EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Buying A Steam Deck In 2023!

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I decided to make a complete buyer's guide for the Steam Deck in 2023, covering everything from performance to recommended accessories!
Note: Apologies for the constantly changing lighting, recording took place over a few hours due to camera issues 😅
Accessories in the video (Affiliate where available):
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Honeywell PTH7950 Thermal Pad: www.moddiy.com/products/Honey...
Samsung EVO Select MicroSD: amzn.to/3NNfzsR
iVoler Dock: amzn.to/3HBITiY
JSAUX M.2 Dock: amzn.to/3jx0W1D
JSAUX Modcase: go.jsaux.com/45f6uAx
Videos Mentioned:
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Steam Deck Storage SHOWDOWN: • Steam Deck Storage SHO...
How LOW Can It Go? | Steam Deck Thermal Modding: • How LOW Can It Go? | S...
Other Links:
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SDHQ: steamdeckhq.com/
Deck Verified Program: www.steamdeck.com/en/verified
ProtonDB: www.protondb.com/
Ally MicroSD Issue: www.windowscentral.com/gaming...
Ally Performance Issues: www.theverge.com/2023/6/29/23...
Socials:
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Join the Discord: / discord
Find me on Twitch: / cryobyte33
Find me on Mastodon: @cryobyte33@mastodon.cryobyte.net
Places to Support Me:
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* Patreon - / cryobyte33
* Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/cryobyte33
* Super Thanks here on YT
* Humble Bundle with code "CryoByte33"
* Affiliate Links Below
Chapters:
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00:00 - Opening Words
00:24 - Introduction
00:46 - What IS the Steam Deck?
01:28 - What can it do?
02:24 - What can it play?
04:47 - Performance
06:02 - The Deck’s special ability
06:46 - What’s the difference between the models?
08:10 - Upgrade-ability & Repair-ability
09:25 - Tweak-ability & Customization
10:00 - Community
10:38 - Common accessories
12:51 - How does it compare to the ROG Ally?
15:39 - Conclusion

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@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Correction: It's been brought to my attention that a few parts still aren't available on iFixIt, like the audio module. The points in the video still stand, but I wanted to make it clear!

@ScullyBrewing 10 месяцев назад

Which is exactly the part i think i need. I have an issue where my audio down gets stuck. Ive reset my deck, tried different software versions, physically checked to see if the button is actually stuck (it wasnt) and im not sure if there’s anything else i can do. Im hesitant to start an RMA as I have “modified” my deck with a clear front and back shell a while back. Afraid they’ll just say it was due to the mod and decline. Im not opposed to paying for the replacement board, i just cant find anywhere to get one.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

@@ScullyBrewing As far as I know, at worst they'll charge you "at cost" to replace the necessary parts and won't complain about the shell. It would be a bit antithetical to complain about modifications when they encouraged self-repair and upgradability in the first place 🙂 FWIW, I've even heard of a few cases of boards bricked by an undervolt being replaced free of charge.

@SeaJay_Oceans 10 месяцев назад

It's an outdated design, avoid steam deck old tech. Steam doesn't have any good content.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

@@SeaJay_Oceans I'm not sure if you're trolling or not 😅

@X862go 10 месяцев назад

Bro, what is asus doing not sending you an ROG ALLY ? You're in the States now, right ? We gotta figure out how to get you one 💯

@charlestwoo 10 месяцев назад

I bought a steam deck for my little cousins for their fist console in march, ran ur script and got them a bunch of games. I finally decided to get one myself and it arrived yesterday. your videos have been gospel and I learnt so much in this one. Thank you.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching, and I'm glad that I was able to help out! I hope your cousin likes it as well 😁

@charlestwoo 10 месяцев назад

@@cryobyte33 can I ask your thoughts on Heroic games launcher? im trying to get access to my epic games library.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

@@charlestwoo I haven't used it much personally, but it's always worked well. There is one caveat, though: Games downloaded through Heroic (GOG, Epic, etc), will NOT get a shadercache download like Steam games. This means that they'll initially stutter much more than Steam games and will take much longer to reach "optimal" performance for each patch of the game.

@charlestwoo 10 месяцев назад

@@cryobyte33 that is invaluable info, can't thank you enough.

@MrGandymanjr 10 месяцев назад

@@cryobyte33I was hesitant about downloading it too because how it may affect the performance of the deck might think about downloading it.

