I'm nintendo fanboy.I have both Switch and Deck. Steam Deck wins hands down.Only use my Switch for exclusive games now.This comparison is bit unfair.

The Steam Deck has WAYYYYY more games and more capabilities and possibilities. And I think that some of its shortcoming are not very big obstacles. So, I'd get the Steam Deck.

I'd pick the steam deck and just emulate switch 😂

decent video but one thing is unsupported doesn't mean you're out of luck at all a lot of unsupported games work completely fine

The biggest difference I would say there is between the switch and deck isn’t what’s physically different (I mean yes but) it’s their target audience. Switch is mostly a family console that is simply just a ‘put in game, play’. The deck, while a streamlined pc device for gaming, it still carries some of the pc dna in it. It’s audience is more gamer focused then just ‘people who might dabble or want an entertainment with friends and family’. Like you said, not only does the switch come with 2 controllers, but also comes with a tv dock, while the deck, all of those are additional purchases. If I wanted to get a console for kid, I would go for the switch. Even for an adult, depending on their lifestyle and how much they play, I would recommend a switch. But someone who already has some sort of steam library and is willing to do some small extra steps to optimise the deck, it is one of the best options out right now. The only thing I would correct you on is while handheld, the deck is limited to its 720p resolution, you can pretty much make it any resolution once hooked up to an external display (obviously not recommended to do 4K). While the switch for some games can go above 720, none go to 1080 (I believe).

I have both the oled model switch and the 256 gb model steam deck with an upgraded internal ssd, I frankly go for my steam deck more because i can continue my saves from my computer (so long as the game supports cloud save through steam) and not have to worry about restarting at all.. Switch your basically forced to restart unless its one of the ones that was brought into the fold of cross progression. Pc gamer98% of the way

1:07 "So if you need to settle it and smash while on the bus" You need to work better on that phrasing

Let's be real....does anyone use the switch in table top mode on the bus?

A couple of the points that you gave the Switch would go to the Steam Deck if you know what you're doing with a pc.

The Switch RAM is LPDDR4X actually. 4 was on the launch Switch (hackable)

Enjoyment is obviously subjective... but I mean the steam deck is better in every demonstrable objective measurement, other than OLED screen.

I’ve been a Nintendo gamer for decades. Love my switch and it’s been my primary system. With that said, I’d recommend the average person to buy a steamdeck. I’m looking to get one myself since my laptop is up in age, then I’ll have the best of both.

i just can't see these two actually being compared. one is your traditional console, and another is basically just a consolized gaming oriented linux laptop with complete freedom to do whatever. did enjoy the watch though. ill sub. like hearing peoples takes on products i enjoy. i love both systems and do use the deck more... until totk came out. you can get that legally running on sd though pretty well now if you own the game. dont want to go through the effort so switch it is.

How did your steam deck screen looks bigger than steam deck oled screen and this video before sd oled exit

The effort of comparing, editing (with the side-by-sides), talking on camera are fire

Super high quality video! You deserve more views, you put a lot of effort in here and it shows. Thanks for the vid :)

Why does this match-up sound a lot like "Apple vs Android"?

I like Switch better because of personal taste.

Great video, great editing and great pacing! One thing I've heard about the Switch is that unless you're a kid or have very small hands then it can be quite awkward to play for extended sessions. You can apparently remedy this by purchasing a controller grip peripheral but this ups the overall size of the device to something similar to the Steam Deck and eliminates the portability advantage that the Switch holds over the Deck. Another thing to note is that titles exclusive to the Switch (and older Nintendo consoles) are extremely easy to get running on the Deck via the emulation tool EmuDeck. As a Steam Deck owner and someone whose only previous experience of Nintendo titles was those released on the Game Boy Advance, it's been a joy to finally have access to the entire Nintendo catalogue on a portable device that also runs all my PC games.

in my country i can"t send my joy cons to nintendo to fix and its kind of frustrating.

I have Had oled switch for long time now I am going for steam oled because most of the games I play are on steam deck and they don’t really run that good on switch

I'm just gonna say can it run sly cooper, if it does that one wins

It’s the steam deck, reason being that the steam deck has more games, exclusive if you will. The games are also cheaper and you get good deals on sales. The games run and look better. You get a better experience on the steam deck playing the Witcher than on switch.

