I'm a trucker that drives local routes for about 8-10 hours a day, i do alot of waiting. Gettting a carcharger that keeps the deck charged while waiting hours at the shipper or reciever is a godsend. I've spent up to 4 hours waiting for loads and the entire time i'm just gaming in my truck. I connect it to my hotspot on my phone and i can play online. Best purchase i ever made.
I'm a trucker as well and been searching like no tomorrow about ways to game and pass time while waiting or before sleeping, hearing that this Steam Deck is absolutely perfect for that experience is great. Guess I got my choice of gaming device now.
The Steamdeck is what happens when a gaming device is made from a company whose decisions aren't taken by soulless higher ups. It's just such a honest product, it's odd to see it in the current market really.
@@shortyorc121 Ehh, except the Steam Box consoles sold horribly, mostly because they were somehow more expensive than equivalent prebuilts. Meanwhile, they're still having trouble keeping the deck in stock. It'd be REAL stupid to abandon it anytime soon.
@@KiraSlith I don't trust them for the long run plus they are already talking about v2, but knowing valve that will be the last one because they can't count to 3😁. We will see how it pans out.
One thing you 'forgot' to mention is the fact that Valve is not opposed to having their OS on other 3rd party devices. It's just an Linux branch after all, which Valve has been very open about. They're even in talk with some other handeld PC manufactures about putting SteamOS on their devices as well. So even if you decide to buy the new and upcoming better handheld PC, you could possibly either have it delivered with SteamOS already installed on it, or install it yourself.
Nice! Saved myself a huge load by being handy with a screwdriver over the years. Water damaged my ps5 controller 2 weeks ago, took it apart saw what I needed (contact strip X2 $5 amazon) literally saved myself $100
I found the steam deck massively cheaper since titles on steam always go on sale, and third party components are encouraged by valve. Also you could just emulate games or you know… arrrrr matey
I got the 256gb model. It came in yesterday. I have not understood how so many are complaining the device the doesn't run well at 60fps and higher. I'm super happy running the games at 40fps and setting the refresh rate to match. I'm blown away that I can play these games on the go and they look so dang good! And to think, I just wanted a theme on my Switch.
@Marcus It's not necessarily a generational issue, it's prevalent across all ages anymore. But younger people are certainly less patient than the kids like me who grew up playing Nintendo and thinking it was miles ahead of Artari because that's what we cut our teeth on. I'm loving my Deck. After taking the time to get it set up, it's been awesome.
@@RIPbiker13 dude I remember playing my 3ds when I was a kid and seeing ppl complaining about not hitting 60 is like “ok and.” I’m happy playing games on 30fps because the only reason I would play it is on the go
It's a terrible shame the actual device is the least consumer friendly experience you can have! Buying a handheld console that requires you to register or tinker with settings to even boot up over half of your library!
11:36 Fun fact about the Steam Deck allowing you to limit your framerate, In Bloons TD 6, doing so in Co-op will reduce the frame rate of the whole match for everyone in the lobby.
I bought a steam deck 2 months ago and I love it. It's the only handheld gaming device that I have actually ever used. This thing can run anything I throw at it. So far I've been grinding out bannerlord on the steam deck and this thing runs amazingly with thousands of soldiers on the field at once
I can’t wait to get my steam deck. I’m new to PC gaming and haven’t had a hand held gaming device (not including smartphones) since the Gameboy SP. So I think this is great step in the right direction.
As a parent with a full time job the steam deck has been the best thing to happen for me as a gamer. I've completed like 6 games this year because I play almost every night in bed. I'm also going through resident evil 7 and 8 right now, both of which play at 60 fps max settings. It's bonkers. Also gotta say how great valve is for providing practically all replacement parts for sale on ifixit, and like you said, doesn't put any walled gardens up. This is a completely open handheld pc jam packed with support.
Dude I feel the same way. I’m a father of 3 with almost every console imaginable but can’t touch any of them because my kids and wife take them up. But with the steam deck everything changed. I can kick back and play what I want while everyone else does their thing….
the device across the board is better than i expected, i couldn't be happier with mine. even games that say are unsupported a lot of the time actually still work just fine, just gotta download a community control layout and you're good to go.
It's kind of nuts that you can pretty much play anything from pong all rhe way through modern PC titles on 1 device it being portable is just icing on the cake for me
Using Decky on my Steam Deck right now, have custom UI sounds (so it sounds like the Wii menus did, music, visual adjustments and unique startups (like a Netflix and a THX one). It's amazing.
The actual nasty secret of the 64gb model is that the shader cache goes on your internal storage, and a few big games can expand the cache to fill up all your internal storage. For example, Borderlands 3 takes up over 10gb on your internal storage, even if the game is loaded on the card.
Just get a 256gb micro SD for $30. It's about as fast as the SSD. You save so much money while getting as much or more space. So I wouldn't say it's a nasty secret especially when so many people have micro sd cards laying around. If they were expensive that'd be another problem
@@Cakebattered Or just get a micro SD for cheap. Speeds are pretty similar to the internal SSD and you save money that way not having to get the bigger SSD models
@@ADreamingTraveler If you install a lot of games, especially big games, then eventually you will have no internal storage left. Doesn't matter if you're primarily using a microSD card. You will eventually run into issues once there is 0% space available due to the cache loading directly onto the embedded 64gb storage. Unless Valve makes it so it goes onto the microSD card, then that's an issue. Especially when they push out SteamOS updates that take up even more space on the storage...
@@MorrisseyMuse depends on what your playing, I didn't have any problems with verified or playable games. I prefer the deck because I have a large backlog of Steam games, and didn't want to buy them again on Switch.
@@GrubKiller436 If you're not playing newest aaa games, they run just fine off microSD. Once the warranty expires I'll be tearing it down to out more storage in proper.
What’s even more amazing is the next software update (currently in the beta branch) lets you suspend even emulated games. I’ve been playing Peace Walker but previously I couldn’t suspend the Deck without the emulation being frozen and unplayable when I turn it back on. That’s fixed now! (Or very soon at least!)
were you playing PSP or PS3 version? i haven't played many playstation games on Steam Deck yet, but I have been playing a huge number of various nintendo games (GBA, DS, GC, Wii, Wii U, Switch) and all of the emulators I use for those work perfectly and suspend and resume fine in gaming mode
They dont and wont, stop listening to Nintendo haters. They only “strike” when people steal their ip’s or characters, come on man. And i love steam and gog but dont be blind.
I've been waiting for something like the deck my whole life. Playing ck3 or diablo while waiting for a train is a surreal but amazing experience. Best purchase I've ever made
I played Diablo II remastered and Diablo III on my Switch Lite so it’s not a big deal. What was amazing for me was playing Cyberpunk 2077 on a handheld 😂
Save it , if u already have a gaming pc, u can always do a bed/couch setup for it, I realised that although it would be to good to have a deck but I don’t go out much and if i do I don’t have free time and space for a the large deck, so i for the time being i settled for making a bed setup in near future, because when i am not working i am on my bed
It's like having a portable PS4 pro. Actually, it's better since you get a full Linux distro. The steam deck makes me want a new ps Vita (the Vita is still my favorite portable console of all time, but the steam deck is now my favorite small form computer. It's a great time to be alive!)
The most interesting part about this is how some of the most weird and possibly useless Steam features came together for this device, like the controller configurations. They've been in Steam for years but no one really cared until now. The UI is also very similar to Big Picture, and there was definitely some expertise used from building the Steam Controller.
I was reading that Valve was actually designing these things to learn from them for when they built a device like this. They said they wanted to build the Steam Deck since 2012 but the mobile tech architecture wasn't there yet so they had to wait until the past 2 years.
I cared about controller configurations when I got a controller dedicated to my PC. I've used the Switch ProCon on my PC for a while, so I didn't have to deal with analog triggers and had to deal with USB C being kinda loose and randomly disconnecting me But DAMB am I glad Steam has Controller Config. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR PUTTING DEADZONES IN YOUR TRIGGERS. So thanks to Steam, I can remove trigger deadzones and use my short trigger lock settings and expand my thumbstick deadzone
There were so many games on my switch wish list that I wanted to get and I'm glad I never got around to getting them because once I got my steam deck I bought a lot of them for that and on sale and it's at much better performance, with a game store that will outlive the Nintendo eShop.
I just got the steam deck OLED and I kind of wish you made an update video on it. But, it would just be you lusting about even more than you did in this video. Because it's so good.
One thing I was surprised about with mine was how EXTREMELY customizable the button layout is. I spent a few days tinkering and found button layouts that feel nearly the same as k+m
@@AdityaWaghmare only been a couple months since you been able to even order one without a wait list reservation... they are barely keeping up with demand in all the countries they do sell them in. They are trying to expand, but it takes time.
I’m new to PC gaming and I thought about getting a Gaming laptop. I couldn’t help but think for the cost and reasonable specs I’d be getting, the steam deck was the way to go! The fact I can hook up a keyboard and mouse to a monitor is great too. I can’t wait for it to get here. 🎉
@@robbiecamara2850 I think it’s great! Absolutely worth it! I went with the 256gb model. I also have Windows 10 Pro installed as a dual boot so I boot Steam OS or Windows OS.
@@tmagicinfinity I mainly got the steam deck to make the console only games playable portably. MGSV is best when you can get the mods going. There are so some interesting mods that can make the game harder, lol.
