I absolutely love my Steam Deck, but he is spot on with pretty much all of the critiques. It is a great device, but definitely first-generation type of device. They will nail the Steam Deck 2 for sure. For $400 it is worth it for sure and there is nothing that can compete with it in the market in the price range and offer performance at that level. Growing pains are absolutely in store , but if you are a PC gamer you know that those pains are love and part of what makes PC gaming so unique.
I think this review is a good example of how I was telling my sister I don’t think this is a product for everyone it really is an enthusiast product. It can be plug and play but to get the most you have to sort of tinker with it
@@DistinctionDino personally I find it is just as "hard" as a PlayStation, difference is, when the SD glitches on you, you can fix it, PS glitches? You need professional assistance. Then, as a first-gen device it's got quirks and it feels we're still beta testers. Point is, the Deck not being for "beginners" feels temporary, not a consequence of design
@@venn9501 from the different proton versions with certain games only running with certain versions, to launchers the steam deck can be intimidating for someone who has only ever owned a console and never a pc. Sony players got confused screwing in one screw to install an ssd, on a console you just put in the game and it works. I get what you mean of course as time goes on I think it’ll be way better optimized but I know people who are still intimidated by of pc and as of today I feel like it’s never been easier to game on pc. The steam deck is definitely the step in the right direction because for the most part you can just press the big green button and it works but there are still many issues that can arise and it’s easy for someone like you or me because we have a baseline of knowledge but most people do not like having to troubleshoot and find solutions they just want it to work especially a portable device.
Regarding performance issues: The Deck has configurable options that can help you mitigate its power draw. You can lower its clock speed, adjust its fan curves - virtually anything a serious tinkerer would do to a gaming PC. In my experience with my own Deck, it's worth it to dial down the Performance options in the side menu if you're planning to play on the go, and to pair that with a few ticks down in your games' graphics settings. The less you put strain on the battery, the less this issue crops up. Considering, I tend to leave tentpole titles for when I'm playing at home and can plug it quickly, and play lighter titles on the go. If I really, seriously want to play Tales of Arise or The Witcher III or Cyberpunk 2077 away from home, I just crank graphics down to the absolute minimum and ramp down the core clock by one tick in the Deck's Performance menu.
this is an interesting review...truly an AVERAGE consumer. this dude is not a tinkerer or a linux gamer. MAD PROPS to you for being humble and reviewing this from your perspective.
Honestly it's refreshing to see someone like me with a Deck - I'm definitely "the general public" when it comes to gaming, the Deck is my first big foray into video games... I've come across a few minor issues, but honestly it's been pretty close to plug and play for me. Just some minor fiddling. I've got around 200 hours on it now and haven't even played a verified game yet 😅
Yeh I'm not even a console gamer and known to be a bit of a technophobe, but I bought a steam deck and setting up the cemu emulator on it has been a real learning curve stressful at times, I've never been on a Linux computer before this , and I'm telling you if you're used to the stress free console experience it could be off-putting (in desktop mode) i.e using rom manager downloading incompatible versions of ROMs and keys, traversing Reddit for answers, getting a windows.exe running on Linux through proton, I feel like I've been in the trenches ..but seeing Mario 3d world fire up on my steam deck in game mode was a real accomplishment for my cave man ass
The recessed power button kind of makes sense. You really don't want to be accidentally tapping a power button that sticks out a little bit, and accidentally turning the console off in the middle of a game
I think the 800p screen is a very smart choice. Loads of games will run about that resolution and look super crisp on it running at native resolution rather than having to be upscaled
depends on which screen you got though. if you have the etched one, it's not so crisp anymore but rather fuzzy and washed out while with the glossy screen you get the most crisp experience.
The battery life isn't great when playing AAA games but I also understand that I'm playing full PC games in a hand held that's a little bigger then the Switch, that's also way more powerful them the switch so I of course kept my expectations in check, but I was able to play Horizon zero dawn for about an hour and 45 minutes potable so I can't complain.
Get an external battery pack and you’ll be good plenty of solid PC batteries that can juice this fine and your good to go! For less than $45 bucks your good!
We must temper our expectations within the context of the price and form factor. The steam deck users complaining about battery life is a tirtiary critique in my opinion. I love mine. It's like the Sega Game Gear I always dreamt about as a kid playing shinobi back in the 90s. I would like to see version 2.0 have backlit buttons. Have the charging port, steam button and performance button backlit would make the device flawless.
There are a couple things I could elaborate on (like battery life) but I respect your view and it's honestly nice to see this from a fresh perspective of someone who just wants to play without having to tinker at all. Makes me rethink being able to recommend the steam deck blindly. I took for granted how much little tinkering I had to do to get it to work how I want it.
Steam deck is the most consumer friendly gaming device. deck has: -full controller customization for accessibility -ifixit partnership for easy repairs -steam refund policy -steam library sharing -steam sales -cloud saves and online are free also the battery life take needs to be more detailed. AAA games can be pushed from 2-4 hours depending on frame rate. 40hz is the sweet spot for performance and battery life. as for indies, it's perfectly good battery life.
Do you think the average consumer knows what iFixit is, let alone has knowledge to use the tools/guides they provide? Are there tutorials in the steam deck to learn how to optimize battery life? Would the average consumer even want to use the tutorials? Don't think of your everyday PC Gamer (which still may not do the above), think of your tablet Minecraft playing cousin. Auntie/Uncle that bought a switch for Mario kart. Younger Roblox-loving sibling. I would absolutely ravage a steam deck modding it how I please but not everyone wants to play with tech, they just want to play a game.
To be fair the battery isn’t valves fault all batteries suck the tech hasn’t evolved much in decades. If valve added a bigger batter it would need to be bigger and heavier plus you’re playing AAA on handheld so obviously it will drain faster than a Nintendo switch that plays games with graphics from like 2005
I agree, I think I've spent more time in desktop mode exploring and finding out what I can do rather than playing my steam library on it. The fact that you can install third party launchers in the OS and have them show up in your library is also neat!
I guess this is the perfect device for doing something about your backlog/pile of shame. I have, for instance, 'Encased' sitting in my virtual shelf, but when I sit down if front of my computer, I rather play 'Darktide'. But I can imagine playing 'Encased' while sitting in the train etc., just as a lot of indie games.
Don't let the unsupported badge stop you from trying to see if those games work on the steam deck. There is a lot of "unsupported" games that works perfectly fine but are categorized as unsupported because of small things like having Xbox controller prompts instead of steam deck controller prompts or having to click OK or Play on a launcher.
For those people who want to use this docked with a mouse, keyboard and maybe hooked up to a larger monitor/TV, many games that normally require a mouse and keyboard and are not considered supported are also playable. I view Steamdeck as an inexpensive way to replace my aging PC and play most games I am interested in (I mostly play indies) leaving my main PC for email/work/youtube etc. It's also a gateway drug into the Linux OS, which I am eager to check out given that I'm getting a bit annoyed with how microsoft forces features onto me, while Linux can be much more customized.
@@DiMacky24 Yo.. Steam Deck will bring in those drugs for sure!!! In the next 2 to 3 years, more and more will be on those gateway drugs, and get sucked into the computer like, (Tron)!!!..
I agree that some games that are listed as unsupported can work really well, and I think it is fine to try to download and install those if you already have them in your Steam library, but I'm personally little bit wary about buying unsupported games specifically for the Deck because it comes with that risk that they may not work. For games that I already have I only lose a little bit of time that goes to downloading and installing them but for games that I don't have there is a risk of losing money and not be able to play the game, and I'd rather not refund games without a good reason ("I bought a game that was listed as unsupported for the Deck and it didn't work so can I have my money back, please?"). It's a bit different if there is some proof like forum posts from Deck users telling the game works, or maybe RUclips videos showing how the game runs on the Deck, but it definitely does make me consider more carefully if I want to buy an unsupported title.
You can get great battery life if you just turn down a few settings. Yes if you run it full blast youll run out of battery quick, just like you would a laptop, or phone, or any portable device. Ive gotten 3-4 hours out of aaa games by just turning a couple settings down and not running the game full blast
@@SunnyExMusic he’s lying unless he’s talking about older aaa games then yes for sure. No current gen aaa game is giving you 3-4 hours without unplayable compromises.
Larger batteries take up more space. Does it truly matter if that battery is inside the device rather than outside it (in most instances)? For me, if I need more battery power, I'll just plug in an external one.
Love, love, love my Steam Deck! Been stuck on CP2077 and it runs like a hyped stallion. Yes, the battery life sucks at optimal performance (about 1.5 hours), but I cap CP2077 at 60fps, run the benchmark, set the profile to that game, and let it rock! Anxious to see what the Steam Deck 2 does.
For anybody curious if the games you have are actually compatible with the Deck, go to your steam library and access the filter option and in there you can adjust which sort of compatibility you're comfortable playing with. A lot of games are compatible, just haven't been fully optimized for the smaller screen. Best of luck!
As for compatibility, try games first before dismissing your library! Games that are listed as not compatible or with minor issues usually tend to work fine with some minor tinkering. The Deck is the ultimate handheld in my experience. It's not perfect, but thats the fiddly PC side of it to me. But it does allow you to do so much more than its only real rival the Switch - better game experience and graphics, PC level of customisability on every game, insane level of emulation support with Emu Deck app and even more comfortable to use than any other handheld I've ever played on! It's pricey and requires some setup on many games, but amazing! :)
Dude I wanted to play Max Payne 1 which is unsupported because it has file that you need to replace in order to make the game work. Thankfully the community always has solutions on either reddit or RUclips.
I was going to second this notion, but someone already beat me to it, so I will further the notion instead. Not compatible absolutely DOES NOT equal unplayable.
@@acdnan Another plus to Steamdeck over consoles, there's easy access to forums, reviews, guides etc. to get assistance and be more informed before making a purchase. Also the sales on Steam are unbeatable, with the Steamdeck, PC gaming is absolutely cheaper than console gaming.
