Steam Deck OLED Thoughts - After Six Months
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In this video, we're going to talk about my thoughts after using the Steam Deck OLED for 6 months.
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Timestamps
00:00 - My first OLED thoughts
01:47 - My use cases
04:53 - The Deck's strengths
09:29 - 800p isn't great anymore
10:49 - The Deck is still great overall
12:13 - The Windows issue
13:31 - Wrap up - Hry
"Welcome back to Joey's Retro Handhelds. I"m Joey and I'm on the toilet."
I died.
Dropping a steamy deck
I'm a Windows guy myself, I had zero experience with Linux before the steam deck. So to me, the steam deck's OS.... Well, is the steam deck OS and not Linux. Desktop mode is close enough to Windows for me to feel like I can do what I need to do with the little time I need to open it.
Yeah... fully disagree with the "800p" isn't great anymore Joey, sorry. These devices are barely powerful enough to run modern games at 30fps / 800p without massive visual downgrades while already straining battery life limitations.A 1080p screen seems like a waste of resources you don't have, not to mention even typical resolutions like 720p do not scale perfectly to 1080p, leading to blurrier images.
I can totally empathize preferring Windows over Steam OS for game compatibility though 👍 even if it's objectively a pretty sub-par experience from a UX perspective due to the poor scaling, lack of gamepad/touch friendly UI, and broken sleep functionality.
Overall, I think your observations make sense if you care that much about graphics/fluidity. Seeing it's primarily a streaming device, I can see why you'd want a 1080p that much. Though I understand why the practicality of portable play keeps games like Helldivers 2 / Elden Ring / Baldur's Gate near the top of Steam Deck's play charts. They might not run or look great, but the Steam Deck makes them so much easier/more practical to pick up and play anywhere than on a stationary Desktop PC, or even a ROG Ally at times.
I really wish Microsoft would partner with GOG to create a bare metal version of Windows with a seamless menu experience designed for a handheld x86 device.
There is a noticeable difference between 800p and 1080p. And there are thousands of games that benefit from that. A handheld PC is not just about current games, it's about older games and emulation. Those games and even some modern ones benefit from the higher resolution and they run very well. I could never go back to 800p...it's awful to look at.
This sounds like it'd be correct IF you've never owned a ROG Ally or similarly powered x86 device. 1080p is totally viable with a Z1 Extreme, it's mainly just the newest of the new games that need to be downscaled to be enjoyable (and upscaling solutions like FSR still benefit the 1080p screen in those games). And with the recent driver update that allows for AMD's frame generation (FSR3 in supported games, FMF in everything else), there's even less compromise than before. That combined with the VRR display smoothes out any variable frames and makes for a great gaming experience. 800p is outdated and was only used as a crutch due to the Deck's limited power.
@@JB-tp6uj even old games like Condemned are really hard to run at max settings with 4x aa and holding 60 fps, and gamecube emulation like F-Zero GX is way too demanding at 1080p plus the HUD is low resolution so 800p will look better anyway
@@agamaz5650 LOL! Ok, now I'm totally convinced some of you never owned anything but a Steam Deck. F-Zero GX runs at resolutions beyond 1080p absolutely perfectly on 7840u devices. Heck, you can run that game beyond 1080p on an Odin 2. And Condemned's peformance is a reflection of the emulator, Xenia. It has nothing to do with the power of the device. Even if it did, that's one game that would not be optimal among thousands that run extremely well at resolutions and framerates above what the OP implies. Some of you need to break out of your 800p bubble and learn how to use your device.
I've been a Mac user and I haven't had a gaming PC since 2004. I was wanting to get back into pc gaming but I don't really have the space for a another full computer. I got the steam deck OLED this past December for Christmas and I love it. For me and what I want to do as not a super hardcore PC gamer it's perfect. With that, multiple retro handhelds, and my Xbox I kind of have all of my bases covered for everything that I personally want to play.
Where do you buy it from? Does it have to be bought direct from the manufacturer?
Joey's Retro Toilet.
