One thing worth noting about the Steam Deck is that unlike the Switch very few game developers have actually optimized their game for the handheld form factor. Valve knew about this so offer optimization tools to the end in order for them to have full control of battery life and noise levels. I personally have no experience with the OLED model (and the TDP levels are different from the LCD model), but on the LCD model it seldomly makes sense to run the device above 10W TDP, Because the Steam Deck is most efficient at 5-10W, after that you get very little extra performance back for all the power drain and added heat. A lot of games scale beautifully, if they only need ~5W they will only draw 5W power... But then there are games/game engines like Cyberpunk, where the game engine itself uses every last bit of power to keep the CPU "busy" in order to maximize performance on desktop computers. This is of course terrible on a battery driven handheld. So even if you lower settings, it will always draw all the power it can from the battery. Increasing noise levels, drastically reducing battery life. Even if you can't experience the performance benefits. To put it really simple. If a game makes the fan spin loudly or drain your battery quickly, open the performance tab, add a TDP limit. and start reducing it, if the game performs poorly, reduce settings, perhaps add an FPS cap at 40- or 30fps. This will drastically improve battery life and noise levels. :) Hopefully devs will target the Steam Deck in the future, and not only target the full 15W but rather the more reasonable 5-10W range.

I've watched tons of videos on the steam deck and i am saving up for one now. I've been a Steam enthusiast for YEARS now, love playing games on my gaming PC & i have over 80 games in my steam library from over at least 5 years of playing on steam. It's funny 13:52 when you started clicking triggers it was like harmony to my ears lol. I've seens tons of reviews on zaddy steam deck but your clicking of the triggers was strangely satisfying lol. I'll be def getting this for the holidays & your customization of your steam deck kinda makes me want to customize mine in the future. Although i'm a simple guy. This was a really great review, cool video 😎

Great video. I was stunned to see the difference between Steam Deck and Switch with Spyro

Really good video. Made me remember that I have a Switch and it literally sits in front of me on my desk. Turned it on, tried Doom and it took forever to load and I now realized that I really don't like how the joysticks are on the joycons so, gonna try to sell it I guess. I love the heck outta my Deck!

just an correction, the verification process is: Verified (Green) Playable (Yellow) unsuported (Red) Unknow (Gray) Playable is the easiest to understand, means you can play on the deck. Unknow refers to everything valve havent had the time to test yet. Unsuported means that the last time valve did their quality assurance, the game was not working, or maybe it was missing some features, in some cases minor features that dont affect much of the experience but they want to make sure the consumer wont be missing anything. unsuported is a bit controversial because sometimes valve test something and a few time after they tested it, an new version of their compatibility layer or some change in the game make it start working, so a lot of people say that the unsuported rating dont means anythings, while it actuall do, its just that its an immense ammount of effort to test all the games, let alone test then more than once to see if they are already working or not yet. as for Verfied, means the same as playable, except that it has an optimal experience on the deck, with things like big text fonts to make it easier to read.

Agreed, Steamdeck is absolutely great if you don't care about physically owning your games. I'll probably wait to see what Switch 2 offers before jumping all in on Steamdeck

Being able to play big N exclusives on my steamdeck is my number one reason why I’ll never own a switch unapologetically! ✨

Currently going through the spyro trilogy and just finished the crash trilogy good game recommendation!

Nintendo switch has a great lifespan. Steam deck lifespan is still unknown. Steam deck is great if you know how to configure it, install emulators, working on the system. But, I don't know a vit of that. Tough, I'd like to get one but I don't know which one!

Good video. I've steam deck and switch too and here is the same situation. I rarely play on my switch after I bought my steam deck. But I my love physical switch games

Thank you for this. I’m trying to decide which handheld to get.

great video! waiting for more videos like this.

Loved the video, keep them coming!

I played multiplayer on Borderlands 2 for several hours on the Steam Deck this weekend, after the experience my hands feel totally fine.

Love that Steamdeck skin! And nice video! I wfh so I keep wishing I had more reasons to get one.

The Switch was great when it first came out but since the rise of handheld PC's, I don't see a reason to go back to the Switch. I preordered my SteamDeck when it first came out and never looked back. Screen looks great, face buttons feel nice, bluetooth support for almost any wireless controller, docks only cost around 20$, plus a bigger game library. I was having a good time then I discovered you can mod the SteamDeck and oh boy... there's REALLY no reason to get a Switch now. You can literally play Switch games on the Steam Deck. As well as nearly every console before it. I'm talking Switch, Xbox, PS3, PS2, PS1, Gamecube, Wii, WiiU, Dreamcast, NintendoDS/3DS, Gameboy. The list goes on and on, only adding THOUSANDS of more games you can play. Safe to say I love my SteamDeck, so I'd recommend one for anyone interested. Great video too, I'm definitely subscribing.

