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WarfireX 04/16/24 2:04:44 PM #1:	Are you enjoying your Steam Deck? - Results (37 votes) It's the best system of all time! Why buy a console when you can carry your Steam library with you? 54.05% (20 votes) 20 Steam Deck is a flop! It's too big! It doesn't hold a wifi signal! And worst of all it has no games!!!!! 5.41% (2 votes) 2 I do not own a Steam Deck. 40.54% (15 votes) 15 I'm getting $510 back for my State Tax Returns. I'm unemployed right now, but still getting paid until July. Then that sweet sweet unemployment comp kicks in. So I'm not looking for work anytime soon and a new console could help kill the brutal summer time hours when it's too hot to do anything. I've got a decent Steam library, but I stopped getting games on PC about 2 years ago and bought a PS5 instead of upgrading my PC. Still, it might be nice to have that library. Someone even told me that BG3 runs pretty well on it. The main complaint I hear is about how big it is. Not really a portable console that you want to carry around. I mean, even the Switch is kind of a pain and I guess this one is like a bulky Switch. What say you, CE? I imagine you guys have spent some time with one. --- I've got the Oscar fever! Hope you've got it too! Pour me some bubbly now it's all you gotta do! <cite>WarfireX posted [p:979941930] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote> Are you enjoying your Steam Deck? - Results (37 votes) It's the best system of all time! Why buy a console when you can carry your Steam library with you? 54.05% (20 votes) 20 Steam Deck is a flop! It's too big! It doesn't hold a wifi signal! And worst of all it has no games!!!!! 5.41% (2 votes) 2 I do not own a Steam Deck. 40.54% (15 votes) 15 Show Voting Form I'm getting $510 back for my State Tax Returns. I'm unemployed right now, but still getting paid until July. Then that sweet sweet unemployment comp kicks in. So I'm not looking for work anytime soon and a new console could help kill the brutal summer time hours when it's too hot to do anything.I've got a decent Steam library, but I stopped getting games on PC about 2 years ago and bought a PS5 instead of upgrading my PC. Still, it might be nice to have that library. Someone even told me that BG3 runs pretty well on it.The main complaint I hear is about how big it is. Not really a portable console that you want to carry around. I mean, even the Switch is kind of a pain and I guess this one is like a bulky Switch.What say you, CE? I imagine you guys have spent some time with one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WarfireX 04/16/24 2:05:41 PM #2:	ALSO, how does it handle fighting games? Granted I would be playing at a disadvantage for sure, but could I have fun playing SF6 on it? --- I've got the Oscar fever! Hope you've got it too! Pour me some bubbly now it's all you gotta do! <cite>WarfireX posted [p:979941941] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>ALSO, how does it handle fighting games? Granted I would be playing at a disadvantage for sure, but could I have fun playing SF6 on it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
imagine606 04/16/24 2:07:46 PM #3:	It's a good system. <cite>imagine606 posted [p:979941977] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>It's a good system.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere_Man 04/16/24 2:08:06 PM #4:	I am interested in this too, but the price seems very high. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere_Man posted [p:979941983] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>I am interested in this too, but the price seems very high. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rosstin316 04/16/24 2:08:33 PM #5:	The fact that whether or not games work properly is a total crapshoot makes it not worth it. Also the controller layout is a nightmare. Horrendous mushy d-pad too so dont bother with fighting games. --- [This signature is viewable with an active GameFAQs Gold subscription.] <cite>Rosstin316 posted [p:979941987] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>The fact that whether or not games work properly is a total crapshoot makes it not worth it. Also the controller layout is a nightmare. Horrendous mushy d-pad too so dont bother with fighting games. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 04/16/24 2:09:02 PM #6:	It's practically the only thing I game on these days, just chilling on the couch with old Simpsons on the TV. It's a good time --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:979941993] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>It's practically the only thing I game on these days, just chilling on the couch with old Simpsons on the TV. It's a good time </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WalkingPlague 04/16/24 2:13:18 PM #7:	id invest in a rog ally, but the steam deck is a strong #2 --- I may look calm, but in my head, I've just killed you three times. <cite>WalkingPlague posted [p:979942072] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>id invest in a rog ally, but the steam deck is a strong #2 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mad-Dogg 04/16/24 2:13:34 