pc experience than the Steam Deck (especially when docked), but then why not get a laptop or a desktop. The Steam Deck is in my opinion, the best handheld in its category. There’s a difference between cramming a pc into a handheld form factor, and creating a fully optimized handheld gaming device.

    • @NoPunk1982
      @NoPunk1982 9 місяців тому +34

      I had a gaming laptop and sold it as it was collecting dust. It's the ease of use for me for the Ally. I like to emulate and play AAA games so this suited me. Playing cyberpunk in bed is just insane. We are definitely living in the future!

    • @matth1641
      @matth1641 9 місяців тому +11

      I have a gaming laptop, but for whatever reason, I hate sitting in my chair and gaming on it. I've always loved gaming on handhelds while lying down on the couch or my bed. So I never really used it for gaming unless I was playing an FPS game. I bought a Steamdeck last year and I primarily used that for games, however, it had some serious limitations. A lot of the games in my library didn't run well or at all. So I bought the Legion Go recently and now I've been using it as a PC and handheld gaming console. I like the idea that I can use it like a PC, then unplug it and go game on the couch. Or if I remove the joycons, I can use it like a tablet. It's versatile, but I can see why people would rather just spend the money on a gaming PC/laptop instead.

    • @thomaszinecker1785
      @thomaszinecker1785 9 місяців тому

      ​Is cyber punk a futuristic Skyrim??a kotor that isn't star wars?​@@NoPunk1982

    • @ProTest808
      @ProTest808 9 місяців тому +6

      ​@matth1641 performance wise on steam deck you can get pretty much anything to be playable as long as you aren't an fps snob, just requires a little settings tweaking and installing cryoutilitues

    • @antsonfire408
      @antsonfire408 9 місяців тому +5

      Optimized? I cant even play half my library on steam os. With out windiws the steam deck is trash

  • @SilentiumNoctis
    @SilentiumNoctis 9 місяців тому +63

    something i want to point out is that the analog sticks on the Ally aren’t soldered to the PCB so they can easily be switched out with Hall Effect sticks, connected with ribbon cables, which use magnetic input they might feel better and aren’t prone to stick drift. i’ll be switching my right analog with these as the left analog stick is susceptible to interference from the hall effect trigger right behind it which would force you to use a higher deadzone.

    • @uncraftbar
      @uncraftbar 9 місяців тому +5

      same with the deck

    • @moonchild1035
      @moonchild1035 8 місяців тому +1

      Same with the legion
      It's all controllers nowadays
      ​@@uncraftbar

    • @NateNakao
      @NateNakao 6 місяців тому

      ​@@uncraftbar Only the OLED model though. The LCD version still requires some soldering to replace the sticks.

    • @uncraftbar
      @uncraftbar 6 місяців тому +3

      @NateNakao nope. The only thing that needs soldering is the capacive touch of the stick itself. That all on one board that's just connected with a flex cable tho.

  • @yochrisnelson
    @yochrisnelson 9 місяців тому +256

    As a graphic designer and video editor, this video is fucking stunning, wow. I only have the ROG Ally and the only hardware mods I've done was replacing the save battery on a Gameboy Color cartridge once, but I was hooked the entire time from your production value. You've got a new sub!

    • @Shiddyvet
      @Shiddyvet 8 місяців тому +6

      I have the steam deck. I love it, but it respect the power of the ally!

    • @richardople
      @richardople 6 місяців тому +5

      I don't even have a steam deck and I honestly don't know how I got onto this channel.
      But production value and content was awesome. He sold me on buying a SteamDeck OLED ...and I also sub'ed LOL

    • @ElieUnknown
      @ElieUnknown 6 місяців тому +2

      Language

  • @halloweenjack3565
    @halloweenjack3565 9 місяців тому +180

    i got the lcd steamdeck at the cut down price a few weeks ago, more than happy with it ,really good system.

    • @GalloVerdesFarms
      @GalloVerdesFarms 8 місяців тому +8

      I’m greedy I need Xbox Nintendo and PlayStation so I’m going with the lenovo

    • @leftyg4587
      @leftyg4587 8 місяців тому +4

      I got the 64gb model paid full price 2 weeks later it dropped sad but still happy with it it's amazing.

    • @716_ハディくん
      @716_ハディくん 8 місяців тому

      ​@leftyg4587 64gb still relevant

    • @leftyg4587
      @leftyg4587 8 місяців тому +3

      @Manz_1607 yes with 512 gb sd card.

    • @blazyegamer
      @blazyegamer 8 місяців тому

      @@716_ハディくん just put a sd card

  • @kaibaborp396
    @kaibaborp396 9 місяців тому +221

    always gives me a genuine shock when I notice the sub count for you isn't 250k with this level of quality

    • @tay.stew222
      @tay.stew222 4 місяці тому

      PREACH.
      Man I hate it here.

    • @himanshumundepi
      @himanshumundepi 4 місяці тому +1

      I believe its the super awkward lego-like hand movements he does that's holding him back, rest is A+.

  • @YoreHistory
    @YoreHistory 9 місяців тому +143

    Trackpads...without 2 trackpads it is hard for me to consider anything else as I use them heavily for specific pc style games like strategy games, some rpgs etc.

    • @srmarcosx
      @srmarcosx 9 місяців тому +17

      It's the same for me. Even games that do not heavily on mouse can sometimes benefit from the track pads. Can't really imagine myself using a PC handheld without them

    • @AyaWetts
      @AyaWetts 9 місяців тому +13

      yep... without those trackpads, a handheld is useless to me. There is no choice, if using a handheld, Steam Deck is the only option for me.

    • @leecroft1983
      @leecroft1983 9 місяців тому +6

      Totally agree. And an OLED screen... that screen is 👌🏻

    • @oddlytimbotwillison6296
      @oddlytimbotwillison6296 9 місяців тому

      Yup, exactly.

