Make sure you try emulation. It adds so much.

For sure! 😊

Idk about windows on this thing man. I tried. The controls don’t translate well. Maybe things have changed since I last tried a year ago 🤷🏽‍♂️

​@@JonImperialemu deck 2.0 is great you don't even need to install Windows.

Emulation works AMAZING on the deck, if you are gonna get a switch, get a steam deck and emulate it, although online would not work

I hope you like it! 🤞🏾

Same man.. just ordered mine hopefully i get an hour or two a day from being an adult

You married 2 boys 😨

I feel u man! I work for 84hrs a week and i just got mine hehehe

@@shahtayyib 🦗🦗🦗

That's awesome! I'm glad you are getting more use out of it! 😊

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! The Steam Deck is pretty amazing! What games have you played on it? 😊

@@JonImperial It is! For me I'm playing RE4 Remake, Vampire Survivors, and some of my old Steam Deck Library games such as Dead Cell

Awesome! I think you are definitely going to love it!

I appreciate that bro! 🙏🏾 Thanks for watching the video. 😊

Thanks for sharing that! I got mine 2 weeks-ish before the Spring Sale! That was a good deal!

I had the most fun (and still do) customizing my deck. the freedom is amazing

@@notrybro Enjoying Linux?

I think it's perfect for you! 👊🏾 Thanks for watching! 😊

@@JonImperial subscribed as well! be well to you & everyone at home 👊🏽😊

@@NefariousMegaFlare 🙏🏾

Thanks for watching! 😊

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊 Hope you like it when you get it.

I gotta check those out! Thank you!

I'm glad to hear that! When I was researching, the question I kept thinking was "is it still enjoyable even if I don't emulate, play as much, etc."

Thank you! What game did you download first? 😊

@@JonImperial Aperture Desk Job. I’m currently setting up my Emudeck, which I’m struggling because, ironically enough, lack of free time.

100% some people don’t get it! 😂 What games do you play?

I'm happy to hear that! I am so happy about my decision too. My favorite purchase this year. 🔥

True🙌🏻

Now triple that freedom when you actually get a pc

@@Terandium lol I figured..

@@Terandium The steam deck IS a PC

Thank you!! 😊 I’m glad to hear that!

@@JonImperial I’ve just placed an order for mine. Very excited!

It's awesome!! Happy to hear you are enjoying yours!

I’m loving mine! I would also look into the newer ROG Ally. I have one, but I haven’t tried it much.

Thank you! Do you have one?

Not yet because I have a very nice HP Omen Laptop for portable gaming, but I'm super interested. Have a great weekend 😊

I appreciate it! Thank you so much for watching! Are you in the market for one?

That's it! It's so easy to use! 😊

Thank you!!! What games are you planning to play? 😊

@@JonImperial Lots of Phasmo, Demonologist, VRChat, Cult of the Lamb, Fall Guys, Terraria and Among Us

I appreciate that 🙏🏾 What are some of your favorite Steam Deck games?

@@JonImperial I've been catching up with games in my back log lately outside of emulation and modded games I've beat. I think the ones I've played the most and enjoyed are Bulletstorm: full metal clip and Dragon quest XI S. I've also started playing some Star dew valley and Buck up and drive at night before bed. I like a bunch of different genres though from JRPGS to FPS and farming Sims. Just depends on my mood.

That’s a wide range of games! That’s awesome. 😊 I’ll check some of the games you mentioned.

@@JonImperial Two older games that I also have on steam but haven't played on the Deck yet are Sleeping Dogs and Titan fall 2. You might of heard of/played both of them in the past though. Figured sleeping dogs might be more up your alley since you play Red Dead redemption 2. It's more in the vein of a Grand theft Auto though. Titan fall is just a really good shooter for the campaign. Can't speak for the multiplayer part of it but I heard it was good as well. I really enjoyed the campaign though. They both go on sale from time to time.

The Steam Deck does sound perfect for you! 😊

Thank you!! We work hard to create these kinds of videos. 🙏🏾

Salamat! 🙏🏾

I definitely think you don’t need to upgrade from Steam Deck! It’s still so good. Kinda like how you don’t need to upgrade your phone just because a new one came out. BUT as a reviewer, I would love to try out the ROG Ally! 😊

Better late than never! Welcome to the club! Hope you enjoy it! 😊

That's awesome! Older titles are perfect for the Steam Deck! Which model did you get?

I bought the 256gb..ur right..so far my Steamdeck excels 😄 im also a type of ppl that want to play games..but hardly more than 2h per session..

Thanks for sharing that! The SD is pretty awesome!

That's awesome! What games do you play?