Despite it's flaws, this is a first generation of this type of console- where you could actually play steam games of varying qualities on the go. That on it's own is very impressive. That said, i do hope that Steam sticks with the deck and actually goes through revisions with it.
The Deck isn't the main feature - it's Proton and SteamOS that makes the Deck great in the first place. Otherwise it's another kludgy, Windows-powered GPD competitor.
My wife and I have his and her steam decks. Absolutely love them. We have high end PC's but, the steam deck feels more enjoyable to use. I like the buttery smooth frame timings, the tight integration with steamOS, everything. The steam deck feels like it's built specifically to appease the modern day gamer. Playing like a dragon on the steam deck has been the most fun I've had gaming since beating Final Fantasy VII on the PS1. Those on the fence, you don't know what your missing!
I just got one and I'll say: I'm impressed. I've been playing on it way more than my switch, which is hardly any. The last time I was seriously playing on my switch was when Mario Sunshine got remastered for the switch. Ever since, it's been collecting dust until Tears of the Kingdom comes out.
the deck was a lot more powerful then i expected, it runs great, there are some hiccups but for their first game console 9/10 for sure. plus watching anime on it is awesome
The big thing for me is that the switch eshoppe will shut down one day. You'll lose everything you don;t have, heck, maybe won;t even be able to play what you DO have, digitally. Steam might too, but not only does it not have a planned day of death, you HAVE those files, if steam dies, you still have control over your files, and the userbase is vast, a workarround will be simple
A Valve employee replied to a user who asked what happened to his games in case of steam going out of business. The answer was something along the lines of "We have measures in place so you can still access all your games"
Nintendo never preserves their games cause they decided that they could make more money off their customers by restricting past purchases on their new devices in favor of just reselling their old games for the new console. "What's that Jim ? You say you want to play your digital copy of Mario Kart 64 on your Switch that you bought on the Wii U ? Sorry pal. But we have good news for you. For a low cost of just $50 or $80 a year if you can get friends and family to pitch it, you can play Mario Kart 64 through the Switch Online Expansion Pack".
Thank god you showed bully gameplay I've been pretty much only been playing scholarship edition with the 60fps silentpatch and it runs flawlessly... It's amazing I have an exact replica of my childhood on the go now lol
Game recommendation for the Deck: Star Wars KotOR 2. It runs and controls really well. Also, you got access to mods through the workshop (chief among themTSLRCM Mod)
The Steam cloud on its own is a game changer for sure. Makes swapping between machines with Steam games a luxury now. If it wasn't for the Steam cloud, I'd say cloud services are lame, but they are the definitive counterexample.
You can unlock the deck with a 3rd party controller. At least in my experience, I was using an Xbox one controller(was plugged in) and the main button woke the deck right up. Was using the upgraded Jsaux dock.
13:25 the "unsupported" category is really weird for example ori and the will of the wisps says its unsupported simply because it shows keyboard controls instead of steam deck controls. I've played through the game completely without running into a single issue and without even changing the default controls...
I absolutely cannot wait for mine to come. I just ordered one as it is now available at my country. Gonna play a ton of indie games I don't necessarily play on my beast pc.
Great review! Thanks for breaking it down in detail, you basically answered all my questions on it, Im highly motivated to getting me one of these myself.
Didn't like its release state judging by online reviews and gameplay but I kept the good ol' "In Gaben we trust" flame of hope inside of me. The deck isn't being sold in my region yet and I'm scared of using a third party site for this but you convinced me to put it on my wish list for when it comes here. And the best part is it will get better!
I find the steam deck amazing for racing fans as well. Having all the racing grails from the PS2 through emulation is amazing. Also, the rear triggers on the deck are analog, unlike the buttons on the switch. The switch makes it so the gas and brake are either zero or full throttle, which does not work good for racing games.
@@andremalerba5281 oh absolutely not necessary for Mario Kart lol. There are other racing games on the switch like Wrekfest, Grid, Need For Speed etc.. For anything other than Mario Kart, you just need to have analog triggers
@@andremalerba5281 You know what's weird? Mario Kart 8 lets you accelerate with the right stick as well, it's almost like they knew digital triggers were a stupid idea lol.
I was going to get GRIP, without considering the fact there's no adjustable acceleration which is necessary. Glad I held back and got it on PS4 instead.
I'm really upset that you didn't point out, elaborate and showcase what truly sets it apart from any other product in this category out there. The absolutely brilliant, integrated, dare I say NEXT GEN controller that goes far above and beyond anything that has ever existed. It allows you to play pretty much any game that doesn't have native controller support or wasn't designed with controller in mind. There are tools available within Steam to set up controller for any specific game just the way you want. You can make Age of Empires or Homeworld VERY playable if you stop treating trackpads as if they were laptop trackpad, a lousy mouse substitute. You can assign button to move cursor to desired location while button is held while constraining it to specified area and moves back cursor to original location on release. You can program trackpad to be solely controlling your camera location via minimap interaction. You can navigate mouse menus with ease. You can have pie selection menus for quick access to all your necessary shortcuts. It's AMAZING. Or simple modifications like adding gyro aiming to games that don't support it, making macros for controls - why hold X button to sprint in Shadow of Mordor if controller can engage X button for you as soon as you hit the outer rim with analog stick? Why press X+B to perform finisher if you can tap the paddle underneath? You want gyro aiming to only be available when you're aiming down sights or draw the bow string? Nothing simpler, make gyro only activated when L2 (or whatever) is held. Oh you don't like where functions are assigned by default? By all means, swap it however you like. You're NOT left at the mercy and whims of game developers. Now if, like in Spiderman, Steam Input implementation gets popularized, this will be moved even further into making customizability out of this world because then instead of assigning specific key presses to buttons, you will be assigning game functions - this is HUGE.
Calm down my overweight, neckbearded friend. The steam deck -released in 2022 -Still can't outperform the PS4 when docked -is far heavier and larger than the Switch -Has a significantly worse battery life -does not have detachable controllers or a kickstand
the deck doesn't have my favorite component of the switch, which are the detachable, separate joycon controllers. it might be nothing to other gamers but those are the only controllers that are confortable for my hands, and having wrists injuries means i can't hold the whole console for more than half an hour before hurting. with the switch i can just have a joycon in each hand and be in a very relaxed posture which helps a lot, while playing on the small screen since i don't really have a nice tv for it. it's one of the only controller i can use decently. but the steam deck looks amazing though and any competition in that market is good imo
While you wouldn't be able to physically detach the controllers from the console like the Switch, I'm pretty sure you could connect the joycons to the Deck and use them in theory. I know I can connect my Switch gamecube style controller to my PC just fine.
17:50 the same goes for Steam Controller. Extremely convenient to just hit 2-3 buttons and get the best controller layout for the game. Love this feature and community seems to love it too as there's tons of configurations for each game.
I'd argue that community isn't inquisitive enough if you ask me - you can make so much more shit if you actually dive deep into Steam Controller customization settings. Most people-made layouts are quite barebone, with just few simple tweaks to original layout - and then you actually find that one of the games totally not designed with controller in mind has a fanatic that owns a Steam Deck and created mind-blowing control scheme and makes you go "HOLY SHIT, HOW DID I NOT THINK OF THAT?! GENIUS!"
Been using my Steam Deck primarily for indie games since I could only afford the 64 GB model and bought a 128 micro SD card since money is mega tight on my end but hopefully next year I'll upgrade the 64 GB Emmc to a 1 TB SSD 😎
In the same boat and I love it, the indie market these days is producing 10x better games than triple a studios anyway. Nothing better than bringing my steam deck to the couch and dumping 50 hours into $10 games.
ive had mine for a month, abosloutly loved the games ive played on it so far. it cant replace my pc but the fact i can take a pc that isnt a laptop everywhere i go is just amazing
The Steam Deck has been a game changer for me. Something you didn't touch on, which I understand because it's an extremely rare use case. Being able to stream games from my gaming PC to my steam deck on my 70 inch tv has been an awesome experience. I have an on-the-go console that also lets me play games with high graphics settings without compromises in other parts of my home.
I was having trouble having my controller not registering inputs while streaming from my PC>steam deck>living room TV. It's a ps5 controller connected Bluetooth to the steam deck. Did you have any problems like that with the controllers you may have used?
I always wanted to know how the artmaking experience would be like, maybe emulating flipnote with a solarpen on the deck would be a neat lightweight idea
Just got mine in today. It’s really nice 👍 looking forward to delving into the emulation-side of the deck UPDATE: Been messing around with my deck for the last few days. Brother-in-law helped with putting emulators on it. I just finished theming mine with plugins via Decky. Having a blast!
The amd cpu they're using is pretty low tier almost similar to the ps5 so they can't be more expensive than an Xbox or ps5 and expect to sell as much also the switch is at a similar price.
@@Zaque-TV they admitted that the pricing was painful, but they did so in the hopes that competitors would follow their lead. And it somewhat worked, Aya Neo now has a hand held that's around $600, but still not as close to the cheapest Deck available, it should somewhat go lower now that Valve has signaled it's competitors that handheld peripherals are no longer shackled to Windows via Proton.
Muta it would be great if you make some guide videos, things like how to try to run games that are not officially supported on the Steam Deck, I have seen people running MMOs like WOW on it, they did have to do few things to get it to run but it could be done, but what is best is to have a guide that takes things like security in mind while showing how to do things safely.
