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I want one of these, but at the same time I’m not sure if I want it because everyone else wants it, or because I’d actually use it (my Switch is in a storage box because I never turn it on)
It’s an extremely comfortable device. I have larger hands and find the Switch relatively uncomfortable. Also, it’s just really awesome having that whole Steam library in the palms.
Plus emulation. This cannot be overstated.
For me the killer app is actually the trackpads, though. I play a lot of strategy games that are not at all controller friendly, but they’re great on the Deck with right pad as mouse. The scheme mimics what was done with the Steam Controller, and while I did find the pads on that and the haptics slightly better than those in the Deck, it’s a matter of not being able to play such games at all with other portable devices.
The trackpads get slept on heavily for fps games as well. If you get it dialed in just right with motion control at a low sensitivity as well, you can get about as accurate as a mouse honestly.
I have a gaming laptop so I can already game from the couch just fine… and yet I still want one of these so bad
Can’t play lying on your back with a laptop. It’s glorious. Deck’s so wide too that it feels natural to play like that, holding all the device weight on your albows.
I like relaxing outside and playing which I couldn’t do with my desktop.
I was a laptop gamer for years, but I like the Deck’s form factor much better for handheld gaming on the coach, or kicked back in a recliner.
Laptops weren’t terrible, but it is nice to not have certain biological bits slowly crushed and overheated lol
I rarely played my Switch because most of the games I want aren’t on there or they’re too expensive.
I practically live on my Steam Deck. I’ve been playing Fallout 4. I got all the achievements and s ranked all bosses on Cuphead and it loaded everything so much faster than on the switch (though I will say, it was prettier on the OLED).
I’ve been playing 3DS games on my deck, currently going through Return of Samus after just finishing AM2R on the same handheld. It’s nuts that I can even do that.
To me, it feels like I’m living in the future. My Switch didn’t see anywhere close to this much action.
It has a form factor similar to a Switch, but that’s about where the similarities end.
I was in the same situation as you, even worse, my switch is hooked up to our TV, charged and ready to go, but still haven’t gotten much use.
If it weren’t for my wife getting it for me I probably would’ve skipped the Steam Deck and I wouldn’t have been able to game as much as I had since getting it.
I’ve had it since November last year and I’ve finished KH1, KH Re:CoM, KH2, DMC V, and am currently playing Nier Automata. It’s such a fun little device that allows me to squeeze in some gaming between work, taking care of a newborn, and other chores.
If you have a steam backlog you’ve been itching to play, I’d say definitely go for it. Otherwise, if you find yourself wishing you squeezed in a 5 to 10 minute gaming session during idle times, I’d say that’s a good indicator a Steam Deck would be a good purchase for you.
Ok top seller by revenue, that makes a bit more sense because a lot of games will be selling for under $10. But still that’s impressive and bodes well for Linux gaming.
I’ve really been enjoying my SteamDeck. Seeing Proton in action may be what finally pushes me away from Windows which I’ve been wanting to do for years. Yesterday I found myself downloading the Pop!_OS ISO.
I got Manjaro working pretty well, what surprised me is how much space the Proton compatibility files take for various games. I will probably reinstall when I can dedicate more space to it. Also I was stubborn and tried to get the Steam game install folders working on Windows and Linux on a dual-boot machine. I succeeded, but it was a lot of trouble and not worth it.
Good luck! I made the switch and have gamed exclusively on Linux for about a year now. It’s gotten leaps and bounds better than it used to be in a pretty short time. The same is true on the Deck: if something doesn’t launch the first time, change to Proton Experimental in game properties and likely you’re good.
Your experience may be different depending on your GPU, though. AMD drivers are baked into the Linux kernel now, so It Just Works™. But nvidia can be a pain, mostly because you’re still tied to their proprietary driver and they famously don’t pump a lot of resources into Linux support.
Hope you enjoy! Pop_OS is one of my favorite distros (along with Mint Cinnamon and Steam OS).
I made the full leap 4 years ago (except the work laptop, my employer is still in Microsoft mode) and I’ve never regretted it for a single solitary moment.
I hoped over to Linux a few years ago as well. It’s actually reinvigorated my love for computers. Linux is such a joy to use and I’m having a blast learning about each part of the os and how it works. I love that there is config files for everything and it’s simple text with an explanation of what each setting does.
top seller by revenue
Yeah same reason the Index was previously always on the “Top Seller” tab as well, since the damn thing is $1000 lol
Good luck! I made the switch and have gamed exclusively on Linux for about a year now. It’s gotten leaps and bounds better than it used to be in a pretty short time. The same is true on the Deck: if something doesn’t launch the first time, change to Proton Experimental in game properties and likely you’re good.
Your experience may be different depending on your GPU, though. AMD drivers are baked into the Linux kernel now, so It Just Works™. But nvidia can be a pain, mostly because you’re still tied to their proprietary driver and they famously don’t pump a lot of resources into Linux support.
Before I got a Deck I thought the hype could not be real. It’s over a year later and I still can’t put it down.
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I don’t regret buying this thing at all. Such a fun device.
I’m conflicted on it. I want one, but I’m not sure exactly how much I’d use it. I have a PC that I built a few years back, but at this point I spend so much time sitting inmost a desk in front of the same screens that I feel like I’d be more likely to play stuff if I could do it on a handheld while laying on the couch or something. But also I don’t want to spend the money on it only to find out I’m wrong about that….
You can return any hardware on Steam within 14 days if you don’t like it.
It’s sold out in the UK now :'(
Yeah been trying to get one for my eldest boy for a while now and I’ve had more luck buying rocking horse poop, hens teeth and crocodile tears.
Pulled the trigger on one as well.
They got me good with this sale, can’t wait to get it in a week 👌
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