As an Xbox and Retroarch player it really boils down to do I want the arsenal of Nintendo 2d platformer or do I want to finally be able to play the Last of Us lol

also consider joycon is a defective design meant to force players to frequently buy replacement.

watching this on my steam deck

funny how we went from the good old burn-in problem back to the...well, good old burn-in problem. New technology needed

Ok im here to ask if cod mobile, pokemon, and hell divers 2 can be played on the steam deck i appreciate if anyone can answer this for me

the switch is just a nostalgic thing for me at this point. I'm truly enjoying the physical games but I do enjoy the cross save abilities with some switch & steam games.

Here's my take: the Switch has a lot more flexibility and is easier and friendlier to use, but the steam deck has A LOT more accessibility and versatility. And this is where I think steam deck will win in the long run: the likelihood of your game being available on SD is higher than it being available on NS, meanwhile the likelihood of Valve making another version of the SD that can be taken apart like the switch is also very high considering it's much younger. As someone who never owned a console before, I'm scared of the idea of having to spend money on every game I already bought ON TOP of buying a console, but with Steam Deck, I don't have to worry about that.

Objection! Price goes clearly to the deck since games on switch rarely go on sale (speaking about the first Party Games)

Wait this review only came out 9 months ago and you didn’t know about the OLED steam deck??? I didn’t realize the oled version was so knew, I thought it came out a while ago.

Switch is more for like a casual user or kid. You just start the game and play. Also, if you're not playing AAA games but indie / pixel art games then it may be even great for you too. BUT The Steam Deck, month by month was getting better. There are tons of indie games there. You can then play emulators, such as PSP, GameCube, or even Switch (most of the games), nicely down within EmuDeck. Then, obviously you have less demanding games like Fallout New Vegas or Witcher, than even on low settings look waaay better than on Switch ever will. If you're a former PC player knowing AAA titles graphic then it is really hard to switch to ... Switch, to play for example Witcher. The GFX is really dated. Also, on Steam Deck, you can stream your games locally (via Remote Play, but honestly 10x better is Moonlight / Sunshine - you can set it up in 10 mis) and then REAL fun starts. You can play literally any game. Modded GTA 5 that look crazy. Or some Windows game non available on Steam OS, or trickier to install such as online games. I play Fallout 4, GTA 5, Fallout New Vegas (with mods), Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3 Emulator) - some streamed locally, some installed on Steam Deck. You can even sync your saves (if not on Steam Cloud) via for example Syncthing. This is how I sync Yuzu (Switch Emulator) saves on Deck with Yuzu saves on my PC. Honestly, I love my Switch Lite. BUT when I got Steam Deck, it changed everything. Also, Steam Deck is much more comfortable. On the other hand, used Switch Lite cost around 120-140 $ (Depending on country). Steam Deck is much more expensive.

The video didn't address the big elephant in the room. Even if the 'Switch mark 2' is backward compatible, I can guarantee you that the 'Switch 3,4,5...' will not play the games you currently paid for with your hard earned cash. Nintendo and Sony also have a habit of closing stores down (Wii U, 3DS, PSP). Although they do say that you can still download your purchases "for the foreseeable future". Its likely my Steam library will still be there long after Nintendo closes the Switch store. After all, I can still download and use all my games I've bought on Steam over the last 20 years. The 'Steamdeck 2' when released will also play my current library in better resolution, detail, effects and framerate than the current model as well, breathing new life into these games.

NAHH this dude need more views with this content and editing 💀❤️

I love how lightweight the Switch is (and the SD is kinda clunky if we’re being honest), but I use my SD wayyyyy more often than the Switch. Lots more options in the genre that I like to play. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Great nd nice explanation between both handheld consoles nd as u said without games these systems r useless that's 100% correct

The Lenovo Lengion Go and the ObeXplayer 2 have their own Joycon style detachable controllers and they play steam games though battery life is meh Im sticking to my Switch

Ok this a long commercial about the switch.

I just needed the price to decide with one I want

I'm so confused how youtube isn't showing people your videos

You did a great work there. Very informative and well presented/edited video. I totally agree with your points. Congratulations!