Oh Muta, I just purchased a HAC-001 switch off of eBay yesterday, only set me back £100 so I got a very decent deal on it. I do wish however I had seen this video first as I am now 100% wanting a steamdeck!
I have a pretty beefy gaming pc, However I found someone selling a used deck relatively cheap about two months ago (nz resident, you cant buy them here) and bought it cause I wanted to work through my backlog of games. Ive barely touched my pc since, worth every damn penny.
I’ve been loving my Steam Deck! Had it for almost 6 months and I’ve spent maybe more than 100 hours alone playing Sunset Overdrive, New Vegas, Max Payne 3, Def Jam FFNY, etc. Recently put W10 on an SD card and now can run MW2 at damn near 60 plus getting Fortnite challenges done on my lunch break is so much less nerve racking as someone who has the BP. Perfect device for me even though I don’t travel. Fighting games like MK1, SFV, and Multiversus run perfectly on Deck which try to compare MK11 from Switch to Deck and you soon figure out why I gave away my Switch. Perfect device and is my #1 favorite handheld with the Vita in 2nd
I don't think it could be an alternative to the Switch if you want Nintendo games with their online features, cause emulators wouldn't give you that experience. I play too much SSBU, MK8, and Splatoon 3 online 😭 but this would be nice to play other games handheld, I'll probably grab one when the price goes down a bit.
Exactly why I am not getting one yet. I am too old to get into new game series so Zelda, Smash Bros, etc are the IP I currently enjoy playing. One thing that any Hardware needs is access to exclusive games players want.
Within 24hrs of me owning / possessing a steam deck I had the storage swapped to 1TB 2230 (that I bought the same time I preordered for $107 on ebay), Steam OS recovered, repartitioned and windows installed in a dual boot config, and 10 working WiiU titles installed and configured. Now there are TONs of PC games on storage AND thousands of ROMs/ ISOs on my 256GB micro SD. I am an SFF PC enthusiast, handheld gaming enthusiast, and a retro emulation enthusiast. To say this device was the perfect storm for me was an understatement. I love my Deck.
I use my deck exclusively at this point for gaming. My actual gaming pc is less portable (40 pounds). I can carry the dock in my pocket and the case in my hand and ill be able to use it on any monitor and as any device (stationary or portable). I am using it as a work console with a portable battery that gives it 2-3x battery life.
Same. I carry deck all the time, I don't have to carry my laptop anymore when I go to office. I just plop the steam deck on the table a connect it to Lenovo docking station. Only thing that bothers me sometimes are the Snap apps, sometimes I would need access to the whole system within the apps.
Steam Deck went from an impulse buy, that I almost regretted at first, to being something I actively look forward to using daily. Just wish battery life was better. At times it feels only semi-portable.
Mine was an impulse buy after I placed a Day 1 reservation a year ago. I couldn’t really fall in love with the SD unfortunately even after completing Metro Exodus and being impressed by the visuals along with playing games like Cyberpunk 2077. I ended up preferring my 3 year old Switch Lite so traded in my Steam Deck at a significant loss.
I hope the sequel improves the battery life. 4-6 hours is most of a long flight, and would be amazing to get. Also Music and media, if you can natively listen to music while playing it would be amazing. Having a SIM card tray would also be good for portability.
The Steam Deck is excellent, a very worthwhile purchase. I solely use it as a console, and I use it more than my xbox or PS4 because I already have 100+ deck verified games in my library, whereas I only have a handful of games on either xbox or PS4. Over a million steam decks have been shipped as of October, and I can see this being a success that Valve will continue investing in. I do hope in 5-9 years a Steam Deck 2 will be released with more powerful specs+ slightly longer battery life, but for now, it is powerful enough to play everything I have tried.
I bought a Steam Deck, and I love it. I also bought a $30 usb hub, and 3D printed a steam dock for it. Plus this device helped push Linux gaming forward, so I would have bought the device anyways.
I got my steam deck about over a week ago and it has been such a great purchase so far. My switch has collected dust over the months but the steam deck goes everywhere with me.
Personally, I don’t think that the Steam Deck is the Nintendo Switch killer at all! And I’m planning to get the upgraded 2TB console version ASAP when I have the money to do so! I’m going to stay in my lane for as long as I live and play games that interests me and just be on Team Nintendo, Sony, Xbox and Steam because I’m sick and tired of the console wars arguments on modern day consoles and just want to play games that were Xbox and/or Sony exclusives on the Steam Deck like God of War or Marvel’s Spider-Man anytime I want to! But it’s just my honest opinion so please don’t get mad at it and please respect it kindly!
If i get a deck, i'm probably just gonna use it in my bed, for actual portable use i'll be using my switch because why not. The steam deck so far seems like it's a perfect "at home portable", something for walkin around my house and neighborhood, i'll take my switch with me for car trips and stuff, for super long trips i'll be taking both.
I ordered the 256gb version, from their own website (and as an added bonus, during their 20 year anniversary sale), for a Christmas present this year! I cannot wait to get my hands on this awesome device, as I will not only be able to play my Steam library on the go, but also games that I loved to play to absolute death during my childhood days! Valve have really outdone themselves with this one and I really cannot wait to experience all of this for myself!
On of my favorite parts of the steam deck is being able to fully customize the controls for every game even those that don't naturally have controller customization options. It let me finally fully enjoy okami which has inverted camera controls by default and can't be switched in game but can be switched through the steam deck. Also for me atleast it's easier to hold the deck for a long time than it is for the switch since the switch is completely flat it just feels weird to hold. The sleep feature also helps alot with going for stupid high rounds in cod zombies since you can literally take a multiple day break then come back and continue like nothing happened
Going from my lowly PSP street to a steamdeck is going to be like heaven (I do have a gaming PC). I've literally dreamt about having rdr2 on the go since I started playing
Bought one, assumed I would probably end up installing Windows instead but instead got used to Linux, learnt how to use the terminal and now I'm loving it! I'm still unsure about it replacing Windows on my laptop (weird hardware compat issues/no UWP support obviously) though however Linux hasn't got that much further to go before it becomes a genuine option!
Just do dualboot with Manjaro. Manjaro is based on archlinux (like SteamOS), if you get Plasma desktop version it's basically the same UI wise as the Steam Deck so you'll have the same experience as on Steam Deck desktop. I use Manjaro for 99.9% of time but still some things won't run on linux. Recntly I got a new keyboard and had to switch to windows for the keyboard software to set it up. Stuff like that.
Just upgraded my PC and need a laptop for work. However, I am so excited for the steam deck 2 in the next few years. APUs then will be stellar and further driver support for Linux will make this kill every hand held out there.
Id love to see some extra content on this, maybe an emulation series where you go through installing or setting up settings for some serious emulating!
I kinda feel like the two devices aren’t competing for the same audience. The Steam Deck might eventually do better than the Switch, but most parents are still going to get a Switch for their kids. It’s just more child friendly. I feel like adults are going to go for Steam Decks, and Switches will continue being the family product. Most parents with a Steam account aren’t going to get a Steam Deck if they already have a pc imo. All in all, I don’t think they’re going to be competing too terribly.
I actually agree with you on those parts! Considering the steam deck is only available online, I'm totally not surprised by that. Also, I already have a PC that can run Steam games as well. I'm completely alright with my switch, my Xbox 360 and my Windows 11 just the way it is
I got a 64GB Steam Deck in September and got a 512GB SD card and I'm loving it! Been playing Gunfire Reborn and Sekiro recently, and I've been loving it!
1: The 64GB with an SD expansion card isn't really slower in terms of game load times, unless you really think one or two seconds of load time in some cases will make a big diffrence 2: The Deck's performance isn't that of a PS4 Pro or even a PS5, its more along the lines of a base PS4.
Well Games ... and space ... If you would see the llibrary(Installed) Of some, like mine xD ...and you dont want an sd card in a device like this either, even in cellphones(Security). Its anoying, like First name said :P There slowness is enough for me to throw the idea of the sd card away :p
3:16 literally me, when I finally started doing my job which revolves around working on pc for hours, the last thing I wanna do when coming home is to spend more time with computer.
Got both, absolutely have the uptick of use with the Deck since it arrived, the thing that keeps me using it also is that the Switch is OLED and better on my eyes. Totally get it though. That case it comes with too. Holy, I wasn't expecting them to have such a nice case included with the Deck. Another cool thing is it's pretty easy to upgrade it. That has me super psyched because they have hall effect replacement stick available, not from Valve, but, it's not hard to upgrade it either, just need to desolder and resolder one wire. Also, if the game you wanna play on the Steam Deck that has Denuvo, it won't play with linux proton, so, good luck with that, it's sort of a drawback but, personally, I try to avoid buying games with Denuvo, so, for me at least, it's not that big of a deal. Also, the sound from he device is pretty crazy. I didn't expect the sound quality of the Steam Deck to be so full, but it was and I appreciate it. My only concern is that if I pause one game on my pc, pick up the deck to go drop a Steaming deuce, I have to turn the deck into offline mode to do so or Steam will threaten to shut off my otther game... OKAY, I get it, that's a feaure to limit multiple people from playing on the same account with different computers simultaneously, but common valve, at least give us the incentive of being able to count whatever game we're playing on the deck as +1 or something. I mean, there's a reason I bought and installed Dome Keeper on the Deck, it's good crapper play material, but not something I'd run on the main rig.
