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I wouldn't say it's safer since it will significantly more quickly kill the SD card itself, but from a year of using Windows and SteamOS, the bootloader break can be solved pretty easily since there's an easy script on SteamOS to fix it and you can always disable Windows updates if they are annoying. Ultimately a matter of preference on what's preferred though, but just good to know the pros and cons of each option!

I wrote this comment for somebody else with a similar question so I'll copy and paste, but I unfortunately am also a filthy Genshin player and the TLDR is it'll work fine. One thing to note is I would recommend installing to the SSD if possible because installs on SD cards will significantly more quickly kill the SD card due to how much reading and writing Windows does. Copy and paste below, but feel free to ask questions!

I replaced an aging laptop with mine, and I have to say, Windows is fine on the Steam Deck. It's obviously not going to have all the same bells and whistles but performance for most games is the same and it is more flexible on compatability since it runs natively instead of via Proton.

I've been using dual boot for this and started since I got my Deck in early July last year, and a lot of the hate is really overblown. It's good if you just want to use the Deck the same way as any other computer or with applications that cannot work in Steam OS and it's a completely fine experience, and applications like Handheld Companion or Steam Deck Tools make it simpler.

I would just say that it's up to preference and need since it does need setup and tweaking, so if all you care about is playing a few games that work fine in Steam OS, there is not much reason to dual boot for Windows and Steam OS is simpler to set up. But if you want more freedom on application choices and compatability or even just to use it for more everyday purposes like any other computer, Windows runs perfectly fine on it. It will be ultimately up to preference and use case.

I like Lemmy more than I thought I would but it's really rough in areas that Reddit's polished more and it also is, well, pretty quiet. It's a little hard to really dive into it when so much is clearly missing on even just the people not being there. I certainly miss a lot of subs I'd spend more time on, subs that have miles more subscribers than people who even use Lemmy as a whole. I'm hoping that more people jump over to here but it's definitely not the same because there is still a void left unfilled. But I'll live, it certainly reduces how much time I use social media overall since I never was a Twitter user.

I really enjoyed Click (as well as most of Sandler's films) but I'm honestly terrified of rewatching them because I feel like there's a 50% chance I'll hate them in the present for (insert really poor taste joke that is either homophobic, transphobic, or ableist). Click especially because I know there is supposedly something rough in it and I'm conflicted on if I want to find my old DVD of the film and possibly ruin the movie.

That said, I now want to watch Uncut Gems because of this post, so maybe I'm doomed to watch Sandler films.

As incredibly flawed as Scarlet and Violet are, they make Gen 9 really compelling for me. Love the new Pokemon, playing through with a friend in multiplayer was a blast and being able to have my Pokemon walk with me is great. It's an unfinished and laggy game but I haven't had so much fun in Pokemon since Gen 5. Completely get why not everybody likes it, but I've had so much enjoyment from it.

As for Gen 7? I agree. USUM's only major flaws are linearity (which I would argue was mainly bad for replays but fine overall), and that it removed what made SUMO so nice on its story. Ultra Beasts remain my favorite idea the series has done and the games had all Gen 1-7 mons plus megas plus Z Moves and the music was amazing and Battle Royale is my favorite multiplayer mode. Massively underrated, will be popular in three years when everybody suddenly loves it because old thing good, new thing bad. Mimikyu's amazing.

If you don't have a Switch OR 3DS and are only going to choose based on the Pokemon games, it's a bit tricky because there's tons of good options.

Switch is a current and active console getting ports and games and content so if you get it, you'll be able to keep up with any new Pokemon games and see where you want to go from there.

3DS has support for any pre-Switch game thanks to emulation, backwards compatability, and the 3DS library and you can do whatever you like there.

As for strictly games, it's really a toss up between what you like. The 3DS era and Switch era both have a lot going for them as well as flaws.

XY are a bit mediocre because they were the jump to 3D and had to make some compromises to even get the game out, so while they were hugely ambitious, they are also very lacking in content and never got a third version but still fairly solid games. I wouldn't say they are the best for getting into newer titles though since they still are a decade old and flawed and there are better places to begin.

ORAS are hailed as some of the best remakes since aside from a few things missing from the original games, they add so much extra and new content and fun that they're pretty beloved. If you like Emerald and want to now just do the same region in 3D, it's not a bad choice.

Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon are... odd. I personally love them, but they were a little controversial at release because they are more linear than other games in the series, but they do a lot of really great things and popular additions like regional variants of Pokemon. It's the ultimate 3DS Pokemon in that it has all Mega Evolutions, Z Moves, Gen 1-7 Pokemon, and a lot of fun content to play. The real downside is just that it's linear, and Ultra versus regular is confusing. The Ultra versions add more content and are overall better but change the plot of the game for the worse in kind of ruining the story at the end for the sake of justifying being a revision. I'd keep that in mind when making a choice, though you could just play Ultra and watch the original game cutscenes later. They're overall though very solid!

