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[Discussion] Favorite and least favorite things about your steam deck (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by garrettz@lemmy.world to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz

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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?

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[–] ipkpjersi@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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.

[–] thegiddystitcher@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's great for playing slower paced games, not so great for shooters etc, anything that really relies on the fast accuracy of a mouse (at least in handheld which is all I use mine for). A good way to start working through the backlog of cozy indie freebies we've all been pointlessly gathering from Epic.

Big downside for me is the size and weight, I'm a woman with stereotypically slender hands and this thing was definitely designed for someone with a slightly longer reach.

[–] Dragonmind@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Shooters are wonderful with Gyro. Like Roboquest or Gunfire Reborn with just the right settings can feel amazing. But online shooters like Battlebit Remastered I definitely recommend using a bigger screen for such smaller details in the distance that could kill you.

Also the d-pad, although I have a very early release version, is atrocious. Only useful for inventory and not for actual older games or fighters because the diagonals require ridiculous squeezing to input. I might need to do a tape modification of something.

Other than that, the Deck is absolutely amazing!