You should buy a Steam Deck in 2024, here's why
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- Опубликовано: 30 апр 2024
- What I use with my Steam deck (affiliate):
🧠 Steam Deck SD Card:
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🔋 Battery bank:
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📺 My 4k monitor (works great with steam deck, has usb-c and power, one cable does everything):
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👾 Usb-c dongle to hook up to TV/monitor/external drive/etc:
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🔍Steam Deck Screen protector:
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🔌 Long charging cable (usb-c to usb-c):
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⚡️ 45w charging brick:
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🎮 Controllers I use with steam deck:
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📀 Internal storage m.2 nvme 2230:
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🎹 Wireless keyboard (also works great with mac, can connect to mac and steam deck at the same time and switches with one button push)
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🪑sit/stand desk:
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I bought a deck after seeing one of your videos. Even the comment section was filled with support. Since getting it about 2 weeks ago I gotta say it's been pretty damn cool.
it’s a life changing device I swear
@@Zurosake I still don't have a PC so I use my console to talk with friends, but it's been so cool just playing things at work and in bed LOL
I ordered one two days ago (Tuesday) and apparently it is arriving tomorrow! Looking forward to it!!!
Mines on the way
@@fortunateson101I ordered mine yesterday lol hopefully it won’t take to long
I got one thinking it would help my backlog... only made it bigger 🤦♂️
For real!
Lol me too
@StefanConstantinDumitrache stupid deals lol its hard not to grab something
@@jconklin789 back in my day I used to buy PC games from multiple digital stores. Then the Valve Nation attacked and dropped the Steam Deck on me.
Same!
It is worth it, if you use it a lot. Don’t buy it if you just use it a few times per month. As a local semi truck driver, some of these places take 2-3 hrs to unload our trailers. So I use it a lot. It’s also good to pass the time.
I am also a driver, and I love my deck when getting loaded.
Massive respect to you guys!
I’m a driver too!! My PS5 and Xbox collects dust at home😂❤
Oh drivers if you don’t have Aliens Fire Team Elite get it… I have a lot of offline games and I must say I love this the most
I'm also a lorry driver and some these drives are so long, it really helps pass time on the motorway
A month ago, I had to RMA my Steam Deck due to audio issues. I was 2 months outside the warranty period, so I was kind of hesitant to contact them as money is tight right now, but I figured maybe try and see what they say. Valve replaced my Deck with a brand new unit for free! All I had to do was send in my old one. Even better, the new unit they sent me is the revised version! It has the black heat shield inside, along with better button haptics, and the better/quieter fan. Their customer service quality can’t be beat! :D
Thats absolutely amazing, valve are amazing
Yea valve has always been really good about rma and refunds
Valve knows customer service!
good guy valve :)
Yes really frankly I think 12 months is way too small for warranties. You're talking about electronic devices that cost 500 bucks or more sometimes..
I know a lot of countries like Australia and possibly in Europe require at least two full years.
The fact that people buy s*** and they break 15 months afterwards and they have no recourse. Thankfully the steam deck is a nice outlier in that repairs and upgrades are relatively easy m
No intro straight to the point video and most importantly showing games with tittle! Keep it up. Good content. You earned my subs buddy!
I'm getting my refurbished lcd on Friday! Sooo stoked :)
How much did you save by going used??
I was sold on pc handheld that’s not windows based. And to be honest this thing pushes the boundaries of what I thought it would be capable of. I’m playing Tekken 7 & 8 for hours with an external battery. Not some dummy version made for a handheld device, the real deal. I kept my lcd version just for emulation purposes when I got the upgrade. I bought my brother one because it is just that amazing. If you are PC savvy it can almost do anything. I hope Steam develops a phone to really nail down how great this thing could be with true portable chat and WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity. Game changing would be an understatement!
I got one when they had their 1st anniversary sale, and I don’t regret it. Even with the release of the OLED, I’m very content with my LCD version, it just works and even if a game doesn’t work immediately, people have figured out ways to get them to work just fine.
I just got mine in the mail on Tuesday. I got the top tier OLED. I'm so happy to finally own a steam deck. I'm enjoying it quite a bit. It's so cool having a Linux PC in handheld
Dude you are great. You brought some good points which aren't in many other videos like adding wireless controller wake. Also you don't have many filler words and are a great communicator. Subscribed
I appreciate that!
