Honestly, I dont think 2025 would be the year of a new steam deck. It goes against their idea they had for the steam deck refresh cycle. 2026 would be reasonable. Part of their idea of having a long refresh cycle is having something to work on, something to work towards. It has a large user base, abandoning it for a new model too soon, would cause fragmentation. It's largely why so many titles kept releasing with ps4 versions years after the ps5 release. Consumers are not so ready to go and move to a new platform, especially in the current economy.
Well they said they will announce it in 2025 soooooo yeeeaahhh.. and by what economic magazine says valve is gonna release on 2026, and if they go console schedules it will be late 2026.. so close to 2027.. but i won't hold my breath on that I'll say the end of 2027 is when will be released
What are you talking about? A steam deck 2 would just be able to play more games, but the os would be exactly the same between the two. There is no fragmentation in a traditional console sense. If a games doesn't run on the old steam deck but does on the new one, it is just because of hardware limitations. Having a new steam deck next year is a positive no matter how you slice it, with no down side. At the end of the steam a steam deck is just linux gaming and that has a lot of issues, if you don't want to deal with linux limitations just using a windows hand held. Which already are more powerful and next year will be even greater.
@@FierroSev it causes developers to not have a proper target for performance. It's really not that hard to understand. Things are getting bloated. Both in size, and in unnecessary overhead. Games don't look that much better, but perform much worse and consume more battery. Stability is part of what comes with a longer life cycle. You're also assuming valve intends to support each device if they constantly push a new one. They are the one behind most of the software making these games work on their platform. Who is to assume they will keep putting out steamos and proton updates for older platforms produced by them when they haven't released it fully for anyone to use and install.
Yes it is. Bought my OLED version a few days ago. One of the best purchases in my life. I have a PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and a PC I custom built. The Steam Deck is one of a kind ladies and gents! I can’t put it down lol. So if you’re looking forward to buying one, I’d say you’re making a great purchase. I travel a lot so it makes it even better.
As a Medical Doctor who also games as a hobby, I use my Steam Deck more than my 4070 gaming PC unless I absolutely need to play with AAA titles like Forbidden West. So yes it’s not too late to buy one unless there’s a new one coming. I’ve also bought a portable monitor, keyboard and mouse and I intend to use it as a “tablet PC” at work instead of my iPad Pro M2 since Stage Manager is clunky. That’s how good the Steam Deck is.
@@potbem5333 About 95% of my use is gaming and internet, but you can also make it do productivity stuff depending on your needs. If your work uses Windows-based programs that don't have a Linux version or equivalent, well... that's always a toss up. Sometimes you can get them working through Proton/Lutris/Bottles tinkering, while sometimes, they can't work at all. But it can be a productivity beast in other ways. For example, in the Deck's gaming mode, I've configured it to use Firefox and Libre Office (compatible with MS Office), and I can use it handheld smoothly through the regular controller controls, and with voice typing through a program called Decky Dictation. It takes a little set up, but works fantastically. In short, it depends on what you need to run on it.
Speaking from experience, yeah - it's worth it. Especially if you're knee-deep into Valve's ecosystem and/or have a massive backlog a mile long, the Deck is amazing for that. And hell, if you're into emulation, it is hands-down one of the best options available. Especially once you get EmuDeck up and running. Best of all is that the Deck is basically a Linux PC in a handheld package, so if you wanted to use it as your main computer, you can. It's the closest there is to a modern-day PSP, seeing as everything the PSP did, the Deck does it better, and in a modern package to go with it.
@@cyberyaya8483 technically if you had a brain you'd know it wasn't limited in what it can do you can put Windows apps on a Linux PC specifically the deck itself and it's now really really easy plus you get better battery life than the ally
@@meric12131415 well the steam deck if limited.. U cant play xbox game pass games on it normally and u have to go through the hassle if u want to install other launchers and whatever if u want to play games that are not in ur steam library.
I tend to put Roms, indies and less demanding games on the SD card while reserving bigger more demanding games on the SSD. 1tb is awesome but I get greedy with my space so I ended up using my 512gb sd and it feels just enough.
@@andrewg1531 can't go wrong with the Deck. I'm thinking of getting a Series S now, Gamepass is just amazing now, and it's getting only better. Other than that, this generation has been a huge disappointment.
I know there was a controversy with them a few years ago but I don’t get everyone’s problem with them anymore. I have used them in the past and thought it was great.
@@rikachiu they never acknowledged most of their mistakes and since then actually got worse. So yeah I'd say it makes sense people are still holding a huge company praying on vulnerable people accountable
i got my steam deck lcd about a month ago and i quickly realized the emulation potential this little beast has, currently i'm having a blast with ps3 and switch games on a daily basis
Just purchased a discontinued 512gb lcd model for $336 on steam. With 2 kids, time for gaming at my pc is much less. This way i can game in bed at night after the kids go to bed
@@heyyitsultima me 3 lol - just wanted a fun travel device that can run windows apps for adult things and was going to get a windows device but found out about proton/wine
I would say it's DEFINITELY worth it! I feel like most sites are focusing on "the latest AAA games". But honestly, PC gaming is about SO much more than that, and once you ditch the idea of the latest AAA-games (that pushes graphical fidelity to the limit) and instead focus on typical PC gaming, you will be impressed! I generally get 4-9 hours of battery on the LCD model while the hardware also feels extremely powerful at the same time. It's honestly more than enough performance for anything you throw at it... It's only when you throw exclusives for this console generation where it starts t o struggle, Like UE5 games... Sure, you can play them, but preferably at low/medium settings and aggressive upscaling, while only having 1.5-2.5h battery
A console that allows you natively to use other stores, play online free, use emulators, still play games you bought 15 years ago, offers free online is just the best console ever
Just wanted to drop a comment to say I went with the cheapest refurbished option and then just popped an 128gb SD card I had in there. They are only in stock for brief windows of time so you got to keep an eye on them. I was really impressed with the unit I got and it was it had no scrathes or anything. Unboxing was like a new product.
Becuase of how Steam Deck is supported by Valve it's effectively a console that can play PC games while the Windows handhelds are just laptops with controllers attached to them instead of keyboards.
Grabbed an LCD model on electronic bay for a significant discount. It works great and was well worth the money. I have been impressed with the quality of the product and definitely recommend it. I don't think anyone on the fence would regret going for it.
