LoL I definitely read that in Pepper's voice from Endgame :p I still have my retro consoles ALSO in a box, but I do leave one or two out to play cartridges on occasion, but they're like the Analogue systems so I can play more easily via HDMI ya know?
Right? I mean it sounds a little hokey but honestly it's just this great, condensed view at most of my own gaming history and I love being able to take that with me just about anywhere or just diving into old console classics without having to haul out the original hardware necessarily :) Glad you get the same vibe from it!
Again a great video, I really love the steam deck for what it is. Since I have the steam deck I dont even tend to use my pc that often cuz I can do nearly everything on my steam deck. Its also a great device to experiment with. Best device I have ever bought. And dont let me start talking about the price, this is unbeatable!!!
Appreciate it, Demi! And same- I still use my gaming rig for playing with friends for planned multiplayer sessions, but most of my PC gaming outside of that is done on the Deck and I LOVE that I can hop into some original Mario Kart as easily as I can something like Death Stranding or Spec Ops :p And yes, tremendous value what with the constant Steam sales and 3rd party sites that usually run their own sales as well :)
i liked my steam deck. sold mine after a year. something about holding 550 dollars always in my hands was extremely off putting. much more comfortable gaming in front of a monitor with a 60 dollar controller instead.
LoL understandable- I kind of felt the same way about the ROG Ally! Great system for beefier titles but I felt the need to be more delicate with it somehow?
I'm glad you appreciated it, Martin! :D There's just something about it that consistently gives me that home-y sort of feeling. Like the first time I played a PS2 game or something :p
I’m praying that the deck starts proving to developers that graphics, while nice, do not make a game worth playing and should be a secondary focus to making the game’s story, gameplay, and general operation as good as possible.
Oh I think more and more devs are definitely getting that message. Don't get me wrong I respect the technical prowess of big, beefy titles for sure. BUT, the ARTISTIC presentation and how well it compliments a narrative and gameplay is just as important and PERFECTLY capable of solidifying a game as a masterpiece in the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere :)
Great job, totally agree with your thoughts! Speaking for myself I was never a big gamer, a lot of that due to the hardware necessary and the form factor but I always enjoyed handhelds (my favorite before the deck was my old PSP, I played that thing a ton and found that a portable system fit my lifestyle better, I couldn't just isolate myself in a room with a console or a pc for hours I would have to play in small bits of time). When I read about the steam deck 2 years ago I was immediately hooked and I will say ever since I got my first one - the LCD and now the OLED - I am a gamer and do 100% of my gaming on the deck and love it.
Appreciate you, Jeff! Oh man, I remember being in college when the PSP first dropped and I was THRILLED to play games like Lumines on it. Which is funny because I almost didn't get that game and then it became like my FAVORITE puzzle game! But I hear ya on the flexibility of switching up your environment with a portable. Granted the PSP's easier to slide in your pocket but hey, I can deal with the Deck at least fitting comfortably into a small bag of backpack :) Gah, you're making me wanna splurge on the OLED particularly since they have those refurbished ones available for cheaper now!
Couldn't agree more. Love the deck. Thanks as always for the vids throughout the year. Love your style, mate, and have a very Merry Christmas (or end of your Gregorian calendar year if you don't go in for such things).
Glad you enjoyed it, Wil, and hope you've been well! And really appreciate your always dropping something encouraging here and hope you also have a very Merry Christmas as I'll certainly be doing the same, hopefully with some downtime to just play some games for fun :p Take care, dude! 🎄🎅
I just got home from work, took a shower and now I'm waiting for dinner, I really regret selling my Switch but the possibilities of getting the new Nintendo console are high. I will try to play a little Silent Hill 2 tonight, Batman Arkham Asylum is a great Game specially when you unlock inverted takedowns (I think that's the correct name?). One of the greatest games ever created for sure.
Oh yeah, I'm sure with all the rumors swirling the Switch's successor can't be THAT far off so hang in there! And yes, I think you can pull those off when enemies walk underneath you and it's pretty fulfilling to catch them unaware :p
@@YourPlayer2 I hope they announce the console soon but I will wait. I love those takedowns because the enemies start to get nervous and sometimes they say: "stupid boiler!" XD It's super funny. :)
@@YourPlayer2 Indeed. :p I remember when I played the Game for the first time but at that time I was confused because I didn't know if the Game was Action or Comedy. XD One of the best Games ever created for sure. :)
The only thing missing is Plug and Play Emulation would be great ! Beside Installation and Files. For example plugging a Disc with a Discdrive on Steam Deck and that running and without Player 2 Set up. If thats given then i truly think its the Ultimate Game Console in Gaming History.