    • @stinkdink-pcgamingtechrevi6156
      @stinkdink-pcgamingtechrevi6156 9 місяців тому

      For me it's the OLED

  • @codythep
    @codythep 6 місяців тому +56

    Hot take: its not your video production that’s wowing people, its your effortless personability that makes you seem like a pro.

  • @SchneakyPete
    @SchneakyPete 9 місяців тому +35

    Great review man - I love the way you explain the rationale behind each rating, so that we can decide for ourselves what is relevant.

  • @meh78336
    @meh78336 9 місяців тому +30

    Emulation is why I replaced my SD with a Legion Go, well that and the bigger screen. The CPU was always its weak point as the gpu would frequently be sitting at near desktop speed while the CPU was at full speed and frequently throttling, even with my JSAUX back with heat plate with 2 big NVME heatsinks on top of that. Plus for me with the LLG, I get all my PC games plus Steam big picture as the gui, as well as the big screen and high refresh rate, with a res that perfectly scales to the SD res and so can play the games with SD optimised settings at SD res but with more performance. I certainly got my moneys worth from the SD, as it was a fun device that showed me it can be done after all these years (AMD netbooks were the last affordable almost gaming handheld PC I tried and that was barely even able to run WoW at the lowest settings at the time), but now the Legion Go is my choice, to the point I gave my SD away as it was gathering dust and I didn't want to see it go to waste.
    To be honest, as Lenovo have been fixing their issues and how they have been really open about things, my trusty old steam deck would not even get a look in and it wasn't even close, and as good as the OLED one seems, it would be nothing but a downgrade as its still a smaller lower refresh rate screen and noticeable worse performing. The only thing I really miss is the slightly rounded edges to the controller that made it that bit more comfortable, but other than that, going back to even the OLED would be like having a PS5 and then having to go back to the PS4, yeah many of the games would be the same, but it would be a real step backwards on all fronts.

    • @CptSoap
      @CptSoap 8 місяців тому +1

      I agree with you

  • @bryanvtran
    @bryanvtran 9 місяців тому +91

    This is hands down the most informed and comprehensive comparison of these devices I’ve ever seen. I feel like majority of people have a bias for Steam Deck, but you clearly showed a deep understanding of both the Ally and the Go. Thanks

    • @user-vi4xy1jw7e
      @user-vi4xy1jw7e 6 місяців тому

      If people like the Steam Deck the most, they're biased?

    • @ElieUnknown
      @ElieUnknown 6 місяців тому

      ​@@user-vi4xy1jw7e it depends cause people have had the steam deck for long and uses it as a base to choose between handhelds and if you see that a spec is lower than the steam deck the would see it a a huge flaw

  • @craigjoe8691
    @craigjoe8691 9 місяців тому +79

    Got my Claw yesterday. After about 8 hours of playtime I'm still choosing the Steam Deck OLED over any of the other devices.

    • @aerodynamix_cfd
      @aerodynamix_cfd 9 місяців тому +22

      The only problem with the Deck is that you can't play every single game

    • @dyyuri
      @dyyuri 9 місяців тому +33

      ​@@aerodynamix_cfd And the problem with that is not everyone WANTS to play every single game..

    • @ginnadaniel6330
      @ginnadaniel6330 9 місяців тому +10

      If you want to play all games buy a pc

    • @akhdanarifuddin2482
      @akhdanarifuddin2482 9 місяців тому

      Can you explain your reason? I have dilemmas between two of them

    • @nice_bnuuy
      @nice_bnuuy 9 місяців тому

      How's the performance on that thing? I'm kind of concerned with performance and driver support considering it's using an Intel chipset.

  • @awakenedcrowl
    @awakenedcrowl 9 місяців тому +56

    I just sold my old Steam Deck to my Bro and ordered the OLED. The many control options made me fall in love with it. I also heavily considered the Legion as well, but many reports on it getting REALLY hot threw me off (heat in one of my personal biggest annoyances with any handheld device), plus the even slightly less so pocketable factor.
    The Ally and MSI Claw however hardly cross my mind. I need Gyro, I need trackpads. And OLED is also a thing I've grown very attached to.
    And since I also DO have an actual gaming PC with a 4080 in it, if I ever really need horsepower, streaming from that does the job, especially (but not only) in house.

    • @ProTest808
      @ProTest808 9 місяців тому +4

      Facts I always say if you have a primary console or pc already then the steam deck is a perfect accessory system, if you don't then you might wanna go for the extra performance and ability to play all pc games that the legion or ally provides

    • @tystan5903
      @tystan5903 9 місяців тому

      Ayaneo 2s with a touchscreen is better than a track pad

    • @awakenedcrowl
      @awakenedcrowl 9 місяців тому +7

      @@tystan5903 I mean, I never tried it, but a touchscreen is a touchscreen. It is great to have, but good luck pinpointing the Node connectors in Blender with your stubby finger. I definitely need a track-/touchpad or a similar precision-mouse-replacement.

    • @samuelm4021
      @samuelm4021 9 місяців тому +3

      After watching all these videos I think I’ll be going your way. I don’t have a handheld pc but I do have a 3090 desktop. I’ll go for the next iteration of the steam deck when preorders show up in a year or two.
      In home streaming to my iPad Pro will keep me happy till then.

    • @sR1k
      @sR1k 9 місяців тому

      @@samuelm4021yep, moonlight plus sunshine ftw. I can’t stand low fps. Maybe the third gen of handhelds will provide a smooth 60 on AAA at low resolution. Right now, they seem to be good at indies and oldies.

  • @adonisjackson613
    @adonisjackson613 9 місяців тому +51

    Please add a list of all games played

    • @MrRafsOliver
      @MrRafsOliver 8 місяців тому +2

      Yes pleasee!!!!!!!!!!