I literally just traded in a Series X for $390 to Gamestop, bought Steam gift cards with credit ($200 at a time) and then bought a steam deck 2 days ago. Wasn't using xbox, and can still access game pass via cloud.
Did the same with my Switch and PS5 🤣. Miss em a little bit, but the trade off was totally worth it. One library, most games, almost anywhere. If Nintendo cared about making pc ports, it’d be perfect, but we know how that goes…
@@cyberyaya8483I’m assuming battery life and windows. Both dog💩 but the new ally x seemed like a good option as well. I like all the handhelds but I currently own an Oled deck and it’s amazing ngl. Is it as powerful as the others? No, but it’s a great system for most games.
@@cyberyaya8483 Lemme give you just one reason (while can think of at least 25). My SD got damaged due to my own fault. Valve repaired it at their repair center. Of course I had no warranty and had to pay 200€ for it. (big repair 200, small 136). Which I gladly did. Which tech company has video's on how to repair their devices, sells parts and has repair centers? Imagine Apple doing this. LOL. Now if you are in the States, sending an Asus Ally on RMA ,might prove to be a nightmare.
Take it from someone that has both if them, your not missing out on the oled.. graphics very, and iy has a hard time playing a lot of games.. mosy bugs sre recently getting corrected... don't follow what most oled buyers say... be wise and stay with in your budge.. but even so, the only thing that's big on for oled is price screen and small little features.. the hype soon goes away after you learn you have to mess with it to get games going to your prefection. The hardware is the same expect the screen. 250 to 625 after taxes and shipping.
Sad seeing a Better Help Ad in your video. I get it, money, but sometimes you have to hit these companies where it hurts by not sponsoring them and giving them more traffic. Are you seriously not aware of all the bad and shady stuff they and their other companies have done?
@@IconSince87 From what i can briefly remember, they sold patient data and confidential conversations between patients and "therapists" and sold it to advertisers to create ads for those people based on their personal struggles and mental health issues. Among many things. Not to mention the company better help is under and doesn't have the greatest history. Look up any video on youtube about better help, and they'll explain it a whole lot better.
@@IconSince87BetterHelp has a history of hiring extremely biased staff, some that have actually told suicidal clients that they were faking it for attention. And they have a history of staff that were abusive to PoC and queer clients. As well as general racism, sexism, and not doing anything about it when the issues were brought up, as well as other really shitty practices, including working with conversion therapy and anti-autism agencies. This all comes from people online who have shared their experiences, including screenshots from their sessions.
"Microsoft could come out with their own handheld focused os" umm.... I'll pass, at this point I want as little to do with Microsoft as possible and SteamOS is a positive for me. Sucks knowing MS now owns so many game studios.
You don't know how perfect the timing of this is. I'm torn on a used 512gb for $275-300 or just going 1tb OLED for $649. I need the anti glare and to be honest, I didn't notice the 512gb oled didn't have the anti glare til I saw your video.
I bought my Steamdeck OLED 1TB 2 weeks ago for 2 reasons. First, the screen is phenomenal for outside play. I like to hammock and play and take it camping. The second, battery life and price to performance for Indie titles specifically, is the best. I play my Indie games on my Steamdeck and my more graphically compensating games on my pc. I’d say if you don’t have a pc and you want a handheld pc opposed to a laptop, go with the Asus ROG X when it releases later this Summer
I play on PS5 and PC mostly, but dayum, my Steam Deck is my buddy for ANY type of flights or train rides. Just love this thing so much. It'll be fun for me for years to come. Thanks for the vid, man!
The steam deck got me into PC Gaming. It's quite an amazing handheld, but there were too many games that I couldn't play due to them being unsupported. That made me switch over to the ROG Ally, which is much more powerful, but it made me miss how console-like the steam deck was. Now I'm just waiting to see how xbox's handheld turns out.
In testing it’s hardly been called much more powerful than the steamdeck, a little more powerful, but you might be exaggerating a bit. It only really reached that point with the overlock mode, which kills the battery way too fast to be practical in many situations. Edit: also, having the track pads are really nice. Some games benefit from them a ton
If Nintendo arent rushing to make a Switch 2, why would Valve try to reinvent the wheel so soon? Theres still time for tech to develop and to aid upcoming handhelds.
I'm not quite a day one adopter, mostly because I forgot about the preorder starting, so reserved my slot about a week late. I got the 256 GB, and I've been super happy with it. If you're super into having the best quality graphics or the smoothest experience with the higher graphics settings available in games, you will probably not be super happy with it, but if you're willing to compromise with the hardware, its great. My brother has one and loves his. He's also more techy than I am.
I love a ton of things about my oled but the best feature by far is how accessible it's made gaming for me. Have some nerve damage in my right hand from a stroke and through the combination of the back buttons, touchpad and steam input settings, I've been able to create a lot of control schemes that work waaaay better for me. Super nice system!!
Regarding compatibility: In my experience, SteamOS is MORE compatible with older games than Windows 11 is. This is a little bit unintuitive, because you'd expect PC games to work best on Windows... but modern Windows SUCKS. I can't even launch Fallout 3 without a community-made patch. It works immediately on my Steam Deck. That is one example of many. I'm a life-long windows user, hardcore PC nerd, and the steam deck has converted me.
This has been the best device I’ve ever purchased. Waited a year to get mine delivered for the lcd model. It got to the point where my wife wanted to play it too so we would take turns. Finally, when the OLED model came out my wife so happened to win $500 bucks from the scratch ticket from the gas station so she called me and asked if I wanted the terabyte model rather than a Christmas present that way I could just give her the LCD model and I could have the OLED. Now, we can both play project zomboid on the couch while our son has the T.V on and toys.
@@punch6482 My PC had just been collecting dust. I don’t care too much for multiplayer games anymore but to play a bunch of indies, emulators and ps4/xbox one era games is nothing short of amazing. I’m glad you’re enjoying yours too man!
Bought the oled steamdeck one month ago best buy ever,,,,,,,and for emulation many great ps2 games looks and play fantastic on the deck......even xbox cloud gaming plays excellent
I would argue its better than ever now! It is arguably the best value gaming PC, expecially where pretty much every other handheld is a windows handheld that could have copilot+ and thus microsoft recall that can spy on you without consent. Plus a lot of the criticism has been fixed with a 90hz OLED screen, Z1 extreme and offers battery life and also you can buy any of the LCD models refurbished. I would argue its much better of a reason now than before.