@@JonImperial lately Hogwarts Legacy, Tekken 7, Sifu, and The Witcher 3! 👍🏽

The ROG Ally is definitely interesting. I would love to test it out for myself. 😊

Oh man. That’s frustrating. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏾

Thanks for the sub! I truly appreciate it! 😊

It’s awesome! I think you’ll like it. 😊

Have you taken advantage of that? I don't see myself doing that, but that is actually a good point!

That’s awesome! I’m happy to hear that you are enjoying your SD! 😊

That’s awesome! Best of both worlds! ☺️

I think you'll enjoy it! 😊 Thanks for watching.

Nah it makes sense to have both. They both play different games. Plus since you have. Switch already it'd be easier to get your switch games on the steam deck. If you wanted.

I was too eager to play FireWatch 😂

Thank you so much for the sub! I'll see what I can do. I'm hesitant, because using emulation, does not appeal to me as a gamer. I can't think of games I would want to play, but never say never. 😊

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience. 😊

I appreciate you watching! 🙏🏾

I doubt it. If Steam is truly losing money on the Steam Deck, they can't afford to put it in retail. They'll lose more money. 😊

Thank you! 🙏🏾

Thank you!! Not sure when the device will go on sale again. Probably it’s 2nd year anniversary which is February.

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏾 I hope you enjoy your SD!

@@JonImperial You're welcome! I sure hope so, too!🙏

Thank you!!! 🙏🏾

I appreciate you watching it! 🙏🏾

Sorry about your graphics card!

@Jon Imperial its fine, losing a 3060 sucks, but stuff happens what can you do? 🤷🏽‍♂️

I’m happy to hear it was helpful! 🙏🏾

I appreciate the sub! 🙏🏾 yeah.. I think once I have a game I WANT to play, I’d be all about it. I’m enjoying the games I got from the Spring Sale. 😊

Nice! Which one did you order?

​​@@JonImperialBase model 😅 but I think it's fine for my entertainment needs.

I appreciate that!! 👊🏾

It's really great! Are you thinking of getting one? Or maybe the ROG Ally? 😁

Thanks bro! Your videos encouraged me to get it! 🙏🏾 The end made you laugh? What about it? 😂

@@JonImperial Ah thank you dude 😄 So glad you’re enjoying it. So at the very last second it cuts to you in the car…some pesky broll that got caught at the end 😂

@@mike.barnes HAHAHA! I did not see that. Initially, I had a vlog segment in the video that I took out. 😂 I am making adjustments now. Consider yourself lucky to have seen it. 😂

@@JonImperial Hahaha! Leave it in 😏😏😏

Thank you so much! Do you have one? 😊

@@JonImperial yes I do! I love it! I have a series x as well but finding I’ve been playing steam deck way more. Idk just something about it. It’s an overall pleasurable experience

@@nicdubonnet I’m glad to hear you’re loving yours! It’s just so easy to pick up and play! 🙌🏾

I believe you could!

😂 you in Anchorage too?

@@JonImperial haha yea man! Good review by the way

Hope you like it! What’s the first game you’re planning to play? 😊

@@JonImperial Resident Evil 4 remake! I didn't managed to finish it on my PC, because it's just a gigantic hassle to hook it to my living room TV and get that console experience (and I refuse to work and game on the same setup). Plus waking up a game from suspend for a 15-20 minute session is a game changer. I finished Witcher 3 that way on Switch.

Playing in bed is awesome too! It's so convenient. 👌🏾

You should be whipping out something else when you want to chill with your wife.

It is not good value for handheld compared to Switch. There are games that should be played on PC. No handheld is yet capable of it for a good price and product. Switch has many great exclusives and games that are great for playing on handheld. Steam Deck has never been worth it. Asus Ally is far and away a better option. And can actually be either it as a PC game machine alternative with Windows. Never waste money on a Steam Deck.

@See Ess you are right the steam deck isn't a good handheld option, it's a GREAT option for the price, you know why it wins for me, I don't care about Nintendo exclusives I will never support those money grabbers as they only care about squeezing the highest prices from games series that have been around since before I was born(1998), steam has over 50000 available games, and the device itself is better for me than the asus ally as I don't wanna spend close to a grand for performance that is better but doesn't have dual track pads or 4 other back buttons to program. I'm happy and am so excited to have a device that let's me play cyberpunk for an hour and a half at great settings pretty much anywhere I can bring it.