    • @RafaelForneck
      @RafaelForneck 6 місяців тому +8

      Got some by screenshot + Google Images:
      - Fight Express Midnight
      - My Friend Pedro
      - Synthetik
      - Enter the Gungeon
      - Sifu

    • @ad16
      @ad16 4 місяці тому +3

      Midnight Fight Express
      Hades
      Portal 2
      Sifu
      Fallout NV
      Apex
      Hogwarts
      Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
      Cyberpunk 2077
      Halo MCC edition
      + others
      copied from @hiddenninjashadow

  • @hiddenninjashadow
    @hiddenninjashadow 9 місяців тому +42

    The games he played are:
    Midnight Fight Express
    Hades
    Portal 2
    Sifu
    Fallout NV
    Apex
    Hogwarts
    Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
    Cyberpunk 2077
    Halo MC edition
    Yall can input the games I didn't list lol

  • @superpandabacon
    @superpandabacon 9 місяців тому +11

    I would dock one more point off Go’s software score. It’s pretty clunky. Sometimes the performance settings window doesn’t pop up. The frame rate would show, then a few clicks more the window finally pops up.
    I wanted to try the Ally next, but having the Go double as a tablet is a pretty big win, even if it’s a bit sluggish compared to, say, an iPad Mini

    • @rannxerox3970
      @rannxerox3970 8 місяців тому +2

      As a Go user, I would totally agree with this. But that is a software issue and Lenovo does seem to be dedicated to supporting the device and have been giving significant updates regularly and have mentioned they will be coming out with a new iteration of hardware. One of my biggest grips is that the lack of support for all the extra buttons on the back. Steam sees the Go as a G1 X controller, won't even map a X button. They really need to fix this above all else.

  • @Sjoerd1993
    @Sjoerd1993 8 місяців тому +3

    I really appreciate repair-ability as a separate category, that's such an important thing that's so heavily overlooked in most of these kind of videos.
    Also, someone in the comments pointed out the low amount of subscribers in this channel given the quality of this video, cannot agree more. This is top tier stuff, really clears things up for me even though I already made my choice a while ago and bought the Steam Deck OLED.

  • @VechaiKoban
    @VechaiKoban 9 місяців тому +61

    Happy with my LeGo now, you cannont require longer play time with that kind of power, you can always lower the power draw if you play less demand games, can play 5-6 hours straight at 8w for indie games

    • @tessjdt
      @tessjdt 9 місяців тому +12

      As an owner of the OG Steam deck and a LeGo I found myself always plugged in the SD most of the time. Battery wasn’t that much better in my opinion

    • @colossusrageblack
      @colossusrageblack 9 місяців тому +3

      I also prefer the Go over Steam Deck. It just feels less constrained and the big screen is awesome.

    • @Arnell_Mediocrity_Long
      @Arnell_Mediocrity_Long 9 місяців тому +1

      I just bought a Power Bank as well which will give me a few more hours of playtime on my Legion Go.

  • @Darth_Harvey
    @Darth_Harvey 9 місяців тому +12

    Anyone have a list of the games played in the video?

  • @syygnis
    @syygnis 9 місяців тому +31

    I personally own an LCD Steam Deck, I couldn't get a hold of the OLED when I was in Japan it was completely sold out, (I'm from Australia Steam Deck not available here) and I still love it. Additionally it isn't my primary gaming device that's why I convinced myself the LCD was fine to buy better than no steam deck at all.

    • @UltimateGattai
      @UltimateGattai 9 місяців тому

      I'm in Australia, Dick Smith, Kogarn, and apparently Big W/Woolworths markets online have the OLED. I bought my OLED online via Dick Smith, I was worried, but everything went fine and it arrived safely, very pleased with the process, it's just the anticipation and waiting for it to arrive that killed me.

    • @B_Machine
      @B_Machine 7 місяців тому +1

      I just about forgot it's not sold in Australia. That's strange and shady, and sucks for y'all. Hopefully y'all get the Deck 2 when that releases.

    • @dum760
      @dum760 7 місяців тому +1

      @@B_Machine valve never sells their hardware here, its probably got something to do with our consumer laws. id much rather have our consumer laws than have valve hardware.

    • @SkyReviewsNet
      @SkyReviewsNet 7 місяців тому

      ​@@dum760 EU has very strong consumer laws but we still have the Deck here

    • @dum760
      @dum760 7 місяців тому

      @@SkyReviewsNet the whole refund process was Australia's "fault" and steam had to pay out money on top of that. Beyond that, idk what ur consumer laws are like so I don't know how to compare.

  • @pxevo2418
    @pxevo2418 8 місяців тому +7

    Having the Deck LCD and the Ally i honestly struggle to pick a favorite. Both fill different roles for me, and each one performs it very well. Not disappointed with either at all.

    • @iwantthemoneybihgetoutthew3470
      @iwantthemoneybihgetoutthew3470 7 місяців тому

      Which seems to perform better on graphic demanding games? I like helldivers 2 and im lookkng for a good handheld before my gf gives birth

    • @corpsious
      @corpsious 7 місяців тому

      @@iwantthemoneybihgetoutthew3470 deck stan here, you want a Z1 handheld and a portable power bank. helldivers is like 40fps best case on my deck. the deck is more for old AAAs, newish AAs, very well optimized recent AAAs (which is maybe 5%-20% of them), and 2D/indie games

    • @pxevo2418
      @pxevo2418 7 місяців тому

      @@iwantthemoneybihgetoutthew3470 Ally definitely does better on Helldivers with the new AFMF drivers.

    • @Chriselchingon23
      @Chriselchingon23 3 місяці тому

      I have both as well and I’ve been wanting to sell one or the other but I can’t find myself selling neither because I love both so much

  • @MikeCollector84
    @MikeCollector84 9 місяців тому +28

    I have the Ally and the Steamdeck oled and I agree with you on the choice SD is just a all around great device and it does exactly what you need a handheld to do it to game on the go.

  • @COZYTW
    @COZYTW 9 місяців тому +10

    I would have appreciated a final summary of all 4 handhelds & all of their stats put side-by-side (similar to the format at 0:38) to give it a thorough, professional sheen.
    Thank you for the video, I might aim for the LeGo over RoG Ally after all.

