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| I'm surprised there isn't a Steam Deck thread already. |
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| dmckean:
My 7 year old daughter loves it. |
| Grasshopper:
I actually quite like the concept. Sure, it's basically just an X86 laptop (or tablet) in another form factor, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I don't think laptop keyboards and touch screens are ideally suited for gaming, so this definitely fills a niche. I also really like the fact that it's been built in a modular way, with user replaceable parts. So, if for example, the d-pad failed, you wouldn't be screwed. I will agree that the 512GB model is overpriced. However, the base model is decent value, and there's nothing to stop you from adding your own SSD separately. Valve's support is a non-issue for me, because if I bought one of these devices, I would mostly be running regular Windows or Linux on it. |
| yotsuya:
I love mine. Played Assassin’s Creed IV on flights to Chicago and NYC last month. It’s great for casual gaming. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
| RandyT:
--- Quote from: Grasshopper on December 04, 2022, 06:58:57 am ---I actually quite like the concept. Sure, it's basically just an X86 laptop (or tablet) in another form factor, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. --- End quote --- I bought a second-hand Dell tablet for less. i7 processor, pretty much the same memory and more storage, nice size high-res screen and thin. Never tested it's gaming ability, but if the integrated GPU is capable of doing a reasonable job at similar res and detail levels as a steam deck, it would have a lot more utility with the simple addition of a bluetooth game controller. As a lark, I might try dual-booting SteamOS on it to see what it does. But this form factor with a capable APU would be my preference. I've had a lot of handhelds over the years which end up collecting dust because with gaming, screen size is king, and I don't do public transportation. |
| yotsuya:
--- Quote from: lilshawn on November 30, 2022, 02:50:08 pm --- --- Quote from: RandyT on November 30, 2022, 01:06:27 pm ---enthusiasts with deep pockets. --- End quote --- as far as i can recall, there has never been a waitlist or anything for the steam deck an if you ordered it, it was like 1 to 2 weeks and you just got it...which i feel is perfectly acceptable wait time for something, especially if you are ordering it online. --- End quote --- I waited a year to get mine. I put down a five dollar deposit when they were announced and then I got an email when it was time to pay the rest about a year later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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