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I'm in love with my 64g deck! I've always been a console gamer and now this is my fave device! 😍 upgrading the SSD drive soon! I installed decky loader plug in and now I have the vibrant plug in and it looks as bright and colorful as the switch screen. Dunno why valve didn't make this a custom feature but at least it's a great workaround that you can customize to each game

Just got it Yesterday and love it!!! Luckily my partner is able to open and put in bigger storage. I just stand there handing him tools

Owner of 256gb model here. Was incredibly excited to receive it (after waiting a year), and it has exceeded my expectations for the past 6 months. It's a PC, so a little tinkering may be required here and there, but what an incredible value this thing is.

I went full send and ordered the 512GB version about 2 days ago. So pumped!!

I'm super happy with my 64 GB Deck. For a non-gamer like me (or novice gamer at this point, I guess) it's hands down the best device on the market. Like the Nintendo Switch it's an independent, compact device - I don't have to pay and make space for a monitor, TV, keyboard and mouse, controllers etc. But compared Nintendo, the games themselves for the Deck are *significantly* more affordable. Especially when they go on sale, which they frequently do. I can try so many more types of games without fearing that I've shelled out €45 on something I'll not like. And when I want to try controllers or whatever, I can borrow some from my brothers. Now, I haven't played anything actually demanding on the Deck yet, my "heaviest" game is Witcher 3, but so far the tinkering I've had to has been minimal. I installed ProtonDB for Witcher 1, and I've played around with all the settings without truly noticing much of a difference in most cases. It's been a mostly "pick up and play" experience for me since I got my Deck back in July. As for it being a "Switch killer"... Nah. It's nowhere near mainstream enough, and I don't think that's likely to change anytime soon. Nintendo exclusive games are insanely popular, too, and there's no denying the Switches are significantly more compact devices. My Switch lite is hilariously tiny next to my Deck, even in a case. The Deck is wonderful, it's amazing value, but it's not particularly portable...

I received my 64GB Deck in August and I am thrilled with it. There's a ton of stuff that I still have yet to do with it like emulation, but I use it to edit photos and video, I'll use it like a tablet sometimes, and of course I play my PC games at times and in places that I never would have thought. For those above the pedestrian level to the advanced, the Deck is a gem.

I have the base model and also bought a 512 micro sd card. I love this thing so much couldn’t recommend it any higher. So many games I love playing on this thing even more than my other consoles and pc.

Bought the 64gb variant and purchased a 256gb ssd and hardware kit to be able to remove the parts correctly and safely. Don't need much space since my series x Is what I play most of my stuff on. Ordered it before I left for a cruise and it was out for delivery within thr week I returned! Excited 🎉🎉🎉

Just got this few days ago, also bought an M.2 NVMe 2230 512gb SSD for $60 and I’ll be upgrading it myself. 😊

At 5:16 you say that games are locked to 800p but you can individually set some game's resolutions manually in the game properties in steam. A lot of games you might not want to run full resolution of your monitor but it brings a lot of advantages such as being able to set your scaling filter to something better like FSR 1.0 which makes lower resolution content for exemple 720p a lot more tolerable. And finally you don't have to use a keyboard and mouse if you use your dock in the living room since you can keep using gaming mode and even run some old games at 4K

I picked one up at the beginning of January, received it a week later. I'm still learning more about what all it's able to do, today I added old gaming console start up on random to my deck's start up. Little upset that the master Chief collection currently isn't supported (locked up and crashed on me) but getting emulation station running has just put my deck to the top of my gaming list. Make ROMs of Robotech arcade game, freaking awesome. Still working towards PS2, PS3 and maybe the switch on the deck for emulation but overall I have been very impressed with the gaming. The free games in the store aren't bad either.

I got the 64gb deck. It meant I could have it now instead of later (cheaper) but also I could *easily* upgrade the SSD for cheaper than buying a better model. It was a no-brainer for me, Love this thing!

Bro is underated af!! You need more subs by the professionalism you are doing.Just subbed for this

Excellent review. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the video where you talk about the Steam Deck as a replacement to a laptop.

I got mine (though the 512GB) in June last year, and I'm still thrilled. It's best buy I have ever done.. I havent used Xbox, Playstation nor the Switch since then.. It's just the perfekt console for me, even for mouse controlled games, no other handheld offers this. 1280x800 ist really enough for this size of screen, and docked FSR makes quite a good job an my 60" inch OLED, im about 10feet away.

wow tq for the video. looking forward to the PC setup video!

Really can’t wait to get my hands on Steam Deck! Also, waiting for your video about using Steam Deck as a work station.

I'm a dad who mainly stop gaming 10 years ago. I've bought a 64g steam deck in October last year, and I love it! I play a few hours every days, games are really beautiful on the "tiny" screen. I've recovered the old stuff I never manage to finish (or play enough) on my steam account. Really this 419€ steam deck is a bargain... I even use it with my dell Usb3 dock with a big screen keyboard an mouse to play some games.

