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Steam Deck Now Cheaper Than A Switch During Valve's Big Summer Sale (kotaku.com)

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[-] SuperSaiyanSwag@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

The title is kinda clickbait-y, 64gb steamdeck is cheaper than oled switch and that’s about it. Standard switch is still cheaper and oled switch is cheaper than other models.

[-] tarsisurdi@lemmy.eco.br 6 points 1 day ago

Wish I could buy one through official means here in Brazil 🇧🇷

[-] wasabi@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago

[-] ZeroHora@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

[-] Matty_r@programming.dev 5 points 2 days ago

I wish they'd make them officially available in Australia

[-] Auzy@beehaw.org 1 points 1 day ago

Yeah. I actually wanted to buy one too. It's a pity they don't make steam machines either anymore

[-] AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 50 points 3 days ago

The best thing about a Steam Deck is the fact that with Emudeck, you can make your deck a much better Switch. The only thing you'll be missing is lack of Internet features and the GUI.

I'm also always happy to try and convince anyone and everyone not to buy from Sintendo and buy hardware that isn't inferior because I swear Sintendo hardware has absolutely been inferior compared to the competition since at at least n64.

[-] PopOfAfrica@lemmy.world 41 points 3 days ago

Honestly, I think we need to stop worrying about console power. It's not contributing to games getting any better.

If anything, the absolutely insane graphical targets of modern games are causing fewer games being made.

[-] kuberoot@discuss.tchncs.de 21 points 3 days ago

I do get the impression that Nintendo has consistently had worse hardware for a long time... And I appreciate it. Instead of cranking up the hardware, they make games that are fun and run on weaker hardware, often with neat stylization.

[-] Tak@lemmy.ml 13 points 3 days ago

While I agree that not chasing further hardware demands is refreshing, it's also really frustrating to buy a nearly decade old tablet to play games. Many smart phones could run switch games at this point and seeing PCs emulate the switch better than the switch can run natively is exceptionally frustrating.

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[-] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 2 days ago

The only thing you’ll be missing is lack of Internet features and the GUI.

You can even run the Switch UI in Suyu (or other forks of Yuzu): https://youtube.com/watch?v=rOLoVZ_br9M

And both Ryujinx, as well as Yuzu (and Forks) offer local/online multiplayer:
https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/wiki/Multiplayer-(LDN-Local-Wireless)-Guide
https://yuzu-mirror.github.io/help/feature/multiplayer/

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[-] Mango@lemmy.world 19 points 3 days ago

I'm not even mad that I just paid full price. I don't think I've been happier with any other purchase I've ever made!

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[-] cordlesslamp 16 points 3 days ago

Is there a database for listing which games run on Steam Deck at what FPS and what settings?

[-] yuri@pawb.social 40 points 3 days ago

Protondb has user reports that (usually) include performance stats and settings, as well as any additional setup like launch options or specific preferred proton versions.

I also check Valve’s own “top 100 played on steam deck” list to see what other people are rockin, always surprised to see shit like Fallout 4 on there.

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[-] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 30 points 3 days ago

Still waiting for a good deal on the OLED model to convince myself to upgrade from the LCD. I'm hoping the holiday sale this year might bring some deals.

[-] Unicode13051@lemmyf.uk 20 points 3 days ago

I upgraded to the OLED model when it came out. The screen looks much nicer, has a faster refresh and longer battery life. I definitely recommend it over the original, but it is a steep price when you already have one that works fine.

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