I’m seeing a lot of content creators covering the steam deck this week, this is my sign to get one😎
I love mine buy it!
i buy it one today yayyyyy
I had the same thought about wishing the Steam Deck had more power, but then I found its biggest strength for me. It gave me a reason to tackle my backlog of 1000+ Steam games I've curated over the last like 15 years lmao. I play all the new games on my gaming rig with fancy peripherals and save all the other stuff for my SD. Currently playing through WH40k Space Marines to prep for Space Marines 2 and man that OLED panel really makes these games pop.
My Steam account is old enough to legally vote, so the Deck is pretty much perfect for me.
This is why LAN transfer from Desktop to the SteamDewck is so useful.
I bought the original Steam Deck & Sold it as soon as they announced the Oled. I love the Steam Deck & use it pretty much like you do to play things it runs well which happens to be enough to keep me happy.
Great intro 😂
I vastly prefer SteamOS but it's pretty egregious that Windows drivers haven't been rolled out. Even though I'd spend 90% of my time in SteamOS I'd still like to be able to dual boot for docked general use and the few games that don't play nice with Linux.
Then everyone would switch to Windows and leave SteamOS to die. The latest updates to standby and recovery have already been rolled out.
@@sunrisesunset1734 Why would everyone switch to Windows? The LCD Deck works fine on Windows and the people that switched to Windows on it are a tiny minority. Most people tend to just gravitate to whatever their devices come with by default. Whether that's on phones, desktops, PCs, etc. Most people don't bother with switching away from defaults. The only exception seems to be web browsers on Windows.
@@Moskeeto Everyone knows how to use Windows, If the LCD Deck works fine on Windows, then the LCD Deck is the device to get to play pre-GameCube era games, and a few others that don't demand much performance. That's thousands of old but fun games, most even better than some of the newer titles to date. I'm not a fan-boy, I want the best for the gaming community, PC or even console. Look how console games are all filtering to PC now, gamers are just winning today. Period.
@@sunrisesunset1734 Everyone does not know how to use Windows on a handheld, because there's no good way currently. I've used Windows on my LCD Deck, it was a fun oddity but SteamOS is better optimized, better performing, and is a generally more streamlined comfortable experience. The only reason to use Windows on the Deck is for the tiny minority of weirdos like me who dock it and use it as a regular [non-gaming] PC, and for the small number of games that only work on Windows, almost exclusively due to anti-cheat garbage. Otherwise SteamOS is a better experience in every way. You also sidestepped the original point, that the LCD Deck has had windows drivers almost from day 1 and SteamOS is still the vastly more used OS on it, proving you wrong about the consequences of Windows drivers for the OLED model.
I'm also confused by your framing, you don't need Windows to play pre-gamecube games, and with Emudeck it's all auto-configured for the user, they just need to bring their own ROM's and maybe a few BIOS's [which they'd need on Windows too]. If anything setting up emulation was easier on SteamOS than it was on my Windows desktop.
The steam deck officially released in 2022, therefore, making it 2 years old it’s not that old bro
Nice review. In my opinion, the lack of power is actually the greatest selling point for the SD, at least for me. With less power, you can maintain the battery use for more time even with a small battery and as a portable pc, battery is a valuable asset. Dont know if is just me, but since i always played my games on old tech and notebooks, the higher 4k60fps is not that needed, if it runs at 720p on 30fps is more than better (maybe my needs are a little low on that part)
Learn to downscale higher resolutions on your Steam Deck. The 800p screen will be the least of your worries.
This is the exact reason im sticking with the Odin 2 until the steamdeck 2 comes out 😊 the steam deck is so close to being perfect after the oled but its just not powerful enough just yet 😉😉 i really hope they offer a way with the steam deck 2 that can duel boot windows by switching out the SSD that would be easily accessible like the onexplayer x1 series :)
For me, ergonomics, battery life, and OLED are king.
idk man. not being okay with having the kind of graphics the Deck can push but at 30 fps kinda smacks of not having loved games during the early 3D eras. I mean there was even a time when the slowdown was just proof that "it was real" and was pushing your hardware in meaningful ways. I'll keep playing Helldivers 2 on the go with, honestly, ps4 level graphics at 30 fps and anything else I play that's demanding locks really well to 45 fps which, at half of 90, looks and feels incredible on the deck.
