Been thinking about getting a steam deck. Talk me in or out of it. I’ve got a desktop, but thinking something handheld would be good when I want to sit on the couch. What are your favorite and least favorite things about your steam deck?

  • ipkpjersi@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    1 year ago

    For me:

    Positives:

    • It runs Linux, I am a big Linux fan so this is a big plus for me because it helps advance Linux gaming.
    • It has better emulation capability than almost anything else.
    • It’s more affordable than alternatives.
    • It has great battery life vs power especially for emulation.
    • It has enough power it can handle almost any game you can think of running at least at 30 FPS.
    • It’s pretty comfortable despite it’s large size (that’s what she said).

    Negatives:

    • Mine had a stuck B button despite them saying Q2 2022 units would have it fixed, I had to sand down the edge of the case where the button would get stuck, sliding the 240 grit sandpaper back and forth between the button and the case with.
    • Mine has the noisy Delta fan, this isn’t a huge problem honestly I don’t even find it that noticable but it may bother some people to varying degrees.
    • It’s a bit bulky, but it’s also understandable and the large screen is pretty nice.

    It’s my favourite gaming handheld device I have ever had. I’d absolutely recommend one.