PM #8:	I don't really bother trying to play modern bigger video game releases on it since my PS5 or series X/what bit I bother playing on my desktop PC is for all that. Mine is mostly used to play the smaller indie-like games (games like river city ransom underground and pizza tower is perfect for the steam deck), older games, or have it set up to play emulators. --- GTag:MadDogg730 PSN:lMadDogg NNID:xMadDoggx NS friend code:5313-0564-0819 Go buy cyber shadow like right now. <cite>Mad-Dogg posted [p:979942082] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>I don't really bother trying to play modern bigger video game releases on it since my PS5 or series X/what bit I bother playing on my desktop PC is for all that. Mine is mostly used to play the smaller indie-like games (games like river city ransom underground and pizza tower is perfect for the steam deck), older games, or have it set up to play emulators. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BigMikeyEvans 04/16/24 2:14:44 PM #9:	I like it. Use it both handheld and docked. Not only is it great for Steam Library, but it's a great emulation machine. --- Got on my buttercream silk shirt and it's Versace, there he goes, one of God's own prototypes. <cite>BigMikeyEvans posted [p:979942103] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>I like it. Use it both handheld and docked. Not only is it great for Steam Library, but it's a great emulation machine. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 04/16/24 2:15:29 PM #10:	My Deck has too many "self backup" games and I don't have the time. --- Lancool II \| Z690 Tomahawk \|12700K \| Fuma 2 \| RTX 3070Ti \| 16GB 3600MHz \| FireCuda 530 1TB \| Inland NVMe 1TB \| RM750x <cite>Trumpo posted [p:979942111] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>My Deck has too many "self backup" games and I don't have the time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WarfireX 04/16/24 2:16:33 PM #11:	Mad-Dogg posted... I don't really bother trying to play modern bigger video game releases on it. Mine is mostly used to play the smaller indie-like games (games like river city ransom underground and pizza tower is perfect for the steam deck), older games, or have it set up to play emulators. Yeah, that's also a big appeal. I love Indie games that you can boot up and play for 10 minutes, or get sucked into and replay start to finish on a whim. Hotline Miami, Hyperlight Drifter, Furi, Door Kickers Action Squad. I also love digital novels like 999. These are fun to play on your couch just chilling like the mod said. BG3 and the new Shadowrun games are also good contenders, though BG3 isn't indie. I even started buying a bunch of these titles on Switch as they were ported. But my Steam library is king. Still not sure I want to blow my entire refund on it, but considering it. --- I've got the Oscar fever! Hope you've got it too! Pour me some bubbly now it's all you gotta do! <cite>WarfireX posted [p:979942128] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>Mad-Dogg posted... </cite><quote>I don't really bother trying to play modern bigger video game releases on it. Mine is mostly used to play the smaller indie-like games (games like river city ransom underground and pizza tower is perfect for the steam deck), older games, or have it set up to play emulators.</quote>Yeah, that's also a big appeal. I love Indie games that you can boot up and play for 10 minutes, or get sucked into and replay start to finish on a whim. Hotline Miami, Hyperlight Drifter, Furi, Door Kickers Action Squad. I also love digital novels like 999. These are fun to play on your couch just chilling like the mod said. BG3 and the new Shadowrun games are also good contenders, though BG3 isn't indie.I even started buying a bunch of these titles on Switch as they were ported. But my Steam library is king. Still not sure I want to blow my entire refund on it, but considering it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
imagine606 04/16/24 2:16:50 PM #12:	Rosstin316 posted... The fact that whether or not games work properly is a total crapshoot makes it not worth it. Also the controller layout is a nightmare. Horrendous mushy d-pad too so dont bother with fighting games. Each game literally gives you its level of compatibility with the Steam Deck. <cite>imagine606 posted [p:979942135] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>Rosstin316 posted... </cite><quote>The fact that whether or not games work properly is a total crapshoot makes it not worth it. Also the controller layout is a nightmare. Horrendous mushy d-pad too so dont bother with fighting games.</quote>Each game literally gives you its level of compatibility with the Steam Deck.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