As someone who bought the most expensive 512gb first release at $650, over $700 with tax, I can say it was worth it at that price and at how much they are now it’s a steal. Hell, you can get them in great shape used for under $250. Totally worth it as I have over 1000games in my steam account from the past 15+ years.
Before Steam Deck i had never used a pc for games, always had a console but since my life got more busy compared to when i was younger i realized i never used said console, only played my 3ds (wich was the only handheld i owned) in bed at the end of the day when i had some spare time, so i decided, based on how much reviewers praised Steam Deck for its easy handling, to sell my console and games and buy a Steam Deck and i have not regretted this decision since, for somebody who was used to console's out of the box experience the Deck wasn't too much of a leap, it felt very familiar since day one and i slowly got to understand PC complexities at my own pace, the only thing i miss are some older Xbox titles not available on Steam or through emulation, that's why if Microsoft actually decides to make an Xbox handheld i might still be interested, but otherwise, with the Steam Deck i got all i wanted.
I love the Steam Deck OLED. It's like buying a new console that comes jailbroken. I have my GOG library in with my Steam games and with Emudeck I have something like 40,000 games. I have an SSD plugged into my dock with Batocera on it. It's loaded with arcade games I don't play portably because I want the full arcade experience like Light Gun, Racing, and Fighting games. Another plus is all my controllers, arcade stick and steering wheel connect to the Steam Deck with no issue. I know you can do all this stuff on a PC but the Steam Deck offers a console experience, and it's a handheld. This device will never be outdated for me.
I just bought a 64gb because it was under 300 and an SD card is cheap. I haven't had a PC in a long time, and only been gaming on my switch when I can.
Love my OLED one and that was upgraded from the original LCD versions. If you want a good handheld with god support then I personally wouldn't by from anyone else except from Valve.
I installed Windows on an SD card and it runs pretty well, other than the audio drivers... I need headphones to hear anything since the speakers won't work. It's probably not the best, but it is serviceable for the Windows games I play. I absolutely love the Steam Deck OLED screen and the console is really comfortable, so it's a trade off I was happy to make.
Here from the future yes the LCD has one ultimate advantage over competitors....battery life! a ROG Ally or LEGO can't even run Tomb Raider 2013 for longer than an hour.
I always recommend the Steam Deck to anyone who wants to get into PC gaming, I just temper their expectations with what games it can handle. As long as it’s a game that can run on Xbox One or PS4, everything will work fine. Even some games on XSX and PS5 can run if the graphics are set to low. If people are fine with a game on Switch, they’ll be really fine with it on Deck.
For the people outside the industry that think that Valve would feel the need to rush when the competition gets better...... Very clearly have no idea how Valve works..... Just as an example, their critically acclaimed game series Half Life has the entry Half Life 2: Episode 2 which was released back in 2007 and the events and story ended on a MAJOR cliffhanger...... Episode 3 was anticipated for years... Then that turned into a decade.... Then Half Life: Alyx was released..... Not episode 3, a prequel to Half Life 2, which also acknowledges the cliffhanger ending of Episode 2 which means Valve was well aware of the existance of their own game series.... And yet it took them 13 years to make this prequel with a semi-sequel-esk moment............. Valve is never and never will be in a rush to release new hardware just to catch up with the competition.... Lord Gaben is in his own pocket dimension with Valve and they're too busy making millions every other second to be even remotely bothered by what the other guys are doing with their own hardware.....
After PSN price increase i dumped the PlayStation platform. All sony games come to PC anyway. And if its two years delay. NO PROBLEM. I have TONS of backlog. I can wait.
Although it’s true, I look forward to death standing 2 and GTA vi which are PlayStation exclusives, and I don’t want to wait another couple of years for them to come out on PC
I got a steam deck LCD last month on the refurbished side of things for £249. Bargain really. You can do so much outside of steam and with steam, yes there are certain restrictions and oddties (mainly due to linux) but you can work around them thanks to the community. Honestly a steam deck is the best option out there, whatever version you want.
The steamdeck oled is the better buy using Linux runs better over windows since it's not equipped for mobile plus it has issues weaker battery and currently asus may be under investigation for warranty issues so I'd say get the 1tb oled steamdeck
@@animefrasier Battery should be better as it's 80whr vs 50whr. Deck LCD and OG Ally have very similar run times with the Deck being more efficient at 12w and under as they have the same size battery
@crestofhonor2349 I'm referring the the OLEd model. Has a longer battery that last a bit more plus the SD card issue overall between a few issues plus asus looking at investigation over. Warranty and customer support I don't. Trust em and steam is more user friendly and customizable run and look great. And more affordable.
if your wondering if you should get one. my LCD model is fun all be it needs to have a battery pack if i ever go traveling or if i play a high demand game. still worth
6:30 i could not get one of these competitors, as someone who owns a wiiU, i am well aware that thumbsticks at the top are the absolute peaks of controller layouts, especially for gamepads(wide and heavy controllers with a screen in the middle, like the current handheld, wii U, and switch), it's so much more natural for 3d games, and in the case of the steamdeck since the buttons are also at the top it doesn't get in the way for other games that only need heavy use of 1 stick, where as the switch and these competitors your hands are not symmetrical when using both sticks which causes cramping in the right hand
It's still an impressive handheld. The more powerful steam deck "killers" get lost and forgotten over time. It's basically a portable PS4 but fanboys of the other systems act like it's only good for switch and mobile type games which is ridiculous.
What makes the steam deck really good in my experience is very refined and fleshed out. What's holding it back so much is the lack of compatibility with games that rely more on a Windows client than a Linux client. Which I'm hoping will be fixed.
My biggest question (bevor watching the video, maybe i get a answer): Is it easy to get the xbox pass on the steam deck? This would be a big point for buying or not.
Without installing Windows the answer is no, you can setup X cloud so you can stream games but thats only available for Gamepass ultimate. If you want Gamepass games on a handheld directly like I did, get another device, I have a ROG Ally Z1 Extreme model, I like it but Asus have been pretty bad recently with RMA issues so check what ASUS are like in your country before considering buying anything from them.
