Brother, if you knew how much this meant to me, thank you so much. I tried to put a lot of time into the quality and story each video. I try to make it better so I appreciate the comment!
A couple of days ago I sold a PC with a 4080 and bought a simple laptop for editing and a steam deck for games, I never regret it, I’m not tied to my workplace, I can mount it on the couch and play there, of course the performance suffers, but it’s perfect for my tasks.
Dude, I’m really happy I’m not the only one that did this as well. Haha, so happy you’re enjoying it. It really is a fantastic combo being able to work from anywhere and not being tied down to one area is truly freedom.
When you can be grateful for having medium/low preset with 30-40 fps (and also miraculously 60 fps) you will never need gaming spec just for gaming. In my case im too lazy to game on my 2070 super despite having far more power
@@haysen123 It’s all like this, when you don’t just go into the game for 5 minutes to look at the graphics, but actually enjoy the process and gameplay, you don’t care about the graphics.
You can also stream all of your games from your pc to your deck so you can play anywhere (in your house) without missing on performance the steam deck is definitely on my favorite things (i mainly have mine loaded up with emulators lol)
I saw a lot of steam deck videos, before I buyed my own. The biggest surprise for me, after my own experience: no one talks about the ergonomy of the deck. It fits like a glove! It's such a good feeling, just to hold the deck.
Exactly!!!! it’s absolutely amazing. I don’t have huge hands, but out of all the handheld I’ve ever used even though the steam deck might be huge for some it fits fantastic in the hands. Absolutely love it and I can’t wait for valve to make another. I’ll be taking it right off the shelf as soon as it drops.
If you want to make it even more ergonomic you can buy some "cushions" to put onto the back buttons to make them even more comfortable and easier to press. That's probably the accessory I've been most happy and impressed by.
I bought the Steam Deck a few weeks ago as a travel buddy for long flights (I travel to Asia a ton for work) and an addition to my PC, not a replacement. And I couldn't be happier. It really holds its own very very well all things considered. Interestingly enough I love to use to also just lazing on the couch.. But would I buy one to replace my PC? No.
Dude that’s awesome! Love that you’re enjoying it on your tips! For me I need a computer for work and editing these videos, so it’s not going to replace that but when it comes to gaming specifically, it definitely replaces that category for me. for everyone it’s gonna be different that’s why I enjoy reading comments like this to see how it fits in everyone’s life! Enjoy it and keep on gaming 🔥
@ love that! Yeah, for me, it depends on the games. Battlefield, Call of Duty, and other online competitive games will definitely still be played on the PC. However, I’ve been playing more story-driven games lately, and I’ve been enjoying them while relaxing on the deck. I’ve been playing Spider-Man on Red Dead Redemption on it, and I love it.
@ oh yeah I totally agree with you. I’m not much of a FPS player. I used to play but not much anymore. That’s why I’m mostly on the steam deck but when I do play those games with my friends, I’m usually on my PC. Since you love story mode, you might enjoy my next video coming next week Monday!
It will be 2 years in April since I got the LCD Deck. Its become my companion device for my PC and PS5 but most importantly my Need For Speed handheld. Its amazing how it can run so many of the older titles through Proton and WINE.
I mean if it works for you and you’re getting more power for the same price why not. everyone is different I definitely love my on the go gaming device for sure!
Nice dude! And tbh I did not get the X because I love the steam deck for so many more reasons I shared in my previous videos! But, maybe I’ll think about doing a SD Vs RogX video 🔥
The Ally isn’t in the game to push technology forward. It’s there to stifle innovation by Valve. Where were these companies before the Steam Deck? I’ll wait.
As someone who has been gaming since the late 70's, early 80's, portable gaming has always been my thing, even when what was offered was Game & Watch style single game electronics. I haven't had a gaming PC in ages, and I never used it when I did, and when the Deck came along, it was the answer to my gaming prayers of 40+ years. I got the OLED in late July for my B-Day and I haven't stopped using it since. I wanted a Deck most for emulation, and I have yet to install a single one, as I've been so busy playing PC games. It truly is a jack of all trades, and master of many device, and I probably won't be buying anything else until the Deck 2 comes along.
I have Steam Deck, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Switch Oled, and then a Switch Oled jailbroken with 1tb storage, and a PS4 Pro jailbroken with 13tb storage. Nothing replaces nothing over here. They all have their own games and purposes. My PS5 Pro gets the most usage. Came with a 2tb, I installed an extra 4tb ssd and a 5tb external. I'm good over here. No need to replace anything. I love having options.
Honestly, YEAH! The Steam Deck totally changed my gaming habit. I used to play on a beefy desktop setup most of the time, but working and studying as a designer I spent most of my day either in the office or meetings and arrangements with clients or I'm at college. With the Steam Deck I can take my games wherever and play basically whenever. It also got me playing through my backlog, like games I always wanted to play for years but never got to before I had the Deck. So yeah, awesome handheld. Also it did save my butt when my pc was on maintenance I used the Deck as a backup device for work.
I have debated selling my main gaming PC but I still occasionally run resource intensive games like MS Flight Simulator in VR. I think give it a few years and our dedicated gaming rigs will all be handhelds.
a someone who has always been a huge pc gamer and rarely used a console aside from when a good pc was too expensive for me the steam deck is by no means something i could replace my pc with however it it probably the perfect and currently best companion for me to a pc as it can play many of my games pretty well and it just feels so great to have a device capable of running my steam library when having my pc with me would be unrealistic or when i just wanna chill in a sofa or something
Got mine a week ago, i can quick switch from the game to discord, Tidal for music and Firefox. Just add it to steam and it works like a charm! Press the steam key and you can switch between games and apps in the right bar on the top
My issue with this is the fact that I wear out controllers quite often. Stick starts drifting or buttons start being intermittent. Having to replace this whole unit if I get stick issue is a nonstarter for me.
I understand your concern for sure, but with any handheld it’s kind of expected whereas the Nintendo switch you can just buy new joy cons. These are a little different but I guess you have to pray they don’t happen to have stick drift. So far I haven’t seen it, and valve has been great to the customers when there is problems like this.
I loved the steam deck oled, had it for 6 months before I sold it, but going from a 4080 to a SD was just hard. My eyes just can't do 40 fps, I never got used to it. Also the graphics could be better in some games. But I'm sure that in 2-3 years, the experience will be amazing.