Gonna grab this OLED baby for my birthday ❤
thats awesome!
You won’t regret 👍
Same! Next month for me
Yea I just got the 512 oled for my birthday a couple days ago
I have had a switch, and a Play station Portal here recently. I do plan on getting a Steam Deck your videos have been a big help and any questions or suggestions for accessories are awesome thanks for the videos.
I'd sell the Portal and just use remote play on the Deck, the OLED even supports HDR over remote play when the Portal doesn't
Just got a Portal and am not happy. I spend as much time trying to connect as I do actually playing, even then it's pixelated and glitchy. Looks like Steam Deck is the best portable gaming option around
@@Kiabeta I did sell the Portal I hated it, I got a Steam Deck and I love it.
The amount of modding and things i can play and add to my steam deck oled through linux is so user friendly and fun learning how to code.
Can you mod games just like you would on a PC or does it need to have Windows OS installed to do it?
So tempted to get one... after selling my switch oled last year I was thinking about getting another one but the more I see on the deck the more I want one!
I just bought my own! I'm still waiting, but this video really reasured the purchase😂
Me too!
I am doing some research on maybe getting a steam deck (never owned one yet) and this video is right on time and VERY helpful. Thank you for mentioning you can hook it up to a TV, i wanted to know that! 👍👍
It's worth it.. I played Cyberpunk,Elden Ring, Armored Core 6,Red Dead 2 on it .
Total combined hours of 539 hours
I borrowed my brother-in-law’s deck for about a month and loved it so much I went hunting for my own. I managed to find an OLED deck with a kill switch case included for just over $400. I’m so thrilled to have my own now, as this is my first dip into “PC gaming” as a lifelong console guy
Woah nice dude, you got the best deal on an OLED I’ve seen. I use mine almost every day and I love it. It’s made me appreciate the flexibility of pc gaming. Being able to pick up and play and switch between it and my desktop anytime is amazing. Just knowing that a game I buy now will always be compatible with any PC upgrade I get in the future makes a purchase feel like it’ll never be “obsolete” like it does with all the console games I’ve gotten in my life
damn! thats an AWESOME DEAL
pumped for you bro
Yep, just bought one of these OLED bad boys and stoked to get it and play it in a few days!! I like my Switch and the portability; looking forward to added versatility with my PS5 And XBox games when I travel. Thanks for the video -- helped reaffirm my decision to add this to my gaming gallery... =)
My gf gave me a switch two years ago and I have been extensively playing it since then!! It's a great console, but I started getting annoyed when the games crashed and ran poorly a couple of times. I have a big Steam library sitting there, waiting for me to play some games. After these two years, I realized that Steam Deck is definitely a better option for me. I decided to buy one as soon as I finished playing all the games in my Switch Library.
With 4 kids I initially started off with 2 switches, and now it’s 2 steam decks for our hybrid entertainment.
I’m about to buy one this week definitely excited
How is it so far?
Since launch I wanted one but no option for OLED screen made hold out and got the glossy OLED when it launched. It's awesome. Its like the perfect bridge between console and PC and what a future Xbox OS could look like if Microsoft are smart.
I actually just ordered mine a few days ago and it arrives within a few hours and I'm super excited!!!!
Awesome review! Thanks, Sam!
Bought a steam deck in December. It was my introduction to PC Gaming and I can say it’s been amazing. The steam deck itself is awesome coming from a switch oled u can right away tell the difference in resolution, ergonomics, and performance. Very comfortable, size is just enough for portability. It ultimately initiated me to build my first PC to be able to run those higher demanding games, along with the rumors of a PS5 Pro I just said fuck it and invested in a pretty high end PC.
Playing my ps5 and xbox series x on The deck Daily. Playing indies natively and watching movies at night. The deck oled covers everything for me. It also opens up The tv screen for me while playing on The couch. Chefs kiss😊
What do you use to watch movies on it??
@@myles5388 desktop mode
@@myles5388I forget the program but in discovery there is an app that allows you to login to all your subscriptions to watch
I would be hanging out for the next version now.
Good content..I only have a different opinion about the docked experience. I just can't get it to play well docked.