Even then is still say go with steamdeck. Installing windows edge to play gamepass isn’t all that difficult, and there are step by step guides to get it done without any issues
@@HappyDrunkGamer How is the rog ally with the game pass games? I have been thinking of buying it since u have more freedom with windows. I was thinking of playing game pass games and games from epic games launcher.
This was a great vid. I actually have been debating on getting a steam deck. Maybe I’ll ask for this as a Father’s Day gift or bday gift. Lol! Random question though did you ever try out the Playdate handheld?
I would never advise anyone getting a Steam Deck (I have one and its awesome but...), until Steam sells undefective units or allows iFixit to sell button/daughter boards. The bumpers stop working right after warrantee expires and they refuse to let you fix it yourself and if you just return it to Valve it will take months and they won't even send you back your same unit...no thanks.
I got a great deal on a used steam deck lcd. If I'm mainly going to be using it with Xreal Air 2 pro glasses, does it matter if its lcd or oled? Like is the output any different?
The factor that you want a Gaming P.C on the go? I mean, just have a controller with you with your phone or let alone a Nintendo Switch just for portability alone.
If Nintendo switch can stay with the same hardware for 7 years, Steam Deck is in no means of ever being pressure to release a new Steam Deck any time soon. If Steam Deck were to add the z1 Extreme, they are the favorites to win even if ASUS came out with a z2 extreme. Steam Deck OS is very stable and does not require much power vs Windows 11 OS which constant have issues due to updates or random BSOD.
God I want to get a different more powerful handheld just to get performance that’ll look closer to my pc at home. But as a diehard steam controller user I can’t give up mature well integrated: gyro, trackpads, and complex customisation
What a lot of reviewers leave out about windows vs Linux (SteamOS) is windows is demanding. Linux/SteamOS is a substantially lighter OS using less ram and not tracking everything single thing your doing. Also windows is doing so many things in the background.
Got a refurbished 64gb slapped in a 1tb drive all these other handhelds just can't hold a candle to ease of use and battery life! I can lock Fallout 4 to 40fps at 7 watts and get 4 hours of battery. Other Windows Handhelds can't even get past 2 hours
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Honestly, I dont think 2025 would be the year of a new steam deck. It goes against their idea they had for the steam deck refresh cycle. 2026 would be reasonable. Part of their idea of having a long refresh cycle is having something to work on, something to work towards. It has a large user base, abandoning it for a new model too soon, would cause fragmentation. It's largely why so many titles kept releasing with ps4 versions years after the ps5 release. Consumers are not so ready to go and move to a new platform, especially in the current economy.
Well they said they will announce it in 2025 soooooo yeeeaahhh.. and by what economic magazine says valve is gonna release on 2026, and if they go console schedules it will be late 2026.. so close to 2027.. but i won't hold my breath on that I'll say the end of 2027 is when will be released
There isn't much out there to replace it yet either.
What are you talking about? A steam deck 2 would just be able to play more games, but the os would be exactly the same between the two. There is no fragmentation in a traditional console sense. If a games doesn't run on the old steam deck but does on the new one, it is just because of hardware limitations.
Having a new steam deck next year is a positive no matter how you slice it, with no down side. At the end of the steam a steam deck is just linux gaming and that has a lot of issues, if you don't want to deal with linux limitations just using a windows hand held. Which already are more powerful and next year will be even greater.
@@FierroSev it causes developers to not have a proper target for performance. It's really not that hard to understand. Things are getting bloated. Both in size, and in unnecessary overhead. Games don't look that much better, but perform much worse and consume more battery. Stability is part of what comes with a longer life cycle. You're also assuming valve intends to support each device if they constantly push a new one. They are the one behind most of the software making these games work on their platform. Who is to assume they will keep putting out steamos and proton updates for older platforms produced by them when they haven't released it fully for anyone to use and install.
@Omega_21XX no one develops with a steam deck as their main platform. The steamdeck is just a pc in the sea of many.
You have no point
Yes it is. Bought my OLED version a few days ago. One of the best purchases in my life. I have a PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and a PC I custom built. The Steam Deck is one of a kind ladies and gents! I can’t put it down lol. So if you’re looking forward to buying one, I’d say you’re making a great purchase. I travel a lot so it makes it even better.
As a Medical Doctor who also games as a hobby, I use my Steam Deck more than my 4070 gaming PC unless I absolutely need to play with AAA titles like Forbidden West. So yes it’s not too late to buy one unless there’s a new one coming.
I’ve also bought a portable monitor, keyboard and mouse and I intend to use it as a “tablet PC” at work instead of my iPad Pro M2 since Stage Manager is clunky. That’s how good the Steam Deck is.
You won't have any issues at all using it docked. About 75% of my usage is docked, and it's a smooth and easy experience.
You should be able to play Horizon forbidden West on the deck as well
I'm also fresh out of medschool and thinking about getting a handheld pc like this, how does your daily use look like? Can you use it at work at all?
@@potbem5333 About 95% of my use is gaming and internet, but you can also make it do productivity stuff depending on your needs.
If your work uses Windows-based programs that don't have a Linux version or equivalent, well... that's always a toss up. Sometimes you can get them working through Proton/Lutris/Bottles tinkering, while sometimes, they can't work at all.
But it can be a productivity beast in other ways. For example, in the Deck's gaming mode, I've configured it to use Firefox and Libre Office (compatible with MS Office), and I can use it handheld smoothly through the regular controller controls, and with voice typing through a program called Decky Dictation. It takes a little set up, but works fantastically.
In short, it depends on what you need to run on it.
As a non-medical non-doctor, i agree lol
Speaking from experience, yeah - it's worth it.
Especially if you're knee-deep into Valve's ecosystem and/or have a massive backlog a mile long, the Deck is amazing for that.
And hell, if you're into emulation, it is hands-down one of the best options available. Especially once you get EmuDeck up and running.
Best of all is that the Deck is basically a Linux PC in a handheld package, so if you wanted to use it as your main computer, you can.
It's the closest there is to a modern-day PSP, seeing as everything the PSP did, the Deck does it better, and in a modern package to go with it.
damn, you just sold me on the steam deck hahaha
🤣 ah that's an interesting take on the deck
Why would u want a "Linux pc" and get limited of most of things, instead u can buy the rog ally which is windows and u can do anything u want.
