I saw a latency test where the official dock scored the highest in low latency. Convinced me to get the official :)
@max782_ Жыл бұрын
one thing thats not mentioned here is that the official steam deck dock fits into the carrying case that comes with the steam deck, while most 3rd party docks are too big.
@Hboogie182 Жыл бұрын
Buy the official dock to support Valve because they deserve it.
@matthewhardwick8208 Жыл бұрын
I'm not really a huge fan of handheld devices. But since Steam Deck is essentially a computer with endless potential I'm definitely interested in getting one. It's also affordable which is great for me 😅
@geoded Жыл бұрын
I hummed over whether to get a third party vs official dock and ultimately went for the official one. Not because it offers any particularly meaningful differences but just because it's first party and I already felt like my 64GB deck was a steal. Can definitely see why people would get a third party one, they're 99% the same and ultimately the point of the steam deck is for it to be an "open" product that works with as much as possible.
@rocknflip66 Жыл бұрын
nothing wrong with that man, that’s great you made the choice for the official one! the beauty of steam deck is that every owner can personalize the way they want it. who cares what others think! if that’s how you want it, go for it! I have a case protector because (protek at all times) mentality. only wish the official dock is compatible for mines to snug right in, unfortunately my protector case makes it a bit bulkier. 😅
@jamiewilliams3179 Жыл бұрын
I don’t consider the Steam Deck Dock to be a waste of money. It comes with first party updates. it comes with a charger. And most importantly, it’s supports dual monitors. I feel like that last one is one everyone keeps missing. I keep going to different reviews were they say I can get a cheaper product on Amazon but those only support one monitor….
@chainjail4834 Жыл бұрын
You act like 2 monitors is a needed for everyone lmao. Most people use dock to hook up to the TV.
@chainjail4834 Жыл бұрын
Keep sucking, that's what you're best at 😹
@mowgli6345 Жыл бұрын
@@chainjail4834 I don't even want to hook it up to a display. I don't think 1280x800 looks good on anything bigger than the Steam Deck screen, imo. I just need a dock for mouse and keyboard and an Ethernet port for downloading. I'll take 3rd party. Also, what sort of meaningful updates could there possibly be to a dock? Lmao.
@jaccetaylor3672 Жыл бұрын
@@mowgli6345my guess is more compatibility with more displays and just more optimization which isn’t really a make or break decision
@mowgli6345 Жыл бұрын
@@jaccetaylor3672 I wouldn't ever use the display functions honestly. It's stuck on native resolution, and I am not throwing a 1280x800 resolution onto any decent to high end monitor. Only reasons I would personally connect it is for mnk and Ethernet.
@natevirtual Жыл бұрын
The thing about getting the Valve Steam Deck Dock is it gets official software updates.
@bash65199 ай бұрын
As well light small, valve quality and support, fits in the carry case, aaaaand come with an OEM Charger. Go for the Official Valve dock.
@miroslav18909 ай бұрын
Yes! Exactly. Original Deck = right choice.
@JamesR6248 ай бұрын
Also not risking bricking your deck.
@geodarkknight27 Жыл бұрын
Bro screw all those docks especially jsaux... never going with a 3rd party brand again... I had to return a jsaux dock and now I have to return a second one... they are hot garbage, literally. The jsaux m.2 dock got super hot and over heated my steam deck. Yup... no thanks. I'll pay the $90 bucks for the official valve dock.
@bassackwards8422 Жыл бұрын
You seem to be missing the point of the steam deck dock. It supports dual displays and has first party firmware updates straight from valve. Also, third party docks tend to have compatibility issues.
@77MAD77MAD77 Жыл бұрын
I don't think there's a dock with such a feature and if there is it's probably manual update.
@TheBluSerpent Жыл бұрын
Read the official steam deck dock forums. A lot of people have problems with the official steam dock which doesn't let them connect their steam deck to their tv, while a third party dock has no problems at all.. The official one seems to have more compatibility issues than third party docks. Also, the dual display support is yet to come.
@77MAD77MAD77 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBluSerpent :( this sucks.
@theoldtechhandheldtinkerer409211 ай бұрын
@@TheBluSerpentwell, hence the firmware updates, and I have seen plenty of people with the same issues on third party docks, also dual screen has always been supported, just need to have one display port supported monitor and one hdmi port supported monitor, it's confirmed on Steam Decks official page.