Oh man, that would be slick and I'd absolutely LOVE to just pop in an actual PS1 disc from my collection and have it be playable in docked mode configuration on the Deck :)
Thanks, Josh! * Why Emulation is King* 1. Access to Out-of-Print Games: - Emulation allows you to play games that are no longer in print and from developers that no longer exist. These timeless classics can be enjoyed once again without scouring second-hand markets. 2. Affordable Gaming. - Many retro games have become exceedingly expensive and hard to find. Emulation makes these games accessible to everyone, avoiding high collector prices. 3. Space-Saving Solution. - Without the need for physical hardware and media, emulation saves valuable space. No more shelves filled with old consoles and cartridges; everything is digitally stored and easily managed. 4. Cross-Platform Gaming. - Missed out on a game because you owned a competing console? Emulation lets you play games from various platforms, providing access to an extensive library that you might have missed. 5. Preservation of Gaming History. - Emulation helps preserve gaming history by ensuring that classic titles remain playable, even as original hardware becomes obsolete or fails over time. 6. Convenience. - With emulation, you can have multiple systems and games on a single device. This convenience is unmatched, allowing you to switch between your favorite retro titles effortlessly. 7. Enhanced Features. - Many emulators offer features like save states, cheats, and improved graphics that weren't available on the original hardware. These enhancements can make the gaming experience even more enjoyable. 8. Community and Support. - The emulation community is strong, offering support, updates, and new features. This collective effort helps keep older games alive and accessible to new generations of gamers. So, whether you're looking to relive your childhood favorites or discover retro gems for the first time, emulation truly reigns supreme. The Steam Deck is an emulation BEAST! Been loving it for emulation since I first got mine!
You're most welcome and good to see ya, Steve! Solid reasons all around and as much as I ADORE physical collecting and my digital collection in fairly equal measure, emulation is GREAT at filling the gaps between those formats. Like when a great or niche title is (even if it's only temporarily) locked to an older platform like the PSP or Vita, being able to get to them on modern hardware is SO Great and often in better quality and with the enhanced features you've mentioned!
I still need to finish it! A buddy of mine let me borrow it for Xbox almost 20 years ago and I only dabbled but hoping to finally check it out this year more fully :)
Yeah, that is pretty much spot on... Steam has been my most consistent place to get games for the last 15 years (almost to the day, looks like Christmas 2009 was when the steam sale got me to mothball my pirate hat 😅 I got several Prince of Persia games, the Witcher 1, ghostbusters and Torchlight... Some real bangers), and I'm almost at 1000 games in my library. It's pretty amazing that most all of those can be played on the deck. I've also started following several TH-cam channels because of the deck (you, fan the deck, nerd nest and more), I'm in a forum topic about it a lot on a local forum... It really is like a community. I do also love gaming on my big game pc, but some of my most enjoyable gaming has been with the deck curled up on the couch... My own couch or across the country at my mom's when I visit (since we both like to do our own thing for part of the day and it's great to be playing whatever awesome game on my deck while she's on her iPad or doing crafts). It's just a very cozy device 😊
At first it WASN'T that for me since I've largely been a console gamer for most of my life (World of Warcraft notwithstanding :p), but aside from PS5 exclusives out of the gate I spend the vast majority of my time here. Oh that's awesome! Glad you found some other channels focused on the Deck that resonate with you and while I've only talked to him once or twice, Jimmy from Deck Ready is a solid dude! And I feel ya on the couch time- that's my favorite way to play even if I don't get as much time to do so as I'd like and the coziness factor is a BIG part of it! Cool that you can both do your own thing like that as well while still enjoying time together :)
LoL well in my defense some of this was older footage but ALSO I'm at LEAST signed up for it, just keep forgetting to sign in and actually achieve anything! But more emulation content coming in 2025 so I'll make it a point to see if I can't at least get AN achievement :p
deck sucks rotted in my drawer till rog ally came out when i sold it. big heavy cumbersome linux more trouble than its worth. mb if all i did was play steam games on my couch id like it
Gah, sorry to hear it didn't work well for ya! And I can't deny the Ally was DEFINITELY easier to hold from an ergonomics standpoint. Was there anything in particular that gave you issues with Linux? I mean as a Mac/Windows guy myself it's not as intuitive as I'd like, but I've at least been able to tackle SOME desktop mode operations for fine tuning emulation and whatnot.
Once I got my steam deck, I put all my old consoles in a box. They can rest now
LoL I definitely read that in Pepper's voice from Endgame :p I still have my retro consoles ALSO in a box, but I do leave one or two out to play cartridges on occasion, but they're like the Analogue systems so I can play more easily via HDMI ya know?
I left my Steam Deck on an airplane and it felt like a friend died. I got it back though!
Oh man I would've PANICKED if that happened! Glad to hear you were able to get it back safely :D
That's the perfect description of the feeling I have for the steamdeck, it feels like home indeed
Right? I mean it sounds a little hokey but honestly it's just this great, condensed view at most of my own gaming history and I love being able to take that with me just about anywhere or just diving into old console classics without having to haul out the original hardware necessarily :) Glad you get the same vibe from it!