@@gokushivum Okay, so, then, they've sorted out the compatibility issues with Proton. Good to know, I still consider a rootkit DRM program that's tacked onto a game that more than likely got added to a DRM platform intrusive, but, that is good to know, thanks for the heads up.
@@gokushivum I don't think you are a Denuvo supporter, thing is, I'll have to agree to disagree with you, it installs on the kernel level and operates like a root kit, it's supposed to be used to protect multi-player games, but infects single player games and serves absolutely no purpose for end users. To me, it is and will always be considered a root kit and malware too, regardless of its "Official" function.
@@ObscuriaDragunAed The anti cheat is Kernel level, not the DRM, the DRM is just a set of triggers in game. It does not run outside of the game. "To me it is and will always be considered a root kit and malware too" That sounds really bad. It is like saying TH-cam manages my taxes really well, it is just objectively wrong. It isn't like I could see it fitting into the category of malware (the DRM not anticheat. most games don't run the anti cheat) because the drm isn't interfering with the computer's normal functioning (as from webster) or stealing data and damaging the system (as from Cisco). Most anticheats are kernel level, including (probably) the most popular easy anti cheat. Although I can say this, it won't matter in the long run because media says Denuvo and DRM is bad so most people will blindly believe it, and it seems like you won't change your opinion no matter what is said. I'd rather the issue with Denuvo be societal issues like whether you own the game or not, not constantly spat out complaints like it ruins performance in games (there are literally few games that actually have reduced performance and it is because of bad or rushed devs)
I love your work, Muta. Thank you for your dedication and hard work not only to keep is informed, but to bring various evils to our attention. Thank you for being a light in the Darkness.
@@ghoulzexz5135 You good bro? I was speaking in general, but if you MUST know, I've been on the fence about either a OLED Switch or a Steam Deck. This video helped me make up my mind 100%. That's enlightening to me, especially since Muta plays games I enjoy, so I hold his opinion in high regard
To each his own, I work in accounting and am constantly on a pc, but I still find relaxing on my home computer to be my go to choice over spending money on other platforms, I think the last time I used a controller instead of mouse and keyboard might be before I was 10 years old. I wonder how long it would take me to get used to a controller.
I absolutely love my steam deck I hadn't played a second of cyberpunk 2077 and it was rotting in my library but thanks to the steam deck I've been able to play games so much more than before I'm currently 50 hours into cyberpunk 2077 and have played all 50 hours on steam deck and it is wonderful
22:00 Those other competitors cost like $1200+ and are just rendered worthless due to that price. There's a limit to how much you can sell a handheld. With $1200, you can just build a PC with 10x the performance, or get a laptop (which is also somewhat portable), and still out perform those handhelds. Those handhelds are for people who have thousands of $$$ lying around and nothing better to invest it into Going beyond the $500 price tag on a handheld, defeats its whole purpose. Unless you strictly want/need the portability aspect, there are significantly better alternatives at that price that'll offer better performance and visuals And putting Windows on your Steam Deck, especially Windows 11, is like buying a 32gb HDD for your gaming PC just bcuz it's cheaper than a 1TB m.2 SSD
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Keep the balls of deck and holy sweet and fresh.
I'm a trucker that drives local routes for about 8-10 hours a day, i do alot of waiting. Gettting a carcharger that keeps the deck charged while waiting hours at the shipper or reciever is a godsend. I've spent up to 4 hours waiting for loads and the entire time i'm just gaming in my truck. I connect it to my hotspot on my phone and i can play online. Best purchase i ever made.
I'm a trucker as well and been searching like no tomorrow about ways to game and pass time while waiting or before sleeping, hearing that this Steam Deck is absolutely perfect for that experience is great.
Guess I got my choice of gaming device now.
interesting but why do you have crossdressers on your playlists
@@CarterNelson-o1w 🤨
@@CarterNelson-o1wwhy do you snoop on people's playlist? Do you do that daily? It doesn't matter to you.
@@reyuji_what kind of trucker has an anime pfp
The Steamdeck is what happens when a gaming device is made from a company whose decisions aren't taken by soulless higher ups. It's just such a honest product, it's odd to see it in the current market really.
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Valve will drop it like they did with the steambox.
@@shortyorc121 that’s cause the steam box was a flop
@@shortyorc121 Ehh, except the Steam Box consoles sold horribly, mostly because they were somehow more expensive than equivalent prebuilts. Meanwhile, they're still having trouble keeping the deck in stock. It'd be REAL stupid to abandon it anytime soon.
@@KiraSlith I don't trust them for the long run plus they are already talking about v2, but knowing valve that will be the last one because they can't count to 3😁. We will see how it pans out.
One thing you 'forgot' to mention is the fact that Valve is not opposed to having their OS on other 3rd party devices.
It's just an Linux branch after all, which Valve has been very open about. They're even in talk with some other handeld PC manufactures about putting SteamOS on their devices as well.
So even if you decide to buy the new and upcoming better handheld PC, you could possibly either have it delivered with SteamOS already installed on it, or install it yourself.
Paranoia
ROG Ally plus SteamOS honestly seems like a dream
I mean, mo money 🤞🏻🤷🏻♂️
@@Tieigo0more money and customer satisfaction, I'd say it's the best of both world's
I bought the cheapest steam deck and upgraded the SSD and it was dead simple. Highly recommend that route if you’re handy with a screwdriver.
Worth noting however that by doing do you void your warranty. So at least do a stress test on your device to make sure it's not faulty
Nice!
Saved myself a huge load by being handy with a screwdriver over the years.
Water damaged my ps5 controller 2 weeks ago, took it apart saw what I needed (contact strip X2 $5 amazon) literally saved myself $100
i haven't found a game which has problem with sd card though..
@Michael Grinberg I heard the sd cards are as fast as Ssd for some reason
What type of battery are you getting? My steam deck dies so quickly 😫
The steam deck reigns superior in both emptying my wallet and also my time.
Factual
empties my balls too
Sounds like a good expense then, at least it was worth your time xD
And the store shelves!
I found the steam deck massively cheaper since titles on steam always go on sale, and third party components are encouraged by valve. Also you could just emulate games or you know… arrrrr matey
I got the 256gb model. It came in yesterday. I have not understood how so many are complaining the device the doesn't run well at 60fps and higher. I'm super happy running the games at 40fps and setting the refresh rate to match. I'm blown away that I can play these games on the go and they look so dang good! And to think, I just wanted a theme on my Switch.
these zoomers are too spoiled
@Marcus It's not necessarily a generational issue, it's prevalent across all ages anymore. But younger people are certainly less patient than the kids like me who grew up playing Nintendo and thinking it was miles ahead of Artari because that's what we cut our teeth on. I'm loving my Deck. After taking the time to get it set up, it's been awesome.
@@marcus716 ah yes, complaining about young people
@@RIPbiker13 dude I remember playing my 3ds when I was a kid and seeing ppl complaining about not hitting 60 is like “ok and.” I’m happy playing games on 30fps because the only reason I would play it is on the go
lol steam gamers making compromises already
Love the concept for this device, very consumer friendly, not charging for online services and not having to buying games again.
It's a terrible shame the actual device is the least consumer friendly experience you can have! Buying a handheld console that requires you to register or tinker with settings to even boot up over half of your library!
I mean that’s just how PC works…….
@@MorrisseyMuse ok?
@@Random--NPC You can buy replacement joysticks parts from ifixit :). They're not as anti-consumer as Sony or Nintendo.
Explain not having to buy games again??
11:36 Fun fact about the Steam Deck allowing you to limit your framerate, In Bloons TD 6, doing so in Co-op will reduce the frame rate of the whole match for everyone in the lobby.
No way really? lol
That's hilarious devs need to stop using frame rate for stuff.
Bloons TD6 is fun, but everytime I learn more about how the game is programmed it makes me more convinced that the devs have no idea how to write code
@@_CNT_ The dev's are probably monkeys too lmao
How limited is this power, I must troll using it
I bought a steam deck 2 months ago and I love it. It's the only handheld gaming device that I have actually ever used. This thing can run anything I throw at it. So far I've been grinding out bannerlord on the steam deck and this thing runs amazingly with thousands of soldiers on the field at once
random question but is bannerlord worth it? I've never played any games like it
I can’t wait to get my steam deck. I’m new to PC gaming and haven’t had a hand held gaming device (not including smartphones) since the Gameboy SP. So I think this is great step in the right direction.
@@tmagicinfinity PC gaming is great, a whole new experience
@TabMaster I like it a lot, it's kind of like total war except you can manually fight on the ground as well as command your troops. Lots of mods too
@@tmagicinfinity PC has way more games on it as well. So you'll have a bunch of brand new games. I recommend total war Rome 2!
As a parent with a full time job the steam deck has been the best thing to happen for me as a gamer. I've completed like 6 games this year because I play almost every night in bed. I'm also going through resident evil 7 and 8 right now, both of which play at 60 fps max settings. It's bonkers. Also gotta say how great valve is for providing practically all replacement parts for sale on ifixit, and like you said, doesn't put any walled gardens up. This is a completely open handheld pc jam packed with support.
Where can I buy one?
@@themanwiththeplane3371 gotta go on steam to buy it
@@themanwiththeplane3371 In most regions it should arrive 1 to 2 weeks or less after you order it.
Thanks!