  • @darealestwon
    @darealestwon 9 місяців тому +3

    One thing you didn’t talk about was how availability of playing your games. All 3 are great, but the ally and claw allow you to play all your steam games, your gamepass games, your ps plus games, Microsoft cloud gaming where you can pick up progress from your X box saves, etc. that’s a big thing. I have the ally, and gaming from there to my X box is seamless, without having to jump through a lot of hoops

    • @savanthsunnyt
      @savanthsunnyt 9 місяців тому

      Yes, its about freedom with windows handheld. With steam deck, its more like handheld console.

  • @jeffreypeters5578
    @jeffreypeters5578 9 місяців тому +40

    I got a OLED steam deck recently and love it but I bought my son a rog ally.I got to say I do like that OLED screen and prefer most games on it but playing more demanding games with that vrr is truly awesome.Never seen a vrr monitor before and wow the frame drops don't bother me and input seems crisper.So I'm torn between both.I hate windows on handhelds but it's also a lot easier to just download a game or whatever and it work.However the deck nails the simplicity in tdp,performance overlay and everything just right there instead of having to click on afterburner and rtss and etc.

    • @extra4542
      @extra4542 8 місяців тому +1

      If you really want to, you can install windows on a microSD card. It’s surprisingly easy. I did it to play anti cheat games like COD MW3. Low settings with high textures still looks and runs great. So you get the best of both worlds.
      If you’re interested, there’s a video on UA-cam called something like install windows 11 on microSD steam deck no pc required. Even provides the windows 11 file to install!
      Only thing is you no Bluetooth drivers, can use LCD audio drivers but must use wired headphones, and other wifi drivers can be used since valve doesn’t supply (I think I got mine from Lenovo, you can google)

  • @MBTCxGrouP
    @MBTCxGrouP 9 місяців тому +39

    I have an OLED. The screen and batterylife are the things that are important in a handheld. Yes its struggling with newer Titles,but they arent optimized yet. But that doesnt bother me because I can play them on my gaming PC 🤷‍♂️

    • @KingVulpes
      @KingVulpes 9 місяців тому +2

      As long as I can hit 1080p, i'm good with the steam deck, lol

    • @-Burb
      @-Burb 9 місяців тому

      @@KingVulpesWhy would you need 1080p on the steam deck? The screen isn’t even 1080p.

    • @KingVulpes
      @KingVulpes 9 місяців тому +1

      @@-Burb Docking, I dock my Steam Deck

    • @-Burb
      @-Burb 9 місяців тому

      @@KingVulpes Oh yeah I kind of forget thats a thing the deck can do a lot lol

    • @TheSniperWho
      @TheSniperWho 9 місяців тому

      You can also stream games from your gaming PC to your Steam Deck with Steam's built in streaming and third party streaming apps like Moonlight. You can do this with other handhelds too. So effectively your performance ceiling is bound by your most powerful system in-house. I bet this is also a solution to Steam Deck compatibility problems with popular battle royale games. With this in mind, you've equalized all the handhelds in terms of performance and compatibility. At that point, you're looking at which has the better battery life and better user experience. Both of which go to the Steam Deck in this context.

  • @lucaskam27
    @lucaskam27 7 місяців тому +11

    is it the rog ally z1 or z1 extreme? why are you saying „i have a winner now“ and don’t tell us your personal winner?

  • @noah_films
    @noah_films 2 місяці тому

    You have a "MKBHD but at home" vibe which is to say, the style of your videos is INCREDIBLE. It also just looks exceptionally clean. Your desk setup with the splash of color from the bottle and the double alex drawers. I also really appreciate the time and research that you put into this video. Beautiful

  • @3up3rn0va
    @3up3rn0va 8 місяців тому +3

    The Nintendo Switch was my handheld for indies for many years, and now it’s the Steamdeck! If I had extra money I would 100% get a PC handheld but I still use the Steamdeck all the time. For emulation, indie games, and Even chiaki I can stream my Ps5 to my deck which is freaking awesome. Handhelds have gotten more versatile it’s actually so cool.

  • @travisporter357
    @travisporter357 9 місяців тому +9

    You mind naming your games ?

  • @sham86ful
    @sham86ful 8 місяців тому +15

    Dude, you need more subs. This is great production.

  • @futurehue
    @futurehue 9 місяців тому +11

    Is there a list of the games you played in this video somewhere? I’m really interested in them.

    • @surveyor1515
      @surveyor1515 9 місяців тому

      Hades and Portal 2 were the best ones he played, also try Balatro

    • @LukeThomasTech
      @LukeThomasTech 9 місяців тому +3

      I'd like to know what that hand to hand top down fighting game was

    • @ikmidgame6736
      @ikmidgame6736 8 місяців тому

      @@LukeThomasTechsifu

  • @mikeallensonntag
    @mikeallensonntag 5 місяців тому +3

    For only having 30k subs your quick and well spoken, good content and no bs. Ur channel us going to go somewhere with time.
    I agree the SD is probably the best but what SD needs is more active proton development for game compatibility. There is to many games on steam that arnt deck certified.

  • @CrypticBore
    @CrypticBore 8 місяців тому +3

    Great video tha?ks gor the info. Though i feel one category was missed or i mightve nit heard it. But best default speaker sound? Do they all have mics if so a mic test on them all would be cool

  • @_moneywise.mx_
    @_moneywise.mx_ 9 місяців тому +5

    What do you guys think about the Ally Z1 at $399 on sale at Bestbuy? Would your rather buy the base 256GB LCD SteamDeck?

    • @victorhuantes7772
      @victorhuantes7772 9 місяців тому +5

      The 399 version is not the 1z extreme processor. It's a slower handheld and better off getting a steam deck for thr price

    • @extra4542
      @extra4542 8 місяців тому

      DO NOT even consider the regular Z1

  • @jackx1282
    @jackx1282 9 місяців тому +88

    Needs chapters

    • @theantil7
      @theantil7 9 місяців тому +14

      And a summary of all the points at the end.