@S-420 Жыл бұрын
The official dock is definitely worth the money
@CasualtiesOfGaming Жыл бұрын
I respectfully disagree. I have an ivolor dock and for now that's fine but valve has a history of supporting things with software updates for along time even after they've discontinued them. We don't know what these other companies may or may not do
@diclo383 Жыл бұрын
Valve said that they worked on compatibility ... That's why we can use whatever doc with zero problems
@jc74435 Жыл бұрын
If you add up the price of a third party hub + 45w charger and usb-c cable, its pretty much the same as the cost of the official steam deck dock (that comes with a charger and cable).
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video! Like I said, if you already have a replacement charger (I had a USB-C charger for my laptop already, and I know a lot of people who own spares) then it doesn't make sense to spend $80 for yet ANOTHER charger.
@baltod4978 Жыл бұрын
I'd rather let Steam know I support their handheld by purchasing their dock, than just saving myself 30 bucks. I've been very please with Steam this go around.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
And that's great! I, on the other hand, need to save the $30 so I can eat this month.
@VOAN Жыл бұрын
The Steam Deck dock is basically doing the same thing the Steam Machines are doing a few years ago, it allows third party manufacturers to make money off their own dock with Valve. Valve did say a few years ago that the Steam Machines was a mistake and that they are planning to retry it again but in a different way, the Steam Deck is that different way. Taking a page from Nintendo, this time Valve handles the hardware and OS whereas third party handles only the display options whereas before third party basically does their own thing whereas Valve only handles the OS. I say their new plan works almost perfectly.
@FuJhen Жыл бұрын
VRR through displayport is enough of a reason to go with the official dock in my opinion
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate were something I decided not to cover because its usefulness really depends on the game. Plus, at time of writing it wasn't working properly on the official Dock, so I didn't want to speculate on whether or not it would be fixed later (it is fixed now). I also do not have a display to test VRR/FreeSync performance.
@user-mi3hp7wm7kАй бұрын
Hey, I just found your channel, your channel seems interesting but it seems you haven’t posted in a couple of years and your accounts were deleted, you okay?
@cringeusername97059 ай бұрын
I miss your vids ☹️
@ZachDxn11 ай бұрын
Your script was SUPER well written, good job!
@timothylewis2527 Жыл бұрын
I went with the official dock but you do an amazing job articulating your point. Very informative!
@GuyManley Жыл бұрын
I'm in a similar posotion. I had a perfectly viable dongle from the work from home quarantine. I very quickly bought a 2nd charger. So until VRR support on the Steam deck dock is finalized, and if it's not functional on any other dock. I won't be getting the official dock.
@Helios.vfx.Ай бұрын
Have you seen the "Baseus USB C 6-in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck" ?
@fgfoto Жыл бұрын
Love your content Skipti, i can't stress enough
@michaelp.3485 Жыл бұрын
Bullcrap. I started off with a Jsaux dock. It screwed up my surround sound system when plugged in via hdmi into my LG oled. I tried to update the firmware in the dock but couldnt get it to work. Then I bought the official dock. Updated right throught the Steam Deck. Everything works. That alone is worth buying the official dock.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
Jsaux has acknowledged problems with their Docks and LG TV's specifically, and there is a way to update the firmware now. Let me know if you'd like a vid on that!
@torym.carter88378 ай бұрын
Great video very informative. keep up the great work!
@RolyGuacamole7 ай бұрын
that JSAUX one. is finnicky. I have to have the cable loosely plugged into the SD. to make the video appear. USB ports work perfect
@kingdandre Жыл бұрын
Got excited for the WD19. Had an extra around the house from an old work project lol
@Pink_Windows_OSC28 күн бұрын
You didn't post anything new for almost 2 years,are you ok:(
@lenya2004 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, a few weeks ago Ive been almost through all videos regarding usb-c-docks for the Deck. After my own experiences with docks from Amazon, all your information is 100% correct and insightful for new buyers. I have the Jsaux dock - and I had to widen the gap myself to make my Deck plus case fit in. Keep it up!
@macoud12 Жыл бұрын
I'm currently using an HP USB-C dock Gen 4. It has two DisplayPort connectors and HDMI, 4 USB-A and 1 USB-C port as well as Ethernet and audio. Although the cable sticks up pretty high and isn't all that flexible.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
Yeah I have the same problem with my Dell dock but I haven't found a right-angle adapter that works with it.
