Why I Love the Steam Deck!
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- The Steam Deck has been one of my favorite gaming systems ever and in today's video, I go in depth on some of the reason why I love it. Thank you for stopping by!
Apologies for the sus sound quality, my mic bugged out on recording for whatever reason and I tried to salvage it as much as I could!
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Hi guys! My microphone cut out very early on in the recording without me knowing and I had to salvage the video using my camera's audio. Apologies for the non-ideal sound quality but thank you for watching! Will be better next time
The beauty of the Steamdeck is that it perfectly rides the fence between PC and console gaming. Something none of the other handhelds can claim.
I bought mine about 1 year after it has been released with only one thing in mind: Retro gaming and emulation. For this objective, there's absolutely no competition as it has enough power for all consoles i want to emulate while keeping a real low power usage. It's just perfect. Oh and the support by the community and VALVE themselves is something no other will have. ASUS for example will drop support for the Ally as soon as a new one comes up next year or something (as they always do).
Yeah I definitely have that concern with the Ally as well. Totally agree with your emulation point on the Deck though! You can't beat it
I have gained extensive knowledge by diligently watching countless tutorials and exploring various workarounds for my Steam Deck. This device offers incredible versatility, as with some effort, it becomes possible to make virtually anything run on it. The process of discovering and implementing these solutions has been highly educational. Consequently, after curating an impeccable collection of games on my Steam Deck, my focus has shifted from playing them to continually exploring novel and fascinating applications on my computer. This newfound passion for experimenting with diverse capabilities was ignited by my pursuit of customization and optimal performance on the Steam Deck.
Tweaking and setting up games/emulators is half the fun haha. It is addicting!
This comment sounds like it was written by ChatGPT 🤣
@@TheHappyKamper yup
My Steam Deck has honestly become my main device. From PC, PS3, PS2, PS1, PSP, Switch, Wii U, Wii, GC, N64, SNES, NES, Dreamcast, Saturn, Master System, MAME, GB, GBC, GBA, DS, 3DS, ATARI and I'm just losing myself in Modding my PC and other games. I'm not switching back to Traditional Consoles anymore.
Can't wait for more games and more support baby~!
Watching this video to decide if I’m gonna buy one I don’t really know what’s holding me back but I think this video convinced me
Glad to hear it, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! Hope you enjoy it:)
I love steam input so much. And I also like the steam deck community and how helpful and nice everyone is. Owning a steam deck really opened my world up to gaming, and the way it connects with Steam is just so seamless
So I’ve looked at all the recent handheld gaming systems (had the switch but sold it last year), the stream deck is definitely the way to go for me. It’ll be my first foray into pc gaming since I’ve always been a console gamer & getting pretty bored with my PS5.
I don’t keep up to date with tech so only heard about steam deck a month ago.
Then I saw Rog Ally coming back.
For some reason, seeing the Ally made me buy the base version of Steam Deck.
Best thing is the game pauses with power button
Absolutely.
my steam deck got here last thursday and i absolutely love it. it’s giving me more time to play games. i can play all the brand new AAA games on my ps5, and all the pc exclusives, indies, and emulation on the deck it’s perfect. nothing out there offers a better value
Glad you are enjoying it and hope you get many many more great hours with your deck:)
Haven't finished the video yet, but the main reason I purchased a Steam Deck (64GB version and installed a 1TB SSD myself), is because of the emulation possibilities and indie games.
I already have a very decent PC that runs pretty much everything on High settings, but emulation with a controller connected to your PC is definitely not the best experience. And sure, there are plenty of more "powerful" handhelds out there, but for emulation the Steam Deck is the cheapest, and has the most user friendly ecosystem in my opinion.
Why pay double if you can run PS3/Xbox 360/Nintendo Switch emulation without any issues? (a few titles excluded) I love my Steam Deck!
Could not agree more with your point! I'm in the same boat with a great PC, but playing emulation handheld is so much sweeter.
Dude, for me it's the steam OS, the massive amounts of buttons and pads, the endless amounts of customization. It feels like a handheld console not a PC.
The people that focus on graphics are likely the ones that will never truly be happy as there were surely be a newer and faster one a few months away.
For me the steam deck much like the switch is a experience. It's like what the Wii u controller should have been. 😆
Steam Deck is my favorite. It was so easy to set up. Plays my triple A titles easily, and does PS2 amazingly well, and PS2 was my favorite system back in the day. Now I have a portable PS2. I love it.
for 2D fighting games i use the left trackpad, and put jump on right bumper. so there's never an accidental jump. and it is incredible! circular motions are now an absolute breeze. (just make sure to turn the 'requires click' to activate trackpad feature off)
Change the channel to Sam's Kitchen cause you cooking with these videos my boy!