I have had my steam deck for about a week and a half. I absolutely love it. I am a Linux gamer, so picking up the steam deck wasn't so bad for me. I immediately jumped into the terminal (the command line) and typed away. This is easier than my Debian PC. Emulation is amazing. I can get 6 hours of battery life playing the Simpsons hit and run for the original Xbox. Arch Linux emulation is about the same except Burnout 3 has no video, so I'll make a Debian SD card or play it on my Xbox. I had issues compiling Xemu. The packages got corrupt during installation, so everything isn't sunshine and rainbows. The Desktop experience is great once you open steam and look at the controls. I played modded Minecraft and it froze after a couple of hours and the fan was spinning at Max speed, so don't play with 410 mods for a long time. Overall I'm happy with my purchase, the competition is more expensive. Gpd and Aya have $1K USD products. The steam deck has some weird quarks, but it's worth it for me.
Whoah, whoah WOAH! You want to TRAVEL with your PORTABLE game system. What's wrong with you?! STEAM: "We never anticipated anyone traveling with the Steam Deck."
I've had my Steam Deck for several months and I follow lots of forums for it. His video is the only time I've heard of anyone having that kind of issue with their Steam Deck, so it's definitely not common.
For what its worth ive had mine 6 months travelled by plane tonnes of times and mine is still fine. Also Valve has excellent customer service, odds are they would just ship you a new one if it does break.
Spot on, great review. That being said, as a 20+ years Linux user I felt home on the steam deck immediately and I love it. I ordered mine at the peak of the crypto madness when a graphics card that would have improved my 6 year old PC would have cost twice as much as the entire Steam Deck. Now the price situation has relaxed a bit, but it's still great value for money, and probably the most versatile PC-like machine you can get. If you can come to terms with certain limitations it's an almost perfect experience. One, as has been said here, is battery life. Better hook it up to a docking station and a decent monitor when you play AAA games, and try to be happy with the abundance of less resource-hungry indie games or emulation when traveling. The freedom to mess around with everything including file system and operating system that Valve gives you comes at a price - it's really easy to mess up the whole system, so be ready to reinstall everything from scratch a couple of times. At least the recovery process is pretty straight forward. Anyone who is familiar enough with PCs to create a USB boot medium should be able to do it. Besides games you have access to basically any software that runs natively on Linux or Windows SW that can be run using wine. I use my Steam deck to work on my blender (a 3d art SW) projects, do SW development, all the office stuff I used my previous PC for (Email, video conferencing, word processing, scanning, printing, CAD & 3D printing stuff), running virtual machines, videos, music...). As a mobile workstation it sucks, it really cannot replace a laptop with mouse and keyboard, but overall it's a lovely machine and totally worth the money.
What i love about the steam deck is even tho it says incompatible doesnt mean that actually the case. Also battery life isnt as bad as he claims. Its really game dependent for example dead space i get about 5 hrs on high settings and snowrunner i get about 2 hrs. Gta 4 i got about 4 and a half hrs gta v i got about 3 to 4 hrs. Steamdeck is amazing and can emulate any game out there including switch games
@@TheGamingProject08 Demon's Souls run at over 60FPS when emulated. Meanwhile MGS4 suffers at a stagnating 10-15. This kind of comparison is exactly what your comment sounds like mate.
I think as a pc/console user you really downsold the steam deck here. My switch has been collecting dust for some time now and after getting the steam deck the pc and ps5 also has been collecting dust haha I use the ps5 now as a streaming box lmao. Trust me when I tell u this guys the amazement of opening up these games for the first time on a hand held and seeing it run like it did on pc or ps4 is just another feeling.if you have a huge library on steam and have triple aaa games I'm telling u this machine is a must and it will blow u away. I tried dragon ball kakarot high settings looks amazing, forza 5 high settings basically my go to when I just wana drive around. Jedi fallen order high settings looks too good. So does shadow of tomb raider and spider man and devil may cry 5 and apex legends with gyro is amazing. There's gyro in spiderman too which really tripped me out first time playing. This guy really under sold the magic of owning a steam deck and understanding the generational leap. The battery is bad I probs had the thing on charge most of the time I played lol but u will get a 1 hour and half average on tripple aaa modern games and 2 and half on normal and indie games 4 hours u can triple that by buying a good powerbang. Also I had the same issue that he had a couple times but its not as big as he says on the video. Mine was fixed after i held reset a couple times. Also this guy only tried one game and then said most of his library was uncompatible, yes even for me I got 400 plus games on my steam library and only 100 was verified but most of the games I downloaded fit between non verified and partial support and all these games run without any tinkering except signing into ur accounts like if ur even an average pc gamer like me then u will get along with this so easy. Half the time I can't even imagine nintendo ever running games as good as this or even having to run these games. Games don't cost 50 pounds either. Can get for like 10 pound on key sites.
This "reviewer" was paid to down-sell the Steam Deck. Either that or he is dim... He barely mentioned how you can play Red Dead 2 type AAA titles handheld, or Steams huge library inc Sony titles making its way to the platform. This guys audience is the literally the average consumer, which makes his 3.2m audience the most gullible, and himself most likely to con his audience through paid bias reviews.
bro frfr, i have yet to even turn on my switch after getting my deck months ago. There's literally no reason for me to do so lol. I ran smash bros ultimate on the deck and it ran as if I was using a switch pro... this shii is incredible!
@@sonicandroxas that's awesome bro have you managed to get breath of the wild to work on it yet ? Honestly people don't know the scale and leap in technology until you actually have one of these in your hands and see how these games run.
@@shonsajeev704 botw is preferred to be used on cemu a wii u emulator, and though i haven't tried it, i believe that game runs at guaranteed 40 fps/hz at least
I LOVE my Steam Deck but I think that's a fair review. On the battery life we sort of just got to a point where an x86 based handheld is a viable consumer product and I expect that to be a big area for improvement in the future.
thanks for your review, this basically confirms my impression that this is not really a console, this brings you the classic PC experience, but to an handheld. While classic consoles bring you stability and "play out the box", the steam deck like every pc brings you a lot of options & konfiguration, but with that of course a lot of time investing in tinkering and trial & error.
Cool video, hopefully the Steam Deck 2 is much better in reference to higher frame rate, battery life & Steam library compatibility. Your in-depth overview & review of the system is much appreciated and I look forward to your follow-up video on the Steam Deck, as well. Great video, as usual.
Well duhh just like gaming laptops…I expect the next laptop I buy for me or my kids…is overall better tech and spec wise..I love the deck for what it is and I will definitely get version 2.
Think I’m gonna wait til they release a second version of this thing. I just found out about this thing and was super excited to maybe get one. This video really solidified any concerns I already had about it. Just seems logical to wait.
I just got the confirmation today that mine is ready, I cant wait to dive into this. I seen some videos showing switch emulation running solid on it, this thing being the ultimate portable emulator alone has me excited. Even though I will probably be playing mostly NES and SNES emulators, the idea that the steam deck is already running a lot of switch games better than the switch is very promising on the potential of what we can do with it.
@@Grillmonger I'm very excited for you, friend! It truly is worth the wait. I'm absolutely in love with mine. Though, I suspect my fiancé plans to steal it from me, the wench lol. That being said, please can an eye out for delivery, if possible. My first Steam Deck was stolen by FedEx and I had to go through Valve support for a replacement unit. It only took 10 days to replace, but best to avoid that situation all together. I'd suggest having it delivered to a local pickup center as opposed to having a contracted driver make the delivery.
@Women should cook And clean unprompted It's not weird once you've been made a believer! Lol. Once you get yours you won't want to game on anything else.
Started using the back buttons more and also trying out Gyro aiming. I find the default of activating gyro by touching the right stick means that it's mostly always on So I rebind it to when the left trigger is fully pressed, which is when you are aiming in FPS games and it's a lot more useful that way
Really good job adapting your knowledge and ability to tinker with technology in order to explain everything in laymans terms to an average Joe Other RUclipsrs either get too technical from the get go or just trash on steam deck because they don't know anything about computers or optimizing power draw You, on the other hand, gave a very balanced review. Thank you for that, because it means more people will be open to trying steam deck out and hopefully will have a blast with it!
Thanks for this man. I cancelled by reservation for the steam deck. I dont regret it at all. All the hiccups you've been having are massive red flags for me and as I'm not tech savvy I just wouldn't know what to do it if it fucked up on me.
I traveled with my Steamdeck and a 65w 30k mah battery. I finished a 4hr flight with 60% (battery) and 100% Steamdeck, after playing games for the entire flight. I always travel with the battery to keep everything topped throughout the trip, then charge the battery at my destination. Always carry a big battery and eliminate charge anxiety from the travel equation.
@@CJ-uh8bk For sure battery. Honestly the main thing making think if I should buy it or not. Though there are things you can do to extend your playtime.
I’m really curious about the “brick”. You showed the command line login which isn’t a brick per se but definitely unusable on a plane without a keyboard. Then would still have to research how to get back to GUI and why it got that way in the first place. Nice hear about the real world use though and that sometimes this type of problem could occur. Unix style systems tend to not like a hard shutdown from power loss so maybe it ran out of juice and didn’t have a graceful shutdown script for low battery and corrupted the file system? If that is the case I hope Valve addresses it and will add a low power shutdown script if it doesn’t exist already. Glad you got yours back up and running and enjoyed the video.
The price is surprisingly good..but not without a surprising meaning. Steam knows that if you purchase a deck, you will most likely purchase a lot of content for it. Maybe in 20 years, they will hand them out like flyers
Great video man. On a completely random rant, your apt is a 10+ brother. That view is to die for. This is the first video I have seen and I was completely distracted by that view of the trains. I don't know where you live but I want in on it. Going to check out some more of your video's now. New sub for sure.
I’ve seen a ton of reviews on the deck and yours is best👍🏾. Several reviewers are making it sound perfect and it’s not. I just received my RMA replacement and 🙏🏾 for no more issues. Other than that; i’m enjoying my new deck.
To really maximize the use of the steam deck I recommend buying a dock for it since valve has their official one delayed, I bought mine on Amazon it isn’t too bad it’s gets the job but then it’s a new experience I was able to play title like csgo and valorant with a frame cap of 144hz and also I was able to play a bit of warzone with a few minor tweaks it was really playable
There are actually some really cool "Hybrid" charging Bricks/Docs like the ACEFAST GaN PD65W. Almost identical in size to the orignal SD brick but has an HDMI out to be used as a Doc.
