Is it a Good Idea to Buy a Steam Deck Right Now?
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The Steam Deck is the current icon of the new trend in PC Handhelds, and after having been out for a couple years I wanted to double check in on whether or now now is a good time to get one. Whether because of competing other handhelds or the possibilities of a new model or price drop anywhere in the near future, let's talk about the options for grabbing a Steam Deck today and whether or not now is the right time.
Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
Current Steam Deck Options? 0:28
What About Other PC Handhelds? 6:18
Is Steam Deck 2 Soon? 9:44
Price Drops? 11:35
Final Thoughts: 12:40
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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.
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
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
"TH-camrs do a 5 minute Google search of the sponsors they take" challenge level: impossible.
(Great video otherwise)
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.
*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
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!
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
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.
Dude I've been contemplating this for months, thanks for your input!
there will never be a "not a good time to buy a steam deck"
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
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.
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????
Wow just my luck a video came out right before I bought one! Thank so much!
thanks kevin i am contemplating buying my first steam deck and this video popped up in my feed! perfect timing!
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
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.
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
Bought one this year
Best gaming purchase I’ve made in a long time (since PS4 in 2014)
Just got my deck. Completely happy with my purchase. It's been great.
I literally just ordered mine yesterday. Can’t wait for it to get here.
I literally just got my steam deck oled yesterday and I love it.
sd is my primary console. love this thing to bits.
BetterHelp, bye.
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@@animefrasiershit company that actually negatively affects its users
You not watching does nothing😂
@@ThefessI’d love for you to give an example of a regularly sponsored company that isn’t shitty. They all put profits above their users. It comes down to a sponsorship needing to be chosen, because you know, bills exist
@@tetchedskate3366profit is fine. No one is gonna question you if you’re accepting sponsorships from Raid SL or FACTOR or Magic spoon. Even if they’re shitty, it’s just monetary. Better Help on the other hand is pretty detrimental to actual human beings. There are enough videos around the TH-cam only to let you know how shitty their business practices are. Make your money IDC but at least choose a shitty product rather than an unethical one.
I'm loving my deck and will be using it as a laptop. Any idea how to install CAPS for printing? That's driving me nuts.
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 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!!
Right now all you need is a Steam Deck, Xbox & a Switch.
itd be great if the steamdeck shipped globally too
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
I'd argue the viewing angles are more important on a portable device since sometimes you have to angle it away from glares and/or just for comfort of how you're holding it.
I'm not sure if I should buy the steam deck lcd 512 in 381 (with the current summer sale discounts) or the oled at normal what do you think?
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 better viewing angle helps a lot when you're using the gyro aiming. I use gyro/touchpad a lot when I'm FPS gaming.
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
just waiting for a possible sale in June for the 512gb OLED , come on brother Gabe
2:39 whichever frame rate you choose, The latency can be cut by double or triple.
Got my deck oled 1tb few days back, this shit crazy omfg so powerful i love it!!
Already got the Switch. I think most of my steam library is better on pc or laptop too.
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.
Better help? Ugh
YESSSER been wanting one for a while
I am eyeing the zotac or adata model currently.
I'm still happy with mine.
I'm gonna buy the Rog Ally X, I'm glad I just discovered these devices during the current round of updates!
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😅
What game are you playing @ 1:49? Almost looks like Quake and Minecraft had a baby lol
Your camera has amazing dynamic range 😅
This is gold!
Gonna go ahead and get the Oled sweet spot option!
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.
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 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 love my Steam Deck but after getting an Ally I haven’t had a reason to use the Deck anymore
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.
I love my steam deck but I’d want the os release before a follow up steam deck
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
All I play games on now is the OLED Steam Deck. As soon as they make a Steam Box 2.0 with the Steam Deck OS and features, im there.
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
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.
current apus are soo slow playing on 720p low with FPR is a stupid idea
If I played a majority of my games on PC through Stream, I might consider getting a Steam Deck. But I'm mainly a console gamer so right now I'm waiting for a PS5 Pro (provided it's true) or a price cut on the PS5 Slim.
there are only 2 reasons why i upgraded to the oled and without one it would not have happened. 1 I really wanted to go from the 64 gb to the 1tb. 2 my OG had had a issue pop up and valve had to replace it with a new one, so I got to resale it as new. Everything else was a grate bonuses.
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
I have a SD. It's a great device and man, the speed at which you're able to jump in & out of games is superb. That being said, I just prefer the TV or monitor form factor and thereby wish Valve would put out a new Steam Machine that had some of the niceties of the SD but far more powah.
3-5 days is accurate, I got an OLED last week and it came in 3 days ha
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
This Steam Deck generation is great for Retro gaming and Emulating.
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!
The only problem for me is i have to buy it through reseller which makes the price a lot higher than it should be
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
I would recommend if you scroll all the way down on the page where it says the options they have the 64 GB and one still and I would recommend just buying a SSD. It’s what I did.
What about an Rog ally or legion go and getting steam OS or Bazzite OS.
Legion is a must, excellent handheld which plays triple most triple A titles the best hands down
I want to get a steam deck because I find myself not wanting to play anything unless it's on a handheld these days.
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.
Just open up the system and upgrade the SSD. The Micro SD card will suffer SOME performance loss. Be it more stutters, longer loading or a small fps drop. A small drop doesnt sound bad but a game thats running at 33fps needs as much extra headroom for a stable lock as possible.
The masses want a steam deck that we can connect a quest 3 headset to, and be able to download games to the deck to play them in VR.
What was the game he was playing at 1:48?
Looks like dread delusion
I really like the steam deck, i also test one at my friends house. But sadly i dont have a use-case for it.
Watching this video after I just ordered one. 😮
I'd say wait, because the new AMD Strix APU's are going to disrupt everything.
You REALLY should've touched on repairability. That's a major thing with the Steam Deck.
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
Okay im convinced 😂
I'm probably going to get mine for a Christmas gift or a birthday gift but is it worth it console though because if it's just like the PS5 and it has all the games and everything just like a console does but the only reason why I kind of liked it is because it had Halo on the console in Forza
2:51 what game is that?
Baldurs Gate 3
Asus needs to include a tiny stylus with the Ally, similar to how Samsung Note phones have a stylus that pushes into the device. It would drastically improve usability of the device.
Its definetly too late to buy a Switch now, but Steam Deck OLED should still be good for another 2- 3 years.
I wanted to but can't thanks to region sales restrictions on Steam....
It’s not, bought in February and enjoy it every day.
It will always be a good time to buy the SD ❤
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!
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.
You need to check out Joe Wander and the Enigmatic Adventures. It's a true indie gem, and it works well on my Steam Deck. I didn't see any bigger TH-camrs talking about it, but that game deserves more attention.
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'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.
the steam deck is really one of the best purchases i have ever invested in
If I could finance / split pay in Canada direct from steam, I would. Can do this through Amazon, but it's all third party sellers, running the risk of getting a different cheaper model than ordered, and paying more.