I lived through the early 3D era, it's 2024.
I personally think the deck is perfect.
Especially if you have a gaming pc to pair it with. It's just so much more polished than its competition. And I would argue power is the least important thing about a handheld system.
It has enough power to play the games I want to play on the go. And if I want to get into something a little deeper, I go to my pc.
Love the content bro, i would love to know from where you got those thumb grips they look siick! Thank you
I wish I could remember, I think they might be PlayVital.
I can't say I agree fully with some of the things in this video. First, the performance difference between the Windows handhelds and the Deck. Devices like the ROG Ally or the other 7840u devices, sure they're more powerful. But they're not a LOT more powerful at 15W. Most of the other x86 handhelds just don't have the battery chops to make >15W really all that usable IMHO. I have one of the only devices that can do it, the Win Max 2, and that only because the cooling is really good and it has a much larger battery. The ROG Ally X is another viable option. But past devices with massive batteries, going above 15W is a big sacrifice.
The other thing is, the Deck OLED is my go-to for in-home streaming personally. 1080p (on something like the Odin 2) vs 800p on the Deck, yes I lose on resolution. But I can stream PS5 in HDR and I have a beautiful OLED panel. I'm playing through FF7 Rebirth (which admittedly is becoming a slog) and half of my gameplay has probably been streaming to the Deck in HDR. I've also streamed to my Odin 2 as well but the experience isn't as nice and it feels like the image quality is taking a hit somewhere in the translation to a non-HDR panel. I'm sorely tempted by the Odin 2 Mini just because the panel is reportedly capable of HDR.
After using the LCD version, I decided I wanted more as well. Purchased the legion go and haven’t looked back. The deck is still amazing though.
With that sale going on... I'm tempted to bite on the sub $300 LCD version. Will that make my retroid pocket 4 pro obsolete?
I've been finding myself using the steam deck the way you use it. I first wanted to take AAAs on the go. I bought Helldiver's for it, Elden Ring, and Hogwarts Legacy as well. Although I had a good time playing those on the deck, I ultimately decided to wait until I have a full blown desktop to play those games. It has slowly been morphing into a roguelite machine.
My Steamdeck Oled is my main retrogaming console. I boot it directly on Batocera and I enter through this to the paradise of retrogaming. I'm looking forward to getting a Windows Handheld console for more demanding PC games and also to be able to play some games that can not run in a Steamdeck. The actual Windows Handheld consoles are not powerful enough for me. So, I'll wait til the next generation of Handheld PC's.
Honestly for baldurs gate 3 its fantastic on the steam deck you just need to adjust some settings. I do admit some parts of act 3 are a bit frame dippy but it really shouldnt matter that much in a game that doesnt really need high fps to enjoy
i have many many docks but nowdays i just only this ugreen dock with all my handhelds.... its amazing one
What are those thumbstick grips? I wanna know. Thank you.
I agree with a lot of your thoughts. I went from a ROG Ally to a Deck OLED. I loved the transition at first because of the ergonomics, battery life and OLED.
But I came to find that I couldn’t play all the heavy AAA PC games natively like I could with the power of the Z1E and I found myself really missing that extra sharp 1080p VRR display. So I came to find myself playing more emu games like PSP, N64 and Switch on the Deck but I prefer to play those games on my other devices, like my modded Switch OLED and Surface Duo 2.
So basically, the Deck OLED is just collecting dust at this point, going to sell it and just stick with my gaming PC and maybe get an Ally X down the line if I ever feel compelled to play more PC games portably.
How do you feel about steams remote play? I bought a good router and modem so I can do this gonna try hard games that way and emulators local. Just don't want to always have to play from my room.
I use Moonlight/Sunshine almost exclusively and a lot.