@psyduck9475 9 месяцев назад

This is exactly the kind of informational video I was looking for that lays down what this new piece of innovation is for someone very far behind in tech. Thank you. The side-by-side comparison at the end that cleanly compares this with the Ally in a simple and digestible table format is highly appreciated. No extra flair. No unnecessary spiels. Kudos to you man!

@Lo-Fi-_-Gaming 10 месяцев назад

I don't regret getting the steam deck this year. Really awesome. I usually play on gaming consoles especially portables and so I missed a lot of good pc games. And now it's surreal I'm playing cheap but great pc games on a handheld device. Currently indulging myself on kingdom come deliverance - damn really surreal I'm playing this great game on handheld.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

I have yet to play KC:D, but I'll need to try it out! Thanks for watching and for the comment, I'm glad that you're enjoying the Deck so much 😁

@imsi107 10 месяцев назад

As a console player who can't afford a high profile desktop, I really want a steam deck just so I can play Guild Wars 2 handheld lol

@resmarted 9 месяцев назад

How does it run? What kind of battery life are you getting playing it?

@toxicturkeyy 8 месяцев назад

Still no regret?

@evanbelisle8464 8 месяцев назад

What about now?

@laurensmol669 6 месяцев назад

I heard about this device a couple of days ago. You explained everything I wanted to know in a easy to understand way. Excellent video and keep up the good work!

@diotb77 10 месяцев назад

I already have 2 Decks and have seen all your technical more detailed videos, but I still loved this video. Thank you!

@dantesantoyo3460 Месяц назад

Then you for being so precise and clear on the points you hit! You answered all my questions and then some that were relevant

@likestech1873 23 дня назад

Great detailed review, thank you. Thinking of getting one along with the Viture XR Pro glasses, and your video really helped clear some things up.

@YuUkOsnxd 4 месяца назад

Thank you, I'm completely out of the loop on gaming in general but I want to try hand held devices and was looking for a video that made it make sense. You got me interested in the community and the way it can be customized, I'm checking your other videos now

@MyFriendsCallMeC0ach 10 месяцев назад

thank you so much for your videos and all the work you put into them. I really appreciate it and hope it will turn out exactly as worthwhile as you wish and work hard for!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching them! My primary goal is education and helping the community, and I'm very thankful for the opportunity to keep doing that 😁

@ChangedEver 7 месяцев назад

Fantastic video man! This is exactly the kind of info breakdown I was looking for! Keep up the great work!

@justintefft 8 месяцев назад

Great video and very timely for me to watch. I'm in the market for a steam deck and needed this video to help me make a decision. I'll be making a purchase this week. Thank you and keep them coming.

@zexus3948 10 месяцев назад

I got one for myself in this week, and its awesome! Thank you for your videos. Cant wait to see FSR3)

@evilmarius 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to inform us about the product man. You rock.

@seanbrent4245 10 месяцев назад

I’m a quarter 3 deck adopter and I’ve never been happier to have it. You’ve done amazing things to make it more enjoyable. This handheld Pc is the way to go in my opinion. It may not shine as bright in some areas like the others but I think it’s the best all in one package.

@mase8705 4 месяца назад

A friend of mine just showed me his Steam Deck yesterday and was in love with it. I wanna thank you for this video cuz you’re details. Thank you for that.

@kasedyan540 9 месяцев назад

damn you make exactly the kind of videos i look for when looking for product reviews, thanks for the good work keep it up!!!

@Animus141 2 месяца назад

This was exactly the video i was looking for, cheers and thanks for the thorough comparison. including the rog ally was extremely helpful

@margaritavelazquez7437 10 месяцев назад

Great video!! I recently got myself a steam deck and still learning about it , this was very helpful thank you ☺️

@ssjaken 10 месяцев назад

I loved this video! I apprecaite how approachable you made it for people that are absolutely new

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching, I put a lot of care into not making it too technical for those who don't know a lot about computers ❤️

@Sadtiric 10 месяцев назад

I absolutely love your work! Yet again, you've produced gold. ❤ This is an awesome video to explain to people why the Deck is so nice and worth it.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

That's exactly why I made it, thank you for watching this one too ❤️ The friend that inspired the video said that it was really helpful as well, so double-success!

@Sadtiric 10 месяцев назад

@@cryobyte33 Love to hear all the positivity! I sent this one off to all my friends who are curious and at least one of them is getting a Deck now. One of us! One of us!

@Vyt4s1993 7 месяцев назад

Very useful information Its second video so far I seen that shows full retrospect of device and brings up to date information including reports of competition in the market. Thank you very much 10/10 for down to earth review. 🎉

@carmenandcasey 10 месяцев назад

This is a phenomenal video dude! Great job!