I never thought about stuff like Steam Deck but as i love Steam and everything about it and whole play wherever you are idea sounds really cool, i think i'm gonna gift it for myself lol
Def buying one this year 👀
I'm really considering getting a steam deck, this video has just made the decision a little easier. Just need to save the money for one now :)
Rarely switch on my PS since getting a deck. Never thought I'd see the day
What games you mainly play??
just bought a brand new lcd model for 300 with bells and whistles.. boy i love it still super worth! upgrading it as we speak :P Great vids keep it up bruh
I love that the deck is rising up even today 🙌
I’ve beat multiple games outside in the shade on the lcd deck like Witcher 2 and 3 and da2 and just recently sold my series x cause I just can’t stand sitting in front of the tv anymore while I play. I got my deck early on in its life and have spilled water on it., dropped it on hard wood from high up multiple times and the thing is honestly a tank.
sitting outside while killling wretches is next level 😎
nice review bro 🔥 i love my deck i havent played on my pc in months lol, snagged mine for 330 $ 512 gb + 512 gb sd card insane deal.
thats a DAMN GOOD DEAL!!
I got one after getting an Ally and I bring it with me to work and I play a lot during my breaks.
Had mine for about a year and a half now. Its awesome
That " and then I did" @ 7:15-18 had a whole lore behind it.😄
I got one like 3 weeks ago and now my ps5 is just there collecting dust and i do think the steam deck is possibly for most people really simple to used
These handheld pcs are awesome. I have an Ally and it's all I use now. I have been thinking of getting a Steamdeck OLED.
How is the rog ally? I been thinking of getting one for ages
I just bought the ROG ALLY Z1E and I’m loving it for Helldivers 2, coming from the Steamdeck OLED. I’m glad I have both.
I had both, but I sold the Ally because the battery is so bad that you end up being plugged in all the time. You need to be plugged in or at 20W+ to get better than deck performance. I might as well just go on my PC if I'm going to be plugged in. Plus, it was only a matter of time before the SD card slot died. ASUS has recently dodged questions from The Verge about the SD card slot, which is worrying. A broken SD card slot kills the resale value.
@@V1CT1MIZED I have both and I play almost every game on the Ally at 15W. With that the batterylife is almost the same. If there is a game that needs the power I have to sacrifice the batterylife, but can play the game. The SD on the other hand starts to struggle. That’s the point why I’m selling the SD and keep the Ally. I mean if I’m on the plane or train I take my powerbank with me and just play for 4 -5 hours with 15W and 3 hours with 25W 🤷♂️
Just rma it and they'll fix the sd card@V1CT1MIZED
I got the OLED after much hesitation. I thought I might not play on it, also thought it might be too big for my hands. (I don’t have small hands but I don’t have big hands either) but it feels great to hold, and I just started emulating games on it. I have no regrets buying it and have been having a blast!
I completely agree with this video. However, I really can't stand playing Helldivers on my Deck unless I'm doing it via remote play because the performance hit is too much.
I bought different ergonomic attached controllers a long time ago for the switch. changes everything. Waiting for the the oled steamdeck now though. The emulators and game selection outside of nintendo is hard to beat.
does it handle games good? and does it have a good battery life? And does it get slower over time?
This was a super informative video and definitely has me contemplating getting one so thanks. Does anyone know if you can use a nintendo switch pro controller with one of these tho. I have two along with the joy cons and I'd hate to have to get a different type lol. Also since you brought up not have to pay for subscriptions for online would that work with emulated switch games like Splatoon, Pokémon, smash etc.
I’ve had my steam deck about 7? months now. I have windows 11 on it, and just upgraded my storage to 1TB. Love the deck so much! I got all my steam games, and World of Warcraft as well. Trick for WoW is to download the ConsolePort addon, load up, log out, disable console port and log back onto the toon, and you can still use the joysticks and use the original HUD. I tried the Steam OS and it’s okay… but windows is the way to go.
Great video! I will definitely be buying one now. One question though: which model do you have? The glossy 512GB or the 1TB etched glass model? Thanks a lot!
i got the glossy 512, and thats what i prefer, if you want matte you can always get a matte screen protector, and i use a micro SD card for more storage :)
Definitely I'll consider it. I already have a gaming laptop, but i want to buy a handheld console to play outside the house.
Yeah I have a gaming laptop as well, yet I use my steam deck as my daily gaming device. Docked and everything, I keep my expectations real and even Steam acknowledged that I did 90% of my gaming on the deck over pc in my 2023 year in review…
I just bought one today lol can’t wait
Could you add a link to where to get that shirt please, it caught my eye during the video 🤣
Love your videos
aww shucks, thank you!