@@jamesbalaj4641 This is totally false. The price of close to a grand is similar on both You clearly have no clue what you're talking about. Steam Deck is over $700 in most shops. Same pricing for Ally. The touch screen on Steam Deck seems like a nice touch. But found to be barely used and unnecessary by most. Due to being fully touch screen anyway. Ally can play any Steam game. And it has faaaar more universal options for games that you do not even need to get on Steam. 5000 is an irrelevant number when what is available outside of Steam is what is most relevant. Steam Deck has never been a good product which means it is not even close to great. It is closer to poor oversized overpriced product recommended to avoid. Nintendo is greedy as can be, But no more than Valve. Perhaps not even close to Valve. If the product is worth the value then, that is what matters to most users. Yet the biggest hypocrites on the internet and one the face of the earth are anybody who use Valve for anything, and while pointing fingers at anybody about greed and anticonsumer. Which is what Valve is far more than any other company. Yet the point was value to the user. I got three games from Steam over the past two years. Due to being Steam exclusive - Final Fantasy 14, Fallout 4, Elden Ring. Because I enjoyed those. But I got many games elsewhere. Switch offers the best value for handheld. The OLED is amazing. Dragon Quest 11-S has great benefit on PC. But also excellent on Switch OLED for a handheld game.. For PC games on handheld, Steam Deck is a huge waste of money when Asus Ally is just so much better. There is has always been zero reason to pay enormous amount for Steam Deck. But Ally is actually a great product for that price range. As stated it is a Windows PC as well. Anybody looking for a budget PC for gaming consider getting the Ally. It can be docked as well as brought around like a laptop. There is no competition between something well worth it vs something that has never been worth it.

😂 what accessories do you use with it?

@@JonImperial I just purchased an anker power block, I got a case with a kickstand and an apple tracker and I got a anker plug and cord I didn’t like the plug it came with way too short

The included case is definitely awesome! It’ll be my travel go-to. For around the house, the Waterfield Designs works well for me. 😊

Actually I have a lock on my Linus Tech Tips's backpack. If you really look closely you cane see they are just clips that look like loops with a lock but I am just decreasing theft from glances and I mostly keep my bags guarded. I got the key for the look in case I need to open it in places I do not trust.

Prefers original case too. And the backpack also being padlocked is a good idea. Double protection.

@@minisithunknown5568 i think they meant that having the hard case as added protection inside a backpack is better too. Besides the lock, just having the device loose in someone’s pack could get it all scratched and such.

The OLED is sooo nice! Happy to hear you are enjoying yours!

I'm hoping to get my hands on the ROG Ally ASAP and try to provide some insight. 😊 Like I said in my video, I have had no issues running some AAA titles. I think you need to manage your expectations though.

It’s really good! Look into the ROG Ally too! 😊

@@JonImperial ROG Ally here in Taiwan is not expensive. Though I am thinking for SD because of their OS.

Thank you!! 🙏🏾

I Wish valve starts selling it in India too

I’m not sure sorry. ✌🏾

I agree! 👊🏾

What games do you play? 😊

@@JonImperial Elden ring, Wreckfest, Hi Fi Rush, Neon White, Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Re4 remake. Plus many others.

Nice! How does Elden Ring perform on the SD?

@@JonImperial it runs well

I'm not big on modding. I'm sure you can look it up on Reddit 😊

I definitely need to try those out! 🙏🏾

I know!! I’m so happy! Loving the OLED! 🙌🏾

Thank you! 🙌🏾

Did you get the 64gb and upgraded? How much storage? 😊

@@JonImperial yes got 64Gb then got 256gb samsung ssd on amazon upgraded for $30... but already ran out of space after looking around i found 1tb samsung drive on aliexpress for $75 so will wait 3 weeks for it as here in usa cheapest ones i found are like $120.

I honestly watched too many videos before buying. 😂 Thanks for watching! 😊

@@JonImperial Np bro, Can't wait for more videos!! 🔳

I can’t see it on the Steam Store. I’m sure you can Google if there’s a work around it.

😂✌🏾

It’s so great!!

I'm not sure. It is intriguing though. 😊

Thanks for watching! 👊🏾

I got mine 2 weeks earlier than the sale. LOL What do you play on it? 😊

@@JonImperial nice, I’m currently playing tales of arise. Games run perfect on the deck.

I'm assuming you are referring to using remote play through Steam on your PC?

@Jon Imperial Yes exactly 💯

😂 they are indoor shoes 😂

It truly is!! 👌🏾

It is! I am from Alaska. 😂

That’s awesome! How long have you had it?

Based on a quick search it seems like there should be a workaround? 🤷🏽‍♂️ I'm not interested in it, but I was just curious.

You can absolutely play Bedrock edition on the Deck. Just search on KZfaq for a tutorial.

Thank you!! 🙌🏾

That’s awesome! What was the first game you downloaded? 😊

@@JonImperial Vampire Survivors😆 it kept me hooked for 15 days straight!!

👊🏾 thanks for watching

@@JonImperial been on a binge lately watching these videos now that I just got one yesterday haha great video man

Thanks for the sub!! Which one do you use more?

@@JonImperial steam deck cause most games I bought on my switch were ports like Diablo, dragons dogma, witcher etc I love hand helds I also have psvita slim and n3dsxl vita and 3ds were moded since they are already outdated.