Power on the steam deck isnt a big issue for me since I've had an original Nintendo switch for years. I was so used to 720p 30fps across more than half my library and now I can't go back to the switch because I'm now used to playing those same games on my steam deck OLED at 1080p 60fps-90fps.
Hey Joey, what is your favorite handheld for Moonlight/Sunshine streaming?
The Odin 2 has been my go to for a long while now, and Mini will likely take over.
I'm in the same boat, but I prefer to play these heavier hitters on the Rog Ally. I just like the ease and novelty, to not stream these games. Steam Deck was great and I will purchase a SD2 day 1, but it's collecting dust now.
I can relate, I purchased a bunch of the lower end handhelds but my second voice keeps bugging me about this device. I think I will hold on to see what is around the corner.
I find myself enjoying tinkering with settings to get AAA games running on the deck at the lowest wattage possible. It's a game in and of itself!
Odin 2 on that dock? Kinda wierd cause of type c on bottom?
yeah, definitely agree on the sentiment about the deck being a bit dated now. Still great but I wanted more power for ps3 emulation. went with a 7840u device that was fairly barebones in terms of software. I also didn't have a good experience swapping between desktop mode back to handheld mode on my oled deck. I ended up returning it as desktop mode was important to me.
Should I drop almost double the price from the base 256gb LCD deck for the 512gb OLED?
I would never recommend the LCD.
I'm definitely considering buying a Steam Deck, however if Valve comes out with an AMOLED Steam Deck or Steam Deck Mini I'll be all over it like White on Rice!
Valve still hasn't commit some drivers to the upstream Linux kernel for the OLED, either. I like Bazzite more than SteamOS.
I put Bazzite on my Steam Deck LCD, but I have to wait until Valve provides support for the OLED before I can do the same to my Steam Deck OLED. Hopefully they provide the Windows drivers at that time as well.
which version of the oled deck do you have joey? glossy or anti glare ?
Uh this is the glossy 512. I had the LE, it had dead pixels, returned that and stayed with the 512.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds does the 512gb glossy screen oled deck look better than the LE anti glare oled deck?
@@maxxyize I like it better personally.
Great thumbnail- I'm about to jump into P5R on my Oled and the jungle 8bitdo controller is my fav 🔥
I have to laugh at waiting on Valve. 20 years later waiting on Half Life Episode 3. Any day now!
Meh, im one of those people that doesnt get sad about where the switch - which i bought year 1 - is at year 8. The idea that my switch oled is dated feels like a joke. It runs great, imo. Sometimes i have to tweak a setting, i check in with the community and see what makes it run better, and it runs great.
And for emulation, there were several PS3 games i wanted it for and ❤. It works so well. And since i have that set up, i use it for all my other emulation, and it just...works. For everything. Its a freaking beautiful device.
When docked, it's an excellent device for streaming your high-end PC to your beautiful OLED TV in higher resolutions depending on what you're playing.
A good example for me would be Zelda with high quality mods
Great intro lol. Also great video
The windows guy didn't ditch the oled deck for A__H___ Ally, I'll listen to more. Ah, GPD, respect. Nope, there it is, you'll go Ally X
I’m buying a Steam Deck LCD …with a 130 inch screen.
Viture Pro glasses should sell a lot of Steam Decks.
i totally agree, i wanna play games at 60 fps but most of the games i wanna play run at 20-40 fps. im gonna wait until apus can actually perform good enough, in that meantime ill just stick to a retrohandheld and enjoy the classics at ease cus i dont wanna deal with a huge, chunky boy like the steam deck if its gonna give me a 30 fps experience. may aswell play the game on my pc at that point
Really been enjoying the content my friend
Thank you!
@JoeysRetroHandhelds the past few months I feel the quality of vids has been great and the opinions you bring have good reasoning. 👍 it helps for the retro collecting journey❤️ glad we all get to enjoy this hobby together
Steam Deck 2 is hopefully going to be something special.