theAteam 04/16/24 2:20:51 PM #14:	It'll play most AAA games up to a few years ago on high settings and a lot of newer ones with some tweaks. It's a linux computer that has a desktop mode so it's extremely modifiable. It's the best emulator I've ever used. I play it docked most of the time and it's effectively a console but then when I travel I can bring it with me. You can upload other media like shows and movies and watch them on it. Biggest complaint would be battery life but its competitors aren't really any better in that department. I don't play fighting games but you can connect whatever controller you want. --- Buffalo Bills <cite>theAteam posted [p:979942205] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>It'll play most AAA games up to a few years ago on high settings and a lot of newer ones with some tweaks. It's a linux computer that has a desktop mode so it's extremely modifiable. It's the best emulator I've ever used. I play it docked most of the time and it's effectively a console but then when I travel I can bring it with me. You can upload other media like shows and movies and watch them on it.Biggest complaint would be battery life but its competitors aren't really any better in that department.I don't play fighting games but you can connect whatever controller you want. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere_Man 04/16/24 2:22:05 PM #15:	How is the battery life on it when playing portable? --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere_Man posted [p:979942226] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>How is the battery life on it when playing portable? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 04/16/24 2:22:56 PM #16:	Mistere_Man posted... How is the battery life on it when playing portable? Depends a lot on what you're playing. If it's a demanding game you'll probably get 2 to 3 hours. For lighter loads I've seen battery estimates as long as 8 or 9 --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:979942237] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>Mistere_Man posted... </cite><quote>How is the battery life on it when playing portable?</quote>Depends a lot on what you're playing. If it's a demanding game you'll probably get 2 to 3 hours. For lighter loads I've seen battery estimates as long as 8 or 9 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere_Man 04/16/24 2:25:49 PM #17:	That isnt too bad then honestly. Oh and thank you. --- Water+Fall=Radiation. <cite>Mistere_Man posted [p:979942288] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>That isnt too bad then honestly. Oh and thank you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mrbakerman25 04/16/24 2:31:57 PM #18:	It was everything I was looking forward to and more. --- http://www.last.fm/user/trvecore <cite>Mrbakerman25 posted [p:979942385] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>It was everything I was looking forward to and more. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Diceheist 04/16/24 2:34:33 PM #19:	IIRC they fixed the Wi-Fi issues with the release of the OLED version. >_> WalkingPlague posted... id invest in a rog ally, but the steam deck is a strong #2 Though if getting an Ally I'd suggest singling out a model with a R9, R10, or higher serial number. Prior models have an issue with melting SD cards, and they only started implementing hardware fixes starting with some of the R8 models. --- ~ DH ~ <cite>Diceheist posted [p:979942426] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>IIRC they fixed the Wi-Fi issues with the release of the OLED version. >_>WalkingPlague posted...</cite><quote>id invest in a rog ally, but the steam deck is a strong #2</quote>Though if getting an Ally I'd suggest singling out a model with a R9, R10, or higher serial number. Prior models have an issue with melting SD cards, and they only started implementing hardware fixes starting with some of the R8 models. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R_Jackal 04/16/24 2:35:18 PM #20:	If you only play AAA it's not worth it at all. I mostly play indie and these days it has all but replaced... Everything aside from the switch tbh lol <cite>R_Jackal posted [p:979942440] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>If you only play AAA it's not worth it at all. I mostly play indie and these days it has all but replaced... Everything aside from the switch tbh lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 04/16/24 2:36:00 PM #21:	Is anything worth it <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:979942456] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>Is anything worth it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WarfireX 04/18/24 5:39:16 PM #22:	So, I'm looking, and it looks like there's a 256 GB, 512 GB and 1TB model. Which one you guys got? Seeing as you recommend it primarily for Indie games, I'm wondering if I could get away with just a 256. On the other hand, I do want to play BG3 on it. --- I've got the Oscar fever! Hope you've got it too! Pour me some bubbly now it's all you gotta do! <cite>WarfireX posted [p:979982948] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>So, I'm looking, and it looks like there's a 256 GB, 512 GB and 1TB model.Which one you guys got? Seeing as you recommend it primarily for Indie games, I'm wondering if I could get away with just a 256. On the other hand, I do want to play BG3 on it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BucketCat 04/18/24 5:46:21 PM #23:	I think they're worth it even tho I don't own one. I have a switch lite and there are tons of games I wish it could play, especially