Honestly, I completely feel you. I’m kinda in the same boat, but I am not getting 40 FPS on my games. It really depends on what you’re playing and what you really prioritize more. I cared about portability and fun and not being restricted to my desk so I was OK giving up the incredible specs for slightly worse ones, but it still is pretty well respected in my opinion But down the line I can’t wait to see what the steam deck will be. Stay tuned of course!
yea i have a more powerful asus rog and same thing im returning this to best buy. Dummy me assumed i may be able to get a 40fps experience on starfield at 720p even. nope mostly everything i want to play was either unplayable or just a choppy experience. Somehow league of legends even plays bad on this and runs 80fps solid on my old lenovo lmao
I replaced my Xbox One x and switch with the steam deck OLED. Which arrives tomorrow. Thanks the videos like yours I'm very excited to start this journey
its great until you realize you now have a laptop with a gtx1650 and no new games will be able to run at stable frames and most games you were able to enjoy on xbox will be unplayable
@MilkyCamps I've never been a new AAA game type of guy. I've always been that guy to wait a year or two later before I test something I was excited about. Hopefully I'll be happy with it.
@@thorntech yea starfield came out a year and a half ago and is unplayable at 720p. Last of us unplayable. Mafia definative cane out almost 5 years ago and 25fps lol.
Really appreciated the video. I adore my Steamdeck Oled! Got the White Limited Edition for Christmas. Just be really cautious with those cases with the plastic cover as my OG Steamdeck got a vertical crack being in that exact “safe case” was not worth it for me.
@@RennK85 that’s absolutely awesome! Enjoy that LE White! Also about the case, never heard of that happening to people so maybe your case you purchase wasn’t the best?
That is actually what I did as well, after moving to other country i sold my entire PC setup. I had a Switch OLED and was 100% sure it could cover my needs. Then I've got a chance to get a Steam Deck OLED, and yea, I do not need a PC for gaming anymore =)
Love hearing that brother at least I’m not the only one that this happened to, but I need my computer for editing. Other than that. I probably would’ve sold it too. I rarely sit down and play. I love not being restricted to just my desk. It’s good to move and play you know
This reminds me of the Sega game gear. I bought it instead of a game boy and was so excited until I had to repeatedly replace the battery. After a week i started complaining to my friend about it,who then told me about the adapter I could use. I still have it somewhere with the games......
I am Really Considering doing this. I am getting ready to add the 2 tb memory to Mine, and already have a 1 tb micro ssd. I just game so this might be what I do. And save space.
This may sound stupid but I’ve been on edge of buying the steam deck because I find the button layout to be weird and uncomfortable but I maybe wrong I just wish I had a friend that had It so I could try It before committing to It and buying one.
Everyone is different so I definitely understand where you’re coming from and it’s a little hard to buy it because there’s not really any return policy since it’s not sold in stores. Only thing I would recommend is buying one used and seeing how you like it but I can tell you it’s some of the best economically layout gaming handheld out there in my opinion.
Coming from someone who was in the same spot you were in earlier this year, i've gotta say that the button and joystick layout is 10x more comfortable than it looks. I have big hands myself, and I wouldve thought that id've had to cramp my thumbs to press the DPad and Letter Buttons, but with Valve being the geniouses they are, the transition from the joysticks to buttons/dpad is fluid and so comfortable. Honeslty I cant even tell you which controller it feels most similar to, because to me, its more comfortable than all of them. (Xbox, Playstation, Switch etc.) For me, I was lucky a friend brought his over to show me, but for you, if you're willing to take a stranger's word, id say the leap of faith is 100% worth it.
@@Sayject I appreciate the comment I think I just might pull the trigger and get me one cause a gaming PC I can take with me just sounds way too good, btw cheers and happy new years 🤘🏻
@@xali_ from the video from what you’re saying and everything I’ve heard I think I should just do It at this point 😂 I’m always working and traveling so a gaming pc on the go sounds like a dream, I might just do It! Thanks for the explanation 🙏🏻
@ Same to you brotha! I’m sure you’ll love Steam OS and the deck itself! Watch my last 2 vids so you can get some great games on sale while the sale is still on 🚀
I am aiming to do the same, the idea is, if some of the games i play can run on the big screen from my deck, then i want to see how it goes. Will save some money in the long run, lol.
Yeah, I agree with you, brother Gaming on the go has been my favorite so I haven’t really played on my computer that much. It’s just been using for editing and I’m not a fan of taking my laptop to edit so having to PC there for editing works.
I'm not a steam deck owner but I use the rog ally and gaming pc and what iv noticed is that playing on a handheld changes how you think about gaming like oh look I'm getting 120fps on pc but then 30 on handhelds still plays very well and the portability and convenience is amazing, I do use the pc 99% of the time but when want to chill out on the rog ally 30 fps and up is super nice
Exactly man I mean PC is great but just playing games anywhere is something I’ve always enjoying doing ever since I was a kid! in my next video I’ll even share a screenshot haha, especially when growing up gaming time might be limited so being able to play anywhere it’s truly a blessing
@ it’s amazing man wether you choose steam deck or any other handheld it’s all the same the experience you get is incredible being able to play your steam library on the go is something we’ve all been needing for a long time
Bought the dock, external monitor, keyboard and mouse and in desktop mode it functions just like a pc. It had image and video editing software, emulators and more. I can’t play EVERY game on it due to anti cheat software and other factors but I just play the AAA games on my PS5. All the exclusives I usually play on the dock. Gave halo reach and lethal company a try and it’s a blast. Saves a ton of money. I plan to still get a full desktop pc in the future but this is a great alternative.
To be honest, I’d prefer a computer workstation. I like being able to take a place in my house and make it extra comfy for my needs as a gamer and artist. I’m getting a pc with a 4080 super with 64 gigs of ram this february, and I probably will stay with that rig for many years.
I play most games and older games that I missed on my steamdeck oled (example Borderlands 2, its amazing on deck). I do however play the latest demanding games on my pc (wukong, Indiana Jones). Its a best of both worlds situation and I am pretty happy with my purchase. I am highly leaning towards the new MSI claw 8, when it launches here in Malaysia during quater one but from a person who had the LCD for a year and the oled now for another (2 years of steamdeck baby ), its been worth it :)
@@ashwin988 Dude that’s fantastic! I absolutely love Borderlands on the SD OLED! I get like 90fps!!!!! Also yea PC for the demanding titles makes sense, MSI claw has been on my radar for potentially picking up and creating videos, but I just love the steam deck way more haha
I'am on the same boat right now, currently away on a vacation I just have my laptop with me and my steamdeck. Now I'am thinking of selling my pc back home.