It only does to 60hz refresh rate according to the Steam page so I dunno what your talking about....same with frames it's capped at 60, so.... P.S. Warzone also isn't even on Steam man, it's on Blizzard Launcher now. Same with Valorant it's not on Steam at all. You sir are lying EDIT Did some research and looks like I was wrong about the Warzone, but the other things, no.
One thing I see a lot of reviewers dont talk about is the whole desktop mode and what else can you do on a steam deck -For example streaming apps such as Netflix/Hulu/Plex etc... We all know its a portable "gaming" device & we all know you can use it as an emulator and play retro games. The fact that its not just that but close to a portable mini pc that you can carry around with you is really what interest me.
Such an excellent and honest review. I remember when this device was starting to reach the hands of the "earliest birds" and I so badly wanted it to succeed that I was trying to convince anyone and everyone about how good this is, how you can basically play any game you already own eventually, etc. Now that I finally have mine, I do absolutely love it but I see why it isn't for the average consumer.
Wow that's crazy, I've had much better luck with mine. I have a massive steam library and now that I work from home, being able to step away from my desk and play is great. It is an absolute beast for 2d indie games and emulators. If you want to tinker more try this for battery life: set the display to 40fps, set the game's resolution to 540p, then upscale it back to 800p with FSR. That helped me a lot while playing Elden Ring. But like everything steam deck, it depends on the game.
This seems like a honest review 👍🏼 My friend owns one of these and haven't talked to him about it yet. I'm a VR and Switch player. My idea with this was to use it as a PC to VR item and indie item. Put it in a pack with a battery attached to it or set it on the counter and VR. I also love my handheld style of gaming so it flows well for me in that way also. However I have my Switch so I don't think it's ready to take my switch spot light. It's a pretty cool system though. In the future if Nintendo doesn't wake up Steam might over take the handheld industry. Personally Steam and Nintendo need to jump on the VR scene along with the handheld scene.
I've had my Staem Deck for a few weeks now and no complaints...except for battery life, that sucks😒 You are however, absolutely correct about being willing to "tinker" with the device, and one needs to be somewhat computer competent. All my experiences have been with Windows and not Linux direct and I have to say I like how much easier Linux is to use than I previously thought. Great video😉
Linux can definitely be easier to use at times Especially installing apps from Discover Just search and hit install! Instead of the need to hunt down exe files on the internet and then download it all run through an installer
Linux is very different from how it was 10 years ago. In my experience, it's easier to adapt to modern Linux from Windows than from Windows to Mac. I have had to use Mac for work for the past two years, and I still hate how rigid it is.
The battery life is the main reason I have not bought the steam deck. The resolution and textures look better on the deck compared to my Switch oled but my switch lasts about 5.5 to almost 6 hours playing Skyrim. Same with Witcher 3 and Dying Light. For me I need a portable that lasts at least 4 hours. Hopefully a new revision of the deck comes out with a more power efficient apu and possibly larger battery.
I sold my steam deck and kept my OLED switch. Once you have a light, TRULY portable device, great battery life, it's hard to play anything else. I'll wait for steam deck 2 and hope for OLED. It makes games that much better. The steam deck is pale lol
I play the new bayonetta 3 game on my switch oled on a full battery charge it last me almost 6 hour of gameplay its last much longer than the steam deck battery
The power button is recessed because when your deck is in sleep mode or off, thats the only button that can wake/turn it on. It being recessed is a great thing because the last thing you want is your deck getting turned on while in the case.
The Steamdeck is actually a really cool device if you don't mind tinkering getting to know the SteamOS a bit. Other than being able to play your Steam games on mobile, my favorite feature is the Steam desktop page. From here you can install Epic Games, Origin, and other software. They even show up in your library within the Steamdeck! You can also shortcut your streaming services to the desktop. This again comes back to be willing to mess around and learn the SteamOS since since it is Linux based and understanding that not all games are going to be compatible. I've had nothing but a positive experience with my 512GB version and it is an ABSOLUTE UNIT. Yeah the battery life tanks pretty quick but that's a given when you want to play graphic intense games meant for a high end PC. All in all it's a great device for PC enthusiast but is definitely not going to be a preferable pickup for those non-tech savy or unwilling to troubleshoot in linux.
I have under 1000 games and currently of those 128 are supported, though there are quite a few that aren't supported but actually work really well. I guess it's a trial and error scenario. I've also not used it as much as I thought I would, due to not doing a lot of long distance traveling.
wasn't too happy and returned mine, love the direction it's going, but I feel like it's better to wait for a major revision like a steamdeck 2 or whatever before jumping in and buying one, especially if u own a console or pc already
Thanks for the review. I was on the edge buying this until I saw your video. I'm definitely waiting for the 2nd generation version. My gaming laptop and Nintendo Switch OLED will hold me over for now ;-)
I quit PC gaming and went with the Deck. Low graphics is fine on a small screen but the mobility and quick resume just makes it so much more enjoyable. Battery does suck but these are laptop quality games. Tales of Arise gets 3hours at 40hz lock which is good enough.
I’ve had it for a couple weeks now and it’s truly worth it. I’m glad I don’t need to be tethered to my laptop for the games that are compatible with the deck. Ys IX was a smooth experience. I’m sure there will be more compatible games as new ones are released but the games that are compatible run very well. I agree with the case review, hoping to get another type from Amazon or elsewhere.
the on/off button isn't petruding like + / - volume buttons because if it were, then when you travel and carry the console on your bag it would actually press itself easily and turn up the screen, wasting battery, which for a portable console is the least you'd want.
you have to be mindful not to let the steamdeck draw too much power. you can manually limit the power draw in the settings. Also, locking to 30fps at settings that arent too high will also DRAMATICALLY increase battery life.
Also valve doesn’t make batteries all batteries suck right if valve put a bigger battery in it the steam deck would be massive the only reason the Nintendo switch has longer battery life is because it plays games with like 2005 graphics while the steam deck plays AAA from 2022
My experience: you can adjust almost all settings to fit your needs, with remote play you can stream to a tv or monitor smoothly with no dock required. You can connect controllers with Bluetooth or play on the go. It’s powerful enough to run red dead handheld it really is an awesome device.
I agree completely, this thing feels like to portable gaming what the Index felt like to VR: Premium tech but evidently limited by the quirky flaws that come with being the first out of the workshop. Valve gaming products over the years have traditionally required some technical knowledge though. The PC gamer culture really lives in Valve's DNA, it seems. I'm certainly not complaining though. It's a wonderful little thing and I plan on doing a lot with it.
I love my Steam Deck. Getting situated with it was an absolute nightmare. I'm trauma dumping, sorry. - I had to re-calibrate my battery, because even though it was fully charged, the battery meter would start to drain and would shut off seconds after I unplugged it, and I had to start it in safe mode and let it run down like five times before it worked. - I had to reformat it several times after it black screened. - It bodied like multiple expensive huge micro SDs, costing me about the price I paid for the device. - I had an internet connection issue that almost made me throw in the towel because there was nothing I could do to put my games on it. - And there were several games I decided to mildly tinker with the controls, thinking it would be simple like it was with the PS Vita, and the entire control scheme was thrown all out of whack and there was nothing I could do to fix any of it. Whether by way of luck, or the numerous updates they've been doling out, I somehow have everything exactly how I like it... and I'm scared as heck to change anything. I definitely don't know what I did to get it working. Was it worth all that? Nope. That was a stupid experience, it was bizarre and frustrating, and not at all what I'd consider a premium product. Don't buy this thing unless you're willing to suffer for your ideal gaming situation. That said, it can still do everything I need it to. Having a device that can emulate and run a handful of my favorite games that will likely never be ported to Switch - whether because they're obscure or the Switch is just too weak - is what I got it for, and it works. It's my go-to device - I have docks set up around my house that I can slap it in and have it run 4K with no battery or connection worries. If someone in the family wants the tv I'm on, I can yoink it over to another tv. I don't have to hide in my nerd cave to have access to quality PC gaming. I can use a tv, I can use a monitor, I can chill on the couch, I can chill outside on the porch. It's revolutionized my gaming life. No cap. And the battery life was trash... before I knew a few things. Flip a few switches and I can run emulated games for like ten hours, a hundred down to twenties. The other day I played Dark Souls III on highest settings for at least 5 hours before it blipped at me about the battery needing some juicing. It's literally got a button to maximize each game individually in a drop menu, and it makes a massive difference. Using haptics, full brightness, and the built in speakers really adds up on the battery, and just doing away with those quality sensory features affords a significantly longer session. It's nice to know those things are there if I really just want to scratch my premium gamer itch for a half hour on break at work or something, before I have to divert my attention to business, so I can slap it back on the juicer anyway. Mastering this thing is pure pain, but it's also all the convenience. It really is versatile. And it transforms into a PC where I can use a browser and manage my files... this thing may be my worst nightmare, but it's also a dream.
Hay! Did you receive it yet? Have you spent time with it? What games do you play on it and what frames do you get with what settings? Would you recommend it?
Yes I received it about a week ago and let me tell you smooth gameplay, possibly my best video game purchase and I have the series x. I love the portability of it I have kids and it's hard for me to play. I have played RDR2, GOD OF WAR, Uncharted lost legacy, and the Witcher 3. I play all the games on recommended settings so not sure how many frames but it's smooth, speaker's are lout. GREAT PRODUCT
@@angrykidfromnc8391 No draining problems. The only thing is when I play it I have to keep it charging because the battery life sucks. Other than that still a great product shit I play on it daily.
Thank you for taking the time to review this and the ROG Ally. It's fun watching your review and opinion and I love how deep you go into showing everything. Love your content!
I like to tinker around with devices and am looking forward to getting my deck, but I definitely get that's it not work everyone. I keep forgetting that at the end of the day it's still a PC you'll still have PC gaming issues for now, especially Linux stuff with the deck. Hopefully valve can perfect the software so that it becomes a near console like feature in the future
I am on my second steam deck, the side seam split on my first one. The RMA experience in the UK was relatively smooth. The first 400gb sd card I put in the deck was bricked when I tried to format it also. Aside from those issues I am impressed with it, though I can't play precision shooters on a controller any more, so the types of games I play on it are limited. When it comes to the battery life it could be better but the device would have to be even larger to fit the additional capacity in there. As the SoCs get smaller and more efficient this problem will be easier to solve.