with keeping steam sales and emulation in mind. if and when my switch breaks, I'll prob end up replacing it with a steam deck. WarfireX posted... Which one you guys got? Seeing as you recommend it primarily for Indie games, I'm wondering if I could get away with just a 256. On the other hand, I do want to play BG3 on it. I'd look into whether the 256 model is an SSD or not. iirc the original (non-oled) had a slow-ish drive for the 256 model, but 512 and 1tb had a faster m2 drive. idk how much of a difference that makes, but a faster read speed can improve performance and battery life (that said, the actual games themselves and how intensive they are on CPU/GPU will have the greatest impact on battery life) --- ? <cite>BucketCat posted [p:979983055] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>I think they're worth it even tho I don't own one. I have a switch lite and there are tons of games I wish it could play, especially with keeping steam sales and emulation in mind. if and when my switch breaks, I'll prob end up replacing it with a steam deck.WarfireX posted... </cite><quote>Which one you guys got? Seeing as you recommend it primarily for Indie games, I'm wondering if I could get away with just a 256. On the other hand, I do want to play BG3 on it.</quote>I'd look into whether the 256 model is an SSD or not. iirc the original (non-oled) had a slow-ish drive for the 256 model, but 512 and 1tb had a faster m2 drive.idk how much of a difference that makes, but a faster read speed can improve performance and battery life (that said, the actual games themselves and how intensive they are on CPU/GPU will have the greatest impact on battery life) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
luigi33 04/18/24 5:49:23 PM #24:	Literally the greatest handheld EVER. PERIOD. --- RTX 3070, Ryzen 7 5700x,16GB DDR4, 700WGold PSU Switch FC: SW-3966-2111-8902, Proud Steam Deck Owner <cite>luigi33 posted [p:979983113] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>Literally the greatest handheld EVER. PERIOD. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crimsoness 04/18/24 5:50:03 PM #25:	Other than its size it's pretty great --- She/Her She is like a cat in the dark. And then she is the darkness <cite>Crimsoness posted [p:979983127] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>Other than its size it's pretty great </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mach25687 04/18/24 6:01:15 PM #26:	It handles FG great. The D-pad and joystick are great. --- Best damn game about Ninja http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/ninjagolf/ninjagolf-flashgame.php <cite>mach25687 posted [p:979983302] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>It handles FG great. The D-pad and joystick are great. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MasterEdge1 04/18/24 7:06:23 PM #27:	I have played some fighting games on it and enjoyed it, but I may not be a good barometer as I dont play online so cant tell you how the online is. If you are ok with using a controller they play well in handheld mode. The Steam deck also has Bluetooth so you can connect a preferred controller or arcade stick. I stick to mostly 2d fighters and havent played some of the more recent games. I have played the following fighting games on the Steam Deck. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Capcom Fighting Collection Ultra Street Fighter IV Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match Final Edition King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match King of Fighters XV Samurai Shodown 2016 Garou Mark of the Wolves Guilty Gear Guilty Gear XX Accent Core plus <cite>MasterEdge1 posted [p:979984173] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>I have played some fighting games on it and enjoyed it, but I may not be a good barometer as I dont play online so cant tell you how the online is. If you are ok with using a controller they play well in handheld mode. The Steam deck also has Bluetooth so you can connect a preferred controller or arcade stick.I stick to mostly 2d fighters and havent played some of the more recent games. I have played the following fighting games on the Steam Deck.Street Fighter 30th Anniversary CollectionCapcom Fighting CollectionUltra Street Fighter IVUltimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match Final EditionKing of Fighters 2002 Unlimited MatchKing of Fighters XVSamurai Shodown 2016Garou Mark of the WolvesGuilty GearGuilty Gear XX Accent Core plus</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
C-zom 04/18/24 7:08:51 PM #28:	I don't own it because I do most of my gaming on a linux desktop PC, but it seems fun. My line of work and commute don't really line up with using it on the go, either. --- Since only from below can one better see the heights. http://i.imgur.com/OhZgm.jpg <cite>C-zom posted [p:979984209] in Is a Steam... [t:80748615]...</cite> <quote>I don't own it because I do most of my gaming on a linux desktop PC, but it seems fun. My line of work and commute don't really line up with using it on the go, either. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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