I feel you man if I wasn’t using my PC for editing these TH-cam videos I probably would’ve done the same because especially when you’re working, you might not have the time but you still want to game and the steam deck really makes it possible and enjoyable
Hi all! I have most importanr question: is it loud? I have gaming laptop by damn fan is making me go insane sometimes... especially on new titles like bg3, marvel rivals, cyberpunk.
You should try Geforce Now on the steam deck for Triple A's. I used my steam deck as my only PC for 6 months and with Geforce Now and xcloud, combined with native gaming, I feel I never need to actually upgrade. Although, I did get a laptop with an intel lunar lake SOC.
@Sayject you should! Geforce Now is pretty amazing, the ultimate tier feels just as good as native PC. Atleast for me. Your results may vary, but you can buy a day pass and see if its worth it or even just to make a video about your experience
@ that’s a great idea. I might actually make that into a video. I’ll have to look a little bit more into it since it’s definitely new to me but I’m gonna be experiencing it soon, once I find some time haha
i just got a steam deck for christmas. i mainly wished for it because of steamos, and it really is good. also, thr thing you said abouy discord, i already added discord as a non-steam game to steam to open it while gaming. i even set up steam input for discord. or if i dont wanna use controller, discord seems to support touch screen
bought Steam Deck LCD when first released, installed windows since the SteamOS and game compatibility was janky at the time. just reinstalled SteamOS September and can see the huge difference in system performance from launch. especially being able to mod FPS and TDP limits. Really wanted to buy the White OLED but can't justify buying OLED since I haven't had problems with LCD one🤷♂
For anyone thinking about a more powerful windows system please consider financing the company that intends on pushing technology for games forward and not just when another company comes out with a product that threatens their existence. This is literally what happened when the Steam Deck came out. So many systems have been rushed out to make sure windows gaming doesn’t become obsolete. I’m all in for Steam and Valve. Make gaming great again. 😂
I bought a Legion Go a month and the truth is that I use the legion go as pc and tablet. for games I always grab the steam deck oled instead of the legion go. the deck is much more comfortable and has many advantages such as the simplicity and efficiency of SteamOS, the ergonomics, the battery. the oled screen, the return to play literally in 3 seconds after pressing the power button and many other things, such as trackpads, the backup of valve and the huge community, the control profiles of the Community, etc. Long life to Steam Deck
@ to be honest it really depends on what you’re looking for. Are you looking for a OLED screen? Are you looking for the best economic wise handheld in my opinion do you want something with detachable controllers? Are you looking for a console like experience or a Windows like experience?
@umbette I prefer to use steamos a thousand times about bazzite. Bazzite is developed by a single person and it is not known how long it will have support and will never be as optimized as this.
Man, there is a lcd one in marketplace like for 300dls they go for 400 normally and the oled 700, all used. I do Uber, so could be life saver for downtimes... The only thing I wonder is if the LCD one battery is going to be too bad. Also, I agree that a good screen is even more important than ultra settings, proper contrast can enhance light perception way more than higher shadow setting. Maybe I should wait and go for the Oled... difficult to say without seen both in person.
As salam alaikum getting my Oled steam deck today insha'Allah, Great video editing and video quality is superb. First game I want to download is a game called Idol Showdown a 2d fighting game insha'Allah
Wanted to hop in the comments and say thank you for all the love you guys have shown recently on this video and on my previous videos! Hope you guys had a happy holidays and are enjoying your new steam deck OLED!! Hopefully we get some new news this coming year for great handhelds and of course I will update you guys on those!
I've been playing on my Steam Deck for a few months. Haven't played on my gaming PC or consoles except for the Switch, mainly because it's also portable. Love the OLED screen on both. I'm currently finishing up The Division 2 on the Steam Deck. There's been a few sections where the performance dropped, but for the most part it's been great. Also play a ton of other games on it. I was looking at the Legion Go for the games that aren't backwards on the Steam Deck but I've since decided not to. And I LOVE that it has track pads for when needed. I've been to lazy to install other installers for my EPIC and GOG libraries and emulation. I have a RTX 2070 Super and plan on building a new PC when the 5070/5080 comes out. I also stream and other PC stuff and I still have a lot of games that just play better on a PC.
Imagine if you could play on 65" Oled Screen with 5X the performance of the Steamdeck... Would you still play on the tiny screen? If so I would say something is broken in your brain 🤣 I see all this praise for handheld gaming and I just don't get it... Like maybe its for people that have never played on a big Oled TV. Wait till you're in your mid 40s and your eyes aint exactly what they used to be. Tiny Screen wont cut it anymore.
Had my Steamdeck oled for about 6 weeks, havnt touched it for 3 weeks because I been busy playing on my PC... Portable gaming is great if you're often not home and travel for work or something. That's not me, I'm always home if I'm not at work. No portable could ever compare or replace my PC. How can a 7" Screen possibly compete with my 55" 4k Oled TV with Full Atmos Surround Sound? It can't, I'm not going to waste my High End Gaming Experience on a tiny screen. Seamdeck is great for old PC games I wont play on my PC or for Emulation. Im not Playing Cyberpunk or God of War Ragnarok on this little toy machine bro... If that's what you wanna do it's your prerogative but I think you're missing out on half the Experience... I want to Experience Games not just play them.
@@knifeknerdreviews4609 you’re absolutely right man and I’m happy you found out works for you although I do love playing on my spec out gaming PC and my monitor. I just love portable gaming a little bit more and the convenience of playing it anywhere especially after a long day. It’s honestly something I can’t replace. Especially playing in bed. I will be pairing it with something special in my next video. It’s gonna be game changer 🔥
I look at it like this, if you're going to watch the latest amazing movie you been waiting for forever, like its your favorite franchise and the trailers got you pumped. You going to the Theater to experience it in imax or you going to watch it on your Cell Phone? 🤣 That is literally what people are doing by playing high end games on a portable, sacrificing the Experience for Portability. It seems dumb and I hope its a trend that dies out soon before it ruins high end gaming.