Very true about the larger case to handle the larger battery. As such, if you need more battery capacity, we can just plug that larger piece in externally.
Battery life is massively reliant on what game you're playing. For example, I play something like Valheim and I get maybe 2 hours of battery; however, minecraft gives me easily 5 hours without trouble (great for flights). Hopefully, given some devs have started considering the Steam Deck as a PC hardware "standard", Power consumption will be improved in future games.
Good luck going down the nitty gritty PC side of the Steam Deck. Your experience with the heating issue and the battery life is the reason I'm waiting to see what the next version looks like. My MS Surface Pro 3 had thermal issues that were fixed in the Pro 4, luckily I got a free upgrade, if they fix the thermal management issues they seem to have right now this thing could be techie heaven. They're going almost completely opensource with the design so us techie's love it :)
I love mines! Bought the 512GB Model but the Frames do drop here there, the fans are pretty loud, it does get hot, the screen isn’t the brightest, and honestly I could go on and on but it’s an1st generation product so it’s to be expected! I can get about 2 to 3 hours of full gameplay when I’m on the go but I’ll also be looking into building a Gaming Pc as well.
I got my Steam deck back in July and resold it a month later for nearly twice what I paid for it. It's not *bad* but there are a ton of drawbacks. It is not portable, it's huge. The screen quality is terrible. Steam OS is extremely slow and laggy, reboots take several minutes, switchings between desktop mode is a chore, it can't easily play a ton of your game library if you dare to purchase games somewhere other than Steam (you can get some other stores through tinkering in desktop mode, but not everything is possible), and several with anti cheat software outright cannot be played. Also having a much larger SSD does matter, running games off an SD card is a poor experience, which the 64GB Steam Deck won't have any choice doing. The Aya Neo Air Pro can run anything the SD can, the FPS difference is negligible, and while handheld most people lock their FPS to 30/40 anyway to conserve battery life so it really doesn't matter. The Air is also 50% lighter, which makes a huge difference, just Google Steam Deck carpal tunnel. I put the profit I made selling it towards the Air Pro with a 2TB SSD.
Aya Neo Air Pro is more expensive, FPS difference is not negligible, its huge. Games run of the SD card just as well as from the SSD and many people already tested in on YT. Stop spreading bullshit, I know you are trying to justify your purchase because for some reason you can't be happy. Also boasting about scalping does not make you cool, the whole comment is cringe af.
Bro I have had my steam deck for months and its an amazing device compared to the competition like the aya neo, onexplayer, GDP Win 3. I have a 2tb micron 2230 installed along with a 1tb micro sd and I have 200 games installed with still 500gb free. Since getting this device I have really not used my gaming rig. I hope the next version of the steam deck is even better and also makes those other companies I mentioned come out with better devices as well.
Complete opposite experience that I've had. Love my Steam Deck. Emulating PSX games gives me like 8 hours of battery life. Also never had it crash and have never had to reimage it. Sounds almost like user error.
Out of the 531 reviews that I've seen about the sting deck they all praise it and you're the one person who's realistic and speaks about its problems how does it feel to be the only honest man still living on Earth really man everyone's a fell out everybody just says good things to receive free sheet
Personally I'm really looking forward to buying a Steam Deck. I can tinker with it, modfiy it, play all the games I want, and I'd probably 3D print some kind of DIY battery case to add a thin power bank when I do buy it
I love my Steam Deck. If you use proton then you can play games that aren’t supported. Most of my game library is unsupported, but with proton I have no issues playing my entire game library. Love it.
I have had the 64GB deck for week now. I am a PC gamer with a switch and some old consoles. The switch exceeds my expectations. I run a 240hz monitor with a 3080. The 30-60 FPS standard has been just fine for me on deck. It doesn't support all of the hundreds or thousands of games I own on steam, but it supports more than enough for me. It helps me clear the back log of Controller style games I just didn't want to play at my desk, it lets me play casual games on my breaks at work, and by and large it's just worked for me. I did order a 512GB 2230 SSD for it for 50 bucks on Ebay as even with a 1TB SD card, the 64GB drive limits updates and shaders for your games. I have considered running windows, at 50 bucks I might pick up another 2230 SSD strictly for windows and see how it runs, I am particularly interested in getting my game pass and epic games running on it. It's not perfect, but it's the probably best Gen1 device I have ever had.
Personally i think what bricked your deck was being on a plane. Higher levels of radiation in the upper atmosphere leads to increased chances of bit flips. Probably wrong but it is a thing that does happen
Yeah I don't understand the reason for this. I feel like most people won't even use it as a portable device outside of the home. As an entry point into PC gaming I don't get it either. For a similar price, a desktop or even laptop can be had with more performance and versatility. Steam deck will have limitations as far as what it can do as a full pc as well.
The best thing about the deck in my opinion is that it will literally handle anything you throw at it with respectable frames, as long as you have the right proton drivers for each title. Remember it’s a pc, you’ll have to deal with pc quirks to get your games to work. People that complain about it haven’t been playing pc games long enough to deal with those issues.
@quintilian install emu-deck, it is preconfigured emulation script which does everything for you (at least for pre ps4 platforms - nes, snes, mame, gameboy, wii/switch etc.)
Dude I've been away from your Channel just a bit but it's good to be back you're a good brother continue to handle your business PS...Steamdeck is the jawn but you're right you do need some computer skills if you're going to fully enjoy it and have it reach its potential or have a friend that does
As someone who has a huge Steam library, I'm happy with the games I can play. Next step is trying the emulators. If I, a 59 year old woman, can figure out, so can you.
I bought one when my gaming pc needed a full rebuild and I have been loving it. Way more comfterble than the switch. I haven't found very many games that don't run well on it.
Do you even understand the product catagory steam deck is in? It's competing against product like Aya nei, gpd, ect. And among those steam deck is much cheaper and uses a coustom SoC which is faster then the current compitition. Also battery life is expected to be lower as it's a handheld.
If you really want to get into tweaking things, you can get a lot of unsupported and broken games working... and improve battery life. None of that is super simple though, so takes some learning. I like to mess around with things, and have played all my games on Linux much like this for a while now even before the Steam Deck.
I absolutely love my Steam Deck, but he is spot on with pretty much all of the critiques. It is a great device, but definitely first-generation type of device. They will nail the Steam Deck 2 for sure. For $400 it is worth it for sure and there is nothing that can compete with it in the market in the price range and offer performance at that level. Growing pains are absolutely in store , but if you are a PC gamer you know that those pains are love and part of what makes PC gaming so unique.
I think this review is a good example of how I was telling my sister I don’t think this is a product for everyone it really is an enthusiast product. It can be plug and play but to get the most you have to sort of tinker with it
Yeah for $400 Steam Deck is a good device for killing time when travel. But in my country this device's price start with $1500 lol. Sad :(
@@mutatieHL yikes. That sucks for you.
@@DistinctionDino personally I find it is just as "hard" as a PlayStation, difference is, when the SD glitches on you, you can fix it, PS glitches? You need professional assistance.
Then, as a first-gen device it's got quirks and it feels we're still beta testers. Point is, the Deck not being for "beginners" feels temporary, not a consequence of design
@@venn9501 from the different proton versions with certain games only running with certain versions, to launchers the steam deck can be intimidating for someone who has only ever owned a console and never a pc. Sony players got confused screwing in one screw to install an ssd, on a console you just put in the game and it works. I get what you mean of course as time goes on I think it’ll be way better optimized but I know people who are still intimidated by of pc and as of today I feel like it’s never been easier to game on pc. The steam deck is definitely the step in the right direction because for the most part you can just press the big green button and it works but there are still many issues that can arise and it’s easy for someone like you or me because we have a baseline of knowledge but most people do not like having to troubleshoot and find solutions they just want it to work especially a portable device.
Regarding performance issues:
The Deck has configurable options that can help you mitigate its power draw. You can lower its clock speed, adjust its fan curves - virtually anything a serious tinkerer would do to a gaming PC. In my experience with my own Deck, it's worth it to dial down the Performance options in the side menu if you're planning to play on the go, and to pair that with a few ticks down in your games' graphics settings.
The less you put strain on the battery, the less this issue crops up. Considering, I tend to leave tentpole titles for when I'm playing at home and can plug it quickly, and play lighter titles on the go. If I really, seriously want to play Tales of Arise or The Witcher III or Cyberpunk 2077 away from home, I just crank graphics down to the absolute minimum and ramp down the core clock by one tick in the Deck's Performance menu.
Cyberpunk 2077 is the main game I play on mine. Get like 3 or so hours on it.
@@seanputman1775 what performance settings do you have?
Mid with 30fps
this is an interesting review...truly an AVERAGE consumer. this dude is not a tinkerer or a linux gamer. MAD PROPS to you for being humble and reviewing this from your perspective.
I love this guy cause he's so willing to admit he doesn't know something, even though some folks may unreasonably give him flak for it.
Honestly it's refreshing to see someone like me with a Deck - I'm definitely "the general public" when it comes to gaming, the Deck is my first big foray into video games... I've come across a few minor issues, but honestly it's been pretty close to plug and play for me. Just some minor fiddling. I've got around 200 hours on it now and haven't even played a verified game yet 😅
Yeh I'm not even a console gamer and known to be a bit of a technophobe, but I bought a steam deck and setting up the cemu emulator on it has been a real learning curve stressful at times, I've never been on a Linux computer before this , and I'm telling you if you're used to the stress free console experience it could be off-putting (in desktop mode) i.e using rom manager downloading incompatible versions of ROMs and keys, traversing Reddit for answers, getting a windows.exe running on Linux through proton, I feel like I've been in the trenches ..but seeing Mario 3d world fire up on my steam deck in game mode was a real accomplishment for my cave man ass
@@tomk.williams1186 Thank you for giving your insight so I know what I am in for with ROMs :)
can the deck be used hooked up to the wall byspassing the battery???
The recessed power button kind of makes sense. You really don't want to be accidentally tapping a power button that sticks out a little bit, and accidentally turning the console off in the middle of a game
You also don't want to accidentally turn on the system.