@@cyberyaya8483 technically if you had a brain you'd know it wasn't limited in what it can do you can put Windows apps on a Linux PC specifically the deck itself and it's now really really easy plus you get better battery life than the ally
@@meric12131415 well the steam deck if limited.. U cant play xbox game pass games on it normally and u have to go through the hassle if u want to install other launchers and whatever if u want to play games that are not in ur steam library.
Feel like it's the minority who say "Just use an SD Card, you don't NEED to pop the Deck open". But it's refreshing to hear because it's true.
I transfer games to console and SD card lol
You couldn’t pay me to open my steam deck. One slight tiny mistake could render it a useless brick
Do both! More fun more memory 😂
@sly2792004 na it's really easy to do. Nothing bad just remember....take your time.
I tend to put Roms, indies and less demanding games on the SD card while reserving bigger more demanding games on the SSD. 1tb is awesome but I get greedy with my space so I ended up using my 512gb sd and it feels just enough.
Sold my PS5 back in December, got a Steam Deck, never looked back.
Been thinking of selling my PS5, I just don’t use it. My Steam Deck OLED arrives tomorrow.
@@andrewg1531 can't go wrong with the Deck. I'm thinking of getting a Series S now, Gamepass is just amazing now, and it's getting only better. Other than that, this generation has been a huge disappointment.
I was thinking of doing the same thing. But I’ll just save up for the steam deak
Well done sir
I kept both.....got greedy lol
*Sigh* another better help sponsored video...
Gotta pay the bills.
I know there was a controversy with them a few years ago but I don’t get everyone’s problem with them anymore. I have used them in the past and thought it was great.
@@Blackbird9070 We live in this weird reality where if anyone makes a mistake, even one time, they are canceled forever!
@@rikachiu they never acknowledged most of their mistakes and since then actually got worse.
So yeah I'd say it makes sense people are still holding a huge company praying on vulnerable people accountable
@@rikachiuthe problem is they have a problem from a few years and they still have that same problem to this day
Better Help??!! Seriously….
I was thinking the same thing!!! How do alot of youtubers still promote a business that sells people's sensitive mental health data for profit????
me watching this on my steam deck oled:
Nice 👍
How?
@@somerandomhuman8405 go to desktop mode, then open any browser to play youtube
ME TOO!!
@@somerandomhuman8405 By going into desktop mode and installing a browser. There are also apps which can play YT vids. FreeTube is one of them.
"TH-camrs do a 5 minute Google search of the sponsors they take" challenge level: impossible.
(Great video otherwise)
i got my steam deck lcd about a month ago and i quickly realized the emulation potential this little beast has, currently i'm having a blast with ps3 and switch games on a daily basis
the reason i think the steam deck is the best is the support it gets and will keep getting
Valve is always great like that!
Mine came in a couple days ago. It's amazing. I sold my LCD to my sister.
I sold my sister for a Oled.
@@LegionzGG 😂😂
I sold my Oled for his sister.
i give my lcd to my step sister for her oled
I sold my sister for the oled steam deck
Just purchased a discontinued 512gb lcd model for $336 on steam. With 2 kids, time for gaming at my pc is much less. This way i can game in bed at night after the kids go to bed
I just bought on the same deal for that model, I am so excited for it to come in.
@@heyyitsultima me 3 lol - just wanted a fun travel device that can run windows apps for adult things and was going to get a windows device but found out about proton/wine
I would say it's DEFINITELY worth it! I feel like most sites are focusing on "the latest AAA games". But honestly, PC gaming is about SO much more than that, and once you ditch the idea of the latest AAA-games (that pushes graphical fidelity to the limit) and instead focus on typical PC gaming, you will be impressed! I generally get 4-9 hours of battery on the LCD model while the hardware also feels extremely powerful at the same time. It's honestly more than enough performance for anything you throw at it... It's only when you throw exclusives for this console generation where it starts t o struggle, Like UE5 games... Sure, you can play them, but preferably at low/medium settings and aggressive upscaling, while only having 1.5-2.5h battery
Just got my deck. Completely happy with my purchase. It's been great.
The console like nature of the SteamDeck is what makes it special
A console that allows you natively to use other stores, play online free, use emulators, still play games you bought 15 years ago, offers free online is just the best console ever
@@coolertuepyou said free online twice haha
@@DatHondaBoi223 yeah its important lol, who wants to pay to play online?
I believe that there is also a refurbished program that valve is doing on thier steam decks and the prices are super low. Like 280$
Yes but they are currently not in stock
Just wanted to drop a comment to say I went with the cheapest refurbished option and then just popped an 128gb SD card I had in there. They are only in stock for brief windows of time so you got to keep an eye on them. I was really impressed with the unit I got and it was it had no scrathes or anything. Unboxing was like a new product.
Got mine from gamestop for 280 & everything works great
Becuase of how Steam Deck is supported by Valve it's effectively a console that can play PC games while the Windows handhelds are just laptops with controllers attached to them instead of keyboards.
That’s why I bought a steam deck, the other ones have massive tech problems and horrible customer service.
thanks kevin i am contemplating buying my first steam deck and this video popped up in my feed! perfect timing!
Grabbed an LCD model on electronic bay for a significant discount. It works great and was well worth the money. I have been impressed with the quality of the product and definitely recommend it. I don't think anyone on the fence would regret going for it.
I literally just traded in a Series X for $390 to Gamestop, bought Steam gift cards with credit ($200 at a time) and then bought a steam deck 2 days ago. Wasn't using xbox, and can still access game pass via cloud.
Why u lyin,u cannot use the money on your steam acc to buy the steam deck i tried it....
@@Paladinshqipe No lie. In the United States this is an option. Perhaps thats not the case elsewhere?
@@ctjpierce damn sorry i saif u lied was drunk and i insta judged lool
Did the same with my Switch and PS5 🤣. Miss em a little bit, but the trade off was totally worth it. One library, most games, almost anywhere. If Nintendo cared about making pc ports, it’d be perfect, but we know how that goes…
@@ZAIBYRNintendo would be digging their grave to make PC ports. Nobody would buy their consoles. Just emulate them 😒
I literally just got my steam deck oled yesterday and I love it.
its so good!
Do you need a laptop or PC for the steam deck? Sorry if dumb question
I recently sold my Ally and ordered an OLED and can’t wait to get my hands on it
Why did u sell ur ally?