So what about the Odin 1 is it way off compared to the 2
Night and day pretty much.
i'd still go with the regular steam deck, cheaper, plus im sure i wont mind the battery and non OLED screen, cos only advantage that has is the Anti-glare screen and the slightly improved battery.
i don't see the need to pay a few hundred more for a model with several slight improvements.
I mean 2 hours more in most super heavy games and lots more in less heavy games is a great improvement
Nice controller , what is it?
KK3 Pro! Added a link to the description :)
It's the price to performance for me. I really didn't want to blow my $500 budget so steam deck was the best option and I'm very happy with it. I don't play aaa games on it, but that's ok 😅
I absolutely love the SDoled! Mostly just hard to go back from Oled for me. Even my Odin2 got shelved once I got my Dereck. To be fair I also love Linux. I don’t have any major issue with Windows either though, I think 11 feels pretty good and thought 10 was the best Windows is since XP.
As an Ally owner, I'm thankful for the Steamdeck because without it, my Ally or most other x86 handhelds wouldn't exist. For that reason - I love the Steamdeck 💛
I feel like a lot of criticism you have is based on the fact that you don't really want a handheld but more of a powerful gaming pc, which is fine since everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I want more power too if the tech is there in a few years. The only thing that bugs me with the Steam Deck is the fact that some devs are too lazy to activate the linux anti-cheat. Fifa would be so awesome on the go.
I prefer console gaming (PS5), only ever used WIndows on PC (gaming laptop), so having a handheld for gaming with Linux was a nice breathe of fresh air, since Windows gaming isn't always hassle-free. Now I can remote play PS5, play PSP, PS1, PS2 and Steam games (since I don't really have a library for PC and mainly PS). So glad I didn't get the Legion Go because the Deck Oled and customization for how it looks and controller layout is amazing (track pads for the games is such a good feature that others don't stand out).
I preordered a lcd steam deck since I worked so much in a factory at the time and only played on breaks. Not home enough for the desktop.
Got a Ally z1e. Games that wouldn't play on the steamdeck would actually play on the ally, barely. Somehow talked the wife into a xg 4090 that I love at my new job where I watch people over night.
Maybe didn't heard that Steam Deck oled is a 800p resolution device 🥳🎉, and then no one recommend 1080p gaming. Would you consider this point?
I guess I’m a monster because Legion Go is my second favorite to hold next to the Deck OLED 😂
For my use case after trying all 3 the Deck, Ally, and Legion Go I’m settled on the Deck OLED and the Legion Go if the Deck can’t run the game because of Linux.
Good video! For the operating system, I am a "forced" windows user for work, but a Linux lover (though not really expert... But everything just looks to work faster and better on Linux). For the development of windows compatibility for the deck... Well... The deck is a Linux device mostly for Linux users, imo, especially since when there are alternatives with native windows... Basically windows on the deck is not interesting for the average deck user, and valve is more concerned with the development of proton to have windows games running natively on Linux than with developing windows compatibility with the deck, since proton solves the issue deck/Linux gamers have with... Linux! But surely is not correct to promise and then not delivery. Also, at this point saying the project is abandoned would plss off the ones waiting for it to progress like yourself, so valve is just... Doing it extremely slow lol
I have to disagree with SD showing it's age. IMO, the game's companies are showing their trash. Nowadays there's a lot of pretty looking games that only have about 5 hours of boring gameplay. Senua, I'm talking to you.
Any decently made game can play at 30-60 fps. I am playing Ghost of Tsushima at 55-60 fps with little tweaks.
A lot of these powerful AAA games are not worth it.
So, imo, Steam Deck is perfect for players who want to play actually good games at high speeds.
In my opinion, the OLED outweighs the higher resolution of the other devices. I much prefer the image of the SD Oled over that of the legion GO(I own both). I can easily get used to the lower resolution, but I can not get used to the lack of a true black on the legion go. It's distracting to me, especially when you play something like a ps2 game which has black bars all the time.
i just bought the steam deck OLED and i’m waiting for it to arrive, you’re telling me i should have held off until the steam deck 2?!!!!