Dude I feel the same way. I’m a father of 3 with almost every console imaginable but can’t touch any of them because my kids and wife take them up. But with the steam deck everything changed. I can kick back and play what I want while everyone else does their thing….
The steam deck is nothing short of amazing. It plays Like a Dragon and Doom Eternal much better than I would've expected.
Well, I mean, id Software got DOOM Eternal to run on a Xbox 360 with no issues so.
@@TheUltimateTH-camryay why don't you back up with a source?
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the device across the board is better than i expected, i couldn't be happier with mine. even games that say are unsupported a lot of the time actually still work just fine, just gotta download a community control layout and you're good to go.
@@MixedVictor The voices in my walls says that he's right
It's kind of nuts that you can pretty much play anything from pong all rhe way through modern PC titles on 1 device it being portable is just icing on the cake for me
Yea its pretty insane when you think about it. Im just happy Im gonna finally play all my backlogged retro games. Portable on the go no less!
Steam deck looks interesting, cant wait for the EA dollar desk
@YeaMan I know you're just a bot, but Muta isn't a musician
They have one it's called the Pax S80
The FIFA ultimate team packs Deck? Sounds like a great idea, hopefully EA doesn't cash in on it
EAs new launcher also weirdly doesn’t work on the deck now 🤔
don't give them ideas
Using Decky on my Steam Deck right now, have custom UI sounds (so it sounds like the Wii menus did, music, visual adjustments and unique startups (like a Netflix and a THX one). It's amazing.
Really? Cool!
@teebles it really is! Yet to try out the music controller but have the radio on there!
@@Avaitor_YT it's actually super easy to setup, just gotta follow the guide :)
That’s so cool lol I can’t wait to get custom Windows XP sounds
that and vibrantdeck and fantastic are just cherry on the top
The actual nasty secret of the 64gb model is that the shader cache goes on your internal storage, and a few big games can expand the cache to fill up all your internal storage. For example, Borderlands 3 takes up over 10gb on your internal storage, even if the game is loaded on the card.
I agree. I only recommend the 64gb version to people who would be willing to upgrade the internal ssd.
Just get a 256gb micro SD for $30. It's about as fast as the SSD. You save so much money while getting as much or more space. So I wouldn't say it's a nasty secret especially when so many people have micro sd cards laying around. If they were expensive that'd be another problem
@@Cakebattered Or just get a micro SD for cheap. Speeds are pretty similar to the internal SSD and you save money that way not having to get the bigger SSD models
@@ADreamingTraveler If you install a lot of games, especially big games, then eventually you will have no internal storage left. Doesn't matter if you're primarily using a microSD card. You will eventually run into issues once there is 0% space available due to the cache loading directly onto the embedded 64gb storage. Unless Valve makes it so it goes onto the microSD card, then that's an issue. Especially when they push out SteamOS updates that take up even more space on the storage...
@@umamifanIf you install a lot of bug games you will run out of storage?? Wow I never knew that!!
I just got my steam deck last week, been really enjoying messing around with it. Definitely one of the coolest things I own!
get corekeyboard for desktop mode, its a godsend if you dont use a real keyboard. also a thing called Vibrant deck, makes your screen look amazing!!!
Can't wait for mine to come. I'm so impatient aha.
Where can I buy one?
@@themanwiththeplane3371 On Steam, lol.
@@blax722 damn, I was looking for it on Amazon
Muta selling the Steam Deck harder than Valve did damn, I need one now.
Too bad, that'll be about 10000 dallas.😎
Really depends how much storage you need. The storage you get with Steam Deck is nothing for me, since I like having so many things.
If you like PC gaming and don't mind tinkering ALOT to get games working, but if you want games to just work, get a Switch
@@MorrisseyMuse depends on what your playing, I didn't have any problems with verified or playable games. I prefer the deck because I have a large backlog of Steam games, and didn't want to buy them again on Switch.
@@GrubKiller436 If you're not playing newest aaa games, they run just fine off microSD. Once the warranty expires I'll be tearing it down to out more storage in proper.
What’s even more amazing is the next software update (currently in the beta branch) lets you suspend even emulated games. I’ve been playing Peace Walker but previously I couldn’t suspend the Deck without the emulation being frozen and unplayable when I turn it back on. That’s fixed now! (Or very soon at least!)
were you playing PSP or PS3 version? i haven't played many playstation games on Steam Deck yet, but I have been playing a huge number of various nintendo games (GBA, DS, GC, Wii, Wii U, Switch) and all of the emulators I use for those work perfectly and suspend and resume fine in gaming mode
@@tacokoneko The game I tested was Peace Walker from the MGS HD collection! So running on PS3 emigration with RPCS3
I wonder if that will improve suspend for some of the PC games that don't play well with it.
Games like Cyberpunk and Elden Ring running on a handheld is like a dream. I'm absolutely investing in one of these bad bois
My mans had the BALLS to show a nintendo device in a steam deck video. I'm just glad I got to see it before nintendo strikes.
Strikes?? 💀 I've seen thousands of videos that show the same thing without a single notice about strikes.
They dont and wont, stop listening to Nintendo haters. They only “strike” when people steal their ip’s or characters, come on man.
And i love steam and gog but dont be blind.
@@judgeprime3730 (my comment is a shit post)
@@alfredellis8549 DAMNIT! My bad man, I cant judge tone on some posts. I am a big fan of shitposting, please continue and ignore me lol
Technically SMT5 is only an exclusive on the switch and not a original nintendo IP like Mario or zelda, so maybe Muta is safe (hopefully)
I've been waiting for something like the deck my whole life. Playing ck3 or diablo while waiting for a train is a surreal but amazing experience. Best purchase I've ever made
Facts
I played Diablo II remastered and Diablo III on my Switch Lite so it’s not a big deal. What was amazing for me was playing Cyberpunk 2077 on a handheld 😂
I think the biggest thing about the steam deck for me is: I am finishing games. On my desktop I start a game and never finish.
YES. I started Yakuza 0 two years ago and I'm finally about to finish it.
@@MrMarttivainaa man.. yakuza 0 is epic..
@@MrMarttivainaa welcome to yakuza
I'm planning to save some money for something else, but Muta is doing a great job at tempting me to buy a steamdeck
Save it for the second iteration
Save your money, there will always be more steam decks :)
Save it , if u already have a gaming pc, u can always do a bed/couch setup for it, I realised that although it would be to good to have a deck but I don’t go out much and if i do I don’t have free time and space for a the large deck, so i for the time being i settled for making a bed setup in near future, because when i am not working i am on my bed
@@yol_n That's what I'm doing. I expect Steam Deck 2 in 2024.
It's like having a portable PS4 pro. Actually, it's better since you get a full Linux distro.
The steam deck makes me want a new ps Vita (the Vita is still my favorite portable console of all time, but the steam deck is now my favorite small form computer. It's a great time to be alive!)
The most interesting part about this is how some of the most weird and possibly useless Steam features came together for this device, like the controller configurations. They've been in Steam for years but no one really cared until now. The UI is also very similar to Big Picture, and there was definitely some expertise used from building the Steam Controller.
I was reading that Valve was actually designing these things to learn from them for when they built a device like this. They said they wanted to build the Steam Deck since 2012 but the mobile tech architecture wasn't there yet so they had to wait until the past 2 years.
I cared about controller configurations when I got a controller dedicated to my PC. I've used the Switch ProCon on my PC for a while, so I didn't have to deal with analog triggers and had to deal with USB C being kinda loose and randomly disconnecting me
But DAMB am I glad Steam has Controller Config. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR PUTTING DEADZONES IN YOUR TRIGGERS. So thanks to Steam, I can remove trigger deadzones and use my short trigger lock settings and expand my thumbstick deadzone
People have been making steam controller bindings for pretty much every game that work on deck now. It's a smart move
"They've been in Steam for years but no one really cared until now." Lol what absolute nonsense.
I use big picture all the time. It auto sets up controller profiles even for games that don’t support controller. It’s nice for couch gaming.
My gaming habits tremendously changed since getting a steam deck I thank valve :')
W opinion I have. i think Nintendo should add micro transactions to all their games for extra profit
There were so many games on my switch wish list that I wanted to get and I'm glad I never got around to getting them because once I got my steam deck I bought a lot of them for that and on sale and it's at much better performance, with a game store that will outlive the Nintendo eShop.
Too bad they make no games anymore since 2012
@@zegobot9674 don't worry nintendo is already doing that for like 5 years now.
@@zegobot9674 Nintendo will not die. Knock it off.
I literally just bought a deck last night and then Muda brings out this gem of a video. The stars have aligned. My compulsion is justified.
You got it already?
Same😂
I just got the steam deck OLED and I kind of wish you made an update video on it. But, it would just be you lusting about even more than you did in this video. Because it's so good.
He did it’s the emulation video recently
How is it thinking about getting one too?
One thing I was surprised about with mine was how EXTREMELY customizable the button layout is. I spent a few days tinkering and found button layouts that feel nearly the same as k+m
@YeaMan Damn nobody asked tho
@@davidgarcia2016 it's a bot
Wish they'd release it in other countries already, I'm itching to get my hands on one
Underrated comment right here, cant even order one in australia ffs
@@thechugg4372 I found it on Console Warehouse, ranges from $1699 to $1899 :/ Tempted but the munny is quite steep
I found it on Amazon
I am getting it via my relatives in another country. Shame that Valve is missing out not releasing Deck in so many markets.