@lorsch. Жыл бұрын
I also found the Dell Thunderbolt docks and similar ones a while ago, though they all share the flaw of needing an external power brick. I wish there was a smaller one with lower usb-c supplied power, so it isn't practically glued to the desk. I found a usb4 one that seems discontinued sadly.
@youngentrepreneur508 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, you made it easier for me to purchase the one that suits my needs.
@MaTiCeK Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard in a YT video, that some docks may damage the SteamDecks battery… Similar issuses were reported years ago with the Nintendo Switch and third party power adapters. Apparently Power Delivery ports are not always made the same… What’s your take on this?
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
There's no evidence right now that docks mess with the Steam Deck battery, the Switch had issues because it uses a proprietary configuration of USB C, but the Steam Deck does not
@Swayeee Жыл бұрын
Really clear and informative, thanks!
@Evercade_Effect Жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping us informed.
@Ziyoblader Жыл бұрын
That Dell you have believe it or not is the one that can connect it to the (Nreal air augmented glasses) with the steam deck I can plug the steam deck into it and plug in a controller and have the glasses plugged into that Dell and can just lay on the couch without even touching the steam deck and watch my gameplay using the glasses no monitor needed in this gaming session the glasses can go up to around 95 Hertz or so so if you're in desktop mode you can go past 60 in the glasses
@youngentrepreneur508 Жыл бұрын
Is the nreal augmented glasses not gonna work with the Funalot dock? Thank you
@ZJ_Productions Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video but honestly it just gave me more reasons to buy the valve dock.
@RaphaniacZXNew Жыл бұрын
I really feel you should try it even if for content and make a conclusion because I think the Deck dock is the best carry along for a full desktop setup on the go, please consider maybe checking it out at some point
@rahularora9868 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. Just a suggestion - consider locking the exposure (aperture, frame rate, iso), your camera seemed to be varying it throughout the video and I found it a bit distracting.
@Ruslan.88266 Жыл бұрын
I still won't gamble on a third party adapter, but hey buddy you do you.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
What's the gamble?
@user-yk1cw8im4h Жыл бұрын
@@Skipti_LLC Firstly, the power circuit is doggy as f on the jsaux, there were reports on voltages not negotiating correctly. Secondly, it is guaranteed that they skim on their components being a chinese company, it's nothing new yet people never learn their lesson.
@GiffysChannel Жыл бұрын
I e been waiting for a dock with displayport so I can start playing around with my index on the steamdeck. There are pitifully few videos on KZfaq of anyone trying this
@FS-zt6tm Жыл бұрын
what's the point of an aux port when the deck has one?
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
It's just less convenient, say you (like me) have a pair of desk speakers you like to use. Being able to cable manage everything and just plug in the Deck to the Dock is really nice.
@FS-zt6tm Жыл бұрын
@@Skipti_LLC fair enough. Yea it kind of takes away from a seamless docking experience, I see what you mean
@PC-ONE25 күн бұрын
I've bought an Ivoler 6 in 1
@AKhan-2024 Жыл бұрын
I agree with your complaints. I would add not to buy any dock that is only good for the Steam Deck, find one you can use with your phone, laptop, and deck then add a small stand or case. The only reason Switch Dock was okay was because the console had it included in the price and package. What I would like to see is the mCable used with steam + a dock. Does it take some of the load off the deck? Now if that was built into the steam deck dock or had additional storage built in, then I would buy it. Add: I hope Valve doesn't do what Nintendo did and release an update that bricks people's deck because they used a third party dock. That's one reason why I am worried about non-oem docks.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
I highly doubt Valve would brick compatibility with third-party docks, they've made a lot of pro consumer moves and that would be very out of character. However, I agree that whatever dock people buy should be versatile enough to use with more than one device. No unitaskers in my kitchen!
@metalnep Жыл бұрын
awww I love the cats at the end 😇
@RixxCNC Жыл бұрын
My ideal dock would have amongst all the other stuff like a display port and USB 3, an additional 2 USB C's combined PD & Data, all of these docks use up the USB C just for charging its capable of so much more and with so many new peripherals being USB C you are faced with the choice of Charge, or USB C peripheral. as a quick example I have NReal AR glasses which are powered by the device you are plugged into as they have no internal battery. using it with the steam destroys battery time i know there are split usb leads that would do the job but we are talking about Docks.
@jonathantegnell99359 ай бұрын
SR325s! Good choice! Have you heard the X series? It's a big improvement I find.