    • @chrisnemat
      @chrisnemat 9 місяців тому +9

      It has chapters

  • @Amogersuser
    @Amogersuser 8 місяців тому +16

    how is your sub count this low

  • @TianLong72k
    @TianLong72k 5 місяців тому +1

    im an otr truck driver, i decided to go with steam deck, i ordered the 1tb oled, cant wait till it gets here

  • @sajidahmed4834
    @sajidahmed4834 8 місяців тому +4

    Can someone mention the list of games featured here?

  • @adianarchived
    @adianarchived 8 місяців тому +10

    It's the Legion GO for me. I need that computer like aspect of being able to use it as a laptop. The controller turning into a mouse is also really cool. The 8.8 inch screen is also a huge plus. I have decided that if you are going on a long trip and need longer battery life you could buy a powerbank that has 2/3 times the battery life and just keep it plugged in (then you'll get about 3/4 times longer play/work time).

  • @gabriels9919
    @gabriels9919 9 місяців тому +41

    The ally is awesome, sold my deck to my friend for it and i do not regret

    • @Kogami
      @Kogami 9 місяців тому +4

      Tsumugi icon 👌

    • @gabriels9919
      @gabriels9919 9 місяців тому +8

      @@Kogami nice to see a cultured one

    • @xrpmoonwolf
      @xrpmoonwolf 9 місяців тому +3

      Yup ally is goated so much more power. If I wanted something as powerfull as a steamdeck I'll just pick up my laptop with 5600u I bet it's even better then the custom chip on steamdeck and this laptop thinner and is also a tablet from like 3 years ago. Rog ally can run goddamn Elden ring it's crazy how much more powerfull this apu is. And I wanna be able to install any software I want so Linux was already a no go. People say rog runs hot but they just have CPU boosts on otherwise it stays cool and quiet and that steamdeck beats rog on 15w is absolute garbagio. Doubt it runs Elden ring on 15w tdp the 5600u can't even do that which is more powerfull. And I hate the button placement. Still steamdeck is awesome just not for me and the price difference is not that much if you want a new steamdeck oled your looking at nearing the rog ally on 600 I think it was like 530 or something not sure on that one.

    • @Mr7141983
      @Mr7141983 9 місяців тому +1

      That is what good friends do.

    • @LemonRush7777
      @LemonRush7777 9 місяців тому +2

      @@xrpmoonwolf The Ally is only more powerful while guzzling down battery. I have both and in practise I prefer using the Steam Deck for the majority of the games. If you plan on buying a Laptop to substitute it, the the same works for any handheld gaming PC, since none of them can compete with a proper gaming laptop (but the laptop cant be played like a handheld, so its a moot comparison anyway).

  • @conradsmith9441
    @conradsmith9441 7 місяців тому +1

    Just bought a steam deck OLED. I am not super committed to gaming yet, but wanted to try some games I’ve always wanted to play or have played before. I’ve had friends that owned consoles but I never have myself, so this will be my first and standalone. I do realize it may not be enough storage especially if I get a bunch of games like bg3, but I might upgrade to a terabyte and put it in myself. Since I’m not super committed to gaming, but just want to do a little…I hope it wasn’t a mistake.

  • @Kyoti
    @Kyoti 9 місяців тому +3

    What one would anyone recommend for Guild Wars 2 & Palworld?
    I don't play any fps. But do enjoy games like: ESO, RDR/RDR2, CP2077, Horizon ZD/FW, Borderlands (all), etc. Just learned about handheld gaming PC's and also not PC/tech savvy, as I've lived out in the middle of nowhere with no internet until last year (now have fiber). And definitely need help.

    • @JJsTimelapse
      @JJsTimelapse 9 місяців тому +1

      Check if the SteamDeck can run everything. For ESO for example you need a workaraound to run it, because when starting the game via steam, you only start the launcher from where you launch the game itself. Might be the case for GW2 as well.
      The ROG and the Legion Go however are portable windows pcs. If a game runs on windows, it runs on these devices.

    • @tapo9478
      @tapo9478 9 місяців тому

      Guild Wars 2 runs fine on the Steam Deck. If you have an account from before GW2 was on Steam you can pass in a simple command to use your old login. I haven't played Palworld on it yet but its apparently playable with frame drops. That's going to be the case for a lot of UE5 titles running on these handhelds.
      I've played ESO on it as well and it works great, but you need to do the initial install from desktop mode since it takes you through that installer.
      RDR2/CP2077/Horizon/Borderlands all run well without issues.

    • @mt.libertybell9250
      @mt.libertybell9250 9 місяців тому

      I haven’t played Palworld in a bit, but it was running fine till an update then it started crashing 15 min into every session. It could be fixed now.
      GW 2 is very doable as well if you set up action sets for your skills.
      For example when I hold L1, R1 becomes 1, and my Abxy buttons become 2345;
      And when I hold R1, L1 becomes 6, and abxy buttons become 7890.
      I love how anything is playable if you know how to map it

    • @LinksRoyal
      @LinksRoyal 9 місяців тому

      legion go is great for gw2. bigger screen helps with the UI and all that. it runs fine! Just set player model limit to low. just completed the new expansion with it.

  • @Wip3ou7
    @Wip3ou7 9 місяців тому +2

    Didn't know the Ally had variable refresh rate screen. That's really nice and I wish the Deck supported that.

  • @Pat43489
    @Pat43489 8 місяців тому +2

    You should've made a sum score at the end and combine everything together for an overall score.

  • @Jordan_G.
    @Jordan_G. 9 місяців тому +6

    You mention the Legion Go getting dinged for not VRR but the Steam Deck Oled doesn't have VRR either. Doesn't really seam to need it but if that's a deal breaker for you then no Steamdeck Oled.