@Sayject I play my PC Games in bed on a 48" Oled TV Streaming to my Nvidia Shield from my PC. With Steamlink. The Shield cost $170 and I guarantee holding my Dualsense controller in bed is way more comfortable than holding a Steamdeck. Plus I got 4k @120hz with HDR on Oled. 💁♂️
Im sorry, I'm a Q2 preorder. You will love the steam deck.... At first. Its great, i love it and i still use it, but its age is beginning to show. These games coming out just are too much for it. On top of this, cloud gaming is starting to get pretty decent. Meaning i can bring my phone and phone controller with me, allowing it to be more portable and play more modern games. For that reason i cant recommend getting a steam deck now. I really hope they build something the size of a psp, so you can pause the game, and put the device in your pocket on a whim
I think for me it's the fact I can play it anywhere. I don't have to have a specific place to play a pc or playstation. It's in my hand and it's convenient. I can sit next to my wife and play games and she can watch stuff. I play more games now than I have for a very long time. It's not the most powerful and it's not gonna hit high frames in everything but doesn't seem to faze me much
If youre not a modern gamer than yea absolutely this thing can run games like skyrim and witcher 3 at 40fps. but thats about it. wanna try anything modern like starfield dont bother. xbox game pass is a hastle on it and game look AWFUL docked as they all need upscaling. Im writing this after 1 week of owning a more powerful ASUS rog ally and this thing which can even almost double the frames of the steam deck on some games is getting returned to best buy. When it says "last of us" runs great then you try it and get 25-35fps with hard studders I feel like i got taken advatage of a little
No reason to say “Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it”. Just say Merry Christmas without any qualifiers. Easy. Those who don’t celebrate it will know they don’t whether or not you tell them to remember.
That’s actually surprising to hear. I haven’t had much of a battery problem with my steam deck but then again I usually play it for an hour to maybe an hour and a half max. But there’s always the JASUX power bank you can get it works fantastic and it’s usually in my description if you wanna take a look.
I actually prefer my modded switch whenever possible, because it is so light. And Moonlight on a 720p OLED is not as bad of a deal as it sounds. I got a bunch of handhelds (Ally, Deck, GPD stuff) and they're just all so bulky compared to the switch. I love the Win Max 2 though, because it's also a viable laptop for coding. It just has a lot of "designer car issues" with the firmware and drivers.
I completely get where you’re coming from. I love my Nintendo switch. It’s super light and it’s very slim. I love it. I can’t wait for the Nintendo switch 2. That would be a great addition to my steam deck OLED so I can have a different variety of games. stay tuned for that upcoming video. whenever the trailer drops. Haha
omg, here (Brazil) this steam deck cost 4 minimum wages, there is zero chance that i buy one of this, i understand why people want enter USA, if i can enter legally with my familiy in the USA i will without think twice.
Tbh, I feel like I was both talking fast and slow sometimes haha, I’ll try To work on getting the message across a little faster! Thanks for the suggestion.
Just found you, loved the video, the editing and quality of shots is amazing, vibe is immaculate + I love the steam deck aswell!
Brother, if you knew how much this meant to me, thank you so much. I tried to put a lot of time into the quality and story each video. I try to make it better so I appreciate the comment!
yes, me too!
A couple of days ago I sold a PC with a 4080 and bought a simple laptop for editing and a steam deck for games, I never regret it, I’m not tied to my workplace, I can mount it on the couch and play there, of course the performance suffers, but it’s perfect for my tasks.
Dude, I’m really happy I’m not the only one that did this as well. Haha, so happy you’re enjoying it. It really is a fantastic combo being able to work from anywhere and not being tied down to one area is truly freedom.
When you can be grateful for having medium/low preset with 30-40 fps (and also miraculously 60 fps) you will never need gaming spec just for gaming. In my case im too lazy to game on my 2070 super despite having far more power
@ haha I feel ya!
@@haysen123 It’s all like this, when you don’t just go into the game for 5 minutes to look at the graphics, but actually enjoy the process and gameplay, you don’t care about the graphics.
@@xellesOR yeah as i am older, im more of performance person now, 30-60 fps is the sweet spot depending on the game i play
You can also stream all of your games from your pc to your deck so you can play anywhere (in your house) without missing on performance the steam deck is definitely on my favorite things (i mainly have mine loaded up with emulators lol)
That’s actually interesting. I haven’t heard about that. I might look into that and maybe even create a TH-cam video.
Search about Moonlight + Sunshine streaming. Steam native streaming is not as good as Moonlight.
Didnt know this, might do this as well
I saw a lot of steam deck videos, before I buyed my own. The biggest surprise for me, after my own experience: no one talks about the ergonomy of the deck. It fits like a glove! It's such a good feeling, just to hold the deck.
Exactly!!!! it’s absolutely amazing. I don’t have huge hands, but out of all the handheld I’ve ever used even though the steam deck might be huge for some it fits fantastic in the hands. Absolutely love it and I can’t wait for valve to make another. I’ll be taking it right off the shelf as soon as it drops.
If you want to make it even more ergonomic you can buy some "cushions" to put onto the back buttons to make them even more comfortable and easier to press.
That's probably the accessory I've been most happy and impressed by.
Yes, I have larger hands and this feels so much better compared to the switch ergonomically.
Bit heavy for longer sessions but yea very comfortable
Opened my steamdeck Xmas morning and have been playing Elden Ring on it. Runs BEAUTIFULLY. Absolutely love the deck (and the smell!)
@@KM-hk8tc freaking fantastic dude! Enjoy!!!! And about the smell! Half I’m not alone haha
I bought the Steam Deck a few weeks ago as a travel buddy for long flights (I travel to Asia a ton for work) and an addition to my PC, not a replacement. And I couldn't be happier. It really holds its own very very well all things considered. Interestingly enough I love to use to also just lazing on the couch.. But would I buy one to replace my PC? No.
Dude that’s awesome! Love that you’re enjoying it on your tips! For me I need a computer for work and editing these videos, so it’s not going to replace that but when it comes to gaming specifically, it definitely replaces that category for me. for everyone it’s gonna be different that’s why I enjoy reading comments like this to see how it fits in everyone’s life! Enjoy it and keep on gaming 🔥
@ love that! Yeah, for me, it depends on the games. Battlefield, Call of Duty, and other online competitive games will definitely still be played on the PC. However, I’ve been playing more story-driven games lately, and I’ve been enjoying them while relaxing on the deck. I’ve been playing Spider-Man on Red Dead Redemption on it, and I love it.