SWSH is probably the most controversial game here and the first of the Switch entries. It isn't an awful game and it is very easy to get into as a beginner but it's more linear than SUMO and USUM, it introduced "Dexit" (no longer having every Pokemon ingame), and it is pretty mediocre in many areas. It's more disappointing than horrible, so if you're new you probably will enjoy it, but it essentially feels like a 3DS era game lacking features of the 3DS but playable on the Switch with a few bonuses that are cool. The DLC did, however, get really good reviews because it was fun but it'll cost more to get.

BDSP is also controversial because it's... a faithful remake? Okay, full disclaimer that I greatly dislike Diamond and Pearl, but these games are very similar to the originals so if you just want to play the DS games with a fresh coat of paint, this works fine. Most people are upset it wasn't more than just a remake, but it being just a 1x1 remake made Arceus possible, so it's a compromise. I'd recommend it if you want to play DP but more modern or a DS-era feeling game with modern mechanics. Otherwise, you may not enjoy it.

Legends Arceus is the least controversial Switch title; it only got flack for looking kind of ugly. It's a greatly fun and fresh experience with open zones you can go through (like Monster Hunter) and it's a very fun standalone title and all Pokemon can be caught. It has unique gameplay for battles and catching that no other game has, so it's absolutely a good option if you either like Sinnoh, want something new but still Pokemon, or just want a good Switch game that most people enjoy a lot.

And finally, SV. This is also controversial because it not only looks ugly but runs horribly, but honestly, I'd say it's one of the funnest titles in the entire franchise. It makes it very open for you to do whatever you want and has some really cool things it does that no other game has done and the multiplayer, while limited, is hilarious and made the experience a blast when playing with friends for the entire campaign. I'd suggest this if you like the idea of a game more like Arceus but also more classic in its structure because it is the best and worst of both worlds. Just note that it still runs poorly, though I would say the only real bugs I had were mostly visual (still ran terrible though).

Those are my thoughts; you have tons of options and honestly can just start anywhere, the nice thing is because of the variety you can just pick whatever you feel is funnest to you and most like what you want to play rather than what the internet thinks since the recent games have had a lot of frustration (not without reason though). Hope this writeup helps!

If you choose one of the three, note that:

• Cyberpunk is still pretty flawed and has issues and you'll get less battery life though it's a lot better now than at launch and certainly playable
• FFVII Remake is only half of the original FFVII, so you'll end on a cliff hanger and be waiting for the continuation
• No Man's Sky started with tons of issues but is now really content filled and open and polished and at this point pretty well liked

Based on those, I would lean towards No Man's Sky since it has the least amount of concerns (in my opinion).

But if you just want a good story, NieR: Replicant and NieR: Automata are amazing and worth checking out (we have a Lemmy at !nier@lemm.ee) and I'd just really recommend it for the plot alone. Both are on sale and run pretty well, and Replicant is the first game while Automata is the sequel, and opinions heavily vary on which is better on story since they are both fantastic but Automata is more polished. They're also both standalone, so you can play in either order, though I'll always recommend Replicant first. They aren't perfect games but will nail the music and plot, as those are the things most highly praised about them. They're also very depressing!

Rain World isn't AAA but it certainly feels premium and I'd recommend it if you want a really beautiful and interesting open world, but be warned that it's incredibly hard. It's not a game for everybody but it's really amazing and I think it's worth mentioning because the world is huge. Great music there too!

Funny enough, an artist called Fallout Boy did recently do a We Didn't Start The Fire parody to try and be more up to date on content.

That said, aside from being completely out of order, it's controversial for some of its... questionable lyrical choices, for lack of a better word.

I honestly don't mind this. This is really useful for small creators in not needing to do workarounds for Patreon or Patreon roles and this makes it easier by being baked into Discord itself. I get the worry of stuff being paywalled but since it is entirely set by the server owner/creator, it would be something to take up with them instead. The 10% cut is a bit rough but I know other platforms also take a cut, but I'm not too sure if 10% is high or low. That would be my own biggest concern since it only makes sense if it is comparable or lower than other platforms like Patreon.

I replaced an aging laptop with mine, and I have to say, Windows is fine on the Steam Deck. It's obviously not going to have all the same bells and whistles but performance for most games is the same and it is more flexible on compatability since it runs natively instead of via Proton.

I've been using dual boot for this and started since I got my Deck in early July last year, and a lot of the hate is really overblown. It's good if you just want to use the Deck the same way as any other computer or with applications that cannot work in Steam OS and it's a completely fine experience, and applications like Handheld Companion or Steam Deck Tools make it simpler.

I would just say that it's up to preference and need since it does need setup and tweaking, so if all you care about is playing a few games that work fine in Steam OS, there is not much reason to dual boot for Windows and Steam OS is simpler to set up. But if you want more freedom on application choices and compatability or even just to use it for more everyday purposes like any other computer, Windows runs perfectly fine on it. It will be ultimately up to preference and use case.

It works for me, but some instances need you to select a language for your post or comment to be made. It could be an issue related to that.

It works for me, but some instances need you to select a language for your post or comment to be made. It could be an issue related to that.