WHY
@@cyberyaya8483I’m assuming battery life and windows. Both dog💩 but the new ally x seemed like a good option as well. I like all the handhelds but I currently own an Oled deck and it’s amazing ngl. Is it as powerful as the others? No, but it’s a great system for most games.
@@cyberyaya8483 Lemme give you just one reason (while can think of at least 25). My SD got damaged due to my own fault. Valve repaired it at their repair center. Of course I had no warranty and had to pay 200€ for it. (big repair 200, small 136). Which I gladly did.
Which tech company has video's on how to repair their devices, sells parts and has repair centers? Imagine Apple doing this. LOL. Now if you are in the States, sending an Asus Ally on RMA ,might prove to be a nightmare.
@@gamebase329didn’t like dealing with windows and wanted that more simple console feeling and functionality
This video came at the perfect time, I'm still contemplating if I should get one or not, this video should help!
If you do, please please get the OLED. It is far superior. Best handheld on the market.
I was sold within the first 5 seconds of the video!
I got the oled in November as a gamble and it's worth the money
Take it from someone that has both if them, your not missing out on the oled.. graphics very, and iy has a hard time playing a lot of games.. mosy bugs sre recently getting corrected... don't follow what most oled buyers say... be wise and stay with in your budge.. but even so, the only thing that's big on for oled is price screen and small little features.. the hype soon goes away after you learn you have to mess with it to get games going to your prefection. The hardware is the same expect the screen. 250 to 625 after taxes and shipping.
@@salsal88 tbh it is clear you own neither
Bought one this year
Best gaming purchase I’ve made in a long time (since PS4 in 2014)
Sad seeing a Better Help Ad in your video.
I get it, money, but sometimes you have to hit these companies where it hurts by not sponsoring them and giving them more traffic.
Are you seriously not aware of all the bad and shady stuff they and their other companies have done?
What did they do?
@@IconSince87 From what i can briefly remember, they sold patient data and confidential conversations between patients and "therapists" and sold it to advertisers to create ads for those people based on their personal struggles and mental health issues. Among many things. Not to mention the company better help is under and doesn't have the greatest history.
Look up any video on youtube about better help, and they'll explain it a whole lot better.
@@IconSince87they caused fallout
@@MajorPickleSwag76?
@@IconSince87BetterHelp has a history of hiring extremely biased staff, some that have actually told suicidal clients that they were faking it for attention. And they have a history of staff that were abusive to PoC and queer clients. As well as general racism, sexism, and not doing anything about it when the issues were brought up, as well as other really shitty practices, including working with conversion therapy and anti-autism agencies. This all comes from people online who have shared their experiences, including screenshots from their sessions.
I literally just ordered mine yesterday. Can’t wait for it to get here.
"Microsoft could come out with their own handheld focused os" umm.... I'll pass, at this point I want as little to do with Microsoft as possible and SteamOS is a positive for me. Sucks knowing MS now owns so many game studios.
there will never be a "not a good time to buy a steam deck"
You don't know how perfect the timing of this is. I'm torn on a used 512gb for $275-300 or just going 1tb OLED for $649. I need the anti glare and to be honest, I didn't notice the 512gb oled didn't have the anti glare til I saw your video.
Nah you don't need the anti glare
Wow just my luck a video came out right before I bought one! Thank so much!
I bought my Steamdeck OLED 1TB 2 weeks ago for 2 reasons. First, the screen is phenomenal for outside play. I like to hammock and play and take it camping. The second, battery life and price to performance for Indie titles specifically, is the best. I play my Indie games on my Steamdeck and my more graphically compensating games on my pc. I’d say if you don’t have a pc and you want a handheld pc opposed to a laptop, go with the Asus ROG X when it releases later this Summer
just waiting for a possible sale in June for the 512gb OLED , come on brother Gabe
I play on PS5 and PC mostly, but dayum, my Steam Deck is my buddy for ANY type of flights or train rides. Just love this thing so much. It'll be fun for me for years to come. Thanks for the vid, man!
Without watching the video... Yes it is always a good time. Can't beat the price to performance and the community and official Valve support
The steam deck got me into PC Gaming. It's quite an amazing handheld, but there were too many games that I couldn't play due to them being unsupported. That made me switch over to the ROG Ally, which is much more powerful, but it made me miss how console-like the steam deck was. Now I'm just waiting to see how xbox's handheld turns out.
Which games are you talking about? Just multiplayer games that have anti cheat? Or are you talking about something else?
In testing it’s hardly been called much more powerful than the steamdeck, a little more powerful, but you might be exaggerating a bit. It only really reached that point with the overlock mode, which kills the battery way too fast to be practical in many situations.
Edit: also, having the track pads are really nice. Some games benefit from them a ton
I recommend Dual booting with bazziteOS. It will make the Ally feel more deck like
So is the best time to buy a steam deck. I love playing with my big black deck. I love turning it on and stroking the controls.
sd is my primary console. love this thing to bits.
itd be great if the steamdeck shipped globally too
If Nintendo arent rushing to make a Switch 2, why would Valve try to reinvent the wheel so soon? Theres still time for tech to develop and to aid upcoming handhelds.
64gb on sale now for under $300. Just swap out 1tb ssd($50-eBay) very easy to do and well worth it.
Pretty much what I did. Also the 512 LCD same price as the 256 LCD. Pretty good deal regardless if you ask me
I'm not quite a day one adopter, mostly because I forgot about the preorder starting, so reserved my slot about a week late. I got the 256 GB, and I've been super happy with it. If you're super into having the best quality graphics or the smoothest experience with the higher graphics settings available in games, you will probably not be super happy with it, but if you're willing to compromise with the hardware, its great. My brother has one and loves his. He's also more techy than I am.
I love a ton of things about my oled but the best feature by far is how accessible it's made gaming for me. Have some nerve damage in my right hand from a stroke and through the combination of the back buttons, touchpad and steam input settings, I've been able to create a lot of control schemes that work waaaay better for me. Super nice system!!
Regarding compatibility: In my experience, SteamOS is MORE compatible with older games than Windows 11 is. This is a little bit unintuitive, because you'd expect PC games to work best on Windows... but modern Windows SUCKS. I can't even launch Fallout 3 without a community-made patch. It works immediately on my Steam Deck. That is one example of many.
I'm a life-long windows user, hardcore PC nerd, and the steam deck has converted me.