@ oh yeah I totally agree with you. I’m not much of a FPS player. I used to play but not much anymore. That’s why I’m mostly on the steam deck but when I do play those games with my friends, I’m usually on my PC.
Since you love story mode, you might enjoy my next video coming next week Monday!
@@Sayject I’ll keep an eye out!
I'm planning to buy one too but how are you gonna connect to the Internet? Isn't the plane wifi pretty expensive?
It will be 2 years in April since I got the LCD Deck. Its become my companion device for my PC and PS5 but most importantly my Need For Speed handheld. Its amazing how it can run so many of the older titles through Proton and WINE.
W!!!! It’s truly a fantastic device!
I don't use my setup much lately
Mostly on my steamdeck
Was thinking of buying one but built my own PC for 650$ and think i made a good choice when i think about performance
I mean if it works for you and you’re getting more power for the same price why not. everyone is different I definitely love my on the go gaming device for sure!
I like the Steam Deck but I got the ROG ALLY X which is really good aswell I think you should do a competition which handheld is the best
Nice dude! And tbh I did not get the X because I love the steam deck for so many more reasons I shared in my previous videos! But, maybe I’ll think about doing a SD Vs RogX video 🔥
@@Sayject Ty for your time
The Ally isn’t in the game to push technology forward. It’s there to stifle innovation by Valve. Where were these companies before the Steam Deck? I’ll wait.
@ I got you brotha
@ absolutely! The deck really started it and it’s at the top and special for a reason!
As someone who has been gaming since the late 70's, early 80's, portable gaming has always been my thing, even when what was offered was Game & Watch style single game electronics. I haven't had a gaming PC in ages, and I never used it when I did, and when the Deck came along, it was the answer to my gaming prayers of 40+ years. I got the OLED in late July for my B-Day and I haven't stopped using it since. I wanted a Deck most for emulation, and I have yet to install a single one, as I've been so busy playing PC games. It truly is a jack of all trades, and master of many device, and I probably won't be buying anything else until the Deck 2 comes along.
Where did you buy the thumb sticks and track pad stickers?
I have Steam Deck, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Switch Oled, and then a Switch Oled jailbroken with 1tb storage, and a PS4 Pro jailbroken with 13tb storage. Nothing replaces nothing over here. They all have their own games and purposes.
My PS5 Pro gets the most usage. Came with a 2tb, I installed an extra 4tb ssd and a 5tb external. I'm good over here. No need to replace anything. I love having options.
Do you know there is Arch linux under the hood and you can use all the linux programs in the desktop mode (KDE i think)?
Not sure what that is, I’ll have to check it out
Could you list the games used in the video, if it’s not too much trouble?
Sure! Seems like a lot of people love the games haha! Next time I’ll add text in the video!
Honestly, YEAH! The Steam Deck totally changed my gaming habit. I used to play on a beefy desktop setup most of the time, but working and studying as a designer I spent most of my day either in the office or meetings and arrangements with clients or I'm at college. With the Steam Deck I can take my games wherever and play basically whenever. It also got me playing through my backlog, like games I always wanted to play for years but never got to before I had the Deck. So yeah, awesome handheld. Also it did save my butt when my pc was on maintenance I used the Deck as a backup device for work.
@@Seysalad that’s awesome dude! Glad I’m not the only one that feels this way haha, SD rocks 🔥
I have debated selling my main gaming PC but I still occasionally run resource intensive games like MS Flight Simulator in VR. I think give it a few years and our dedicated gaming rigs will all be handhelds.
My girl brought me a rouge ally x & im loving it
damn i hate mine lmao. so many issues and needing to tinker for 90% to play for 10%
I personally haven’t had any problems myself with newer or older games 🤷🏽♂️
@@CJAYxe starfield unplayable, mafia unplayable, last of us unplayable. These games barely hitting 25-30fps on 720p with studders all the way through
@@MilkyCamps not sure about the first two but mafia definitive edition runs great for me
Besides that’s 2 games out of hell of games we have to play 😭
some games that say dont run actually do run. wrc 10 says incompatible but it runs fine with no tweaks. worth mentioning
I don’t doubt it at all! I believe I play some that is like the same!
a someone who has always been a huge pc gamer and rarely used a console aside from when a good pc was too expensive for me
the steam deck is by no means something i could replace my pc with
however it it probably the perfect and currently best companion for me to a pc
as it can play many of my games pretty well
and it just feels so great to have a device capable of running my steam library when having my pc with me would be unrealistic
or when i just wanna chill in a sofa or something
100% agreed!!!!
Got mine a week ago, i can quick switch from the game to discord, Tidal for music and Firefox. Just add it to steam and it works like a charm! Press the steam key and you can switch between games and apps in the right bar on the top
@@Dgeigerd W!!!!
My issue with this is the fact that I wear out controllers quite often. Stick starts drifting or buttons start being intermittent. Having to replace this whole unit if I get stick issue is a nonstarter for me.
I understand your concern for sure, but with any handheld it’s kind of expected whereas the Nintendo switch you can just buy new joy cons. These are a little different but I guess you have to pray they don’t happen to have stick drift. So far I haven’t seen it, and valve has been great to the customers when there is problems like this.
the whole sale point of a steam deck is ease of self repair, and the availablity of parts. this is kind of a non issue
I loved the steam deck oled, had it for 6 months before I sold it, but going from a 4080 to a SD was just hard. My eyes just can't do 40 fps, I never got used to it. Also the graphics could be better in some games. But I'm sure that in 2-3 years, the experience will be amazing.
Honestly, I completely feel you. I’m kinda in the same boat, but I am not getting 40 FPS on my games. It really depends on what you’re playing and what you really prioritize more. I cared about portability and fun and not being restricted to my desk so I was OK giving up the incredible specs for slightly worse ones, but it still is pretty well respected in my opinion But down the line I can’t wait to see what the steam deck will be. Stay tuned of course!
yea i have a more powerful asus rog and same thing im returning this to best buy. Dummy me assumed i may be able to get a 40fps experience on starfield at 720p even. nope mostly everything i want to play was either unplayable or just a choppy experience. Somehow league of legends even plays bad on this and runs 80fps solid on my old lenovo lmao
I replaced my Xbox One x and switch with the steam deck OLED. Which arrives tomorrow. Thanks the videos like yours I'm very excited to start this journey
its great until you realize you now have a laptop with a gtx1650 and no new games will be able to run at stable frames and most games you were able to enjoy on xbox will be unplayable
@MilkyCamps I've never been a new AAA game type of guy. I've always been that guy to wait a year or two later before I test something I was excited about. Hopefully I'll be happy with it.