Again a great video, I really love the steam deck for what it is. Since I have the steam deck I dont even tend to use my pc that often cuz I can do nearly everything on my steam deck. Its also a great device to experiment with. Best device I have ever bought. And dont let me start talking about the price, this is unbeatable!!!
Appreciate it, Demi! And same- I still use my gaming rig for playing with friends for planned multiplayer sessions, but most of my PC gaming outside of that is done on the Deck and I LOVE that I can hop into some original Mario Kart as easily as I can something like Death Stranding or Spec Ops :p And yes, tremendous value what with the constant Steam sales and 3rd party sites that usually run their own sales as well :)
i liked my steam deck. sold mine after a year. something about holding 550 dollars always in my hands was extremely off putting. much more comfortable gaming in front of a monitor with a 60 dollar controller instead.
LoL understandable- I kind of felt the same way about the ROG Ally! Great system for beefier titles but I felt the need to be more delicate with it somehow?
Excellent, sir!
Many thanks, Yog! :)
Unique video, great job.
Glad you dig it, James, and appreciate the kindness :)
What an awesome smart way to say what we're all feeling
I'm glad you appreciated it, Martin! :D There's just something about it that consistently gives me that home-y sort of feeling. Like the first time I played a PS2 game or something :p
I’m praying that the deck starts proving to developers that graphics, while nice, do not make a game worth playing and should be a secondary focus to making the game’s story, gameplay, and general operation as good as possible.
Oh I think more and more devs are definitely getting that message. Don't get me wrong I respect the technical prowess of big, beefy titles for sure. BUT, the ARTISTIC presentation and how well it compliments a narrative and gameplay is just as important and PERFECTLY capable of solidifying a game as a masterpiece in the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere :)
Great job, totally agree with your thoughts! Speaking for myself I was never a big gamer, a lot of that due to the hardware necessary and the form factor but I always enjoyed handhelds (my favorite before the deck was my old PSP, I played that thing a ton and found that a portable system fit my lifestyle better, I couldn't just isolate myself in a room with a console or a pc for hours I would have to play in small bits of time). When I read about the steam deck 2 years ago I was immediately hooked and I will say ever since I got my first one - the LCD and now the OLED - I am a gamer and do 100% of my gaming on the deck and love it.
Appreciate you, Jeff! Oh man, I remember being in college when the PSP first dropped and I was THRILLED to play games like Lumines on it. Which is funny because I almost didn't get that game and then it became like my FAVORITE puzzle game! But I hear ya on the flexibility of switching up your environment with a portable. Granted the PSP's easier to slide in your pocket but hey, I can deal with the Deck at least fitting comfortably into a small bag of backpack :) Gah, you're making me wanna splurge on the OLED particularly since they have those refurbished ones available for cheaper now!
Couldn't agree more. Love the deck. Thanks as always for the vids throughout the year. Love your style, mate, and have a very Merry Christmas (or end of your Gregorian calendar year if you don't go in for such things).
Glad you enjoyed it, Wil, and hope you've been well! And really appreciate your always dropping something encouraging here and hope you also have a very Merry Christmas as I'll certainly be doing the same, hopefully with some downtime to just play some games for fun :p Take care, dude! 🎄🎅
I just got home from work, took a shower and now I'm waiting for dinner, I really regret selling my Switch but the possibilities of getting the new Nintendo console are high. I will try to play a little Silent Hill 2 tonight, Batman Arkham Asylum is a great Game specially when you unlock inverted takedowns (I think that's the correct name?). One of the greatest games ever created for sure.
Oh yeah, I'm sure with all the rumors swirling the Switch's successor can't be THAT far off so hang in there! And yes, I think you can pull those off when enemies walk underneath you and it's pretty fulfilling to catch them unaware :p
@@YourPlayer2 I hope they announce the console soon but I will wait. I love those takedowns because the enemies start to get nervous and sometimes they say: "stupid boiler!" XD It's super funny. :)
LoL I mean, if some vigilante was snatching my friends into the darkness I'd be on edge too 😂
@@YourPlayer2 Indeed. :p I remember when I played the Game for the first time but at that time I was confused because I didn't know if the Game was Action or Comedy. XD One of the best Games ever created for sure. :)
The only thing missing is Plug and Play Emulation would be great !
Beside Installation and Files.
For example plugging a Disc with a Discdrive on Steam Deck and that running and without Player 2 Set up.
If thats given then i truly think its the Ultimate Game Console in Gaming History.
Oh man, that would be slick and I'd absolutely LOVE to just pop in an actual PS1 disc from my collection and have it be playable in docked mode configuration on the Deck :)
Thanks, Josh!
