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A few questions before getting a used Steam Deck after my wedding (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 day ago by Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz

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Hi everyone!

As I’ve said in the past (see my older post https://sh.itjust.works/post/33787188), I’ll probably buy an used LCD Steam Deck alongside my Playstation 5 right after my wedding as a gift to myself in 2 months.

I’d be using the Deck mostly docked to a screen to play Strategy games like Frostpunk or other games not suited to consoles.

I’d also be using the Deck while travelling (which doesn’t happen often) to play some retro games I’ve missed like the Metro Trilogy.

Here are a few remaining questions:

Am I right in thinking that I could play on the big screen games until the middle of the Playstation 4 era?
Am I right in thinking that I could play on the Deck’s screen almost every game which could run on a Playstation 4?
Since I’d be buying a used LCD deck, I fear that the battery would be in poor health. Is there a way to know its health? If I replace the battery, could I get a better one?
My PC screen can charge devices through USB-C and has 4 usb ports. It delivers enough power to charge my Surface Go 1 while using it. In my mind, it could clearly replace a dock, but would I have any advantages in getting one? Could the official dock be used for another handheld like my kid’s Switch?
If I end up using a Dual Schock 4 or a Dual Sense when my Steam Deck is docked, will I have to pair them again with my consoles every time after using them with the Deck?
Since I'd be buying a used Steam Deck, is there anything I should be particularly careful about?

I’m looking forward to joining the communauty!

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[–] FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 15 hours ago

If you want to know if a game works on the deck or not steam lists steam deck verification for games that work. If it’s listed as verified it’ll be a smooth experience, like launching a console game. If it’s marked playable it will have more detailed information about the game’s issues, most common is needing to use an onscreen keyboard for certain things or other UI weirdness.

Games that aren’t verified might work but you’ll likely need to tweak settings to get them running smoothly.