Love the pikachu t-shirt 😊
The OLED is fantastic for streaming games. Long battery life and great graphics. Just make sure you have a Wi-Fi 6e modem and an ethernet cable connected to your PC/console.
What is that brownish controller
Hey, KK3 Pro, in my description :)
It's not like games of today are optimized or anything, right?
Feels like a setup video for your Ally X review video.
Don't have one.
@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Not yet 🙂
You should have had A.I do the "buy a steamdeck bro" in retrogamecorps voice 😅 he loves that thing
Wow!! A steam Deck Oled!! my wet dream !! i think it has to be one of the greatest handheld of all times
The ps5 portal and steam deck compliment each other really well, I look frwd to the SD2 and Portal 2/PS Vita 2 combo in a couple years 😎
Could care less about power the OLED is perfect for me. Love the feel of it and the controls.
If I want power I’ll play on a gaming pc😊
Why not the rog ally?
in case it breaks?
it's too weak to run the games that I like well.
Had to run that intro back a few times
Well it's not surprising the steam deck in terms of power is stuck between the PS4 and the PS4 pro it's not even on par with the PS5 or an Xbox series x
Steam OS has been coming to other platforms longer than windows drivers
wait, this isnt a unanimously praising review for the steam deck OLED?? Unsubscribed, blocked, reported, cursed. JK 😅. I never minded the 800p res even on the LCD, and less so on the OLED because it looks amazing, but I get that some people want more. I definitely would like some more power on my Deck, but still, being able to stream any game from my PC to the Deck means I can play any game I want on an OLED display without shelling out a grand for an OLED TV/Monitor, and thats awesome.
Yeah i personally got the deck to play games in bed. And maybe its because I didn't grow up with the strongest pc's but if my system can't run a game then I just don't buy it. FOMO isn't really a thing for me, lots of other games I can play instead.
As much as I have used Windows over the years I can't stand 11 and I hate the changes that they're making. But I absolutely adore the deck there's no way that I would buy any other device because I know that valve stands behind their product unlike some companies cough Asus cough cough. Ensure it's a little underpowered to play like AAA games but I don't want to play those games on the steam deck those type of games I like to play for a long gaming sessions on a big ass TV with dual powered subs surround sound and all that. Is steam deck is brilliant for everything else and the price to performance is unmatched. Those other devices only become semi affordable once they're releasing three models later. And at that point good luck getting any help if you have a problem with it.
Between my deck and ally I never use my desktop now.
W Video Joey!!!
Joey on the toilet is not what I needed this morning.... 😫. Lol
You're welcome!
I sold my lcd steam deck waiting for stem deck 2
Yeah, that's what I'm thinking about doing too. I don't mind using my desktop PC and I think even if the Deck 2 is a year or two away, I can wait and really enjoy that experience when it comes out. Still thinking though...
I'm after a _handheld,_ a.k.a., the Odin 2, not a *brisket,* a.k.a., the Steam Deck. 🤣
Now I want brisket, thanks for that!
I didn't notice a difference 💀
windows really sucks on handhelds
I cannot believe there are no windows drivers this far out
It's astonishing.
I would argue they should not release them this device. This device should not have windows for me the steam deck should be a Linux device because windows needs competition and valve is doing what they can to compete
It can not be understated how much you get for the price with a steam deck I mean right now you can get a deck lcd for under $300 new and the oled at $550 it’s hard to go to $700+ for anything with more power the gap is huge
@@greekmanx can you give me a link or advice how to put windows on my Steam Deck. I heard it is possible
My channel has guides for it.
When did valve start keeping there promises?
the thing is just way too big for me
but ey , what can you feel sorry for the people who bought the first version :/
very cheeky when the OLED version came out...
didnt it come out like 2 years later? Feels like a fair amount of time i think.
@@eternalzeero aeeehm...