@@AdityaWaghmare only been a couple months since you been able to even order one without a wait list reservation... they are barely keeping up with demand in all the countries they do sell them in. They are trying to expand, but it takes time.
I’m new to PC gaming and I thought about getting a Gaming laptop. I couldn’t help but think for the cost and reasonable specs I’d be getting, the steam deck was the way to go! The fact I can hook up a keyboard and mouse to a monitor is great too. I can’t wait for it to get here. 🎉
hey there! i’m thinking about getting one myself, how do you like it?
@@robbiecamara2850 I think it’s great! Absolutely worth it! I went with the 256gb model. I also have Windows 10 Pro installed as a dual boot so I boot Steam OS or Windows OS.
@@tmagicinfinity is this your first time gaming? and what is the first game you bought and/are playing
@@tmagicinfinity I mainly got the steam deck to make the console only games playable portably. MGSV is best when you can get the mods going. There are so some interesting mods that can make the game harder, lol.
@@tmagicinfinity question do you have your windows installed on your ssd card on microsd card?
I love my Switch but I'm also considering getting a Deck someday, playing games like Civ 6 or Vampire Survivors on the go sounds like a blast.
Bite the bullet bro, it is easily my favorite thing to play anything on and I have a ps5, series S and switch.
Same
You absolutely should, I love my Steam Deck. It’s a fairly capable gaming device and also a great way to tackle your Steam backlog.
I've been playing civ 5 on my breaks at work and it's absolutely phenomenal in that respect
Civ 6 is on switch
Despite it's flaws, this is a first generation of this type of console- where you could actually play steam games of varying qualities on the go. That on it's own is very impressive.
That said, i do hope that Steam sticks with the deck and actually goes through revisions with it.
The Deck isn't the main feature - it's Proton and SteamOS that makes the Deck great in the first place. Otherwise it's another kludgy, Windows-powered GPD competitor.
@@shapshooter7769 Bro, it literally runs linux as the OS by default. What do you mean "Windows powered"
@@x265_hevc5 I think he meant what it would have been otherwise.
@@cylemons8099 May be
@@x265_hevc5 No, thats exactly what he meant..
My wife and I have his and her steam decks. Absolutely love them. We have high end PC's but, the steam deck feels more enjoyable to use. I like the buttery smooth frame timings, the tight integration with steamOS, everything. The steam deck feels like it's built specifically to appease the modern day gamer.
Playing like a dragon on the steam deck has been the most fun I've had gaming since beating Final Fantasy VII on the PS1. Those on the fence, you don't know what your missing!
Something seems off here 😂
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hmm
What are the replies on about lmao, was there something different before the edit...? Or am I just slow😪
@@N.a.k.o.m.u I have no clue, i didn't modify the post. its been this way since i first wrote it.
I just got one and I'll say: I'm impressed. I've been playing on it way more than my switch, which is hardly any. The last time I was seriously playing on my switch was when Mario Sunshine got remastered for the switch. Ever since, it's been collecting dust until Tears of the Kingdom comes out.
the deck was a lot more powerful then i expected, it runs great, there are some hiccups but for their first game console 9/10 for sure. plus watching anime on it is awesome
Technically it’s a pc not a console but Ik what you mean
@@LsdRaccoon its technically, The PC - the Perfect Console ;P
@@LsdRaccoon technically it's in its own category of handheld PC.
technically second because of the rightfully forgotten steam machines (which were also just pcs too)
Has way to many problems to be 9/10
The big thing for me is that the switch eshoppe will shut down one day. You'll lose everything you don;t have, heck, maybe won;t even be able to play what you DO have, digitally. Steam might too, but not only does it not have a planned day of death, you HAVE those files, if steam dies, you still have control over your files, and the userbase is vast, a workarround will be simple
Honestly, I’ll doubt steam will go offline they pretty much have a monopoly when it comes to PC market
@@therealbosstopob4l974 yeah GMoney got it all figured out
Add the fact that if you are a PC user you already have you library on the deck.
A Valve employee replied to a user who asked what happened to his games in case of steam going out of business. The answer was something along the lines of "We have measures in place so you can still access all your games"
Nintendo never preserves their games cause they decided that they could make more money off their customers by restricting past purchases on their new devices in favor of just reselling their old games for the new console. "What's that Jim ? You say you want to play your digital copy of Mario Kart 64 on your Switch that you bought on the Wii U ? Sorry pal. But we have good news for you. For a low cost of just $50 or $80 a year if you can get friends and family to pitch it, you can play Mario Kart 64 through the Switch Online Expansion Pack".
Thank god you showed bully gameplay I've been pretty much only been playing scholarship edition with the 60fps silentpatch and it runs flawlessly... It's amazing I have an exact replica of my childhood on the go now lol
Game recommendation for the Deck: Star Wars KotOR 2. It runs and controls really well. Also, you got access to mods through the workshop (chief among themTSLRCM Mod)
uuuuu nice recc
The Steam cloud on its own is a game changer for sure. Makes swapping between machines with Steam games a luxury now. If it wasn't for the Steam cloud, I'd say cloud services are lame, but they are the definitive counterexample.
You can unlock the deck with a 3rd party controller. At least in my experience, I was using an Xbox one controller(was plugged in) and the main button woke the deck right up. Was using the upgraded Jsaux dock.
13:25 the "unsupported" category is really weird for example ori and the will of the wisps says its unsupported simply because it shows keyboard controls instead of steam deck controls. I've played through the game completely without running into a single issue and without even changing the default controls...
I absolutely cannot wait for mine to come. I just ordered one as it is now available at my country. Gonna play a ton of indie games I don't necessarily play on my beast pc.
Great review! Thanks for breaking it down in detail, you basically answered all my questions on it, Im highly motivated to getting me one of these myself.
Didn't like its release state judging by online reviews and gameplay but I kept the good ol' "In Gaben we trust" flame of hope inside of me. The deck isn't being sold in my region yet and I'm scared of using a third party site for this but you convinced me to put it on my wish list for when it comes here. And the best part is it will get better!
For sure do not use 3rd party site. Wait for Valve to ship it to you. It's not worth being ripped off or disappointed
I work as a sleep technician. I just watch people sleep for the most part. Having my steam deck at work is part of the reason I love my job.
I find the steam deck amazing for racing fans as well. Having all the racing grails from the PS2 through emulation is amazing. Also, the rear triggers on the deck are analog, unlike the buttons on the switch. The switch makes it so the gas and brake are either zero or full throttle, which does not work good for racing games.
I Nintendo understands that analog triggers aren't necessary for Mario Kart and idk if there's any other racing game on it LOL
@@andremalerba5281 oh absolutely not necessary for Mario Kart lol. There are other racing games on the switch like Wrekfest, Grid, Need For Speed etc.. For anything other than Mario Kart, you just need to have analog triggers
@@andremalerba5281 You know what's weird? Mario Kart 8 lets you accelerate with the right stick as well, it's almost like they knew digital triggers were a stupid idea lol.
I was going to get GRIP, without considering the fact there's no adjustable acceleration which is necessary. Glad I held back and got it on PS4 instead.
For what the Deck is, and it's price point, it's insane.
I'm really upset that you didn't point out, elaborate and showcase what truly sets it apart from any other product in this category out there. The absolutely brilliant, integrated, dare I say NEXT GEN controller that goes far above and beyond anything that has ever existed. It allows you to play pretty much any game that doesn't have native controller support or wasn't designed with controller in mind. There are tools available within Steam to set up controller for any specific game just the way you want. You can make Age of Empires or Homeworld VERY playable if you stop treating trackpads as if they were laptop trackpad, a lousy mouse substitute. You can assign button to move cursor to desired location while button is held while constraining it to specified area and moves back cursor to original location on release. You can program trackpad to be solely controlling your camera location via minimap interaction. You can navigate mouse menus with ease. You can have pie selection menus for quick access to all your necessary shortcuts. It's AMAZING. Or simple modifications like adding gyro aiming to games that don't support it, making macros for controls - why hold X button to sprint in Shadow of Mordor if controller can engage X button for you as soon as you hit the outer rim with analog stick? Why press X+B to perform finisher if you can tap the paddle underneath? You want gyro aiming to only be available when you're aiming down sights or draw the bow string? Nothing simpler, make gyro only activated when L2 (or whatever) is held. Oh you don't like where functions are assigned by default? By all means, swap it however you like. You're NOT left at the mercy and whims of game developers. Now if, like in Spiderman, Steam Input implementation gets popularized, this will be moved even further into making customizability out of this world because then instead of assigning specific key presses to buttons, you will be assigning game functions - this is HUGE.
Calm down my overweight, neckbearded friend. The steam deck
-released in 2022
-Still can't outperform the PS4 when docked
-is far heavier and larger than the Switch
-Has a significantly worse battery life
-does not have detachable controllers or a kickstand
And you forgot to add that its a PORTABLE HANDHELD PC, not a console.
the deck doesn't have my favorite component of the switch, which are the detachable, separate joycon controllers. it might be nothing to other gamers but those are the only controllers that are confortable for my hands, and having wrists injuries means i can't hold the whole console for more than half an hour before hurting. with the switch i can just have a joycon in each hand and be in a very relaxed posture which helps a lot, while playing on the small screen since i don't really have a nice tv for it. it's one of the only controller i can use decently. but the steam deck looks amazing though and any competition in that market is good imo
While you wouldn't be able to physically detach the controllers from the console like the Switch, I'm pretty sure you could connect the joycons to the Deck and use them in theory. I know I can connect my Switch gamecube style controller to my PC just fine.