I don't own either system, but have been considering getting one of them. There's a number of considerations, and for me the game selection is the hardest one. On the one hand, there's a far wider selection of games you can play on the Steam Deck (i.e. games you can play on a PC), but on the other hand, some of the Nintendo exclusives are pretty appealing (Zelda, Pokemon, and Mario are the three I'm most interested in). I used to have a Gameboy back in the day, and grew up on those games, and since I haven't had a Nintendo console since the DSi came out, I haven't been able to play any of them, and have missed out on multiple generations of those titles. However, it sounds like you can emulate some Switch games on the Steam Deck (and of course, emulate many other consoles), but from what I'm hearing some people have issues with some titles running properly. Tradeoffs, tradeoffs. I'd probably get the Steam Deck though.

I got the switch, and I love it! My only complaint is while the switch is cheap (relatively) 1st party games are crazy expensive

I have both the oled Switch and the oled Steam Deck. I love them both. If a games comes on both the Deck and the Switch I’ll get the Deck version as it has better FPS performance, graphics, and draw distance. I have the Swich for the exclusives, but I hate the exorbitant Nintendo eshop prices that “never” comes down in price, the endless “cutesy” Nintendo games, and the endless Anime style games, I loathe the anime style, I find it immersion killing.

Switch is a fantastic system but tbh I rarely touch my switch oled since getting the oled deck.

Why did you mention genshin instead of cod when talking about anticheat games?

I did get a steam deck. I thought it would be perfect as a portable pc when i go to my girlfriend and could game aswell and i already got a bunch of steam games. But the funny part is that the steam deck made me use my oled switch in handheld more than before so i actually sold me Steam deck after a few months of not using it anymore 😅 My Oled switch got exchanged for the Zelda, totk edition 👍

Honestly I would use Switch for indie games and first party games - indie games feel right at home for indie game. But for steam deck obviously for more modern third party games

Steam Deck can easily act as joycons, I do it the usb-c way and it's pretty good actually, 120hz, hdr, hi-res, max brightness, altough the deck charges trough the monitor, the monitor needs to be plugged if you want all these. If you're fine with up to 80hz, no hdr, a bit lower brightness and resolution up to 900p, no need for power and again no need for extra controller.

In 9:12 he should have gaven steamdeck 4points for better shading fps and the ghz and ram

I’m thinking about swapping to the steam deck. Miss playing the AAA Games that would come out on hardware that can actually handle it, but on the matter of stick drift, I replaced my joycon thumbsticks three times altogether, last one I did I finally grabbed a set of hall sticks so no more stick drift for my unit.

I feel the age of oled screens on switch and steam will be worse than laptops and phones after the screen close to the cooling system

Honestly, ppl are so fixated on negatives with the Switch being underpowered, but honesty that just makes me optimistic. You gotta remember the Switch is running on old hardware and was released in 2017. Thats 6 years ago! Technology has advanced a bunch since then, case and point, the Steam Deck. It just makes me optimistic for the next Switch if they do make one, with the optimization they're able to do with the current Switch, pair that up with new tech and more and theres no doubt it'll look stunning.

It’s not just whichever has more points, it’s which point in particular that matter most to you, the thing that hold the most weight, and can be consider a deal breaker. The switch does win on multiple factors but the sole fact that you don’t have to purchase games twice to play them on PC and Deck plus the sales saves a ton of money in the long run, not to mention the extensive modding scene plus Windows installation meaning you can play literally anything you want. Steam Deck steamrolls Switch for me. Not even a question. If you are a big PC gamer, which I would imagine most of us are, have lots of games on PC and your pockets aren’t lined with gold and unlimited funds, Steam Deck ftw. Think about your wallet’s feelings lmao. Switch may be pretty and small and portable but, in the end, these devices are meant to PLAY GAMES. And Valve nails that point right home.

I’d be curious on you revisiting this video now that the Steam Deck has the OLED version. I don’t see why anyone would want a switch with all the freedom the steam deck has. Other than the proprietary Nintendo games

switch is limited to 1ghz and 720p 30 fps were steam deck have better hardware and performance anyways depends of what people play

I think the awnser is both, nintendo exlusives and steam deck for high end pc games, if you can only afford one, mmm,

I feel like your just a switch lover giving all the point to the switch when the steam deck is clearly better

I wish the steam deck dock boosted performance on a television. Switches beats in that department.

Bro this isn’t even a question. Who would take a switch over a steam deck wtf

The steam deck OLED is my handheld of choice. A lot of the issues from the base steam deck are fixed with the OLED model 👍

wait how tf this only have 86 views-

Can u run star citizen on steam deck?

Steam deck controls have no lag. Because it is built right into the system.