This has been the best device I’ve ever purchased. Waited a year to get mine delivered for the lcd model. It got to the point where my wife wanted to play it too so we would take turns. Finally, when the OLED model came out my wife so happened to win $500 bucks from the scratch ticket from the gas station so she called me and asked if I wanted the terabyte model rather than a Christmas present that way I could just give her the LCD model and I could have the OLED. Now, we can both play project zomboid on the couch while our son has the T.V on and toys.
I second that, since getting mine I barely touch my PS5 and Switch. I'm just upset I didn't get one earlier
@@punch6482 My PC had just been collecting dust. I don’t care too much for multiplayer games anymore but to play a bunch of indies, emulators and ps4/xbox one era games is nothing short of amazing. I’m glad you’re enjoying yours too man!
Bought the oled steamdeck one month ago best buy ever,,,,,,,and for emulation many great ps2 games looks and play fantastic on the deck......even xbox cloud gaming plays excellent
Steam has the LCDs on sale on their website until the 25th. So tempted to grab the 512 GB for $336.75.
I went back and forth all day after wanting one for a while. I ended up buying the 512. Its a great deal right now.
I would argue its better than ever now! It is arguably the best value gaming PC, expecially where pretty much every other handheld is a windows handheld that could have copilot+ and thus microsoft recall that can spy on you without consent.
Plus a lot of the criticism has been fixed with a 90hz OLED screen, Z1 extreme and offers battery life and also you can buy any of the LCD models refurbished.
I would argue its much better of a reason now than before.
As someone who bought the most expensive 512gb first release at $650, over $700 with tax, I can say it was worth it at that price and at how much they are now it’s a steal. Hell, you can get them in great shape used for under $250. Totally worth it as I have over 1000games in my steam account from the past 15+ years.
Before Steam Deck i had never used a pc for games, always had a console but since my life got more busy compared to when i was younger i realized i never used said console, only played my 3ds (wich was the only handheld i owned) in bed at the end of the day when i had some spare time, so i decided, based on how much reviewers praised Steam Deck for its easy handling, to sell my console and games and buy a Steam Deck and i have not regretted this decision since, for somebody who was used to console's out of the box experience the Deck wasn't too much of a leap, it felt very familiar since day one and i slowly got to understand PC complexities at my own pace, the only thing i miss are some older Xbox titles not available on Steam or through emulation, that's why if Microsoft actually decides to make an Xbox handheld i might still be interested, but otherwise, with the Steam Deck i got all i wanted.
I love the Steam Deck OLED. It's like buying a new console that comes jailbroken. I have my GOG library in with my Steam games and with Emudeck I have something like 40,000 games. I have an SSD plugged into my dock with Batocera on it. It's loaded with arcade games I don't play portably because I want the full arcade experience like Light Gun, Racing, and Fighting games. Another plus is all my controllers, arcade stick and steering wheel connect to the Steam Deck with no issue. I know you can do all this stuff on a PC but the Steam Deck offers a console experience, and it's a handheld. This device will never be outdated for me.
The idea to buy a steam deck right now is great. I’ve got mine two month ago and I’m happy with it
I just bought a 64gb because it was under 300 and an SD card is cheap. I haven't had a PC in a long time, and only been gaming on my switch when I can.
Its definetly too late to buy a Switch now, but Steam Deck OLED should still be good for another 2- 3 years.
Love my OLED one and that was upgraded from the original LCD versions. If you want a good handheld with god support then I personally wouldn't by from anyone else except from Valve.
Dude I've been contemplating this for months, thanks for your input!
Did you pull the trigger yet? I've been mulling it over too. I want to sell my PS5 and Switch for this. Worth it?
Tbh selling the switch isnt a bad idea for this. The switch 2 should be coming late next year already@WaldoBagelTopper
I installed Windows on an SD card and it runs pretty well, other than the audio drivers... I need headphones to hear anything since the speakers won't work. It's probably not the best, but it is serviceable for the Windows games I play. I absolutely love the Steam Deck OLED screen and the console is really comfortable, so it's a trade off I was happy to make.
Ah yes the steam deck I have one and it's absolutely mind blowing how you can carry your steam games on the go 😁
Here from the future yes the LCD has one ultimate advantage over competitors....battery life!
a ROG Ally or LEGO can't even run Tomb Raider 2013 for longer than an hour.
I always recommend the Steam Deck to anyone who wants to get into PC gaming, I just temper their expectations with what games it can handle. As long as it’s a game that can run on Xbox One or PS4, everything will work fine. Even some games on XSX and PS5 can run if the graphics are set to low. If people are fine with a game on Switch, they’ll be really fine with it on Deck.
This Steam Deck generation is great for Retro gaming and Emulating.
For the people outside the industry that think that Valve would feel the need to rush when the competition gets better...... Very clearly have no idea how Valve works.....
Just as an example, their critically acclaimed game series Half Life has the entry Half Life 2: Episode 2 which was released back in 2007 and the events and story ended on a MAJOR cliffhanger...... Episode 3 was anticipated for years... Then that turned into a decade.... Then Half Life: Alyx was released..... Not episode 3, a prequel to Half Life 2, which also acknowledges the cliffhanger ending of Episode 2 which means Valve was well aware of the existance of their own game series.... And yet it took them 13 years to make this prequel with a semi-sequel-esk moment.............
Valve is never and never will be in a rush to release new hardware just to catch up with the competition.... Lord Gaben is in his own pocket dimension with Valve and they're too busy making millions every other second to be even remotely bothered by what the other guys are doing with their own hardware.....
After PSN price increase i dumped the PlayStation platform. All sony games come to PC anyway. And if its two years delay. NO PROBLEM. I have TONS of backlog. I can wait.
Although it’s true, I look forward to death standing 2 and GTA vi which are PlayStation exclusives, and I don’t want to wait another couple of years for them to come out on PC
I got a steam deck LCD last month on the refurbished side of things for £249.
Bargain really.
You can do so much outside of steam and with steam, yes there are certain restrictions and oddties (mainly due to linux) but you can work around them thanks to the community.
Honestly a steam deck is the best option out there, whatever version you want.
I'm debating between the ROG Ally X or Steamdeck OLED.
