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!
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
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
I'm getting my refurbished lcd on Friday! Sooo stoked :)
How much did you save by going used??
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.
No intro straight to the point video and most importantly showing games with tittle! Keep it up. Good content. You earned my subs buddy!
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.
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 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
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 just bought my own! I'm still waiting, but this video really reasured the purchase😂
Me too!
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!
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 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
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?
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
Rarely switch on my PS since getting a deck. Never thought I'd see the day
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 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
Hello.
I have a question about the battery lifespan,Do you need to charge the battery pack every few years or not at all.
Also can you upgrade the (Steam Deck) with higher graphic card,Because some games in (Steam) required it.???
Please reply as soon as possible thank you.
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 :)
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
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.
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?
I’m about to buy one this week definitely excited
How is it so far?
Is the screen size like the switch? Bigger or smaller? Also what's the quality of the games ?
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 😎
Good content..I only have a different opinion about the docked experience. I just can't get it to play well docked.
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
Is it still worth to buy a LCD 64gb one for 369€ along with a SanDisk Extreme 512gb microSD for 68€?
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.
I actually just ordered mine a few days ago and it arrives within a few hours and I'm super excited!!!!
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... =)
I got my Steam Deck OLED this week, is the Battery still good after so many hours?
Can I get a powerbank and use it with the Steam Deck? Is that a good idea or will the Battery suffer from charging and gaming at the same time many times?
You can charge it and play the deck at the same time. It is design to limit the total wattage so the more wattage the deck is using to run the game the less will go charging the battery. Playing demanding games will take much longer to charge the battery.
You want to get a power bank that at least put out 45watts. I'm using Baseus 65w for the Deck , phones, Switch ,etc.
Seconding the other use, yes. No issues using a power bank. You can use Powertools to limit max charge level on the deck and run the deck off the power bank. I have a baseus blade 100w battery bank and I can run the deck exclusively off of it and it runs for ever.
@@smidlee7747that’s because after a certain percentage of battery the deck instead just pulls power straight from the outlet rather than the deck battery itself
Awesome review! Thanks, Sam!
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.
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
I play the switch a good amount and my ps5. I thought about getting a steam deck, but i dont know if its actually worth it if i play on those two consoles already, and I dont pc game a ton.
Is it worth getting a second hqnd deck on eBay? Lcd I see they go for around 300-350
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
Had mine for about a year and a half now. Its awesome
I would be hanging out for the next version now.
Had two at one point sold both. It just doesn't have the horsepower the newer handhelds do.
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
Bro why is your tv mounted so high on the wall😂😂
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 :)
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?
what was the game you were playing on the tv?
For someone who wants to be able to download Xbox game pass games should I go for the Rog Ally or steam deck? I'm not aware if the steam deck even has Xbox on it
I think you can use game pass on deck but it's way less convenient. If Game pass is the number 1 use case you would have, I would go for the ally (or maybe wait for the new Ally X being announced in June).
I love that the deck is rising up even today 🙌
What if i have the console that they released years ago that pluts into the tv? Do i still need a steamdeck?
So I figured Id go for a preowned lcd Deck that was according to seller "very sparingly used" and in "supernice condition". Its the 256GB variation.
Pictures looked fine. Some sweat residue on joysticks and parts of plastic where hand palms rest but no scratches. Seller had over thousand sales and 100% positive feedback.
How are Steam Decks preowned, anyway? Im basically losing the warranty safety net in exchange for a lower price. Are they sturdy and can handle several owners? Is there something I should specifically ask seller before buying such as (for example): is it aduIt owned, has it been refurbished etc. Are they worth taking a gamble on? It went for 250 dollars, is that reasonable? Whats the red line for how much you should pay for one as used?
Thanks in advance!
I'm interested.... but does it support Playstation remote play?
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
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.
Def buying one this year 👀
I got a steam deck lcd in Christmas u think it's a good for a present?
No
Do you have a video on how you use it on a TV. That may make me get one.
That " and then I did" @ 7:15-18 had a whole lore behind it.😄
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 got one after getting an Ally and I bring it with me to work and I play a lot during my breaks.