Man I wish I can get the steam Deck, I'm sure if I saved I could get it but... I already own a Switch which I love. For me, I fear that If I get a steam deck, Then I'll leave my switch In the dust and probably never use it again. So I'm probably gonna just stick with my switch

What game is that on 3:42

Any game on the switch can be played even better on the steam deck and now there’s an oled model steam deck

Can I just say if your going to play docked on the switch all the time just get the regular one it's saves you 50 pounds Also if you love indie games the switch is the one to go for as it is full of them

Deck is on sale right now

Joy cons as a single conteoller are pretty bad. Most everyone has a ps4 ps3 x box one x controller ect. Which all work for the steam deck. Cost of a dock is not an issue with those who bought a steam deck.

i disagree with games, on the steam deck not only do you have way more options out of the box then the switch, its even possible to play switch exclusive games like animal crossing and mario kart through emulation on the steam deck, the deck should have taken games

Really good review! I defientky think switch ks better, its cheaper and has a lot more fun games! Sure you could say "oh steam has more titles!" But id rather be able to play mario kart, kirby, splatoon, pokemon, legend of zelda, and metroid. Even if its slightly less powerful!

Unsupported does not mean you're out of luck!!!! A load of my games are unsupported but work perfectly.

Damn man I gotta get the steam deck

You certainly deserve more views sir. The dedication in this video is appreciated👍🏻 keep up the contents i think you will be very popular!

Can’t beat Nintendo first party in my opinion but if your focused on other games I can see why one would prefer steam deck

Switch will end up costing you more money. The consoles themselves are cheap but the game prices and switch online means that in the lifespan of the console (6-7 years) you will end up spending the same as on the steam deck (especially if you live in a country with cheap steam games like argentina)

No competition it's steamdeck. Unfortunately though, it is still not available in most countries. Although the exclusives on switch are worth it, and the indie games play great on it.

Steam Deck Oled changes things by at least 1 point. For now. At this point there are several aftermarket controller options for the Switch that can keep your investment still at or less than The Steam Deck level-model dependent. This video needs an update.

I like those that he didn’t pick sides

I get the steam deck why it’s so better than the Nintendo switch but do you really need all of this fancy stuff? I have a PS five so I don’t see the point besides portability and it’s more expensive than the Nintendo switch, and with the switch being cheaper, I think you should buy it as it is not the best consuls, but it is affordable and very nice to play with, and you could just get the attachments to make it more comfortable, so I just think it’s a bit. Useless just get a PS five there’s batter gaming consuls out there. It’s a bit overprice in my opinion plus in a few years this technology will get old and cheap so not a good investment. In my opinion the Nintendo switch was the OG and the pavement of creating this modern gaming world and you don’t need to fancy electronics to have fun

My new oled steam deck made me just sell my switch 😂

They're both great ! A better comparison would be the switch lite vs the steam deck !

Only strong points for Nintendo would be exclusives and joycons to play 2 people on the go. Steamdeck destroys it with performance, game deals and huge library you can play forever in any pc.

If steamdeck had its own connection all the time like a cell phone, i would 100% get it

It comes down, for me, to games, and the games are more abundant and work better on the Deck.

Rocks and locks and rocks

The steam deck is the first time I’ve ever used AMD shoulda sooner tho

Switch doesnt win in any aspect besides Nintendo titles and battery. My 3rd party switch dock works for the steam deck and my phone. If you're docking, it makes more sense to use a pro controller even on switch and my 8bitdo works for both aswell

I’d just pick the rog ally because it’s better than both

Did you just call portability a “gimmick”? 😂

Switch Oled for me I used to have Steam deck it’s ok 😂 I prefer my switch cause it has more games than Steam deck and better games I sold my Steam deck and I don’t miss it at all

I'd say it's a tie

Why buy a steam deck over a laptop?

joycons are the biggest stupid thing ever. i never even detached them once since i bought switch, they are on for 7 years now. i use pro controller for the tv.

2024. Steam Deck has OLED screens on two of its newer models!!!!!

tbh my switch has just been gathering dust in a drawer since I got my deck 😅already finished metroid dread on the deck and am now running through pokemon Y since I skipped the 3ds generation

The joycon stick drift issue is reason enough for me to never recommend the Switch. Glossing over that problem in this video is irresponsible.

I vote for Nintendo switch because we can change the storage