@@thorntech yea starfield came out a year and a half ago and is unplayable at 720p. Last of us unplayable. Mafia definative cane out almost 5 years ago and 25fps lol.
Dude you are going to love it! You won’t regret it!
Hey dude did it come yet????!!!
Really appreciated the video. I adore my Steamdeck Oled! Got the White Limited Edition for Christmas. Just be really cautious with those cases with the plastic cover as my OG Steamdeck got a vertical crack being in that exact “safe case” was not worth it for me.
@@RennK85 that’s absolutely awesome! Enjoy that LE White! Also about the case, never heard of that happening to people so maybe your case you purchase wasn’t the best?
Can you tell me the steam deck cover you are using ?
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That is actually what I did as well, after moving to other country i sold my entire PC setup. I had a Switch OLED and was 100% sure it could cover my needs.
Then I've got a chance to get a Steam Deck OLED, and yea, I do not need a PC for gaming anymore =)
Love hearing that brother at least I’m not the only one that this happened to, but I need my computer for editing. Other than that. I probably would’ve sold it too. I rarely sit down and play. I love not being restricted to just my desk. It’s good to move and play you know
This reminds me of the Sega game gear.
I bought it instead of a game boy and was so excited until I had to repeatedly replace the battery.
After a week i started complaining to my friend about it,who then told me about the adapter I could use.
I still have it somewhere with the games......
Love the game gear!!!!!
I see it as more of a companion to the desktop - shared library & saves. Additionally, it can just be a client for desktop via Moonlight / Sunshine.
I am Really Considering doing this. I am getting ready to add the 2 tb memory to Mine, and already have a 1 tb micro ssd. I just game so this might be what I do. And save space.
Hey! If it works it works haha! It did for me! Wil update yall in a few months
This may sound stupid but I’ve been on edge of buying the steam deck because I find the button layout to be weird and uncomfortable but I maybe wrong I just wish I had a friend that had It so I could try It before committing to It and buying one.
Everyone is different so I definitely understand where you’re coming from and it’s a little hard to buy it because there’s not really any return policy since it’s not sold in stores. Only thing I would recommend is buying one used and seeing how you like it but I can tell you it’s some of the best economically layout gaming handheld out there in my opinion.
Coming from someone who was in the same spot you were in earlier this year, i've gotta say that the button and joystick layout is 10x more comfortable than it looks.
I have big hands myself, and I wouldve thought that id've had to cramp my thumbs to press the DPad and Letter Buttons, but with Valve being the geniouses they are, the transition from the joysticks to buttons/dpad is fluid and so comfortable.
Honeslty I cant even tell you which controller it feels most similar to, because to me, its more comfortable than all of them. (Xbox, Playstation, Switch etc.)
For me, I was lucky a friend brought his over to show me, but for you, if you're willing to take a stranger's word, id say the leap of faith is 100% worth it.
@@Sayject I appreciate the comment I think I just might pull the trigger and get me one cause a gaming PC I can take with me just sounds way too good, btw cheers and happy new years 🤘🏻
@@xali_ from the video from what you’re saying and everything I’ve heard I think I should just do It at this point 😂
I’m always working and traveling so a gaming pc on the go sounds like a dream, I might just do It! Thanks for the explanation 🙏🏻
@ Same to you brotha! I’m sure you’ll love Steam OS and the deck itself!
Watch my last 2 vids so you can get some great games on sale while the sale is still on 🚀
Steam deck is amazing it's for what it does it's a pc in my head and I use it for buying and it's a great media player
I got ya!
I am aiming to do the same, the idea is, if some of the games i play can run on the big screen from my deck, then i want to see how it goes. Will save some money in the long run, lol.
Yeah, I agree with you, brother
Gaming on the go has been my favorite so I haven’t really played on my computer that much. It’s just been using for editing and I’m not a fan of taking my laptop to edit so having to PC there for editing works.
I was so tired for sitting in front of my laptop, didn’t even have motivation to turn it on. After I bought the steam deck. I have never regretted
I'm not a steam deck owner but I use the rog ally and gaming pc and what iv noticed is that playing on a handheld changes how you think about gaming like oh look I'm getting 120fps on pc but then 30 on handhelds still plays very well and the portability and convenience is amazing, I do use the pc 99% of the time but when want to chill out on the rog ally 30 fps and up is super nice
Exactly man I mean PC is great but just playing games anywhere is something I’ve always enjoying doing ever since I was a kid! in my next video I’ll even share a screenshot haha, especially when growing up gaming time might be limited so being able to play anywhere it’s truly a blessing
@ it’s amazing man wether you choose steam deck or any other handheld it’s all the same the experience you get is incredible being able to play your steam library on the go is something we’ve all been needing for a long time
Bought the dock, external monitor, keyboard and mouse and in desktop mode it functions just like a pc. It had image and video editing software, emulators and more. I can’t play EVERY game on it due to anti cheat software and other factors but I just play the AAA games on my PS5. All the exclusives I usually play on the dock. Gave halo reach and lethal company a try and it’s a blast. Saves a ton of money. I plan to still get a full desktop pc in the future but this is a great alternative.
To be honest, I’d prefer a computer workstation.
I like being able to take a place in my house and make it extra comfy for my needs as a gamer and artist.
I’m getting a pc with a 4080 super with 64 gigs of ram this february, and I probably will stay with that rig for many years.
I love it, Steam deck. i got one in the summer, and I use it almost every day, but I stick with my pc for movies and videos
Glad you got it and you’re loving it and of course PC can definitely be useful for other forms of enjoyment.