@nocdudeguy 10 месяцев назад

I'm not going to lie, I already knew all of this about the Steam Deck, but your videos are always pretty great in instruction and presentation, that I like learning from your channel. Thanks for the information and actually good comparison against the ROG Ally. Keep pumping out vids, man. :)

@trooper420wSw 10 месяцев назад

awesome video, concise and pleasant to watch as usual, nice to see you back! hope moving is going well for you :) i already have a deck myself, but i will be definitely be sending this to friends who are interested in handheld PCs, cheers!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching another one and being a member! My move is in less than 2 weeks, but preparations have been exhausting so the videos are a bit slower 🙂 I appreciate any shares and I hope that this helps any others who might be looking into it.

@Mrburns68 4 месяца назад

Great video thank you for putting the time in, very helpful. 👍

@daltonlolley4403 6 месяцев назад

Bro! By far the best video on steam deck I’ve watched! I wish I would have found your video weeks ago!

@AEClimbingTV 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this vid! I love my steam deck especially now this winter sale. really good way to spend time

@curiousaustriantours6962 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for such a well thought-out, clear and concise, and informative video.

@matthewspracklin2204 10 месяцев назад

First time viewer here! Great video! Very informative and covered all the important information, with some great tips as well!

@LanceRWheeler 5 месяцев назад

Very efficient and helpful video. I knew nothing about the steam deck and wanted to watch a video that would teach me all the things. This is that video. Thank you!

@dermotrickerby2588 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this video, it was very informative. I’m currently in the market and this has defo helped me make my decision. Keep up the great work ❤

@XREAL_Global 10 месяцев назад

Huge video and huge points. We're very excited to see the future of handhelds. (Also shout out to the SDHQ team!) 😎

@amyreyes2761 4 месяца назад

Great video. So helpful to me in deciding between steam and switch. And just understanding the steam deck use and capabilities. Thanks 👊🏼😊

@colincarey6561 8 месяцев назад

Damn, what a thorough video! Been looking into the deck again with the OLED. Even though this was out before it’s released, this was really helpful.

@blakekaram3372 8 месяцев назад

honestly I’ve never just commented this on a video, but the way you structured this review was great, each part fluently went into the next and I got all the information I wanted to know about the steam deck, good fuckin shit my guy🙌🏼

@KniferJ 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the info! I subscribed👍

@famous4flowin 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video!!! Thanks. Answered all my questions

@paulharrison3419 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for a clear and easy to follow video 😁

@jeddyiii 6 месяцев назад

Good job on this video. Exactly what I was looking for.

@HiTechLoLife 10 месяцев назад

Hey man, glad to see you back to making content, even during your move!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Heya, thanks for watching! My output is pretty limited right now, considering the move, but I'm doing what I can 🙂

@ThePsiler 10 месяцев назад

This video is amazing man, thank you!

@QuincyThomasCleverCUE 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Much needed insight and information.

@shwimwhearz4819 10 месяцев назад

Very good video. Concise, informative and easy to understand

@dagi89online 7 месяцев назад

Super helpful review, thanks so much!

@jiriknajbl3135 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for your content Cryo, We all love u

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching the video, I hope you like this one as well 😁

@djrphotography 10 месяцев назад

This is so comprehensive. Subscribed. I'm currently looking at buying a steam deck and this has really helped make my decision.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and subscribing, I'm glad I could help out! Hopefully you like it if you take the plunge 🙂

@Lemens-channel 10 месяцев назад

Very helpful, thanks for putting this together man!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching as always! Not sure if you bought one yet, we'll have to chat about it sometime 😉

@ThePowerOfTheChain 10 месяцев назад

This is exactly the guide i needed , thank you so much. Cool hair btw

@GuavaSuav Месяц назад

Thank you bro this video was very helpful

@maireadhudson8995 2 месяца назад

Just bought a steam deck and this video is so helpful and has made me more excited for it to arrive!

@kevinmoreira86 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic video. Absolutely coveted every possible question and then some. Thank you!

@cryobyte33 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you found this helpful 🙂

@almpertis 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video, it's really great! I would really appreciate a more in depth review as well but also a video on the experience on software development on the deck if you think there's an audience for it and feel like doing so :)

@jbreaux1723 7 месяцев назад

Great video thank you so much answered a ton of questions

@user-nl8zz5hz1t 6 месяцев назад

great information i appreciate it man

@user-wc3uw4ec2e 9 месяцев назад

Full in-depth review please! Your content is 2nd to none! Thank you!!!