  • @likestech1873
    @likestech1873 5 місяців тому +1

    This was a terrific review, thank you. It is interesting that AR glasses may have changed the equation. I don’t need to care much about the display anymore. As the glasses are powered by the handheld device, battery life becomes a bit more important. What’s left for me is the interface and what games I can play on them off my Steam library. I don’t own a handheld, but I just ordered the Viture Pro glasses, and I’m waiting to see if they are as good an experience as people have suggested, before buying a handheld. I think your review solidified my choice of the Steam LCD, which are now on sale until July 11. I never really wanted to buy a handheld before because I don’t like playing on small screens, so I normally play on a 17 inch laptop..

  • @Baoran
    @Baoran 9 місяців тому +3

    I don't really want to use anything but oled anymore just because of the colors and contrast. Having LCD is such negative factor that having higher resolution does not really matter.

    • @ozzydior
      @ozzydior 8 місяців тому

      Brother oled is literally unnoticeable unless you put it next to an LCD screen ☠️

    • @Baoran
      @Baoran 8 місяців тому

      @@ozzydior I dont agree. The colors and black levels are so different that it always looks bad on big monitor that I have on my main pc that I would rather play game on small 15" oled laptop because of that.

  • @brunesi
    @brunesi 2 місяці тому +1

    The video quality over age ratio is enormous. Really surprising good review. And you look so young. Keep up the good work!

  • @madpresso
    @madpresso 9 місяців тому +3

    As previous steam deck owner I would like to share the Steam's games compatibility with SteamOS are still limited, that's why I sold it and bought ROG Ally, I can play all the games without worry

    • @savanthsunnyt
      @savanthsunnyt 9 місяців тому

      Also limits your library.

    • @hl430
      @hl430 3 місяці тому

      how the ally x so far?

    • @madpresso
      @madpresso 3 місяці тому

      @@hl430 I'm playing Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2 with my ROG Ally, the only downside is battery life I'm getting fast charging powerbank

  • @eissaghamrawi5866
    @eissaghamrawi5866 4 місяці тому +1

    Really good format and editing, maybe a final count at the end would be nice, love your work

  • @motorhead_jt21
    @motorhead_jt21 9 місяців тому +4

    Just ordered a SteamDeck OLED 512GB. After months of deciding between that, the 1TB (etched vs polished screen), Legion Go, and Rog Ally….I finally pulled the trigger on what I think will work best for me.
    They all have their pros for sure, not many cons for any of them in terms of my expected usage. That’s why it was so tough to decide lol. The Legion Go had me by the balls for awhile but I don’t need that powerful of a device.
    The Rog Ally also was too much much machine for me I think. Plus its smaller size coupled with the low positioned right joy-con would’ve given my caveman hands some trouble (deciding factor for me). I’m learning this with my wife’s Switch. I’m a car guy so if I’m comparing these devices to cars:
    Legion Go = Dodge Hellcat
    Rog Ally = Porsche 911
    Steam Deck = Toyota Corolla (or Lexus IS 350 F Sport for the OLED I suppose)
    Anyways, happy gaming everyone! Thanks for the thorough review OP!

    • @Gomezdude7
      @Gomezdude7 9 місяців тому +1

      Love the car comparison 😂 but I feel like the SD OLED would be more like a Toyota Corolla nightshade. Same device with some luxury upgrades ya know

    • @motorhead_jt21
      @motorhead_jt21 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Gomezdude7 lmao fair point

  • @Paulie8K
    @Paulie8K 7 місяців тому +2

    Awesome comparison. I had my Ally pretty much since launch and Asus has really improved it over time with updates. My main gaming rig has an RTX 3080 but in the evening, my gf likes to chill in our couch watching random shows so the Ally allows me to chill with her while still doing some gaming 😂 Competition is good and the next generation of these devices should really be refined after the key learnings of the first gen.

  • @JasonEvangelho
    @JasonEvangelho 6 місяців тому +3

    Subscribed with enthusiasm! What an incredible, easy to digest, thorough breakdown. Thank you!

  • @exherbo
    @exherbo 7 місяців тому +1

    the repair segment on asus didn't age quite well did it

  • @rannxerox3970
    @rannxerox3970 8 місяців тому +6

    I use the Legion Go as my primary desktop PC. I have a Samsung M5 monitor that has a USB-C 4 input with a USB hub so I plug that single cable in. It runs everything just fine be it MS Office, remoting software to connect to work, etc. I upgraded my SSD to a 2TB with a 1.5TB SD card. Not sure if Lenovo will pull the trigger on the next iteration but I can see them coming out with their next one using one of the new ARM chips as that will be the big Microsoft Windows push this fall, putting them on par with Apple M chips.

  • @terrorgoonmafia454
    @terrorgoonmafia454 Місяць тому

    First of all I have to say you've gained a subscriber for how seamless you have made this explanation and you made me very cautious of what to pick and for this reason I think I'm going to go with the Rogue ally. Thank you very much

  • @DecoyCaliber
    @DecoyCaliber 9 місяців тому +3

    I was really looking for an overall score. But I still choose and love my LCD steam deck. I do want to upgrade to the oled tho

    • @ProTest808
      @ProTest808 9 місяців тому

      Oled is worth it

    • @Mr.Zonk.Knuckle
      @Mr.Zonk.Knuckle 9 місяців тому +2

      Still love my LCD deck. Didn’t really see a justification to upgrade to oled version since the LCD still works fine for most games I played, but am looking forward to preorder the SD2 when it’s time.

    • @Cub__
      @Cub__ 6 місяців тому

      ​@@Mr.Zonk.Knuckle Same, definitely.

  • @r-dent
    @r-dent 28 днів тому

    Hey! As I will soon receive my ROG Ally, I watched a lot of videos about it and the competitors.
    This one was one of the very best. A lot of good researched info (some even new to ME. 😉). Perfect length. And easy and nicely delivered! Even the sponsoring was a good pick. 😄
    Thanks a lot for this.

  • @mitbedacht1285
    @mitbedacht1285 9 місяців тому +8

    Rog ally won for me. I tested SD, SD OLED, Legion Go. But the VRR is the game changer, 60fps, 45fps, 90fps, 120fps... every option is butter smooth with VRR.