I play most games and older games that I missed on my steamdeck oled (example Borderlands 2, its amazing on deck). I do however play the latest demanding games on my pc (wukong, Indiana Jones). Its a best of both worlds situation and I am pretty happy with my purchase. I am highly leaning towards the new MSI claw 8, when it launches here in Malaysia during quater one but from a person who had the LCD for a year and the oled now for another (2 years of steamdeck baby ), its been worth it :)
@@ashwin988 Dude that’s fantastic! I absolutely love Borderlands on the SD OLED! I get like 90fps!!!!! Also yea PC for the demanding titles makes sense, MSI claw has been on my radar for potentially picking up and creating videos, but I just love the steam deck way more haha
I'am on the same boat right now, currently away on a vacation I just have my laptop with me and my steamdeck. Now I'am thinking of selling my pc back home.
I feel you man if I wasn’t using my PC for editing these TH-cam videos I probably would’ve done the same because especially when you’re working, you might not have the time but you still want to game and the steam deck really makes it possible and enjoyable
Ive been playing my oled deck since late April. Best thing I ever did was buy the oled 1TB
@@alicekoopa2518 W! It’s fantastic!
SD is all we need.
Hi all! I have most importanr question: is it loud? I have gaming laptop by damn fan is making me go insane sometimes... especially on new titles like bg3, marvel rivals, cyberpunk.
Steam deck OLED is my everyday device
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You should try Geforce Now on the steam deck for Triple A's. I used my steam deck as my only PC for 6 months and with Geforce Now and xcloud, combined with native gaming, I feel I never need to actually upgrade. Although, I did get a laptop with an intel lunar lake SOC.
I’ve been hearing this, might need to give it a shot!
@Sayject you should! Geforce Now is pretty amazing, the ultimate tier feels just as good as native PC. Atleast for me. Your results may vary, but you can buy a day pass and see if its worth it or even just to make a video about your experience
@ that’s a great idea. I might actually make that into a video. I’ll have to look a little bit more into it since it’s definitely new to me but I’m gonna be experiencing it soon, once I find some time haha
@Sayject I hear ya, time seems to be so hard to come by. Enjoy bro, and happy holidays
@@jimmymac2292 you as well! Wishing you a fantastic 2025 🎉
Mad max deserves a sequel.
I was waiting for this comment. It deserves it 1000% and I would get it instantly.
@Sayject I don't even pre-order games. But Mad Max 2 would absolutely be my first.
@ I absolutely agree! After Black ops, Cold War preorder I never pre-ordered a game again 🤣
i just got a steam deck for christmas. i mainly wished for it because of steamos, and it really is good. also, thr thing you said abouy discord, i already added discord as a non-steam game to steam to open it while gaming. i even set up steam input for discord. or if i dont wanna use controller, discord seems to support touch screen
Wow, that’s awesome man glad to hear that!!!!!
bought Steam Deck LCD when first released, installed windows since the SteamOS and game compatibility was janky at the time. just reinstalled SteamOS September and can see the huge difference in system performance from launch. especially being able to mod FPS and TDP limits. Really wanted to buy the White OLED but can't justify buying OLED since I haven't had problems with LCD one🤷♂
For anyone thinking about a more powerful windows system please consider financing the company that intends on pushing technology for games forward and not just when another company comes out with a product that threatens their existence. This is literally what happened when the Steam Deck came out. So many systems have been rushed out to make sure windows gaming doesn’t become obsolete. I’m all in for Steam and Valve. Make gaming great again. 😂
I bought a Legion Go a month and the truth is that I use the legion go as pc and tablet. for games I always grab the steam deck oled instead of the legion go. the deck is much more comfortable and has many advantages such as the simplicity and efficiency of SteamOS, the ergonomics, the battery. the oled screen, the return to play literally in 3 seconds after pressing the power button and many other things, such as trackpads, the backup of valve and the huge community, the control profiles of the Community, etc. Long life to Steam Deck
That’s absolutely fantastic dude enjoy!!!!
The steam deck OLED is not only a great handheld, but it’s such a convenient one haha
Very interesting comment. I'm still doubting if going for the steam deck oled or for a legion go, installing bazzite.
@ to be honest it really depends on what you’re looking for. Are you looking for a OLED screen? Are you looking for the best economic wise handheld in my opinion do you want something with detachable controllers? Are you looking for a console like experience or a Windows like experience?
@umbette I prefer to use steamos a thousand times about bazzite. Bazzite is developed by a single person and it is not known how long it will have support and will never be as optimized as this.
Man, there is a lcd one in marketplace like for 300dls they go for 400 normally and the oled 700, all used.
I do Uber, so could be life saver for downtimes...
The only thing I wonder is if the LCD one battery is going to be too bad.
Also, I agree that a good screen is even more important than ultra settings, proper contrast can enhance light perception way more than higher shadow setting.
Maybe I should wait and go for the Oled...
difficult to say without seen both in person.
As salam alaikum getting my Oled steam deck today insha'Allah, Great video editing and video quality is superb. First game I want to download is a game called Idol Showdown a 2d fighting game insha'Allah
Wa-alaykum-salaam brother! I’m so happy for you! It’s such a fun device and you’re gonna have a great time! Enjoy your new deck and game 🚀
I'm thinking of doing the same thing to be honest
Tbh, it’s a great feeling, I only use the PC to edit and design!
SteamOS has desktop mode, so one could run other applications like Discord for voicing with your friends while gaming. 😎
2h is not enaff, you need atlist 5-6 to be a good handheld
I mean, I guess if you’re a hard gamer haha! 🙌🏼
Wanted to hop in the comments and say thank you for all the love you guys have shown recently on this video and on my previous videos! Hope you guys had a happy holidays and are enjoying your new steam deck OLED!! Hopefully we get some new news this coming year for great handhelds and of course I will update you guys on those!
I've been playing on my Steam Deck for a few months. Haven't played on my gaming PC or consoles except for the Switch, mainly because it's also portable. Love the OLED screen on both. I'm currently finishing up The Division 2 on the Steam Deck. There's been a few sections where the performance dropped, but for the most part it's been great. Also play a ton of other games on it.
I was looking at the Legion Go for the games that aren't backwards on the Steam Deck but I've since decided not to. And I LOVE that it has track pads for when needed.
I've been to lazy to install other installers for my EPIC and GOG libraries and emulation.
I have a RTX 2070 Super and plan on building a new PC when the 5070/5080 comes out. I also stream and other PC stuff and I still have a lot of games that just play better on a PC.
Imagine if you could play on 65" Oled Screen with 5X the performance of the Steamdeck... Would you still play on the tiny screen? If so I would say something is broken in your brain 🤣 I see all this praise for handheld gaming and I just don't get it... Like maybe its for people that have never played on a big Oled TV. Wait till you're in your mid 40s and your eyes aint exactly what they used to be. Tiny Screen wont cut it anymore.