I bought the 64GB and have been very happy. Paid 40bucks for a 512 SD and 27 for a 256 SSD, which is amazing value in my opinion

Good Review and very informative. Thanks for the info

Can't wait to get mine. Thank you for this video. looking forward to playing oblivion and all the GTA titles.

The steam deck had to be one the best 400 bucks that I have every spent in my life. It can play Atari to PS3 which is gives it a huge library besides your steam library. Also the steam deck provides tons of freedom of use

I happened to get my steam deck delivered (back in august) as I was leaving to go to a friends house. So I decided to open it up over there. My first response was thinking that it felt bigger than I expected (in a good way). My friends first response was on how light it was. Granted he also commented on how it was nice to have a screen larger than that of a Switch... which made me laugh. (He doesn't actually own a Switch, so he was just working on memory there, therefore I cut him some slack and he was talking about the physical dimensions, not screen resolution) For the deck itself, I love it. Things like battery life are not an issue for me, though I do understand why others would have a different opinion. (for example, I don't need a charging bank or whatnot for my use, as I have a jump pack for my pickup that is my portable battery as well as a rather powerful inverter if I need it.) 6 months in and I really do not have any major complaints about it. There are little things, such as using the linux desktop without an actual mouse and keyboard is, well, annoying, but that is to be expected, so I don't hold it against the deck (and why I bought a miniature wireless keyboard). The ONE thing is that I wish there was a kickstand built into the deck. I have found that using a kickstand to keep the desk upright, just sitting on top of the case, which is on my lap, makes truly extended sessions (over a day) no big deal. Using it like shown in this video is fine, but having a kickstand is just so nice. I don't understand why people dislike bezels unless they actually interfere with things, such as in a multimonitor desktop setup. Personally I like having a little area around the screen that I can use to grab something as I abhor even the slightest smudge on the edge of a screen. For the deck itself, I have found that the healthy border along the edge of the screen to be a boon in scrolling around, since I do not have to touch an area closer to the center in order to scroll around, I can just slide my finger across the one of the sides. Eliminating nasty smudges in the center and accidental clicks in that area as well. Granted I try to avoid using touchscreens whenever possible as I truly do not like the idea of display and input devices being one in the same. I never have. They can be handy at times, but as a primary means of input, I utterly despise them. I wish they had done a better job with the case though. At a minimum it should have had the internal space for the charger and ideally, the dock as well. That said, the fact that a decently tough semi-hard (not hard, hard would be a metal or plastic or even wood exterior, not this hardened fabric) case is standard for all versions, is a great thing. Semi-hard cases are still better than simple padded cases as many a guitarist will tell you, but they are a far cry from true hard shells. This is the first portable I have owned in 40 years that comes with a case as a standard feature for every model. (Look up Microvision if you think I am lying about the 40 year part) caveat: I got the 256GB version and added a 512GB card to it. Have the official Valve dock. Got a third party case that has room for more than just the deck itself. I use the Valve case when at home, the third party case for when I am on the go. Got a case protector, purely for the fact that it has a kickstand. Also grabbed a miniature keyboard/trackpad, the onscreen keyboard works well enough combined with the trackpads (granted I am one of those people who loves the steam controller, so I already had a lot of practice using that particular way of using an onscreen keyboard), but there are no options atm for moving it while inside a game. As such if you are doing something like entering a console command in Skyrim, you cannot see the console. Also, physical keyboards ftw.

I've just ordered my 64GB today, whilst Valve are offering 10% off. I'd been considering it since Christmas and finally bit the bullet, and I'm so happy to hear the great reviews and read the comments from satisfied users. I look forward to getting mine.

I just bought one two days ago, hopefully it comes next week! I’ve always wanted to play pc games. I’ve seen people playing certain games and I’d be like I want to play that! Nope only for pc :( now I can play most if not all the pc games I’ve wanted to! Been thinking of buying a pc for a few months now, now I can have a handheld one for wayyy cheaper. I saw a comment about someone saying they have a steam deck and they play their games with it. I wasn’t even going to Google it, because I figured it was just another pc thing I couldn’t use or own. I’m soooo thankful I let my curiosity get the best of me. Bought it same day I heard about it.

Nice. I'm expecting mine to arrive tomorrow.

As long as you get a micro SD card it's fine. It's not my main for of gaming. I play a lot of single player games on my steam deck at work.

Informative, thanks my guy

Well done nice review. Your script and narrative is great.

The reason ppl call it a switch killer i believe is because you can emulate a lot of switch games on the steam deck without being bound to the switch and ONLY the switch. You still have the freedom of a pc in a handheld, unlike a switch. Same could ofc apply to ps and xbox since u can emulate them also, but they arent in the same category as handhelds.