Can i use steam deck as a mini pc. Like on holiday connect to monitor and play on using controller? Helpp. Thinking to get one
Here in NY, the used market prices are considerably higher than those of new or refurbished
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?
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 never have to do anything to my ROG. It opens up in the armory crate, and I select my game. Sometimes I have to update, but that’s about it.
Got mine 2 month ago wish I got the legion or Rog. The mic doesn't work when wanting to play with friends and can only play game I buy on steam. I already bought all cod and battfeild on ea or blizzard and stream throw 3rd party is against terms of service
I stream rust from my pc and play on my steam deck on the couch the mic worked at first was chatting in rust streaming from my pc. The first time i put it in desktop mode the mic no longer worked
What do you think about the black screen of death people have been talking about? It pretty much renders your device useless if it happens.
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 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!
What are your hell divers settings?
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....
Do people download pirated(free) games for their steam decks? Or is it all paid games and memberships etc genuine question as I used to love to play emulators back in the day and one of these looks sick
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.
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!!
What game is at @7:39?
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.
Can the LCD one handle all the game like the OLED one
My lb button is not working correctly, I have to press it harder. Is there an easy fix for it?
There is a small amount of units that could have defected buttons. I had to send in my LCD Deck after a month of use because the LB button was getting harder to read. It's been working fine after it was fixed which will be two years in the fall.
@smidlee7747 no I'm pretty sure I dropped it a few weeks ago, that's when it started to mess up
What I love about the Steam Deck is the ability to change controller settings to virtually anything and do easy.
Bro would yaa mind checking if a game called Last year the nightmare is playable on the steam deck and let me no if it is or not, appreciate it if u could
Can you play any Steam game or do you need them to be tested and released for Steam Deck?
If you look at a game on Steam on its store page, there will be a section that says, "Steam Deck Compatibility". It will be "Verified", "Playable", "Unsupported", or "Unknown". Valve put more information on the Steam Deck website. Reposted because RUclips doesn't like links.
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!
Got a steam deck lcd modded to 512 gb and a backplate mod for $320 one of the best gaming purchase I've made
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.
I have a question, my friend: Can I download games from the PC to Steam Deck?
Your whole Steam library is carried to the Steam Deck once you link your account to the device, best of all, thanks to cloud saves you’ll retain all of your progress seamlessly regardless if you play on your PC or your Steam Deck, both will share their saves through the cloud
I hope this answers your question, have a nice day!
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.
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!
How easy is it to run switch games on this?
1:34 wait so that’s how you get the games for emulation? Because i used to own a switch before I upgraded to a steam deck, for the same reason as you the collection of games. However, i do still have my Nintendo account with all the games I purchased. I’ve had my deck for about 8 months and I haven’t done any emulation or tried any non steam games yet.
google how to emulate switch on steam deck, there are really good guides out there
I got one for my birthday...but I can't find games that I like to play that are playable on the deck...any recommendations? :)
happy birthday! depends what games you like, my favs are hell divers 2, elden ring, world war z aftermath, dead cells, vampire survivors, fallout 4
Is black ops 3 running good I noticed u playing zombies in the video
Works great! Just played split screen with a buddy until round 35 yesterday!
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
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 )
Can any1 give me reasons why i should buy steamdeck oled instead of the windows competitors like rog ally? I really want to be convinced
Asus has a bad history of fking up their warranty repairs. That's all I know for one. Also steam deck is gonna be supported more precisely as a gaming device than the rest
Update i went ahead with the steamdeck oled. Its amazing and i have no regrets
I already ordered my Deck OLED yesterday but I gotta say, there's no way you're able to play Helldivers 2 at sub-30 FPS and not get a headache, were you just testing stuff/the graphics were high?
I already have my 3070 ti rig for more demanding games but there's no way Helldivers 2 cant at least reach 40FPS on Deck, right?
When it is in the low 20s, he is on difficulty 9. I haven't tested it myself because I have it on PS5, but apparently 6 and up doesn't do as good on the deck as 5 and down for helldivers 2
You are right, it might need less tinkering in general. BUT if you want tinkering, hell, you can get it with this thing.
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