  • @sanjithechef
    @sanjithechef 4 дні тому

    The sleep wake functionality is SO UNDERRATED- if I’m playing on handheld I want accessibility and easily be able to play whenever. Sleep/wake working seamlessly is essential for this

  • @luisdominguez4307
    @luisdominguez4307 9 місяців тому +4

    I will keep my OG Steam Deck. Have been a blast since I got it in December 2022.

  • @paro2210
    @paro2210 2 місяці тому +2

    The steam deck is the best handheld gaming PC I have seen. Just having the track-pads and back buttons makes it way better. I use the track-pads on my steam deck all the time. Not having them on a portable PC would be really annoying. You cant control the mouse with the joysticks it just doesn't work well.

  • @jackpackage9757
    @jackpackage9757 9 місяців тому +11

    Considering price, steam deck is an easy choice these days lol bought mine for 280 CAD

    • @optimalbonkerz
      @optimalbonkerz 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm stuck cause I'm getting either the ally or steam deck oled in the next few days but as of right now the ally z1 extreme is $120 less than the steam deck but I have a nice gaming pc and don't know if I want the windows experience in handheld

    • @jackpackage9757
      @jackpackage9757 9 місяців тому

      @@optimalbonkerz dont buy new duh

  • @TheGanntak
    @TheGanntak 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice video subbed but why havent you said what games are playing!? Theres a few there i think look really good but I've no idea what they are.

  • @HugoTickKeKe
    @HugoTickKeKe 9 місяців тому +5

    help! what is the name of the game shown at @2:35 ? it looks interesting, thx!

    • @jaquanndavis1586
      @jaquanndavis1586 9 місяців тому

      Literally was just bout to ask this

    • @HugoTickKeKe
      @HugoTickKeKe 9 місяців тому

      @@jaquanndavis1586 yeah ! Would love to know about it

    • @carbonjustin
      @carbonjustin 9 місяців тому +1

      Midnight fight express

    • @HugoTickKeKe
      @HugoTickKeKe 9 місяців тому

      thank you, Justin, i already bookmarked it in Steam, will buy when the price is lower @@carbonjustin

  • @R9WhCeraTLyD
    @R9WhCeraTLyD 4 місяці тому

    which were the games you were playing during the video? could someone maybe list it chronologically? They look amazing.

  • @deejaydark07
    @deejaydark07 9 місяців тому +20

    I'll stay with my Legion Go, but thank you for sharing your opinions.

    • @JDabz96
      @JDabz96 9 місяців тому +4

      Most of this is just facts

    • @deejaydark07
      @deejaydark07 9 місяців тому +6

      @@JDabz96 either way you look at it. I'm still staying with my legion go 👍🏾

    • @JDabz96
      @JDabz96 9 місяців тому +4

      @deejaydark07 I understand that, it's definitely the best windows handheld

    • @bigload6
      @bigload6 9 місяців тому +3

      Legion go is the best one no doubt

    • @RAWKINGCOMEDY
      @RAWKINGCOMEDY 9 місяців тому

      Same man

  • @derekfurst6233
    @derekfurst6233 7 місяців тому +2

    I'm sorry, did you put the steam deck OLED BEHIND 2 non hdr lcd screens in terms of display? Can i buy pot from you

    • @MrNickpeck36
      @MrNickpeck36 7 місяців тому

      All three devices have great looking screens, helps for you to see for yourself…

  • @cryodragonbane4614
    @cryodragonbane4614 9 місяців тому +14

    I have my steam deck lcd and i love playing on this thing. so much easier than having to tweek with some games to get them to work, since i already have a laptop i really didnt want to deal with another portable windows device.

    • @ProTest808
      @ProTest808 9 місяців тому

      If you can afford the upgrade I highly recommend the oled. I had the lcd and the difference in screen quality and battery life is immediately noticeable when using the oled for the first time

  • @Xanduur
    @Xanduur 2 місяці тому +1

    My hand helps are the OLED Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and (gasp) the MSI Claw. I’m a sucker for an underdog.

  • @BigNate3x3
    @BigNate3x3 9 місяців тому +3

    What game is that @3:25

    • @Spiderrtank
      @Spiderrtank 9 місяців тому +2

      Looks like it's SYNTHETIK

    • @corpsious
      @corpsious 7 місяців тому +2

      @@Spiderrtank thank you!!

    • @disgrace1287
      @disgrace1287 2 місяці тому

      risk of rain 2

  • @GuyLogen
    @GuyLogen 9 місяців тому +2

    This only gets me excited for a steam deck 2. I'm pretty sure they saw the competition, and based on their mini-upgrade with the Oled deck, they are probably gonna make the "perfect" handheld the 2nd time around.

  • @dangitdave9688
    @dangitdave9688 9 місяців тому +5

    Did you take in consideration of price point for each one

    • @tracemusic777
      @tracemusic777 9 місяців тому

      I think he did this specific video on the merits of each device aside from the price. But I agree price should be considered... especially price to performance. In which no PC handheld can top the Steam Deck.

    • @dangitdave9688
      @dangitdave9688 9 місяців тому

      @@tracemusic777 I agree with you on that one man the steam deck is got some crazy performance for the price point.

  • @3DaysIn
    @3DaysIn 7 місяців тому +1

    what is the isometric shooter at 1:45 and 2:38 looks like fighting in a bathroom or something? thanks

  • @spelaoxy
    @spelaoxy 9 місяців тому +4

    Bought the steam deck and its just great

  • @tabares1995
    @tabares1995 6 місяців тому

    Gonna get a legion go soon. I have an LCD Steam deck and I barely touch it. I quickly found out that most games I wanted to play I couldn’t play because they weren’t verified or the anti cheat doesn’t allow me to play it on Steam deck.