Absolutely. I hate when I’m watching videos in bed on my iPhone and accidentally turn off the phone.
Yeah if you have it in your backpack and it presses against something it’ll turn on and drain the battery if it wasn’t recessed.
Not a power button, but I hated the regular 2ds and even the other 3ds catridge slot, because I keep accidentally removing my catridges xd
can the deck be used hooked up to the wall byspassing the battery???
I think the 800p screen is a very smart choice. Loads of games will run about that resolution and look super crisp on it running at native resolution rather than having to be upscaled
It’s 2022 they could’ve done 1080🫣
I'd love to see an OLED version in the future. Same resolution, but OLED is so responsive.
depends on which screen you got though. if you have the etched one, it's not so crisp anymore but rather fuzzy and washed out while with the glossy screen you get the most crisp experience.
they mainly did it for battery life. phones are doing that as well. capping at 1080 just to extend batt life.
@@happysquirtle466 that’s not true the etched screen literally makes the screen better 😭
That not-so-easy to tap power button is actually better for me as to not tap it easily while gaming unlike the volume control
The battery life isn't great when playing AAA games but I also understand that I'm playing full PC games in a hand held that's a little bigger then the Switch, that's also way more powerful them the switch so I of course kept my expectations in check, but I was able to play Horizon zero dawn for about an hour and 45 minutes potable so I can't complain.
I was able to get 3 hours in metro exodus
Get an external battery pack and you’ll be good plenty of solid PC batteries that can juice this fine and your good to go! For less than $45 bucks your good!
It's better in Windows
if you cap fps and lower tdp youll get more. spiderman gives me a few hours
We must temper our expectations within the context of the price and form factor. The steam deck users complaining about battery life is a tirtiary critique in my opinion.
I love mine. It's like the Sega Game Gear I always dreamt about as a kid playing shinobi back in the 90s.
I would like to see version 2.0 have backlit buttons. Have the charging port, steam button and performance button backlit would make the device flawless.
There are a couple things I could elaborate on (like battery life) but I respect your view and it's honestly nice to see this from a fresh perspective of someone who just wants to play without having to tinker at all. Makes me rethink being able to recommend the steam deck blindly. I took for granted how much little tinkering I had to do to get it to work how I want it.
Steam deck is the most consumer friendly gaming device.
deck has:
-full controller customization for accessibility
-ifixit partnership for easy repairs
-steam refund policy
-steam library sharing
-steam sales
-cloud saves and online are free
also the battery life take needs to be more detailed.
AAA games can be pushed from 2-4 hours depending on frame rate. 40hz is the sweet spot for performance and battery life.
as for indies, it's perfectly good battery life.
Do you think the average consumer knows what iFixit is, let alone has knowledge to use the tools/guides they provide?
Are there tutorials in the steam deck to learn how to optimize battery life? Would the average consumer even want to use the tutorials?
Don't think of your everyday PC Gamer (which still may not do the above), think of your tablet Minecraft playing cousin. Auntie/Uncle that bought a switch for Mario kart. Younger Roblox-loving sibling.
I would absolutely ravage a steam deck modding it how I please but not everyone wants to play with tech, they just want to play a game.
I wonder if keeping an eye out on marketplaces for "bricked" steam decks is worthwhile... 🤔
To be fair the battery isn’t valves fault all batteries suck the tech hasn’t evolved much in decades. If valve added a bigger batter it would need to be bigger and heavier plus you’re playing AAA on handheld so obviously it will drain faster than a Nintendo switch that plays games with graphics from like 2005
it's definitely not the easiest to use, but the openness (and price point for the tech) definitely makes it the most consumer friendly option
Steams customer service is horrible. Was shipped a broken deck last Thursday and they still haven't told me how to send it in for a refund.
i love mine so far. highly recommend! i love finding new things out in desktop mode(Linux) more than actually playing games lmao
I agree, I think I've spent more time in desktop mode exploring and finding out what I can do rather than playing my steam library on it. The fact that you can install third party launchers in the OS and have them show up in your library is also neat!
@@michaellujan5590 yes. I just found out about plug-ins a few days ago now when I’m in the Home Screen it’s playing music and everything
I guess this is the perfect device for doing something about your backlog/pile of shame. I have, for instance, 'Encased' sitting in my virtual shelf, but when I sit down if front of my computer, I rather play 'Darktide'. But I can imagine playing 'Encased' while sitting in the train etc., just as a lot of indie games.
Pile of shame lol. Story of my life 😂
Don't let the unsupported badge stop you from trying to see if those games work on the steam deck.
There is a lot of "unsupported" games that works perfectly fine but are categorized as unsupported because of small things like having Xbox controller prompts instead of steam deck controller prompts or having to click OK or Play on a launcher.
For those people who want to use this docked with a mouse, keyboard and maybe hooked up to a larger monitor/TV, many games that normally require a mouse and keyboard and are not considered supported are also playable. I view Steamdeck as an inexpensive way to replace my aging PC and play most games I am interested in (I mostly play indies) leaving my main PC for email/work/youtube etc. It's also a gateway drug into the Linux OS, which I am eager to check out given that I'm getting a bit annoyed with how microsoft forces features onto me, while Linux can be much more customized.
And more importantly, you can check ProtonDB to see if the games you want to play on the Deck are playable
Xbox Prompts wouldn't make it unsupported, there are plenty of titles with Xbox controller prompts that are Playable or Verified.
@@DiMacky24 Yo.. Steam Deck will bring in those drugs for sure!!!
In the next 2 to 3 years, more and more will be on those gateway drugs, and get sucked into the computer like, (Tron)!!!..
I agree that some games that are listed as unsupported can work really well, and I think it is fine to try to download and install those if you already have them in your Steam library, but I'm personally little bit wary about buying unsupported games specifically for the Deck because it comes with that risk that they may not work.
For games that I already have I only lose a little bit of time that goes to downloading and installing them but for games that I don't have there is a risk of losing money and not be able to play the game, and I'd rather not refund games without a good reason ("I bought a game that was listed as unsupported for the Deck and it didn't work so can I have my money back, please?").
It's a bit different if there is some proof like forum posts from Deck users telling the game works, or maybe RUclips videos showing how the game runs on the Deck, but it definitely does make me consider more carefully if I want to buy an unsupported title.
You can get great battery life if you just turn down a few settings. Yes if you run it full blast youll run out of battery quick, just like you would a laptop, or phone, or any portable device. Ive gotten 3-4 hours out of aaa games by just turning a couple settings down and not running the game full blast
3-4 hours are more than enough for handheld
@@SunnyExMusic he’s lying unless he’s talking about older aaa games then yes for sure. No current gen aaa game is giving you 3-4 hours without unplayable compromises.
Larger batteries take up more space. Does it truly matter if that battery is inside the device rather than outside it (in most instances)? For me, if I need more battery power, I'll just plug in an external one.
@@elmhurstenglish5938 for a handheld device yes. My computer is already plugged in if I wanted to be connected all the time.
@@illogik Ye, I ain't saying plug it into an outlet. But can just have a battery in your pocket and cable to it.
Love, love, love my Steam Deck! Been stuck on CP2077 and it runs like a hyped stallion. Yes, the battery life sucks at optimal performance (about 1.5 hours), but I cap CP2077 at 60fps, run the benchmark, set the profile to that game, and let it rock! Anxious to see what the Steam Deck 2 does.
Holy hell 1.5 hours?? It takes me that long to customize my character when starting a game lol
3:47 it was made specifically like that to avoid unwanted presses. :/
For anybody curious if the games you have are actually compatible with the Deck, go to your steam library and access the filter option and in there you can adjust which sort of compatibility you're comfortable playing with. A lot of games are compatible, just haven't been fully optimized for the smaller screen. Best of luck!
And many games that say unsupported work…sleeping dogs..street fighter 30th…insurgency sandstorm…
As for compatibility, try games first before dismissing your library! Games that are listed as not compatible or with minor issues usually tend to work fine with some minor tinkering.
The Deck is the ultimate handheld in my experience. It's not perfect, but thats the fiddly PC side of it to me. But it does allow you to do so much more than its only real rival the Switch - better game experience and graphics, PC level of customisability on every game, insane level of emulation support with Emu Deck app and even more comfortable to use than any other handheld I've ever played on! It's pricey and requires some setup on many games, but amazing! :)
Yup have had unsupported games work better than playable
Dude I wanted to play Max Payne 1 which is unsupported because it has file that you need to replace in order to make the game work. Thankfully the community always has solutions on either reddit or RUclips.
I was going to second this notion, but someone already beat me to it, so I will further the notion instead. Not compatible absolutely DOES NOT equal unplayable.
@@acdnan Another plus to Steamdeck over consoles, there's easy access to forums, reviews, guides etc. to get assistance and be more informed before making a purchase. Also the sales on Steam are unbeatable, with the Steamdeck, PC gaming is absolutely cheaper than console gaming.
I have had my steam deck for about a week and a half. I absolutely love it. I am a Linux gamer, so picking up the steam deck wasn't so bad for me. I immediately jumped into the terminal (the command line) and typed away. This is easier than my Debian PC. Emulation is amazing. I can get 6 hours of battery life playing the Simpsons hit and run for the original Xbox. Arch Linux emulation is about the same except Burnout 3 has no video, so I'll make a Debian SD card or play it on my Xbox. I had issues compiling Xemu. The packages got corrupt during installation, so everything isn't sunshine and rainbows. The Desktop experience is great once you open steam and look at the controls. I played modded Minecraft and it froze after a couple of hours and the fan was spinning at Max speed, so don't play with 410 mods for a long time. Overall I'm happy with my purchase, the competition is more expensive. Gpd and Aya have $1K USD products. The steam deck has some weird quarks, but it's worth it for me.
Damn getting bricked while traveling is really traumatising. Hopefully it's just minority case that doesn't affect most of steam decks out there
>traumatising
lmao. I can't play vibeo game. This is a genocide. A Holocaust.
yea i always get bricked up while traveling
Whoah, whoah WOAH! You want to TRAVEL with your PORTABLE game system. What's wrong with you?!
STEAM: "We never anticipated anyone traveling with the Steam Deck."