Appreciate you as always Izzi
IZZI!!!!!!
It really replaced my nintendon't switch. And my gaming laptop for about 70% of the time.
I didn't dive into emulation yet, but that might make me love my Steam Deck even more than I already love it. It made me play regularly again! ❤️
Love hearing that! Definitely check out EmuDeck if you have an itching for some retro games:)
the steamdecks standby feature. tap the power button to sleep. tap to resume game. simple effective effortless
Standby is such an underrated feature!
For some reason RUclips unsubscribed me from you but. SAM!!!!!! also I have a steam deck. Almost for a year. And I love it.
CJ! Thanks for stopping by dude:) Didnt know you were a fellow Steam Deck brotherin
Thank god there's support for the SD out there! The toxic comments have already started, my guess (which I think is 110% correct) is that the people that say, "SD is trash now, are people who just got their rog ally today and have never owned a Steam Deck. In a matter of days, it goes from being a well liked and supported to the SD is trash. The gaming community now a days sucks, and I know it's those stupid teenage kids who want to shit on whatever you have. The SD is far from trash, I played Elden Ring in it's entirety on it, how can you call that trash?
the Steam Deck was the best thing i bought in a long time
and i hope for some more optimzed Deck games specially mmo
and its cool that i own Valve hardware
Definitely recommend trying out FF14 online on the deck if you are interested in MMOs! It plays perfectly and is a blast
@@samssidequest cool i have it i will give it a try
I just ordered a deck i got it as a way to be able to play my Steam library where my Mac can't play Steam games. I don't mind that not every game works on steamdeck (yet) I'm just happy to be able to use steam and play my games
Just ordered one today. I can't wait, and thanks for the awesome video!
Hope you have a great time with your deck, thanks for watching!
Dude, if you are shopping game for your device, I highly recommend The Division 2, Hitman 1-3 all in one, Elden Ring, Darks Souls 1-3, Witcher 3, and MGS V. Bought every single one of these games at a discount, all look amazing. The Division 2 will blow you away! Looks better on the SD than on a PS4, no lie.
Great video! I just got my steam deck and waiting for it to come in the mail
Thanks potato! Hope you enjoy it, that's exciting :)
Haven’t bought a Steam deck because I just don’t play too many non-multiplayer games on PC. Not tryna play apex on a handheld 😅
Yeah I tried Apex on it and it isn't for me. Those real sweaty shooters do not play well on the Deck IMO.
It can be fun for the ltm modes. With joystick caps it's not to bad.
@@samssidequest So do you think Hunt Showdown would be out of the question?
Play tf2 it runs flawlessly
@@habibi8964 the division 2 plays great too, I was blown away when I started running around with my character
Finally caved and got one will be here Saturday but will forever be second to my ps5 lol
First off, why is Sam so DRIPPY?! But to answer the video's question, money and the lack of me playing games is what has kept me from getting the deck!
Great video and glad you touched on the emudeck (ALLEGEDLY) in the last part of the video!
You’re too good to me Whase ❤
Totally fair point. I’m just glad you were able to find the time to play Ragnorak and hopefully Spider-Man 2 😎
I'm not a pc gamer, never have been. I play the Nintendo Switch because of the portability with my travel schedule. But, at the same time I do realize that the Nintendo Switch is outdated and was looking at the Steam Deck as an alternative. I'm hoping that this video will help me decide.
I hope the video helped! I love my switch and play it regularly but am really grateful for my steam deck. There are so many games I can't play on the switch that the SD allows me to play portably!
Do you play singleplayer games or more like multiplayer games? @SamSamCigarMan
@@philipweiss2794 a little of both. When traveling I play single player and when I’m home, I dock the switch and play multiplayer games.
Great video!
Thanks Wesley!
Great video man!! Currently saving for a Deck and very very excited to see what everyone loves about theirs. How are you playing Destiny 2?? Remote Play or through the desktop mode and a Windows install?
Thanks Liam! I am playing through windows. I purchased a 1TB SSD replacement a few months back and setup Dual Boot with a guide from Deck Wizard. For me, getting to play D2 and Maplestory on Windows was enough of a motivator to go through the process. No regrets!
This dude games.
I would like a steam deck, but I need something with windows or something like it to get discord and play games that aren't in steam. I also might want it for video editing in the future aswell. I can't go for the rog ally, since it is too expensive. I still might get the steam deck if I can get desktop use out of it.