* Why Emulation is King*
1. Access to Out-of-Print Games:
- Emulation allows you to play games that are no longer in print and from developers that no longer exist. These timeless classics can be enjoyed once again without scouring second-hand markets.
2. Affordable Gaming.
- Many retro games have become exceedingly expensive and hard to find. Emulation makes these games accessible to everyone, avoiding high collector prices.
3. Space-Saving Solution.
- Without the need for physical hardware and media, emulation saves valuable space. No more shelves filled with old consoles and cartridges; everything is digitally stored and easily managed.
4. Cross-Platform Gaming.
- Missed out on a game because you owned a competing console? Emulation lets you play games from various platforms, providing access to an extensive library that you might have missed.
5. Preservation of Gaming History.
- Emulation helps preserve gaming history by ensuring that classic titles remain playable, even as original hardware becomes obsolete or fails over time.
6. Convenience.
- With emulation, you can have multiple systems and games on a single device. This convenience is unmatched, allowing you to switch between your favorite retro titles effortlessly.
7. Enhanced Features.
- Many emulators offer features like save states, cheats, and improved graphics that weren't available on the original hardware. These enhancements can make the gaming experience even more enjoyable.
8. Community and Support.
- The emulation community is strong, offering support, updates, and new features. This collective effort helps keep older games alive and accessible to new generations of gamers.
So, whether you're looking to relive your childhood favorites or discover retro gems for the first time, emulation truly reigns supreme. The Steam Deck is an emulation BEAST! Been loving it for emulation since I first got mine!
You're most welcome and good to see ya, Steve! Solid reasons all around and as much as I ADORE physical collecting and my digital collection in fairly equal measure, emulation is GREAT at filling the gaps between those formats. Like when a great or niche title is (even if it's only temporarily) locked to an older platform like the PSP or Vita, being able to get to them on modern hardware is SO Great and often in better quality and with the enhanced features you've mentioned!
Ohhhhh I have fond memories of Cold Fear.
I still need to finish it! A buddy of mine let me borrow it for Xbox almost 20 years ago and I only dabbled but hoping to finally check it out this year more fully :)
This is a comment, to show TH-cam engagement.
LoL and this is a response, to show eh, regular engagement :p
Ditto
Engaged
@@Beastw1ck Ditto!
@@elglowingjar Re-engaged!
Yeah, that is pretty much spot on... Steam has been my most consistent place to get games for the last 15 years (almost to the day, looks like Christmas 2009 was when the steam sale got me to mothball my pirate hat 😅 I got several Prince of Persia games, the Witcher 1, ghostbusters and Torchlight... Some real bangers), and I'm almost at 1000 games in my library. It's pretty amazing that most all of those can be played on the deck.
I've also started following several TH-cam channels because of the deck (you, fan the deck, nerd nest and more), I'm in a forum topic about it a lot on a local forum... It really is like a community.
I do also love gaming on my big game pc, but some of my most enjoyable gaming has been with the deck curled up on the couch... My own couch or across the country at my mom's when I visit (since we both like to do our own thing for part of the day and it's great to be playing whatever awesome game on my deck while she's on her iPad or doing crafts).
It's just a very cozy device 😊
At first it WASN'T that for me since I've largely been a console gamer for most of my life (World of Warcraft notwithstanding :p), but aside from PS5 exclusives out of the gate I spend the vast majority of my time here.
Oh that's awesome! Glad you found some other channels focused on the Deck that resonate with you and while I've only talked to him once or twice, Jimmy from Deck Ready is a solid dude!
And I feel ya on the couch time- that's my favorite way to play even if I don't get as much time to do so as I'd like and the coziness factor is a BIG part of it! Cool that you can both do your own thing like that as well while still enjoying time together :)
4:09 Which Game is it ?
GunGrave ?
Yup! I was streaming Gungrave G.O.R.E. using Game Pass in that segment :)
Hey buddy, I still see you emulating them retro games and not getting them retroachievements!!! Got to get on that!! haha
LoL well in my defense some of this was older footage but ALSO I'm at LEAST signed up for it, just keep forgetting to sign in and actually achieve anything! But more emulation content coming in 2025 so I'll make it a point to see if I can't at least get AN achievement :p
Or you guys can use browser ites not same as emulator 😂😂😂
No doubt! I've re-visited more than a few old school Sierra games in browser and it's fantastic to jump into something from the DOS days so easily :D
deck sucks rotted in my drawer till rog ally came out when i sold it. big heavy cumbersome linux more trouble than its worth. mb if all i did was play steam games on my couch id like it
Gah, sorry to hear it didn't work well for ya! And I can't deny the Ally was DEFINITELY easier to hold from an ergonomics standpoint. Was there anything in particular that gave you issues with Linux? I mean as a Mac/Windows guy myself it's not as intuitive as I'd like, but I've at least been able to tackle SOME desktop mode operations for fine tuning emulation and whatnot.