I've had my Steam Deck for several months and I follow lots of forums for it. His video is the only time I've heard of anyone having that kind of issue with their Steam Deck, so it's definitely not common.
For what its worth ive had mine 6 months travelled by plane tonnes of times and mine is still fine.
Also Valve has excellent customer service, odds are they would just ship you a new one if it does break.
Spot on, great review. That being said, as a 20+ years Linux user I felt home on the steam deck immediately and I love it. I ordered mine at the peak of the crypto madness when a graphics card that would have improved my 6 year old PC would have cost twice as much as the entire Steam Deck. Now the price situation has relaxed a bit, but it's still great value for money, and probably the most versatile PC-like machine you can get. If you can come to terms with certain limitations it's an almost perfect experience. One, as has been said here, is battery life. Better hook it up to a docking station and a decent monitor when you play AAA games, and try to be happy with the abundance of less resource-hungry indie games or emulation when traveling. The freedom to mess around with everything including file system and operating system that Valve gives you comes at a price - it's really easy to mess up the whole system, so be ready to reinstall everything from scratch a couple of times. At least the recovery process is pretty straight forward. Anyone who is familiar enough with PCs to create a USB boot medium should be able to do it.
Besides games you have access to basically any software that runs natively on Linux or Windows SW that can be run using wine. I use my Steam deck to work on my blender (a 3d art SW) projects, do SW development, all the office stuff I used my previous PC for (Email, video conferencing, word processing, scanning, printing, CAD & 3D printing stuff), running virtual machines, videos, music...). As a mobile workstation it sucks, it really cannot replace a laptop with mouse and keyboard, but overall it's a lovely machine and totally worth the money.
What i love about the steam deck is even tho it says incompatible doesnt mean that actually the case. Also battery life isnt as bad as he claims. Its really game dependent for example dead space i get about 5 hrs on high settings and snowrunner i get about 2 hrs. Gta 4 i got about 4 and a half hrs gta v i got about 3 to 4 hrs. Steamdeck is amazing and can emulate any game out there including switch games
You say it can emulate the switch yet it actually can't because it's not smooth at all
@@TheGamingProject08 It depends on the game, really. Some games run better than others.
@@TheGamingProject08 I've played MK8, new super mario bros and they've emulated perfectly.
@@TheGamingProject08 depends on the game
@@TheGamingProject08 Demon's Souls run at over 60FPS when emulated.
Meanwhile MGS4 suffers at a stagnating 10-15. This kind of comparison is exactly what your comment sounds like mate.
I think as a pc/console user you really downsold the steam deck here. My switch has been collecting dust for some time now and after getting the steam deck the pc and ps5 also has been collecting dust haha I use the ps5 now as a streaming box lmao. Trust me when I tell u this guys the amazement of opening up these games for the first time on a hand held and seeing it run like it did on pc or ps4 is just another feeling.if you have a huge library on steam and have triple aaa games I'm telling u this machine is a must and it will blow u away. I tried dragon ball kakarot high settings looks amazing, forza 5 high settings basically my go to when I just wana drive around. Jedi fallen order high settings looks too good. So does shadow of tomb raider and spider man and devil may cry 5 and apex legends with gyro is amazing. There's gyro in spiderman too which really tripped me out first time playing. This guy really under sold the magic of owning a steam deck and understanding the generational leap. The battery is bad I probs had the thing on charge most of the time I played lol but u will get a 1 hour and half average on tripple aaa modern games and 2 and half on normal and indie games 4 hours u can triple that by buying a good powerbang. Also I had the same issue that he had a couple times but its not as big as he says on the video. Mine was fixed after i held reset a couple times. Also this guy only tried one game and then said most of his library was uncompatible, yes even for me I got 400 plus games on my steam library and only 100 was verified but most of the games I downloaded fit between non verified and partial support and all these games run without any tinkering except signing into ur accounts like if ur even an average pc gamer like me then u will get along with this so easy. Half the time I can't even imagine nintendo ever running games as good as this or even having to run these games. Games don't cost 50 pounds either. Can get for like 10 pound on key sites.
This "reviewer" was paid to down-sell the Steam Deck. Either that or he is dim... He barely mentioned how you can play Red Dead 2 type AAA titles handheld, or Steams huge library inc Sony titles making its way to the platform. This guys audience is the literally the average consumer, which makes his 3.2m audience the most gullible, and himself most likely to con his audience through paid bias reviews.
bro frfr, i have yet to even turn on my switch after getting my deck months ago. There's literally no reason for me to do so lol. I ran smash bros ultimate on the deck and it ran as if I was using a switch pro... this shii is incredible!
@@sonicandroxas that's awesome bro have you managed to get breath of the wild to work on it yet ? Honestly people don't know the scale and leap in technology until you actually have one of these in your hands and see how these games run.
@@shonsajeev704 botw is preferred to be used on cemu a wii u emulator, and though i haven't tried it, i believe that game runs at guaranteed 40 fps/hz at least
@@trevorjonathan4405 sound butthurt he didn't slob off valve.
I LOVE my Steam Deck but I think that's a fair review. On the battery life we sort of just got to a point where an x86 based handheld is a viable consumer product and I expect that to be a big area for improvement in the future.
thanks for your review, this basically confirms my impression that this is not really a console, this brings you the classic PC experience, but to an handheld. While classic consoles bring you stability and "play out the box", the steam deck like every pc brings you a lot of options & konfiguration, but with that of course a lot of time investing in tinkering and trial & error.
Cool video, hopefully the Steam Deck 2 is much better in reference to higher frame rate, battery life & Steam library compatibility. Your in-depth overview & review of the system is much appreciated and I look forward to your follow-up video on the Steam Deck, as well. Great video, as usual.
Well duhh just like gaming laptops…I expect the next laptop I buy for me or my kids…is overall better tech and spec wise..I love the deck for what it is and I will definitely get version 2.
There are no talks of the deck 2. It could be a decade before that even gets talked about. The thing just came out and is extremely successful
Think I’m gonna wait til they release a second version of this thing. I just found out about this thing and was super excited to maybe get one. This video really solidified any concerns I already had about it. Just seems logical to wait.
The Steam Deck is truly a game changer. With this beast, I don’t really need any other console 😂
I just got the confirmation today that mine is ready, I cant wait to dive into this. I seen some videos showing switch emulation running solid on it, this thing being the ultimate portable emulator alone has me excited. Even though I will probably be playing mostly NES and SNES emulators, the idea that the steam deck is already running a lot of switch games better than the switch is very promising on the potential of what we can do with it.
@@Grillmonger I'm very excited for you, friend! It truly is worth the wait. I'm absolutely in love with mine. Though, I suspect my fiancé plans to steal it from me, the wench lol. That being said, please can an eye out for delivery, if possible. My first Steam Deck was stolen by FedEx and I had to go through Valve support for a replacement unit. It only took 10 days to replace, but best to avoid that situation all together. I'd suggest having it delivered to a local pickup center as opposed to having a contracted driver make the delivery.
@@perfidious333 hmm but it's but kind of a low chance of happening regularly though
@@WowietalksObvious statement is obvious.
@Women should cook And clean unprompted It's not weird once you've been made a believer! Lol. Once you get yours you won't want to game on anything else.
Started using the back buttons more and also trying out Gyro aiming.
I find the default of activating gyro by touching the right stick means that it's mostly always on
So I rebind it to when the left trigger is fully pressed, which is when you are aiming in FPS games and it's a lot more useful that way
I do the same thing in apex
Really good job adapting your knowledge and ability to tinker with technology in order to explain everything in laymans terms to an average Joe
Other RUclipsrs either get too technical from the get go or just trash on steam deck because they don't know anything about computers or optimizing power draw
You, on the other hand, gave a very balanced review. Thank you for that, because it means more people will be open to trying steam deck out and hopefully will have a blast with it!
Well worth it. Compared to the price of the competition and it’s now easier to get.
Thanks for this man. I cancelled by reservation for the steam deck. I dont regret it at all. All the hiccups you've been having are massive red flags for me and as I'm not tech savvy I just wouldn't know what to do it if it fucked up on me.
I traveled with my Steamdeck and a 65w 30k mah battery. I finished a 4hr flight with 60% (battery) and 100% Steamdeck, after playing games for the entire flight. I always travel with the battery to keep everything topped throughout the trip, then charge the battery at my destination.
Always carry a big battery and eliminate charge anxiety from the travel equation.
What battery are you using? I need one of those.
@@adelin081 RUclips won't let me reply with the battery name. You can find it at an online retailer with a name that rhymes with Ham-A-Zon.
Its such a cool device. I hope that there are some adjustments to the form factor and performance in some hardware revisions
Form factor and performance are fine imo, better battery would be nice
@@CJ-uh8bk For sure battery. Honestly the main thing making think if I should buy it or not. Though there are things you can do to extend your playtime.
I’m really curious about the “brick”. You showed the command line login which isn’t a brick per se but definitely unusable on a plane without a keyboard. Then would still have to research how to get back to GUI and why it got that way in the first place. Nice hear about the real world use though and that sometimes this type of problem could occur. Unix style systems tend to not like a hard shutdown from power loss so maybe it ran out of juice and didn’t have a graceful shutdown script for low battery and corrupted the file system? If that is the case I hope Valve addresses it and will add a low power shutdown script if it doesn’t exist already. Glad you got yours back up and running and enjoyed the video.
I wondering what happened. I’d be nice to know what he did to fix it. He didn’t mention anything about his battery dying before it happened did he?
The price is surprisingly good..but not without a surprising meaning.
Steam knows that if you purchase a deck, you will most likely purchase a lot of content for it.
Maybe in 20 years, they will hand them out like flyers
I never got into steam but if I had a library I would already had it by now 😊
Great video man. On a completely random rant, your apt is a 10+ brother. That view is to die for. This is the first video I have seen and I was completely distracted by that view of the trains. I don't know where you live but I want in on it. Going to check out some more of your video's now. New sub for sure.
I’ve seen a ton of reviews on the deck and yours is best👍🏾. Several reviewers are making it sound perfect and it’s not. I just received my RMA replacement and 🙏🏾 for no more issues. Other than that; i’m enjoying my new deck.