Loved the video, looking forward to watching the rest of your offerings. Had to sub.

I love my LCD Deck, undervolted it so the fans are dead quiet and don't bother me at all even in intensive games. It's really easy to undervolt if anyone wants more battery life or quieter fans

these portable gaming PC's are prototype....5 years from now maybe the can be a good and reliable systems as nintendo's have been for decades.

Good video. Just bought the steam deck oled!

I was about to make this same exact video pretty soon. Nice video and you got my sub.

Good. The Steam Deck is truly for everyone, and it’s consumer friendly!

I want to buy a Steamdeck but the OLED models are over 1500 USD where I live 💀😭. I like the customization you did with yours, very cute.

Ms. Luna, respectfully, your dress is so pretty! I’m looking to get my own steam deck oled so glad to find your video :)

I’ve only ever played on a Nintendo console, never pc but have been thinking about a steam deck for a while because of the wider verity of games and the fact my switch would crash when playing…. Worried it’s going to be a massive difference if I make the jump

How cute u made them 🥹

The switch holds up really well considering the chip is from 2015. Plus it's operating at like 5 watts compared to the 10-15 of the steam deck

The Steam Deck Oled is going to be the last piece I will add to my handheld collection. Currently got a Switch Oled, Switch Lite, New 3DS XL, DSi, PS Vita and PSP. Planning to add a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro and a Steam Deck Oled LE (hope I can find one when the time comes). With that I will call it a wrap on collecting handheld consoles. Hope you share more about your handhelds.

Very cool

I love Spyro, also the crash bandicoot remastered games.

I love my steam deck with the anti-glare screen but after only a year of use my battery drains without even doing anything. I have nothing on in the background and I’ve done a factory reset. I wouldn’t mind trading it in for the OLED.

Hi Luna Wolf, I really enjoyed your video! I've been wanting to buy a steam deck ever since it was first announced, I had a few questions about the steam deck though 1. So I have a switch lite, a new Nintendo 3ds xl (it's modded) and I commute a lot to my college lectures, because of that I mainly use either my 3ds or switch when I'm waiting for my next lecture to start or If I have a few minutes to game. Is the steam deck good for commuters in terms of portability? Thanks for your time

I’m changing the 64 go to 1 tb tomorrow, I’m more nervous about doing the operating system than the physical swap 👍

Hi, first , great video. are those hello kitty analog the same from the switch?

I think the Deck is just much cheaper in the long run, but the size of the Switch is nice

Nice one. Thanks

Great video! The audio was very low at the start so I turned up my volume then got blasted 5 seconds after lol

Your room is so cool🤩

I love collecting physical so ill keep using my switch

I really like the Steam Deck and I think the layout of it is amazing. The main problem I have with it is the price. The steam Deck OLED costs $689 CAD for 512gb and $819 for 1tb. Both those cost more than a new PS5 or series X. I got a really good deal for the switch lite (brand new) on marketplace for $160. Yeah the thing is a lot weaker compared to steam deck but it's just not justifiable for me to spend $700 on a handheld.

Hey loved your video , shall I get a steam deck oled or a ps5?

Nice video! I made the decision today to blow the dust off my switch and sell it.

About to upgrade from the Deck to the Deck OLED 1TB. And yes I have a switch OLED but eh. Love Steam Deck better. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Can you download games on steam deck even if you don’t have games on your library? Or do I have to buy a cheap laptop to download games to the library to register, and thennnn get a stream deck? Thank you and great video!!

Hi. New subbie here. Does the thumb grips from the switch fit the steam deck oled?

I recently bought a Steam Deck OLED, and my eyes get terribly tired and even hurt from using it. Everything looks overly sharp and angular, and I can clearly see the edges of all objects. I didn't notice this on the IPS screen of my Switch, where the edges seemed smoother. Do you have a similar feeling?

How do u do that to your steam deck? I try to run emulator on my cellphone and it's really hard

Seriously you are comparing this very different devices? Omg

Linux rocks

Yes, steam deck is heavy. I don't like that as well.

Steam better

Switch all day long. I had a steam deck.I did not like it most of the games I wanted to play on it.I could not play.

A childs toy or a handheld gaming pc, how is this even a question for an adult? plus steam sales, free epic games, piracy is even on the table if your willing...Switch games are overpriced and never go on sale so pay a little extra for the deck now and save thousands later in games.