None of the handheld pc competitors beat SteamDeck performance at 10W and below, which is what you want from a handheld to maximize battery life and minimize heat.
Big reason why I'm such a fan of the deck, the lower wattage performance is killer
The thing holding me back from buying the deck is performance I was gonna get the rog ally but now I am thinking about the steam deck I am selling my pc for either it has a 1650 the ally is like the exact same performance as the 1650 at max tdp but something about the steam deck is so appealing I can’t decide
That is a tough decision, especially because you plan on selling your PC. If I didn't have a PC I honestly might go with the Ally over the Deck because of window's compatibility. The ally at 15+ TDP is a BEAST and has some really impressive performance. Ultimately the poor low wattage performance compared to the Deck and losing SteamOS is the biggest reasons why I decided to cancel my Ally preorder, but I still think it is a great device!
I do not own either but I will probably wait until the next version of the steam deck. I want a refresh of the deck with quieter fans and the power of the ally and a display like the ally with its much better brightness and color accuracy. I'm in no rush as I have a top end gaming pc and legion 7 pro laptop with the i712800hx and 3070ti. I normally don't purchase the first year run or version of products. I also believe that the ally will improve over time at lower wattage. The SD didn't start off as good in the beginning so only time will tell. The reason SD performs so well at low wattage is because of its custom chip and OS and optimization. I also hope on the next version of the deck that just maybe we could get an oled panel with slimmer bezels because those thick boys are looking like the first gen switch bezels. Great and unbiased video keep up the great work.
@@kaiichinose9590 I would love a next-gen Steam deck but they said it won't exist for a few years so we might not even get it until like 2025 the ally 2 will probably be out before then and I really want a portable pc right now so i might go with the ally just because of performance but I'm not sure yet
@Void_Raven yeah I hear you on that. Atleast with the ally it can be purchased at best buy and you can get a warranty. I do like the freedom of windows on the ally and maybe after a few more months they can get the low wattage performance on par with the steam deck and if they do ill just get the ally. I have a ton of games in other launchers such as gog and epic as well as steam so I'd hate to not be able to run those on the deck. Some work but not all. I'd like to not have to modify my deck with a bunch of side loading to get it to possibly run those games. Both have pros and cons.
no oled screen.. that's my hold back, but they're releasing 3rd party called Deck HD 1920x1200 with boosted coloring replacement screen soon. btw are you windwaker fan? ur avatar and plushies
An OLED screen would be INCREDIBLE! I am worried about that screen chugging too much battery but am really excited to see reviews on it.
I am a HUGE windwaker fan, one of my favorite games ever:) It inspired my avatar big time
@@samssidequest cool! you can try 60fps mod GC's ver. on deck just to see how awesome it looks , those seagulls never looked more alive, games runs x 2 speed in some parts though, need more codes, also there's Hypatia’s hi-res poligons pack
Easy, i love my deck cause Valve is awesome 😊
Great video, very informative!
I see astral chain and Links awakening remake on there.. where can I find those? 👀
That Patagonia jacket 👀
Love me some Patagonia :)
I have 2 businesses that are providing me well, but it's been six months now and all I can do is pay for debt of investment so no steam deck or ROG Ally, i will get there ....in like a year or so
Why i have the steamdeck? Out of all the games I have played in my lifetime, I have about 85% of them on my steamdeck. Then theres the steam community and all the mods.
I’d get one if i wasn’t about to upgrade my furniture 🕵🏼
furniture prices OP
I need to play my Steam Deck more. I turn it on, update it, turn it off...LOL
I'm in a bit of a dilemma I'm undecided between the series x and steam deck. Don't have a library on either platform which do you recommend
thank you for the great video
I have one question about the buttons layout because it look weird
does it get uncraftable after while ?
Thank you for watching! What do you mean by uncraftable?
@@samssidequest sorry I mean uncomfortable
Is it worth getting over ps5
I love the dbrand skins but I'm so worried about being stuck with one on my deck forever. I'd like the ability to go stock one day if I choose to or even swap skins but I'm not expecting the glue to be that permissive.
Yeah, I like mine a lot but am slightly worried about the residue that might be left over after
@@samssidequest I have good news for both of you I had a skin on my deck, I left it on for about 6 months, It came off without issue.
I've also had one on my phone and had to have my screen replaced, which meant the skin had to come off. After 2 years being cooked in the sun various things going on making it so it would bake onto the device. It came off with no issue and no residue.
@@Dracossaint That's reassuring! Maybe I'll get one. Thanks for the response.
I love my deck. But occasionally I have crashes during my gameplay especially playing spiderman. Eventually as I play the game will freeze. Not really sure how to fix that. If anyone knows I would really appreciate it!