Crazy that you dropped this video today. I’ve been looking into the steam deck just today.
To really maximize the use of the steam deck I recommend buying a dock for it since valve has their official one delayed, I bought mine on Amazon it isn’t too bad it’s gets the job but then it’s a new experience I was able to play title like csgo and valorant with a frame cap of 144hz and also I was able to play a bit of warzone with a few minor tweaks it was really playable
There are actually some really cool "Hybrid" charging Bricks/Docs like the ACEFAST GaN PD65W. Almost identical in size to the orignal SD brick but has an HDMI out to be used as a Doc.
It only does to 60hz refresh rate according to the Steam page so I dunno what your talking about....same with frames it's capped at 60, so....
P.S. Warzone also isn't even on Steam man, it's on Blizzard Launcher now. Same with Valorant it's not on Steam at all. You sir are lying
EDIT Did some research and looks like I was wrong about the Warzone, but the other things, no.
@@codymarcotte512 my steam deck when it’s docked can have games run at 144hz cuz of the monitor I have connected to it
@@kingshadow_5129 120HRZ is the max even with dock. Even so, you lied about running Valorant, it's not possible
@@codymarcotte512 there’s videos out there of people playing valorant on their steam decks tho I’m not lying about that part tho
One thing I see a lot of reviewers dont talk about is the whole desktop mode and what else can you do on a steam deck -For example streaming apps such as Netflix/Hulu/Plex etc...
We all know its a portable "gaming" device & we all know you can use it as an emulator and play retro games. The fact that its not just that but close to a portable mini pc that you can carry around with you is really what interest me.
You just made me want a steam deck…
@@uPSIDEdOWN577 Yes! you can just youtube "Steam Deck | How to Add Your Favorite Streaming Apps" and it talks about it.
Such an excellent and honest review. I remember when this device was starting to reach the hands of the "earliest birds" and I so badly wanted it to succeed that I was trying to convince anyone and everyone about how good this is, how you can basically play any game you already own eventually, etc. Now that I finally have mine, I do absolutely love it but I see why it isn't for the average consumer.
Wow that's crazy, I've had much better luck with mine. I have a massive steam library and now that I work from home, being able to step away from my desk and play is great. It is an absolute beast for 2d indie games and emulators.
If you want to tinker more try this for battery life: set the display to 40fps, set the game's resolution to 540p, then upscale it back to 800p with FSR. That helped me a lot while playing Elden Ring. But like everything steam deck, it depends on the game.
This seems like a honest review 👍🏼 My friend owns one of these and haven't talked to him about it yet. I'm a VR and Switch player. My idea with this was to use it as a PC to VR item and indie item. Put it in a pack with a battery attached to it or set it on the counter and VR. I also love my handheld style of gaming so it flows well for me in that way also. However I have my Switch so I don't think it's ready to take my switch spot light. It's a pretty cool system though. In the future if Nintendo doesn't wake up Steam might over take the handheld industry. Personally Steam and Nintendo need to jump on the VR scene along with the handheld scene.
I've had my Staem Deck for a few weeks now and no complaints...except for battery life, that sucks😒
You are however, absolutely correct about being willing to "tinker" with the device, and one needs to be somewhat computer competent. All my experiences have been with Windows and not Linux direct and I have to say I like how much easier Linux is to use than I previously thought.
Great video😉
Linux can definitely be easier to use at times
Especially installing apps from Discover
Just search and hit install!
Instead of the need to hunt down exe files on the internet and then download it all run through an installer
Linux is very different from how it was 10 years ago. In my experience, it's easier to adapt to modern Linux from Windows than from Windows to Mac. I have had to use Mac for work for the past two years, and I still hate how rigid it is.
@@DiMacky24
I agree.😉
The battery life is the main reason I have not bought the steam deck. The resolution and textures look better on the deck compared to my Switch oled but my switch lasts about 5.5 to almost 6 hours playing Skyrim. Same with Witcher 3 and Dying Light. For me I need a portable that lasts at least 4 hours. Hopefully a new revision of the deck comes out with a more power efficient apu and possibly larger battery.
I sold my steam deck and kept my OLED switch. Once you have a light, TRULY portable device, great battery life, it's hard to play anything else. I'll wait for steam deck 2 and hope for OLED. It makes games that much better. The steam deck is pale lol
I play the new bayonetta 3 game on my switch oled on a full battery charge it last me almost 6 hour of gameplay its last much longer than the steam deck battery
The power button is recessed because when your deck is in sleep mode or off, thats the only button that can wake/turn it on. It being recessed is a great thing because the last thing you want is your deck getting turned on while in the case.
I have like an insane amount of ROMS on it that play like smooth silky butter. So in that regards it’s worth it
The Steamdeck is actually a really cool device if you don't mind tinkering getting to know the SteamOS a bit. Other than being able to play your Steam games on mobile, my favorite feature is the Steam desktop page. From here you can install Epic Games, Origin, and other software. They even show up in your library within the Steamdeck! You can also shortcut your streaming services to the desktop. This again comes back to be willing to mess around and learn the SteamOS since since it is Linux based and understanding that not all games are going to be compatible. I've had nothing but a positive experience with my 512GB version and it is an ABSOLUTE UNIT. Yeah the battery life tanks pretty quick but that's a given when you want to play graphic intense games meant for a high end PC. All in all it's a great device for PC enthusiast but is definitely not going to be a preferable pickup for those non-tech savy or unwilling to troubleshoot in linux.
I have under 1000 games and currently of those 128 are supported, though there are quite a few that aren't supported but actually work really well. I guess it's a trial and error scenario. I've also not used it as much as I thought I would, due to not doing a lot of long distance traveling.
wasn't too happy and returned mine, love the direction it's going, but I feel like it's better to wait for a major revision like a steamdeck 2 or whatever before jumping in and buying one, especially if u own a console or pc already
You can return it for a refund if you don’t like it??
Thanks for the review. I was on the edge buying this until I saw your video. I'm definitely waiting for the 2nd generation version. My gaming laptop and Nintendo Switch OLED will hold me over for now ;-)
If a certain game isn’t working for you, you could also go into the compatibility settings and try using proton. This worked for me on multiple games.
Dude if battery life is trash on this, then all the other handheld PCs have dumpster fire battery life
I quit PC gaming and went with the Deck. Low graphics is fine on a small screen but the mobility and quick resume just makes it so much more enjoyable. Battery does suck but these are laptop quality games. Tales of Arise gets 3hours at 40hz lock which is good enough.
I’ve had it for a couple weeks now and it’s truly worth it. I’m glad I don’t need to be tethered to my laptop for the games that are compatible with the deck. Ys IX was a smooth experience. I’m sure there will be more compatible games as new ones are released but the games that are compatible run very well. I agree with the case review, hoping to get another type from Amazon or elsewhere.
the best part about steam deck is the cloud saves, it's amazing going from PC then to your bed while keeping all your progress.
the on/off button isn't petruding like + / - volume buttons because if it were, then when you travel and carry the console on your bag it would actually press itself easily and turn up the screen, wasting battery, which for a portable console is the least you'd want.
you have to be mindful not to let the steamdeck draw too much power. you can manually limit the power draw in the settings. Also, locking to 30fps at settings that arent too high will also DRAMATICALLY increase battery life.
Also valve doesn’t make batteries all batteries suck right if valve put a bigger battery in it the steam deck would be massive the only reason the Nintendo switch has longer battery life is because it plays games with like 2005 graphics while the steam deck plays AAA from 2022
My experience: you can adjust almost all settings to fit your needs, with remote play you can stream to a tv or monitor smoothly with no dock required. You can connect controllers with Bluetooth or play on the go. It’s powerful enough to run red dead handheld it really is an awesome device.
I agree completely, this thing feels like to portable gaming what the Index felt like to VR: Premium tech but evidently limited by the quirky flaws that come with being the first out of the workshop. Valve gaming products over the years have traditionally required some technical knowledge though. The PC gamer culture really lives in Valve's DNA, it seems.
I'm certainly not complaining though. It's a wonderful little thing and I plan on doing a lot with it.
so I think it's definitely worth it when you use emulators on it makes for a decent portable ps2 Nintendo 3ds and regular ds and GameCube
I love my Steam Deck. Getting situated with it was an absolute nightmare. I'm trauma dumping, sorry.
- I had to re-calibrate my battery, because even though it was fully charged, the battery meter would start to drain and would shut off seconds after I unplugged it, and I had to start it in safe mode and let it run down like five times before it worked.
- I had to reformat it several times after it black screened.
- It bodied like multiple expensive huge micro SDs, costing me about the price I paid for the device.
- I had an internet connection issue that almost made me throw in the towel because there was nothing I could do to put my games on it.
- And there were several games I decided to mildly tinker with the controls, thinking it would be simple like it was with the PS Vita, and the entire control scheme was thrown all out of whack and there was nothing I could do to fix any of it.
Whether by way of luck, or the numerous updates they've been doling out, I somehow have everything exactly how I like it... and I'm scared as heck to change anything. I definitely don't know what I did to get it working. Was it worth all that? Nope. That was a stupid experience, it was bizarre and frustrating, and not at all what I'd consider a premium product. Don't buy this thing unless you're willing to suffer for your ideal gaming situation.
That said, it can still do everything I need it to. Having a device that can emulate and run a handful of my favorite games that will likely never be ported to Switch - whether because they're obscure or the Switch is just too weak - is what I got it for, and it works. It's my go-to device - I have docks set up around my house that I can slap it in and have it run 4K with no battery or connection worries. If someone in the family wants the tv I'm on, I can yoink it over to another tv. I don't have to hide in my nerd cave to have access to quality PC gaming. I can use a tv, I can use a monitor, I can chill on the couch, I can chill outside on the porch. It's revolutionized my gaming life. No cap.
And the battery life was trash... before I knew a few things. Flip a few switches and I can run emulated games for like ten hours, a hundred down to twenties. The other day I played Dark Souls III on highest settings for at least 5 hours before it blipped at me about the battery needing some juicing. It's literally got a button to maximize each game individually in a drop menu, and it makes a massive difference. Using haptics, full brightness, and the built in speakers really adds up on the battery, and just doing away with those quality sensory features affords a significantly longer session. It's nice to know those things are there if I really just want to scratch my premium gamer itch for a half hour on break at work or something, before I have to divert my attention to business, so I can slap it back on the juicer anyway.