Joycon work over Bluetooth
The deck supports most controllers including Nintendo ones. So it's not a problem.
17:50 the same goes for Steam Controller. Extremely convenient to just hit 2-3 buttons and get the best controller layout for the game. Love this feature and community seems to love it too as there's tons of configurations for each game.
I'd argue that community isn't inquisitive enough if you ask me - you can make so much more shit if you actually dive deep into Steam Controller customization settings. Most people-made layouts are quite barebone, with just few simple tweaks to original layout - and then you actually find that one of the games totally not designed with controller in mind has a fanatic that owns a Steam Deck and created mind-blowing control scheme and makes you go "HOLY SHIT, HOW DID I NOT THINK OF THAT?! GENIUS!"
What an amazing video! I learned more stuff here, than what I read before on Steam itself! Probability of me buying it soon, finally has skyrocketed.
Just pre-ordered one from Japan, it's gonna be lit
Bro you won't regret it. Best purchase so far. Best emu and modern video game machine.
yeah, I just pre-ordered a switch from Japan too
Been using my Steam Deck primarily for indie games since I could only afford the 64 GB model and bought a 128 micro SD card since money is mega tight on my end but hopefully next year I'll upgrade the 64 GB Emmc to a 1 TB SSD 😎
In the same boat and I love it, the indie market these days is producing 10x better games than triple a studios anyway. Nothing better than bringing my steam deck to the couch and dumping 50 hours into $10 games.
512gb nvme is just $40 now upgraded mine and yes im broke
ive had mine for a month, abosloutly loved the games ive played on it so far. it cant replace my pc but the fact i can take a pc that isnt a laptop everywhere i go is just amazing
The Steam Deck has been a game changer for me. Something you didn't touch on, which I understand because it's an extremely rare use case. Being able to stream games from my gaming PC to my steam deck on my 70 inch tv has been an awesome experience. I have an on-the-go console that also lets me play games with high graphics settings without compromises in other parts of my home.
I was having trouble having my controller not registering inputs while streaming from my PC>steam deck>living room TV. It's a ps5 controller connected Bluetooth to the steam deck. Did you have any problems like that with the controllers you may have used?
I always wanted to know how the artmaking experience would be like, maybe emulating flipnote with a solarpen on the deck would be a neat lightweight idea
Just got mine in today. It’s really nice 👍 looking forward to delving into the emulation-side of the deck
UPDATE: Been messing around with my deck for the last few days. Brother-in-law helped with putting emulators on it. I just finished theming mine with plugins via Decky. Having a blast!
Great review. Another thing I would've added with similar devices is the price. Some of these portable PCs cost upwards of $1500.
Yeah it's wild... I wonder if they're selling at a loss or close to it. Maybe because they bet on making the money back through the store front
The amd cpu they're using is pretty low tier almost similar to the ps5 so they can't be more expensive than an Xbox or ps5 and expect to sell as much also the switch is at a similar price.
@@Zaque-TV they admitted that the pricing was painful, but they did so in the hopes that competitors would follow their lead.
And it somewhat worked, Aya Neo now has a hand held that's around $600, but still not as close to the cheapest Deck available, it should somewhat go lower now that Valve has signaled it's competitors that handheld peripherals are no longer shackled to Windows via Proton.
Muta it would be great if you make some guide videos, things like how to try to run games that are not officially supported on the Steam Deck, I have seen people running MMOs like WOW on it, they did have to do few things to get it to run but it could be done, but what is best is to have a guide that takes things like security in mind while showing how to do things safely.
Oh Muta, I just purchased a HAC-001 switch off of eBay yesterday, only set me back £100 so I got a very decent deal on it. I do wish however I had seen this video first as I am now 100% wanting a steamdeck!
If it's hackable you can go the legal route to Switch emulation and put those games on Deck
You really should get one. It plays so much better than the Switch ever could AND MUCH MORE
I have a pretty beefy gaming pc, However I found someone selling a used deck relatively cheap about two months ago (nz resident, you cant buy them here) and bought it cause I wanted to work through my backlog of games. Ive barely touched my pc since, worth every damn penny.
I’ve been loving my Steam Deck! Had it for almost 6 months and I’ve spent maybe more than 100 hours alone playing Sunset Overdrive, New Vegas, Max Payne 3, Def Jam FFNY, etc. Recently put W10 on an SD card and now can run MW2 at damn near 60 plus getting Fortnite challenges done on my lunch break is so much less nerve racking as someone who has the BP. Perfect device for me even though I don’t travel. Fighting games like MK1, SFV, and Multiversus run perfectly on Deck which try to compare MK11 from Switch to Deck and you soon figure out why I gave away my Switch. Perfect device and is my #1 favorite handheld with the Vita in 2nd
I don't think it could be an alternative to the Switch if you want Nintendo games with their online features, cause emulators wouldn't give you that experience. I play too much SSBU, MK8, and Splatoon 3 online 😭 but this would be nice to play other games handheld, I'll probably grab one when the price goes down a bit.
Exactly why I am not getting one yet. I am too old to get into new game series so Zelda, Smash Bros, etc are the IP I currently enjoy playing. One thing that any Hardware needs is access to exclusive games players want.
I absolutely agree with you. This is absolutely the best purchase I’ve ever made. It truly is remarkable.
Within 24hrs of me owning / possessing a steam deck I had the storage swapped to 1TB 2230 (that I bought the same time I preordered for $107 on ebay), Steam OS recovered, repartitioned and windows installed in a dual boot config, and 10 working WiiU titles installed and configured. Now there are TONs of PC games on storage AND thousands of ROMs/ ISOs on my 256GB micro SD. I am an SFF PC enthusiast, handheld gaming enthusiast, and a retro emulation enthusiast. To say this device was the perfect storm for me was an understatement. I love my Deck.
I use my deck exclusively at this point for gaming. My actual gaming pc is less portable (40 pounds). I can carry the dock in my pocket and the case in my hand and ill be able to use it on any monitor and as any device (stationary or portable). I am using it as a work console with a portable battery that gives it 2-3x battery life.
Same. I carry deck all the time, I don't have to carry my laptop anymore when I go to office. I just plop the steam deck on the table a connect it to Lenovo docking station. Only thing that bothers me sometimes are the Snap apps, sometimes I would need access to the whole system within the apps.
Steam Deck went from an impulse buy, that I almost regretted at first, to being something I actively look forward to using daily. Just wish battery life was better. At times it feels only semi-portable.
Mine was an impulse buy after I placed a Day 1 reservation a year ago. I couldn’t really fall in love with the SD unfortunately even after completing Metro Exodus and being impressed by the visuals along with playing games like Cyberpunk 2077. I ended up preferring my 3 year old Switch Lite so traded in my Steam Deck at a significant loss.
just spend a few bucks on the portable battery thing, likely worth it for what you use it for
I hope the sequel improves the battery life.
4-6 hours is most of a long flight, and would be amazing to get.
Also Music and media, if you can natively listen to music while playing it would be amazing.
Having a SIM card tray would also be good for portability.
A second usb-c port on the bottom would be a massive upgrade
Bro just described a modern cellphone
But honestly I hope the steamdeck does get these
@@troyjusttroy1781
Well, modern cellphone can't play GTA 5
It does get 5 hours approx with many less demanding titles.
Aaaand it delivered on so much more 🎉 OLED best device I ever owned
I have been looking into getting a steam deck for a while now this video was very helpful love your videos
The Steam Deck is excellent, a very worthwhile purchase. I solely use it as a console, and I use it more than my xbox or PS4 because I already have 100+ deck verified games in my library, whereas I only have a handful of games on either xbox or PS4. Over a million steam decks have been shipped as of October, and I can see this being a success that Valve will continue investing in. I do hope in 5-9 years a Steam Deck 2 will be released with more powerful specs+ slightly longer battery life, but for now, it is powerful enough to play everything I have tried.
I bought a Steam Deck, and I love it. I also bought a $30 usb hub, and 3D printed a steam dock for it. Plus this device helped push Linux gaming forward, so I would have bought the device anyways.
I got my steam deck about over a week ago and it has been such a great purchase so far. My switch has collected dust over the months but the steam deck goes everywhere with me.
What do you play on it
You should look into the plugin community, you can get custom suspend and boot animations!
just don't do the Shrek one
Also the CryoUtilities.
Personally, I don’t think that the Steam Deck is the Nintendo Switch killer at all! And I’m planning to get the upgraded 2TB console version ASAP when I have the money to do so! I’m going to stay in my lane for as long as I live and play games that interests me and just be on Team Nintendo, Sony, Xbox and Steam because I’m sick and tired of the console wars arguments on modern day consoles and just want to play games that were Xbox and/or Sony exclusives on the Steam Deck like God of War or Marvel’s Spider-Man anytime I want to! But it’s just my honest opinion so please don’t get mad at it and please respect it kindly!
It’s fresh to have a device and platform that isn’t half assed for once in awhile.
If i get a deck, i'm probably just gonna use it in my bed, for actual portable use i'll be using my switch because why not. The steam deck so far seems like it's a perfect "at home portable", something for walkin around my house and neighborhood, i'll take my switch with me for car trips and stuff, for super long trips i'll be taking both.