@theoldtechhandheldtinkerer409211 ай бұрын
I agree to disagree, the Steam Deck Dock has advantages, for one, it receives firmware updates by Valve that are easy to install and also, by ordering it you receive a second charger, identical to the one that came with your deck. Also, I don't need to have that many devices connected to my Deck in docked mode, I have one 2.4 Ghz dongle for my xbox controllers, all running of the same dongle and maybe an external hard-drive, that way I still have one free USB port. And the biggest reason for me, it's from Valve, not some company I never heard before, well at least before the Steam Deck came out, I just trust Valve more in regards of quickly fixing an issue and also having good RMA policies, 99€ I think is a good deal. 3:07 You don't need to change the desktop resolution, just change the game settings.
@hawkmankt Жыл бұрын
Good work once again.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@ZyklonBeast12 Жыл бұрын
Hey bud sorry this is super late but did you happen to notice any difference between the official Steam dock and the jsaux one in terms of size/how the Deck fits (with a case or with no case)
@SethizFTW Жыл бұрын
Do not get the j5 create hub. I had bought this at a best buy and was not compatible with the steam deck.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
How long ago did you buy it? I've had zero issues
@jsalais Жыл бұрын
I have a similar DELL Dock I have the problem that the steam display a warning: Slow Charge, do i need to worry about? Can i use it like that, anyway, everythig else works great for me Thaks for your feedback
@hilyardjames Жыл бұрын
great video thanks for the info! I can't get the steam deck to show windows on a external display, how did you get it to work? i'm using the iVoler Dock
@MyNigellus Жыл бұрын
The official dock from valve gets native updates from valve.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
Which is cool and all, but how many updates do they really expect to make? Hardware isn't quite as versatile as software is, which is why the Deck has gotten a lot of updates and why I expect the Dock won't.
@VOAN Жыл бұрын
The native update could be for compatibility issue with some games that may had issue with the dock in some monitors. Not everyone had 4K HDTV so the update could be made to support older HDTV. Also I believe once they made a Steam Deck 2, more updates with be made to the dock so to add new features to the display so you don't had to buy another one.
@-Crustyboi- Жыл бұрын
Funalot fits cased Decks.. good to know. I don't have a dock yet so I may get one of these in the future
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
are you who i think you are
@-Crustyboi- Жыл бұрын
@@Skipti_LLC Who dat be. I'm not really famous or anything 😅
@antwanowens4013 Жыл бұрын
My question is I wanna buy a 8bitdo 2gh game controller do I have to buy a dock to use it/ are is there any usb receiver I could find
@GoreGamer Жыл бұрын
Not a bad Vid but I thought you would have gone deeper into comparing the Docks up against one another. I am (wow) just like you. I play my Steam Deck Docked more than on the Go. And used the same exact Dell Dock (as you) that I found for $5 at a thrift Store. Its amazing Like you said Audio out and also charges the Deck. I did get the official Steam Deck Dock. The reason was that at the time The shipping for the Jsaux was 2 weeks the same as the valve and that was the only one that I wanted over the Offical dock. Also, the Dock is officially supported by Valve and is updated to include more support and features as time goes on. This is all handled through Steam and all the user needs to hit update. With other 3rd parties you'll need to go through the downloading and installing process which may include jumping into desktop mode. This may be to cumbersome for most users. Also, the Dock does come with the same power cable that the Steam Deck comes with so I like you said no need to unplug and replug.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
I didn't feel the need to compare the JSAUX and Funalot docks to each other because I'm pretty sure they use the exact same board internally for the I/O.
@aristideregnier488311 ай бұрын
this video is all over the place
@Skipti_LLC11 ай бұрын
What you mean
@evancramer3949 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get that hoodie, i love it!!??
@_octanis Жыл бұрын
It's the Shortcircuit hoodie from Linus Tech Tips's merch store.
@matimikk2275 Жыл бұрын
welcome to swags team
@ko7gaming47011 ай бұрын
Yea like you I feel the same on the official dock. It works as intended agreed but my use case its not holding up. But I completely understand as a consumer this was were valve intended to make a profit per unit sold I went in knowing that but still feel very underwhelmed with its actual support.
@miroslav18909 ай бұрын
Steam will and already releases updates directly for the Dock separately, the thing is much more than a USB stand. Don't be mad sir, not in bad meaning - but you're talking nonsenses. If I invest (already on the way) in the best type, it's no problem to buy ORIGINAL accessories... I'd be a stupid if I buy anything else.