The steamdeck oled is the better buy using Linux runs better over windows since it's not equipped for mobile plus it has issues weaker battery and currently asus may be under investigation for warranty issues so I'd say get the 1tb oled steamdeck
oled ez
Ally X would be my choice unless you really want the Deck for specific things like using Steam only
@@animefrasier Battery should be better as it's 80whr vs 50whr. Deck LCD and OG Ally have very similar run times with the Deck being more efficient at 12w and under as they have the same size battery
@crestofhonor2349 I'm referring the the OLEd model. Has a longer battery that last a bit more plus the SD card issue overall between a few issues plus asus looking at investigation over. Warranty and customer support I don't. Trust em and steam is more user friendly and customizable run and look great. And more affordable.
3-5 days is accurate, I got an OLED last week and it came in 3 days ha
I’m gonna get my Steam Deck soon can’t wait!!!!!
if your wondering if you should get one. my LCD model is fun all be it needs to have a battery pack if i ever go traveling or if i play a high demand game. still worth
The next steam sale starts June 27th 2024. I'm going to buy the 1TB model then. Last year the top range LCD model had 20% off.
same i hope it goes on sale
Nice I’ll just wait one more week
Thanks, you covered all the stuff I was wondering about
In my region, the steam deck oled costs 300$ more than its original price. So, lcd is the only option
6:30 i could not get one of these competitors, as someone who owns a wiiU, i am well aware that thumbsticks at the top are the absolute peaks of controller layouts, especially for gamepads(wide and heavy controllers with a screen in the middle, like the current handheld, wii U, and switch), it's so much more natural for 3d games, and in the case of the steamdeck since the buttons are also at the top it doesn't get in the way for other games that only need heavy use of 1 stick, where as the switch and these competitors your hands are not symmetrical when using both sticks which causes cramping in the right hand
What game are you playing @ 1:49? Almost looks like Quake and Minecraft had a baby lol
It's still an impressive handheld. The more powerful steam deck "killers" get lost and forgotten over time. It's basically a portable PS4 but fanboys of the other systems act like it's only good for switch and mobile type games which is ridiculous.
Yeah I can’t with Better Help.
What makes the steam deck really good in my experience is very refined and fleshed out. What's holding it back so much is the lack of compatibility with games that rely more on a Windows client than a Linux client. Which I'm hoping will be fixed.
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
Got my deck oled 1tb few days back, this shit crazy omfg so powerful i love it!!
Just got a steam deck recently, it's easily the best purchase I made in recent years and I couldn't recommend one more. I have been missing out!
My biggest question (bevor watching the video, maybe i get a answer): Is it easy to get the xbox pass on the steam deck? This would be a big point for buying or not.
Without installing Windows the answer is no, you can setup X cloud so you can stream games but thats only available for Gamepass ultimate. If you want Gamepass games on a handheld directly like I did, get another device, I have a ROG Ally Z1 Extreme model, I like it but Asus have been pretty bad recently with RMA issues so check what ASUS are like in your country before considering buying anything from them.
It takes 5 minutes to set it up through using edge browser and adding it to steam library. Only xcloud
Even then is still say go with steamdeck. Installing windows edge to play gamepass isn’t all that difficult, and there are step by step guides to get it done without any issues
@@tetchedskate3366 U need it to be a windows system to u can play xbox game pass games form what people say, since its Microsoft, it requires windows.
@@HappyDrunkGamer How is the rog ally with the game pass games? I have been thinking of buying it since u have more freedom with windows. I was thinking of playing game pass games and games from epic games launcher.
Already got the Switch. I think most of my steam library is better on pc or laptop too.
What i like about the steam deck is the fact that you could dock it to your monitor
I'm gonna buy the Rog Ally X, I'm glad I just discovered these devices during the current round of updates!
The only problem for me is i have to buy it through reseller which makes the price a lot higher than it should be
Hopefully they make a new one that will be able to support GTA 6 the amount of sales they would have would be crazy
This was a great vid. I actually have been debating on getting a steam deck. Maybe I’ll ask for this as a Father’s Day gift or bday gift. Lol!
Random question though did you ever try out the Playdate handheld?
I'd say wait, because the new AMD Strix APU's are going to disrupt everything.
Got a refurbished 64 gb lcd steam deck from gamestop for 278 bucks. Half the price of what i paid for my ps5 which is a paper weight at this point
I would never advise anyone getting a Steam Deck (I have one and its awesome but...), until Steam sells undefective units or allows iFixit to sell button/daughter boards. The bumpers stop working right after warrantee expires and they refuse to let you fix it yourself and if you just return it to Valve it will take months and they won't even send you back your same unit...no thanks.
It’s not, bought in February and enjoy it every day.
I got a great deal on a used steam deck lcd. If I'm mainly going to be using it with Xreal Air 2 pro glasses, does it matter if its lcd or oled? Like is the output any different?
The factor that you want a Gaming P.C on the go? I mean, just have a controller with you with your phone or let alone a Nintendo Switch just for portability alone.
I just ordered the 1 TB OLED, but I plan to play the Sims 2 and a very highly modded Sims 4 on my steam deck.
The better viewing angle helps a lot when you're using the gyro aiming. I use gyro/touchpad a lot when I'm FPS gaming.
If Nintendo switch can stay with the same hardware for 7 years, Steam Deck is in no means of ever being pressure to release a new Steam Deck any time soon.
If Steam Deck were to add the z1 Extreme, they are the favorites to win even if ASUS came out with a z2 extreme.
Steam Deck OS is very stable and does not require much power vs Windows 11 OS which constant have issues due to updates or random BSOD.
I have a nintendo switch always wanted to play pc games because i only have a ps5, and i always wanted to play cod zombies on the go so…
I plan to purchase a steam deck sometime this year. Hopefully I don’t get one too late and then the new one comes out right around the corner😅
God I want to get a different more powerful handheld just to get performance that’ll look closer to my pc at home. But as a diehard steam controller user I can’t give up mature well integrated: gyro, trackpads, and complex customisation
What a lot of reviewers leave out about windows vs Linux (SteamOS) is windows is demanding. Linux/SteamOS is a substantially lighter OS using less ram and not tracking everything single thing your doing. Also windows is doing so many things in the background.
Just purchased the 512gb lcd screen steam deck
me too!!
Got a refurbished 64gb slapped in a 1tb drive all these other handhelds just can't hold a candle to ease of use and battery life!
I can lock Fallout 4 to 40fps at 7 watts and get 4 hours of battery.
Other Windows Handhelds can't even get past 2 hours