Awesome video, thanks

at this point gamecube, wii, and wii u games are smooth as heck too with the right plugins. this thing is KING at being easily the most accessible/ affordable/ all round handheld. Not the best in any one category imo, but bc it hits so many categories at the same time, it is by far one of the best options out there.

If you're playing steam games you need a larger SSD for all of the shaders cache updates. Gog games don't seem to save anything outside of the installation location.

Just got my 64gb I'm super happy with it.

I literally got my 64 for one game lmaooo and love it occasionally I'll download some side game to play but it's perfect if ur using it for certain games

I ordered mine today and I can't wait lmao

Got mine last night. Been playing left 4 dead 1&2 that I forgot I had bought. Apex runs insanely well at 60fps. WAY BETTER than my switch oled. I’m going to buy ready or not today. I’m still torn between buying another sd card to specifically run windows, so I can play r6siege, warzone, and others. I play ALOT of mobile games, because I hate aiming with a joystick. So the trackpad was the biggest selling point for me. And it’s been awesome.

This video sold me on the deck. Instead of carrying my laptop around, I will carry this.

I got the latest call of duty on steam deck running flawlessly using windows which let you play damn near every game in the steam store. Emulation is as follow atari, nes,snes,n64,gamecube,wii,switch, psp,ps1,,ps2, ps3,Xbox, xb360 all Xbox exclusives all almost all of ps4 and Xbox catalog of games, arcade, sega master system, sega geniuses,dreamcast,3do lmao it's worth it in so many ways. Anybody that got a sit down security job this is a must have, I absolutely love going to doctor appointments with my wife now 😆 take your time honey

Still loving it, but the more I use it, the more bugs I am encountering. The UI can be very buggy at times. Hope they bring in more updates to fix these issues.

Hell YES! Totally!!!!!!! I have the 64Gb with a ssd sandisk ULTTA 1TB, I have assassins creed Valhalla, Mafia, Star Wars jedi, call of duty black ops, cyberpunk 2077, resident evil 3 and more… and It’s fucking AMAZING!, the best fucking purchase ever in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuck YEAHHHHHH !!!!!! I want the deck 2 !!!!!!!!!

I don't get why people complain about battery life. just adapt game settings to fit 8-10W and you will att least get 2.5-3h. With the last 10-15W not improving your performance a whole lot (due to how the APU is configured. it's the most efficient at 5-10W). You can run Cyberpunk at 30fps with beautiful settings at 8W. offering a bit over 3hours of battery life. Keep in mind, the Switch runs at 5W or less in portable mode and 15W in docked mode. So running the deck at 15W is the same as running the Switch in docked mode on battery which isn't very smart if you want battery life... The difference with the deck is that YOU are in control of your own experience and it isn't curated by the developers.

I love my 64gig, with a high speed 512gb micro sd i snagged for 40 bucks it gives me a lot of flexibility, biggest problem is shadercache and compatdata on steam games kinda blowing up your internal memory, but as long as you dont fill up your 512 SD card you should be ok. Plus you can always move and link the shadercache / compatdata to your sd card

I have 2 switches, 1 hacked and one vanilla so I can play my switch games on my Deck, it's the only reason I bought a second switch last year (just for my Deck, I even call my switch my Deck accessory). I transfer saves from the vanilla switch to the modded switch then to my Deck.

can't wait until an Oled model comes out!

Got mines yesterday first game I bought for it was the Witcher 3 it absolutely is perfect

The 64gb model just makes sense. For the extra price that the 256gb model would get you, you can get 1-2tb of micro sd storage. Load times from micro sd aren’t bad.

I just bought a 64Gb Steam Deck two days ago, I haven't touched yet except to admire it, I'm waiting for the 512gb ssd i ordered online, also a 512gb micro sd, it'll be a couple of days of waiting, I am not versed in upgrading anything, but I already bought the toolkit, downloaded the OS and used rufus to install it on a usb drive, wish me luck

great vid!

👀👀I'm just looking at this because I just picked up in Like New condition at a Goodwill of all places for ONLY $50! although I was eyeing the OLED version , I really don't play games while I'm traveling or outside ... I'm very satisfied with my 64GB base model, and I already had a 1TB SD card so I should be good for a while. In my situation I feel like this is a gr8 supplement to my gaming PC

Just got mine 4 hours ago as of this writing. 🥰

Good review all clear!

Very good and informative video

Yes it is, when you buy a game in steam it stays there in your collection, you can install and uninstall it anytime not unless you play 5 to 6 different games a day and it has the option to add storage via sd card

I got the 512 because of the improved screen, and frankly didn't see any of the screen issues I had, so I guess that's fixed by getting the upper level one.