@ryanaudioo7 ай бұрын
thank you alot
@obsolete9734 Жыл бұрын
i was just curious, are you still on opera?
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I switched from a Windows machine to a Mac recently, and Opera is still my browser of choice.
@obsolete9734 Жыл бұрын
@@Skipti_LLC im going to try it out for a couple of weeks and see how i end up!
@bobsteven2363 Жыл бұрын
this video has to be a troll. The way you use your deck, it has the same cost, usage, and portability of a budget gaming laptop but far less convenient and really nonsensical. You are purposely avoiding all the advantages of a steam deck while making the experience worse. Ive never seen anyone use their deck like this. Everyone can use their hardware however they want yet that dont change how goofy u must be
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
1. I didn't say I never used the Deck in handheld mode, just that I prefer using a mouse and keyboard MOST of the time. I still play platformers, indie games, etc. in handheld mode because why use a controller when the Deck already has one? 2. Can you find a gaming laptop for $400 that matches the Steam Deck's performance?
@bobsteven2363 Жыл бұрын
@@Skipti_LLC 1.for a normal user, $400 dollars is amazing for a pc handheld gaming device that can play most games and got arguably the best handheld controls. But let's go with your set up instead since I'm critiquing you not the deck which is amazing. Lets say you do have the $400 dollar model which I doubt. Lets add the dell $200 dollar dock (its 200 bucks when on sale). Ur keyboard, $120. Thats already $720. Lets not forget the mouse, the case, the stand, and ur audio mixer. Now let's look at budget gaming laptops. You got a g15 for $750 with 256gb, rtx 3050, and an i5 12500H. Easily faster than a deck. 2. You got to understand I believe the deck is amazing. I simply cant understand your use case. Like I said, u can use it however u want but in my eyes you are extra goofy. If I saw my mate do this I would flame them but ultimately it does not matter. Steam decks are pretty lit
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
I do have the $400 dollar version, watch my video about upgrading the deck if you'd like to see how much storage I have in it. And all of my stuff was either second hand craigslist deals or pawn shops, plus you can't say the dock and the peripherals add up to the price of a replacement laptop? I would dock a laptop as well, that's what I do with my editing laptop (Mac). And yes, Steam Decks are lit. I love the deck, just not the official Dock.
@asunavk69 Жыл бұрын
Hmm i mean, sure but in this video the title is a bit misleading, sure the SD does not need the main dock, and even valve themself, claimed that the offer came as an option, a dock is a dock, just as easy as that even if it costs good money its on my own decision to spend for it, like whatever really it may be expesive, but still but better than if we had no other option, like for example valve could lock usb out to not output anything with thirdparties like apple with lightning long time ago. In this case just say something like "cheaper alternative dock you can use on your steam deck" or something that way it'd be more to elaborate the statement. Well still, thanks for letting people know at least.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
?? I don't really see your point. Is it misleading to say "Don't buy this, buy something else"? Also I never said you don't need a dock, you just don't need the expensive one from Valve
@asunavk69 Жыл бұрын
@@Skipti_LLC huh? Reread what i said, its just like what you said at the end, but in a way to not disregard valves dock, i did not ever say that its misleading to say buy something else, but your title and thumbnail just looked that way to me. About not buying the dock, i know it might not be your idea, but really to me it just looks like you were trying to disregard the dock due to the high price, but then again if a person has the money and just likes the official dock then its an option so you could just phrase it some other way, thats all, its not like i think what you are doing is smh bad. Well end of discussion if my message does get to you smh.
@FusionTechCinema Жыл бұрын
Man you literally complain about every little thing lmao
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
Feel free to look up the definition of "reviewer" for me
@chaikagaz Жыл бұрын
Dont buy the steam deck at all lol.
@Skipti_LLC Жыл бұрын
You must be new around here...
@Sarge92 Жыл бұрын
oh you must have a better alternative then i see oh wait you dont NEXT!!!!
@Bos_Meong Жыл бұрын
nice joke
@VOAN Жыл бұрын
Lots of portable PCs are out there just like portable Androids, Linux, and emulation handhelds too but the cheapest and most powerful right now is the Steam Deck. Second to that is either the AYN Odin, GPD Win 3, or the Anbernic Win600 but there's no guaranteed if you'll get the same great service from Anbernic, AYN, or GPD like the Steam Deck. You could also get the AYA Neo 2, AYA Neo Air, Pyra Dragon Box, GPD Win 4, or the OneXPlayer but those are super expensive.