I've been trying to convince myself to cancel my order and you made it difficult. Thanks a lot. 😂 Subscribed. 🎉
You sold it to me! I'm a sailor and have been thinking about this, and taking my console whereever I go is a pain in the arse.
Here in NY, the used market prices are considerably higher than those of new or refurbished
I noticed you seemed to use a HDMI cable linked directly to your Steam Deck (instead of a dock) if so, how does that work exactly, can you still charge it via this method? I have one of the earlier LCD models ( I still remember the wait times for preorders 🤣) I thought you HAD to have a dock to hook it up to your TV, is this not the case?
hey with the GB's more memory i can add more games ?? great video, im considering a steam deck now
yeah more memory will allow you to add more games! SD cards are perfect for that
Hey dude. Can you advise me on buying a console? I don't have any console. is steam deck is good for me? For my main console for playing games?
Can we add mods to games just like we would with a PC or does it require to install Windows OS to do it?
Also, is it possible to install emulators to run games from PS1, PS2, etc.?
I like to mod certain games like GTA, The Witcher, Mass Effect, etc. And also love classic PS1 games like Gran Turismo, Parasite Eve, etc
I love my OLED Deck, it travels with me everywhere with well over 6000 games on it, it's always down for me to play with it!
i have one already but still watching this. I installed cryo utilities, I installed and I’m using chiaki for ps5 remote play, using gfn for steam games and I am yet to go into emulation!
I feel like if i buy one I'll end up bringing it to work lol. Whats the battery life and how long to charge it back up? A few hours aint much time.
Okay, SD OLED it is. Great video! Really convinced me to get one 😂
Had two at one point sold both. It just doesn't have the horsepower the newer handhelds do.
Do you have a video on how you use it on a TV. That may make me get one.
Can't wait to get one
I love the information you provide in your videos keep it up.
P. S. Your tv in mounted to high. Bottom bezel should be about eye level while sitting
holy crap, just got to that part of the video and you're not lying. they're all looking straight up lol
thank you! yeah i shoulda put it lower but i'm too lazy to move it now lol
Great video I done the same and bought a Lenovo go but I always preferred going back to steam deck I’m currently playing RDR2 and its fantastic handheld reminds me of playing both Zelda games on switch going around on a horse 😎
cowboy zelda 🤠
Picked up a Steamdeck 1TB OLED and I kept my expectations low / realistic. Gotta say, I'm impressed as it makes for an excellent addition (not a replacement) for my PC.
I use it as my main gaming device, docked even to a 4K tv😅(doing 1st run with Elden Ring and red dead 2 on it) . I have a gaming laptop plenty more capable than my deck, but having 4 kids and working a labor job, I somehow prefer handheld/hybrid gaming now, what started from the vita, then to the switch and 2 steam decks now. Plus with my Steam account since 2009, my backlog is crazy full. That being said you are right about expectations and reality especially from people looking at it face value.
I am the type of person that likes to play more "Cozy" games so the switch has been perfect. But I have been getting interested in more rpg and open world games, and there have been a few games (Genshin, Elden Ring, etc) that I can't play on my switch. As someone who doesn't play many Heavy graphics and fps games, which handheld PC do you think would be the best for me and my gaming style?
the trackpads are GODLIKE on the deck. use left and right swiping for aiming (disable vertical), and use gyro for vertical aim.
I’ve been playing loads of XCOM 2 and hades 2 on the steam deck. I’m too used to mouse and keyboard to play any shooters on it but it’s perfect for RTS or TBS games like XCOM, CIV, Halo Wars, etc.
Trying to decide between this and the ally. Steam deck seems like it has a better interface but I’m also wanting to play my Xbox games portable on it so it seems like the ally might have a better set up for that. Thoughts?
you nailed it, i'd say look at what your top 5 games you're planning on playing on it, and then check out each of those. generally speaking if you dont need the performance (aka its not a new AAA title) then get the deck, if you need that extra horsepower, get the ally
@@sam.alexander.reviews got the deck and I’m loving it! Currently playing fallout 1
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What I love about the Steam Deck is the ability to change controller settings to virtually anything and do easy.