Mastering this thing is pure pain, but it's also all the convenience. It really is versatile. And it transforms into a PC where I can use a browser and manage my files... this thing may be my worst nightmare, but it's also a dream.
I just ordered mine this morning 256 version I can't wait
Hay! Did you receive it yet? Have you spent time with it? What games do you play on it and what frames do you get with what settings? Would you recommend it?
Yes I received it about a week ago and let me tell you smooth gameplay, possibly my best video game purchase and I have the series x. I love the portability of it I have kids and it's hard for me to play. I have played RDR2, GOD OF WAR, Uncharted lost legacy, and the Witcher 3. I play all the games on recommended settings so not sure how many frames but it's smooth, speaker's are lout. GREAT PRODUCT
@@marcelloturner2461 have you had any battery draining problems? I've seen alot of people had gotten faulty devices
@@angrykidfromnc8391 No draining problems. The only thing is when I play it I have to keep it charging because the battery life sucks. Other than that still a great product shit I play on it daily.
Thank you for taking the time to review this and the ROG Ally. It's fun watching your review and opinion and I love how deep you go into showing everything. Love your content!
I like to tinker around with devices and am looking forward to getting my deck, but I definitely get that's it not work everyone. I keep forgetting that at the end of the day it's still a PC you'll still have PC gaming issues for now, especially Linux stuff with the deck.
Hopefully valve can perfect the software so that it becomes a near console like feature in the future
About the battery problem, I think just stick a small battery bank to the back of the deck and double or triple your play time should be fine.
Huh. This makes me want to try Tales of Arise, never got into any Tales games but that was not what I expected it to look like.
It’s pretty good
Same with me. I don't like the art style of JRPGS but that one looks pretty interesting.
3:46 Power buttons are usually recessed to ensure they don't get easily or accidently bumped curing use.
I am on my second steam deck, the side seam split on my first one. The RMA experience in the UK was relatively smooth. The first 400gb sd card I put in the deck was bricked when I tried to format it also. Aside from those issues I am impressed with it, though I can't play precision shooters on a controller any more, so the types of games I play on it are limited. When it comes to the battery life it could be better but the device would have to be even larger to fit the additional capacity in there. As the SoCs get smaller and more efficient this problem will be easier to solve.
Very true about the larger case to handle the larger battery. As such, if you need more battery capacity, we can just plug that larger piece in externally.
Battery life is massively reliant on what game you're playing. For example, I play something like Valheim and I get maybe 2 hours of battery; however, minecraft gives me easily 5 hours without trouble (great for flights). Hopefully, given some devs have started considering the Steam Deck as a PC hardware "standard", Power consumption will be improved in future games.
Good luck going down the nitty gritty PC side of the Steam Deck. Your experience with the heating issue and the battery life is the reason I'm waiting to see what the next version looks like. My MS Surface Pro 3 had thermal issues that were fixed in the Pro 4, luckily I got a free upgrade, if they fix the thermal management issues they seem to have right now this thing could be techie heaven. They're going almost completely opensource with the design so us techie's love it :)
I love mines! Bought the 512GB Model but the Frames do drop here there, the fans are pretty loud, it does get hot, the screen isn’t the brightest, and honestly I could go on and on but it’s an1st generation product so it’s to be expected! I can get about 2 to 3 hours of full gameplay when I’m on the go but I’ll also be looking into building a Gaming Pc as well.
Finally getting mine today!!!
Nice! What are you playing on it?
@@cadenchurchill4296 Steam downloads, it's loads of fun right now!
@@scooley1515 Awesome!
Brooooooo I used to watch your channel back in the day before you were so big.
Proud of you man.
I got my Steam deck back in July and resold it a month later for nearly twice what I paid for it. It's not *bad* but there are a ton of drawbacks.
It is not portable, it's huge. The screen quality is terrible. Steam OS is extremely slow and laggy, reboots take several minutes, switchings between desktop mode is a chore, it can't easily play a ton of your game library if you dare to purchase games somewhere other than Steam (you can get some other stores through tinkering in desktop mode, but not everything is possible), and several with anti cheat software outright cannot be played. Also having a much larger SSD does matter, running games off an SD card is a poor experience, which the 64GB Steam Deck won't have any choice doing. The Aya Neo Air Pro can run anything the SD can, the FPS difference is negligible, and while handheld most people lock their FPS to 30/40 anyway to conserve battery life so it really doesn't matter. The Air is also 50% lighter, which makes a huge difference, just Google Steam Deck carpal tunnel.
I put the profit I made selling it towards the Air Pro with a 2TB SSD.
Aya Neo Air Pro is more expensive, FPS difference is not negligible, its huge. Games run of the SD card just as well as from the SSD and many people already tested in on YT. Stop spreading bullshit, I know you are trying to justify your purchase because for some reason you can't be happy. Also boasting about scalping does not make you cool, the whole comment is cringe af.
Bro I have had my steam deck for months and its an amazing device compared to the competition like the aya neo, onexplayer, GDP Win 3. I have a 2tb micron 2230 installed along with a 1tb micro sd and I have 200 games installed with still 500gb free. Since getting this device I have really not used my gaming rig. I hope the next version of the steam deck is even better and also makes those other companies I mentioned come out with better devices as well.
Thank you for your review. I recently purchased one and love it. You have an awesome channel and I will now subscribe. 👍🏾
I want to buy one but I also want a ps5 and my birthday is soon can someone help me choose?
i bought on without reviews in pre-order and i love it. I was so happy the buy was a dang good one but on hint get the SSD one eMMC isn't as quick
The ABXY buttons are called face buttons! Idk if that’s the technical term, but that’s what most people call them.
Complete opposite experience that I've had. Love my Steam Deck. Emulating PSX games gives me like 8 hours of battery life. Also never had it crash and have never had to reimage it. Sounds almost like user error.
Out of the 531 reviews that I've seen about the sting deck they all praise it and you're the one person who's realistic and speaks about its problems how does it feel to be the only honest man still living on Earth really man everyone's a fell out everybody just says good things to receive free sheet
Personally I'm really looking forward to buying a Steam Deck. I can tinker with it, modfiy it, play all the games I want, and I'd probably 3D print some kind of DIY battery case to add a thin power bank when I do buy it
I love my Steam Deck. If you use proton then you can play games that aren’t supported. Most of my game library is unsupported, but with proton I have no issues playing my entire game library. Love it.
I definitely want one now. I heard the waiting list is long though for one.
Not really. If you order it now you get it by the end of the year.
@@A_d_e_k I'm defo highly considering it still 🤔😶
Not that long. Reserve now and you’ll probably get within 60 days
I ordered one back in April and just got my dispatch email yesterday lol
@@SuperShrooms same
I have had the 64GB deck for week now. I am a PC gamer with a switch and some old consoles. The switch exceeds my expectations. I run a 240hz monitor with a 3080. The 30-60 FPS standard has been just fine for me on deck. It doesn't support all of the hundreds or thousands of games I own on steam, but it supports more than enough for me. It helps me clear the back log of Controller style games I just didn't want to play at my desk, it lets me play casual games on my breaks at work, and by and large it's just worked for me. I did order a 512GB 2230 SSD for it for 50 bucks on Ebay as even with a 1TB SD card, the 64GB drive limits updates and shaders for your games. I have considered running windows, at 50 bucks I might pick up another 2230 SSD strictly for windows and see how it runs, I am particularly interested in getting my game pass and epic games running on it. It's not perfect, but it's the probably best Gen1 device I have ever had.
Personally i think what bricked your deck was being on a plane. Higher levels of radiation in the upper atmosphere leads to increased chances of bit flips. Probably wrong but it is a thing that does happen
Yeah I don't understand the reason for this. I feel like most people won't even use it as a portable device outside of the home. As an entry point into PC gaming I don't get it either. For a similar price, a desktop or even laptop can be had with more performance and versatility. Steam deck will have limitations as far as what it can do as a full pc as well.
yup
The best thing about the deck in my opinion is that it will literally handle anything you throw at it with respectable frames, as long as you have the right proton drivers for each title. Remember it’s a pc, you’ll have to deal with pc quirks to get your games to work. People that complain about it haven’t been playing pc games long enough to deal with those issues.
Ogres, Steam decks, and onions all have some thing in common. They have a lot of layers
Hahhaha
This is the ultimate emulation device with very little effort needed, its 100% worth it
@quintilian install emu-deck, it is preconfigured emulation script which does everything for you (at least for pre ps4 platforms - nes, snes, mame, gameboy, wii/switch etc.)
Dude I've been away from your Channel just a bit but it's good to be back you're a good brother continue to handle your business PS...Steamdeck is the jawn but you're right you do need some computer skills if you're going to fully enjoy it and have it reach its potential or have a friend that does
As someone who has a huge Steam library, I'm happy with the games I can play. Next step is trying the emulators. If I, a 59 year old woman, can figure out, so can you.
I bought one when my gaming pc needed a full rebuild and I have been loving it. Way more comfterble than the switch. I haven't found very many games that don't run well on it.
Hey man, next review could you split into chapters on the time card so I know exactly what I’m looking for
Naw
good request
You sound well educated and more professional than QuantumTV review of this device. Thank you, for your input and criticism of this product.
Had mine for days debating resale or returning it thanks 🙏🏾 for the vid
Do you even understand the product catagory steam deck is in? It's competing against product like Aya nei, gpd, ect. And among those steam deck is much cheaper and uses a coustom SoC which is faster then the current compitition. Also battery life is expected to be lower as it's a handheld.
Thx for this video man. Also, your whole recording setup is an inspiration, so thanks for that!
Been waiting for your hands on take on the Steam Deck! Really looking forward to picking one up soon!
If you really want to get into tweaking things, you can get a lot of unsupported and broken games working... and improve battery life. None of that is super simple though, so takes some learning. I like to mess around with things, and have played all my games on Linux much like this for a while now even before the Steam Deck.
You can make it draw less power and less frames per game and make the battery last longer
Watched this Video on my Steam deck... WOOT!