Lmao I hope this video is good, I ordered mine over Christmas it’ll be here between 1-3😂
Outdated tech 😂
I mean, compared to other handheld you kinda have a point, but it still holds its own!
Had my Steamdeck oled for about 6 weeks, havnt touched it for 3 weeks because I been busy playing on my PC... Portable gaming is great if you're often not home and travel for work or something. That's not me, I'm always home if I'm not at work. No portable could ever compare or replace my PC. How can a 7" Screen possibly compete with my 55" 4k Oled TV with Full Atmos Surround Sound? It can't, I'm not going to waste my High End Gaming Experience on a tiny screen. Seamdeck is great for old PC games I wont play on my PC or for Emulation. Im not Playing Cyberpunk or God of War Ragnarok on this little toy machine bro... If that's what you wanna do it's your prerogative but I think you're missing out on half the Experience... I want to Experience Games not just play them.
@@knifeknerdreviews4609 you’re absolutely right man and I’m happy you found out works for you although I do love playing on my spec out gaming PC and my monitor. I just love portable gaming a little bit more and the convenience of playing it anywhere especially after a long day. It’s honestly something I can’t replace. Especially playing in bed. I will be pairing it with something special in my next video. It’s gonna be game changer 🔥
I look at it like this, if you're going to watch the latest amazing movie you been waiting for forever, like its your favorite franchise and the trailers got you pumped. You going to the Theater to experience it in imax or you going to watch it on your Cell Phone? 🤣 That is literally what people are doing by playing high end games on a portable, sacrificing the Experience for Portability. It seems dumb and I hope its a trend that dies out soon before it ruins high end gaming.
@Sayject I play my PC Games in bed on a 48" Oled TV Streaming to my Nvidia Shield from my PC. With Steamlink. The Shield cost $170 and I guarantee holding my Dualsense controller in bed is way more comfortable than holding a Steamdeck. Plus I got 4k @120hz with HDR on Oled. 💁♂️
@ that’s fantastic man I think you’re gonna really enjoy my next video. It’s similar to what you’re describing. 🙌🏼
But the Switch 2.
Well, once it’s out I’ll be reviewing it 🔥
@@Sayject Very good!
Im sorry, I'm a Q2 preorder. You will love the steam deck.... At first.
Its great, i love it and i still use it, but its age is beginning to show. These games coming out just are too much for it.
On top of this, cloud gaming is starting to get pretty decent. Meaning i can bring my phone and phone controller with me, allowing it to be more portable and play more modern games.
For that reason i cant recommend getting a steam deck now.
I really hope they build something the size of a psp, so you can pause the game, and put the device in your pocket on a whim
ayo what's that skin??
Huh?
@ the textured skin on the steam deck, where'd you get that?
@@hypodermicpeopleahhhh, it’s from playvital, one of my favorites, and super affordable! playvital.com?sca_ref=7569470.EXOsKGbIYn
I think for me it's the fact I can play it anywhere. I don't have to have a specific place to play a pc or playstation. It's in my hand and it's convenient. I can sit next to my wife and play games and she can watch stuff. I play more games now than I have for a very long time. It's not the most powerful and it's not gonna hit high frames in everything but doesn't seem to faze me much
If youre not a modern gamer than yea absolutely this thing can run games like skyrim and witcher 3 at 40fps. but thats about it. wanna try anything modern like starfield dont bother. xbox game pass is a hastle on it and game look AWFUL docked as they all need upscaling.
Im writing this after 1 week of owning a more powerful ASUS rog ally and this thing which can even almost double the frames of the steam deck on some games is getting returned to best buy. When it says "last of us" runs great then you try it and get 25-35fps with hard studders I feel like i got taken advatage of a little
played starfield start to finish on steam deck LCD with window11 no tweaks no issues💯 idk how it's in SteamOS
No reason to say “Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it”. Just say Merry Christmas without any qualifiers. Easy. Those who don’t celebrate it will know they don’t whether or not you tell them to remember.
You made a pretty good point I’ll remember that!
Well I mean I hope Muslims and Jews and Hindus etc have a great time during Christmas whether they celebrate it or not.
@@Jonassoeof course 🙌🏼
my big issue with the steam deck is the battery life and i have the 1tb oled version. even when idle, that thing just sucks power.
That’s actually surprising to hear. I haven’t had much of a battery problem with my steam deck but then again I usually play it for an hour to maybe an hour and a half max. But there’s always the JASUX power bank you can get it works fantastic and it’s usually in my description if you wanna take a look.
So you replaced a gaming PC with another gaming PC
Lol I have the same case and monitor 😅
Woah! W!!!!!
but, can you download pirated games?
I believe Reddit will be your best friend for this haha
Lol you picked the worst possible handheld to use as a PC 😂. At least use an Ally X
I actually prefer my modded switch whenever possible, because it is so light. And Moonlight on a 720p OLED is not as bad of a deal as it sounds. I got a bunch of handhelds (Ally, Deck, GPD stuff) and they're just all so bulky compared to the switch. I love the Win Max 2 though, because it's also a viable laptop for coding. It just has a lot of "designer car issues" with the firmware and drivers.
I completely get where you’re coming from. I love my Nintendo switch. It’s super light and it’s very slim. I love it. I can’t wait for the Nintendo switch 2. That would be a great addition to my steam deck OLED so I can have a different variety of games. stay tuned for that upcoming video. whenever the trailer drops. Haha
This video could have been like 2 minutes long.
omg, here (Brazil) this steam deck cost 4 minimum wages, there is zero chance that i buy one of this, i understand why people want enter USA, if i can enter legally with my familiy in the USA i will without think twice.
Wrong system, there's better handheld
I wish i could do gaming 😔 someone buy me one
Payback speed 1.75 because talking slow is too slow
What's the rush?
Tbh, I feel like I was both talking fast and slow sometimes haha, I’ll try To work on getting the message across a little faster! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@warrenbadzehaha
steam os is trash
Dang, I guess everyone’s entitled to their opinion
du hast keine Ahnung!!!
Playing Steam deck and the battery just di.........recharge. C'mon! really?
How long do you play for? Power banks can help a ton! I use one from Jsaux!