Shit, maybe this will give Nintendo the incentive it needs to employ more power into their next portable system.
@@User71956 screw power.
MALE!
@@LAST_STAND_FAN This reply reminds me of a little girl who didn't know who she was. You might just learn something when you grow up. Have fun kiddo.
I ordered the 256gb version, from their own website (and as an added bonus, during their 20 year anniversary sale), for a Christmas present this year! I cannot wait to get my hands on this awesome device, as I will not only be able to play my Steam library on the go, but also games that I loved to play to absolute death during my childhood days! Valve have really outdone themselves with this one and I really cannot wait to experience all of this for myself!
I've been using my 64gb model with SD cards... I haven't had any issues, but I can see why some people wouldn't want to use the SD card functions.
On of my favorite parts of the steam deck is being able to fully customize the controls for every game even those that don't naturally have controller customization options. It let me finally fully enjoy okami which has inverted camera controls by default and can't be switched in game but can be switched through the steam deck. Also for me atleast it's easier to hold the deck for a long time than it is for the switch since the switch is completely flat it just feels weird to hold. The sleep feature also helps alot with going for stupid high rounds in cod zombies since you can literally take a multiple day break then come back and continue like nothing happened
Going from my lowly PSP street to a steamdeck is going to be like heaven (I do have a gaming PC). I've literally dreamt about having rdr2 on the go since I started playing
Bought one, assumed I would probably end up installing Windows instead but instead got used to Linux, learnt how to use the terminal and now I'm loving it! I'm still unsure about it replacing Windows on my laptop (weird hardware compat issues/no UWP support obviously) though however Linux hasn't got that much further to go before it becomes a genuine option!
Keep windows on your laptop and once you can upgrade your pc, focus on linux compat
Just do dualboot with Manjaro. Manjaro is based on archlinux (like SteamOS), if you get Plasma desktop version it's basically the same UI wise as the Steam Deck so you'll have the same experience as on Steam Deck desktop. I use Manjaro for 99.9% of time but still some things won't run on linux. Recntly I got a new keyboard and had to switch to windows for the keyboard software to set it up. Stuff like that.
@@blax722 I just make sure any H/W I buy is supported by the kernel and I've not had any issues.
Just upgraded my PC and need a laptop for work. However, I am so excited for the steam deck 2 in the next few years. APUs then will be stellar and further driver support for Linux will make this kill every hand held out there.
Id love to see some extra content on this, maybe an emulation series where you go through installing or setting up settings for some serious emulating!
Being able to swap between Mario Kart 8 Delux and GTA V is a feeling I never knew I wanted. I just ordered a Deck today and I'm so hyped.
I kinda feel like the two devices aren’t competing for the same audience. The Steam Deck might eventually do better than the Switch, but most parents are still going to get a Switch for their kids. It’s just more child friendly.
I feel like adults are going to go for Steam Decks, and Switches will continue being the family product. Most parents with a Steam account aren’t going to get a Steam Deck if they already have a pc imo.
All in all, I don’t think they’re going to be competing too terribly.
I actually agree with you on those parts! Considering the steam deck is only available online, I'm totally not surprised by that. Also, I already have a PC that can run Steam games as well. I'm completely alright with my switch, my Xbox 360 and my Windows 11 just the way it is
There is literally zero chance of the Steam Deck competing with the Switch. The SD is fairly niche while the Switch is completely mainstream.
This thing is selling less than the wii u at this point
I got a 64GB Steam Deck in September and got a 512GB SD card and I'm loving it! Been playing Gunfire Reborn and Sekiro recently, and I've been loving it!
1: The 64GB with an SD expansion card isn't really slower in terms of game load times, unless you really think one or two seconds of load time in some cases will make a big diffrence
2: The Deck's performance isn't that of a PS4 Pro or even a PS5, its more along the lines of a base PS4.
When you are having to buy an sd card you might as well just use the money for a bigger internal storage.
Well Games ... and space ...
If you would see the llibrary(Installed) Of some, like mine xD ...and you dont want an sd card in a device like this either, even in cellphones(Security). Its anoying, like First name said :P There slowness is enough for me to throw the idea of the sd card away :p
"2 hrs of battery life" Made me cackle
3:16 literally me, when I finally started doing my job which revolves around working on pc for hours, the last thing I wanna do when coming home is to spend more time with computer.
Got both, absolutely have the uptick of use with the Deck since it arrived, the thing that keeps me using it also is that the Switch is OLED and better on my eyes. Totally get it though. That case it comes with too. Holy, I wasn't expecting them to have such a nice case included with the Deck.
Another cool thing is it's pretty easy to upgrade it. That has me super psyched because they have hall effect replacement stick available, not from Valve, but, it's not hard to upgrade it either, just need to desolder and resolder one wire.
Also, if the game you wanna play on the Steam Deck that has Denuvo, it won't play with linux proton, so, good luck with that, it's sort of a drawback but, personally, I try to avoid buying games with Denuvo, so, for me at least, it's not that big of a deal.
Also, the sound from he device is pretty crazy. I didn't expect the sound quality of the Steam Deck to be so full, but it was and I appreciate it. My only concern is that if I pause one game on my pc, pick up the deck to go drop a Steaming deuce, I have to turn the deck into offline mode to do so or Steam will threaten to shut off my otther game... OKAY, I get it, that's a feaure to limit multiple people from playing on the same account with different computers simultaneously, but common valve, at least give us the incentive of being able to count whatever game we're playing on the deck as +1 or something. I mean, there's a reason I bought and installed Dome Keeper on the Deck, it's good crapper play material, but not something I'd run on the main rig.
I've played quite a few games on the deck that has Denuvo, they work fine.
@@gokushivum Okay, so, then, they've sorted out the compatibility issues with Proton. Good to know, I still consider a rootkit DRM program that's tacked onto a game that more than likely got added to a DRM platform intrusive, but, that is good to know, thanks for the heads up.
@@ObscuriaDragunAed The DRM is also not a rootkit. I'm not for Denuvo but it seems like most people against it aren't overly knowledgeable about it.
@@gokushivum I don't think you are a Denuvo supporter, thing is, I'll have to agree to disagree with you, it installs on the kernel level and operates like a root kit, it's supposed to be used to protect multi-player games, but infects single player games and serves absolutely no purpose for end users. To me, it is and will always be considered a root kit and malware too, regardless of its "Official" function.
@@ObscuriaDragunAed The anti cheat is Kernel level, not the DRM, the DRM is just a set of triggers in game. It does not run outside of the game.
"To me it is and will always be considered a root kit and malware too" That sounds really bad. It is like saying TH-cam manages my taxes really well, it is just objectively wrong. It isn't like I could see it fitting into the category of malware (the DRM not anticheat. most games don't run the anti cheat) because the drm isn't interfering with the computer's normal functioning (as from webster) or stealing data and damaging the system (as from Cisco). Most anticheats are kernel level, including (probably) the most popular easy anti cheat.
Although I can say this, it won't matter in the long run because media says Denuvo and DRM is bad so most people will blindly believe it, and it seems like you won't change your opinion no matter what is said. I'd rather the issue with Denuvo be societal issues like whether you own the game or not, not constantly spat out complaints like it ruins performance in games (there are literally few games that actually have reduced performance and it is because of bad or rushed devs)
I love your work, Muta. Thank you for your dedication and hard work not only to keep is informed, but to bring various evils to our attention.
Thank you for being a light in the Darkness.
🤓
bro this is a video about the steam deck how is that enlightening
@@ghoulzexz5135 You good bro? I was speaking in general, but if you MUST know, I've been on the fence about either a OLED Switch or a Steam Deck.
This video helped me make up my mind 100%.
That's enlightening to me, especially since Muta plays games I enjoy, so I hold his opinion in high regard
That light behind your chair that flashes drives me crazy whenever I see it in your videos lol
I think having something to play your steam games on the go with, is absolutely worth it
Got mine a few months back (Q2 batch) and love it. The Deck is in more use than my 5900x and 3080ti gaming machine.
To each his own, I work in accounting and am constantly on a pc, but I still find relaxing on my home computer to be my go to choice over spending money on other platforms, I think the last time I used a controller instead of mouse and keyboard might be before I was 10 years old. I wonder how long it would take me to get used to a controller.
Ps4 Pro is reaching a bit. I put the Deck pretty level with the base PS4, for a handheld, that's still pretty bonkers. Love the Deck.
I absolutely love my steam deck I hadn't played a second of cyberpunk 2077 and it was rotting in my library but thanks to the steam deck I've been able to play games so much more than before I'm currently 50 hours into cyberpunk 2077 and have played all 50 hours on steam deck and it is wonderful
@user-lk4no3vo8q what? Lol
22:00 Those other competitors cost like $1200+ and are just rendered worthless due to that price. There's a limit to how much you can sell a handheld. With $1200, you can just build a PC with 10x the performance, or get a laptop (which is also somewhat portable), and still out perform those handhelds. Those handhelds are for people who have thousands of $$$ lying around and nothing better to invest it into
Going beyond the $500 price tag on a handheld, defeats its whole purpose. Unless you strictly want/need the portability aspect, there are significantly better alternatives at that price that'll offer better performance and visuals
And putting Windows on your Steam Deck, especially Windows 11, is like buying a 32gb HDD for your gaming PC just bcuz it's cheaper than a 1TB m.2 SSD