It wasn't just the display, but also the battery life:
Battery life, Bluetooth, wifi, the sticks, the weight, the internal speakers etc. and then the old models were sold for half the price.
fair?! :)
It's okay. I was a day one order and it was a really interesting time to see how quickly things changed and improved. It still is a good experience all things considering but yeah, the resale prices really took a beating. The OLED model is the version I would've wanted day one but really it's the Steam Deck 2 that I'm hoping will be the killer device. I knew that preordering day one and with experience from Apple products. Want the better version, always wait for gen 2. Still it's been fun and helped with a game project I was working on at the time.
Bit weird you didn't factor in price. Many of the alternatives are hundreds more than the steamdeck.
Steam Deck OLED is more expensive than the Ally or Go with Best Buys open box.
@@arielm7643 K. Brand new Ally is $650, Steam Deck OLED is $550. "hundreds more"? I also don't understand the hate comments, I love the Deck, but it's not perfect. Touch grass, it doesn't need defending.
@@arielm7643 Alright so you're an idiot. See ya.
If you're windows guy why not ayaneo flip ds ?
Ayaneo is a trash-tier company.
I love my steam deck but soon as i got my asus ally i stopped using my steam deck.. and after selling my asus ally to get the ally x and going back to the steam deck i still dont enjoy as much :/
I have a gaming pc
My steam deck OLED is for other things LOL
The steam deck is great for it price I don’t understand what’s it is you want out of a game console with some pc.
So do you want to sell me your deck? 🤫
No offense to Joey but buying a Steam Deck for windows makes no sense and you are not helping anyone by being upset over it I do not think valve should release windows drivers myself it is a subsidized device like a game console and putting windows on it defeats the purpose and lets be honest without software to make it usable like Armory Crate windows on a small screen a al a handheld is horrendous steam OS smokes it. besides anyone who swears allegiance to windows is nuts windows is a terrible OS in general but we are all stuck with it to some degree as gamers. people need to give linux and chance and grow the userbase to give windows some competition either it gets better or gets beat out win win either way.
No.
Problem is Valve really has to up the compatibility on Linux so the experience is roughly the same as Windows before people are willing to switch. Out of my 700 game library 130 are either untested or unspporrted. Granted, probably some of them would work with tinkering but Denuvo is going to be a pain point. I'm not a Windows fan and everything from putting ads in the start menu and recently lot of people were concerned over the AI recall feature. At the same time for any game that prioritizes development with the latest versions of Direct X or has DRM, there will be challenges making that work under Linux.
@@jeremy__hopkins I I mean, you gotta give them credit by how much they’ve done you are correct I agree with you but overall they have done a lot for the Linux community
Who buy a steam deck to play cards games ? 😂
I think it's embarrassing that you don't know what Balatro is.
hahaha btw...just buy a steam deck!
Most truthful review on the Steam Deck to date. Valve will be paying NerdNest to give this video a huge thumbs-down, lol.
Yes the most truthful review for 5 people who own windows handheld . Non-truthful got millions of those who own the deck lol
@@hk6926 Here come the underpowered users to try to overpower in the comment section, lol.
@@sunrisesunset1734 underpowered lol . If I want to play AAA games I will play on my deck via chiaki4deck and play that for 7 hours on 60 FPS and not for an hour on 30 FPS lol . I bought the go 3 times and it was garbage . From weight,battery to the software . The only thing good about it is the screen and that's all.
Why would Valve care? They win whether people get a Steam Deck, an Ally, or any other Windows handheld. As long as people are buying into the PC gaming ecosystem, they come out ahead.
@@dgevert Then Valve should have put Windows on the Steam Deck instead of trying to dodge royalties by trying to work with freeware Linux. You think Valve chose Linux to help us brain-dead consumers learn another operating system? I see users to this day complaining that Valve won't even update the basic Windows drivers needed to use the Steam Deck properly, because Windows running on a Deck is glorious, even though it's still only capable of playing underpowered games. There are about 20,000 older / less demanding games available for PC itself and for console emulators too. Unfortunately, the Steam Deck is so underpowered that it will drop frames in mere GameCube games that ran perfectly twenty three years ago. Correct, that's 23 years ago.