  • @OGaccking
    @OGaccking 9 місяців тому +4

    What game is that @ 3:26 ? Thanks

    • @Pizzatird
      @Pizzatird 9 місяців тому +2

      Big Bad Beetle Borg's

    • @phokingill
      @phokingill 9 місяців тому +2

      Synthetik 1

  • @tanookio3943
    @tanookio3943 9 місяців тому +1

    Specter, leaving screen concerns aside, due to connecting to a TV through HDMI...if you had to choose a windows-based system, would you go for the Asus or the Lenovo?
    Essentially, I'm looking at something like this as a replacement for both my laptop, and (via cloud gaming) for my Xbox One. I LOVE the idea of having a system that can act as a PC, retro gaming emulator AND a modern game (cloud) console/gaming PC.

  • @apexel27
    @apexel27 9 місяців тому +3

    Hopefully Windows make a new OS that is optimized for gaming, specifically for handhelds.

  • @mw9771
    @mw9771 8 місяців тому

    I have a Legion Go and just got another steam deck. I picked up a refurb 64GB one for $289 and I’ve got a spare 1TB drive lying around. The deck will be for light games and games that are known to work well on the deck, and the Go will be for heavy hitters and AAA titles.

  • @MrDucatiV4
    @MrDucatiV4 9 місяців тому +4

    Legion Go all day and everyday!!!

  • @diddynator5817
    @diddynator5817 9 місяців тому +2

    What is the game at 1:31 and also 2:44

  • @UptownNYC
    @UptownNYC 9 місяців тому +5

    GUYS, DISREGARD EVERYTHING THIS GUY SAYS WHEN IT COMES TO STEAM DECK OLED DISPLAY. He purchased the etched screen display (Limited Edition & 1TB both have it) and because of this the contrast & color vibrancy is dull & basically the etched screen looks like someone took a jar of petroleum jelly and smeared it over the screen. UNLESS a review is describing the 512GB model which has the glossy OLED display with none of the above negative effects, please IGNORE anything the etched screen OLED reviewers say when comparing their display to any other displays.

  • @puneet7768
    @puneet7768 9 місяців тому +2

    which game is that at:
    1:33
    1:44
    2:10
    2:26
    2:35
    3:26
    3:50

    • @phunq_
      @phunq_ 8 місяців тому

      I don't know 1 of them, the one at 1:44 and 3:26. The others are:
      1:33 - My friend Pedro
      1:44 - ?
      2:10 - Brotato
      2:26 - Hogwarts Legacy
      2:35 - Midnight Fight Express
      3:26 - Same as 1:44
      3:50 - Enter the Gungeon

    • @puneet7768
      @puneet7768 5 місяців тому

      @@phunq_thank you so much
      I think the game at 1:44 is Synthetik

  • @fpvpilot7713
    @fpvpilot7713 9 місяців тому +5

    I had them all. The Ally is far better. My steam deck would not even play cod online or Black Desert. Returnal was not supported. The Ally runs all my games and runs them better with far better sound. Sold all my other hand held systems but kept the Ally and Switch.

    • @henrico-eshutola7263
      @henrico-eshutola7263 9 місяців тому +2

      I don't see how you live without track pads for a pc device

    • @lasthopelost9090
      @lasthopelost9090 9 місяців тому

      @@henrico-eshutola7263honestly the right joystick isn’t that bad for mousing through things

    • @Gomezdude7
      @Gomezdude7 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@henrico-eshutola7263 Many different options on both ally and go. Joystick, touchscreen, or even just a Bluetooth mouse. I used to have the og LCD deck and I've had my Ally since last year, haven't missed the touchpad on the deck once. Of course your opinion will vary but just letting you know

  • @B_Machine
    @B_Machine 7 місяців тому

    I have an LCD Steam Deck. I didn't realize how much I cared about battery life until I got Balatro. That game can be played seemingly forever on the deck without a recharge. Not worrying about battery life in the back of my mind has allowed me to become more immersed into the game. Going back to other games that are more battery intensive has a "mehh" feeling attached to it.

  • @BranislavOsif
    @BranislavOsif 9 місяців тому +2

    Many reviewers say that despite Ally and Go have the same chip, the Ally performs better maybe thanks to better cooling. And the numbers are just higher. So I would not rank both the same with regards to perf.

    • @Gomezdude7
      @Gomezdude7 9 місяців тому

      Careful, the legion go fans might show up with pitchforks!

  • @RandomVideos91-v4u
    @RandomVideos91-v4u 9 місяців тому

    My experience with my ROG Ally has been awesome. I haven't seen any stuttering in any game, and the battery life is perfect for my needs.

  • @KevinOsterkilde
    @KevinOsterkilde 9 місяців тому

    What's the game at 0:52 ?
    Nevermind, I figured it out. It's "Midnight Fight Express"

  • @MeanMarkerRoulette
    @MeanMarkerRoulette 4 місяці тому

    I wish button boards were available. If you drop your SD, you can break the button off the board and if you're lucky and have tools you can solder a new button on, but you may have to RMA it for repair.

  • @astererratum6546
    @astererratum6546 7 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely love my steam deck. About to do a full modding gauntlet with shell, ssd upgrade, button mod, hal sticks. Gonna make it my main pc. Dual booting steam os and linux. (Might also run windows for non linux games too. Idk. Not a fan of windows.)

  • @ThomasHoffDE
    @ThomasHoffDE 2 місяці тому

    Great video. New sub. Are any of these good enough for COD MWF3 campaign or MPlayer ? If so, which would be best in your opinion ?

  • @ralphiecifaretto8961
    @ralphiecifaretto8961 6 місяців тому +1

    So, a three way tie?

  • @GameplayTubeYT
    @GameplayTubeYT 8 місяців тому +1

    Can you Play this while charging? Without affecting the Battery health?

  • @tracemusic777
    @tracemusic777 9 місяців тому +5

    Where is the winner you stated in the title?

    • @AyaWetts
      @AyaWetts 9 місяців тому +1

      He said he had a winner, he never said he'd tell you what it was!