You said it connects to usb audio interfaces easily? I would love to see that reviewed on your steam deck as a computer review. I’m trying to determine if I could do music production with a dac and midi controller

Planning to get it and was gonna go for 512 but seems like 64 plus sd card is just good enough.i though it would bigger difference but 2 sec loading times are not that bad

Im getting the Steam Deck 64gb version. It will arrive tomorrow in the mail. I live in Homer Alaska so it will be here late in the day. I have a 256gb memory card that im gonna use on it.

I know it's pretty easy to swap out the storage, but it would be awesome if the next iteration of Steam Deck makes it even easier to do so, without having to take it apart.

you my friend deserve many subs..

Steam Deck is a nice thought, but for some reason Aussie retailers are flogging this model for $849 AUD (incl GST). Really makes other handheld PCs look a lot more appealing...

Ok so people say it can do what a laptop does. My question is can you save your pictures on it and take music and turn them into mp3s and download to a mp3 player or phone?

what whould be better as tv console steam deck or switch?

I’ve had my steam deck awhile and have put a 1Tb ssd also a 1Tb micro sd card

Just ordered my 64gb model yesterday. Also copped a 1tb SanDisk micro ssd. I'm hoping this is life changing

They are close. Give a couple cycles (~5 years) and it'll be competitive with the Switch. Or maybe Valve bungles the updates and some other competitor beats them to it, who knows

The first game I'm playing on this thing is Sonic Adventure 2. Next, modded Terraria. I'm SO EXCITED

I have been doing some searching and it seems the 64gb model + 512gb ssd + gulikit joysticks is cheaper than the official 512gb ssd model.

Wow I have nerve damage in my arms and can’t play pc without my arm going temporarily paralyzed just found out I can play the switch lately thought I was cursed to Zelda forever this system is a miracle

I got the 256gb a few months ago and recently updated the internal drive to 1tb for 159usd. I should have gone for the 64gb version given the price difference between the models and what I paid for the 1tb nvme

I bought a 64 GB one and ended up with 1TB SD car for steam games and a 512 for emulation lol and its been used almost daily since It one of my favorite devices ive ever owned

I average one PlayStation remote a year. When the directional buttons and joysticks break are they replaceable for the Steam Deck?

To Add to your Video The Price over time on the SD is cheap compared to other Handhelds no Online Subscribtion Servive or a 5 year old game for 60€ thats rly Important to mention

I have my SteamDeck for 2weeks now and I can say that you have to know what you are doing in order to use the system at its full potential, there are more to this system than playing at steam alone. I think this is the reason why in my country, many people sold their unit in just a short time if having it.

Will any usb c charger work on the Steam Deck?

SteamOS is based on Arch? That didn't sound right so I googled it. Apparently SteamOS 3 moved to Arch. SteamOS 2 was Debian based. I had no idea it changed. Interesting.

Bought the 64gb model, now upgraded with 1tb ssd and a 1tb sd card and needs more

Don’t go for 64gb unless you plan on upgrading the Internal Storage yourself to save money

Can we play rdr2 or other big games using pendrive?

Can you play mcc with the 64gb version

I am super tempted by this thing, but man, I have a PC and I use the steam link app to play anything in the livingroom, so I honestly do not know if it's worth it for me.

I believe the 64gb is the best deal. the only reason to get the 512 ver is if you want the anti glare screen.

what is the name of the game that looks like Wolfenstein 3D?

What is the game at around 8:30? This looks awesome

The Euro Prices are with Tax if youre wondering why it cost 420€ in Europe

I can’t decide between this the Xbox series s or the ps5

Nice

I bought the $650 dollar version because of the anti glare screen but now I hear it makes the games blurry. Still waiting for it to arrive so I’m hoping that’s not true.

I wish i knew someone who can open that Steam deck and ugprade to 1tb ssd which is much cheaper than buying with the bundled one.. i can't risk it myself as i am no good with electronic stuff

Im getting the 64gb steam deck for my birthday. It will arrive on June 15th. My birthday is on June 19th. I cant wait. Im getting it early. Yeah.

I have to ask though seeing as most of these PC handhelds have battery life issues. What can they do to make the battery last on par with the Switch? Increase batter size? Better optimization? I mean, even PC gaming laptops don't last that long when you play games. hmmmmmm

If you want to play Halo, FIFA games, C & C, do you really need to install windows?...do you need more memory for that?...when you are using memory sticks, are not dropping the performance of the game?

Wait for Revision 2 with OLED screen.

What’s the game at 8:30?

i buy 64gb and instal a 2TB internal SSD , total spend $650usd having 40 AAA game now can play on the GO

buy 64 gb, manually upgrade to 256 because shader cache fills 64 up. i have 13.5 gb free. upgrading today though

Had a $150 gift card, used it toward the 399 model, getting this for $250 is a no brainer...

Which game at 8:47 ?

I bought the 64 gig model and a terabyte SSD and terabyte SD card I feel smart