Ive never even thought of getting a steam deck until this video. But I think Im sold, I cannot believe you can play Red Dead 2 handheld 🤩
I just got a Steam Deck (6/25/24) but I’ve been playing the PS5 and Switch since launch and I have to say the Switch is fantastic and will insanely worth it even being 9 Mo away from the reveal of the next Nintendo console. Non-Nintendo games go on sale all the time. For example, I bought Witcher 3 complete for $13 recently. I’m excited for my first Steam Summer Sale in 10yrs but really felt like I needed to speak up for the Switch. It’s an amazing console and is worth a purchase now more than ever.
gonna get this next week mainly for emulation, Gonna emulate me whole childhood gamecube and ps2 library
Nice video bro! Which is better legion go or steam deck for a first person shooter gamer in handheld mode?
Legion go. I am making a battery mod for it
i prefer legion go for FPS games, being able to use the controller as a mouse is so clutch. the only thing is you need a surface for the mouse, desk, table, etc, but as long as you can find one of those, its a great experience
You think the price difference from the lcd to the oled is worth it?
Wanted one when it was announced but never got around to getting one now im wanting one again for portability gaming especially when visiting my inlaws
What game were you playing with the other 2 people on the couch? Always looking for fun co op games to try and get my wife to play with me
After your review, I loved Steam Deck and will buy it
Just sold mine after I bought the legion go. The deck is fine but the legion gives me so much more freedom and power. ( no hate for the deck )
You are right, it might need less tinkering in general. BUT if you want tinkering, hell, you can get it with this thing.
I love my steam deck oled - my poor ol xbox & ps5 are just gathering dust now
Best purchase i've made in a long time, i use my deck all the time for gaming and as a portable pc.
My beefy desktop has been catching dust for months, nothing beats getting home tired from work, laying down to rest and playing on the deck.
Im waiting to get my new Steam deck delivered and It cost me only 370€!!! And i will be playing 2 of my favourite ps4 games for less than 10€ total, as well as many other games, even free like Destiny 2, that i couldnt play with my previous laptop. Steam deck IS really a game changer even to this day, especially for budget or casual players like me
I just bought a few days ago and just waiting for it to ship to me 😬. Do you have a video on how to download load switch emulator for games you own?
i gotta get this is seems to be the best expeince for handheld gaming
Found a 64gb on marketplace yesterday for $100. Paid the guy an extra $20 to hold it and picked it up.
Things pretty much brand new.
That's a steel fr
DAMN GOOD DEAL BROTHER!
i have a switch and a steam deck, sadly the switch is collecting dust :( maybe when the switch 2 comes out it might be a direct competitor to the deck, but then at that point its a pure first party nintendo game machine, since all third party games would run on the deck anyways, the future of handhelds is truly interesting
I love my deck since preorder
I am about to have surgery on my achilles tendon and will be laid up and not able to sit in a chair. I had the idea to get one of these to play sitting in a recliner on my 65" TV on this think. A cordless mouse and keyboard and stream through HDMI to the TV. How well will this little thing do. Sidenote: I cant really play handhelds very well due to the lack of fingers on my left had....
The Steam deck has been able to fill in an absurdly giant hole that the 3DS left in my heart, I had been primarily a handheld gamer for almost all of my life yet I made the transition to PC when I couldn’t keep up with the Switch when it launched, and even after getting one second hand, I simply couldn’t get into it as much as I loved playing Kirby Forgotten Land or Pikmin 4.
But now I simply can’t get away from my Steam Deck, it’s everything I wanted and more.
I have a few additions, you can install windows on a steam deck if you have an sd card with it. you can also emulate ps4/5 games and ps3 games and the dock is really good and its better than the switch dock
Best console/ handheld / device I have ever owned. OLED model is a stunner
I completely agree. I am going to sell my Legion Go since I’ll never use it, Steamdeck is so comfortable and easy to use.
Hi there, nice video review, Thanks for that. 👍 I ordered a Steam Deck OLED and it’s coming in 2 Days. The only game I play on Nintendo Switch is Mario Kart 8. Is there a way to play it legal on the Steam Deck? So I can sell my nearly unused Switch. Thanks and I am looking for your next Review. 😀
May be a dumb question, but if you play a game on your PC through Steam and then travel with the Steam Deck would you be able to pick up from the same save point as on the PC? Or is it two totally different game instances you'll have to play?
Depends on the game but most games have cloud saves which means you can pick up where you left off but only if you connect to the internet to sync your saves.
the vast majority of games have cloud saves that work right out of the box and so you'll be playing on the same save even if you switch between devices