Make sure you have CryoUtilities app and 4gb vram set in the bios, I haven't had any crashes in spiderman and I beat the whole game on my deck months ago, are you using a proton layer? Hopefully it's not an rma issue
You should try verifying the game file integrity. I think I had a similar issue with Spiderman and either that fixed it or I needed to delete and reinstall the game. Since then, no issues!
Hey Sam! I just ordered mine. What should I get for it?? What should I do with it???
That's exciting stuff, congrats! I would say, you're definitely going to want to get a microSD card, preferably 512 gbs. There's so many other great SD accessories but the microSD is the only critical one IMO.
Other than that, start thinking about which games you want to play on your deck! Try not to go too crazy on buying new games, pick out a few you have been itching to play and get them on Steam.
If you are a fan of emulation, definitely watch some videos on setting up EmuDeck!
@@samssidequest thank you! Ordered a micro SD and a screen protector! Is there any setup QoL things I should consider?
@@hotchocolate1758 great call! Everything is pretty straight forward. The only things I would recommend is watching a video on adding Battle.net games to your deck if you’re interested in Diablo, WoW or Overwatch, watching a video on decky store plug-ins and watching a vid on EmuDeck. Those are the big three that require some extra tinkering!
Also check out CryoByte33’s channel for a guide on getting some extra juice out of your steam deck:)
Gave the vid a like just off the fact that I also use a switch pro controller as my steam deck controller
Great taste and a great controller! Thanks for watching
How are you playing Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck? Last I heard Bungie was actively blocking Steam OS. Did something change?
Love my deck but it seems lonely. Might have to partner it with the rog ally
I'm right there with you haha
After all, the Steam Deck really needed an *Ally* right now. It’s lonely out there.
(I apologise for the pun.)
I like your deck's skin looks really nice what is it called?
I wanted to get the Steam Deck over the ROG Ally but I’ve heard Xbox Gamepass can ONLY be played on the Deck via Cloud gaming/steaming the game. Is this accurate?
I'm worried that it'll replace my switch oled..im not sure I'm ready to replace it for good
it is not available in my country
NOOOO! That makes me sad:( I hope Valve changes that soon
Should've named the video "i didnt buy the asus ally".
Money. I have family and other things to worry about first.
where did you get the gameboy poster?
I didn’t think destiny 2 worked on the steam deck
not on SteamOS, but if you dual boot it with Windows, you can play it there!
@@samssidequest thanks
Can you install an Arch Like Linux on it that behaves like Steam OS (with all the driver features, virtual keyboard, energy management) but isn't immutable?
NO, TURNING OFF IMMUTABLILITY in SteamOS isn't a solution, next update will wipe all your changes!
What about shader cache issues?
How are you playing destiny lol
It’s weird it looks like you have a good mic but the audio sounds crackly
My mic cut out half way through/:
Destiny 2?? Did you taint the Deck with Windows?!?
Dual boot!
@@samssidequest aha!!
I find it funny. That all these Steam Deck lovers are coming out of the wood work. Saying how much they love the SD. It’s been out for a year. Nothing but crickets. Now Asus ROG is out and everyone is a SD fan boy. 🤡
No hidden agenda here, I just love my Steam Deck! The Ally looks like an incredible product too. Competition is great!
Im not worry with ally came up. No point to go there at the moment. Im just worry that aya neo is coming with track pad same as steam deck with they new design. That is true rival for SD atleast for me. Othewise ill wait till for SD 2 😄
Yet you find yourself desperately watching the videos 🤡
Asus rog Ali 💪🤫
Thing is absolute garbage. Had it two days. Out of 6 steam deck verified games, two work. GTA V would not work at all. After over 20 hours of messing with it, she played for about 20 minutes. Then crashed and never relaunched again. This thing is a $500 system that can only play games your cell phone can. Unless you are a super experienced gamer who knows coding. Stay away. All these reviews saying it’s great are liars. Then when you go to steam support, they tell you to ask other users. Give me my money back.
Interesting, i need to get cyberpunk and all the final fantasy games for my cellphone.
@@AllCarsUnited Well they won’t play on the steam deck. That’s for sure.
@@EyeForKnowledge. game runs at 40 fps for me, don’t know what you’re talking about
@@lonkus1290 Well it doesn’t for me. Doesn’t even launch. As stated, 2 out of 8 games actually played on this thing. And the graphics looked like shit.
@@EyeForKnowledge. you know there are graphics settings
The only thing that's keeping me is that right now I can't afford it but I hope in some months I'll be finally able to buy it without starving in the process 🥹