@franco-rh9wo 9 месяцев назад

This was an amazing video you covered everything thank you so much

@sonicpelaaja 10 месяцев назад

I always learn something new when watching your videos. I had no idea about the current ROG Ally problems. This is a very good video for people who are interested in the Steam Deck.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

As someone who wants to see competition flourish, it's been sad to see the problems that the Ally has had. Hopefully they make good on their word and fix the launch issues like Valve did, since neither device released in a flawless state. Regardless, I'm just happy to help bring it to light, thank you for watching the video!

@kh.754 10 месяцев назад

Awesome video man! Thank you

@jhon2838 10 месяцев назад

Great video! this answered a lot of questions for me. They are on sale so I'll get the base model and upgrade on my own.. Thanks!

@deyandeykov 10 месяцев назад

You just earned a new subscriber! Great video! Sealed my purchase for a Steam Deck.

@tornlettuce6148 9 месяцев назад

Was super on the fence about a steam deck and then I saw this, great video great info. Thank you!

@cryobyte33 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! I'm glad I was able to help 🙂

@ELWicker 3 месяца назад

I was interested in purchasing a Deck but wasn't sure what it could do. This video was really helpful and informative. Thank you!

@james-fx1fq 10 месяцев назад

I just bought my steam deck. And have been using videos from you and eta prime to optimize it. Love the content. I can’t wait for your monoblock video!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching, I'm happy to help! The monoblock video is in progress, look forward to it in the next few videos 😉

@HitokiriKinchou 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate you confirming that those microSD cards have the highest speed that the steamdeck can handle. I was on the fence about which one to buy and I just ordered one. Cheers!

@pepishvepi 10 месяцев назад

Love your videos Cryo, my favourite Steam Deck related youtuber by a mile!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching the videos, and being subscribed! Hopefully this one satisfies as well 😉

@YokiBrewster 10 месяцев назад

Programmer too!

@RubyRobbins 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. So informative! I shall go now and watch the other videos you recommended before I decide ❤

@cryobyte33 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, I hope it helps 😁

@AjHop 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video man

@Ram_Su 10 месяцев назад

Was debating getting a deck for a while but couldn’t come to a decision due to confusion and lack of research. This video gave me all the information I needed and I have now purchased one. So helpful!

@macymiller3417 9 месяцев назад

Do you love it?

@Ram_Su 9 месяцев назад

@@macymiller3417 Completely changed the way I play my games. Absolutely worth all the money

@Syb3r 10 месяцев назад

great video, helped me a lot :)

@Vreidicus 10 месяцев назад

Really appreciate the video. I've been pondering about buying the steamdeck for a while now. Considering i already have a steamlibrary it seems to be the better choice to get into handheld gaming.

@irielion79 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video. Very helpful

@frankudero4209 8 месяцев назад

Really great video so thanks. I've been on the fence about whether to get this or a traditional console (PS5 or XBox) and this is the type of info that I was looking for. I think my decision got quite a bit easier with this so I think I'm probably gonna be picking up a Deck. Maybe I can start to whittle down my backlog of games...yeah right!

@4400jman 10 месяцев назад

You are my #1 goto for all things steam deck. Subscribed on my personal and work accounts haha. I look forward to more of your content!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the support! I'm glad to help and have more than a few videos in the works 😁

@WEBJR1977 6 месяцев назад

I just recently bought a steam deck so I decided to watch this video and I have to say it helped me alot I appreciate all of the info and I made sure to subscribe

@MC-qe5qb 2 месяца назад

Very helpful!! Thanks

@DrCharizard1 Месяц назад

Thanks for the vid!

@chrissyo29 10 месяцев назад

Good morning. Just came up on my RU-vid channel and I had never heard of you. I have recently just bought a steam deck. I’ve had it a week maybe and even though this is for brand new if you want to buy a steam deck it was very helpful. I have subscribe to your channel and will continue to enjoy your videos. You are very thorough and you’re slow in your speaking which helps me. Thank you.❤

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching, I'm happy that I can help and I'll be sure to keep the pace of speaking 😁

@russeljimmies3899 10 месяцев назад

you're my favorite content creator! so wise, yet still friendly :)

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and for the kind words ❤️ I hope this video helped!

@lthomas63 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video! Thank you!

@mmapoundingquestions9587 10 месяцев назад

aMAZIN ! This channel droppin knowledge like it's hot ! Great job!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching, I hope it helps out!

@radith 8 месяцев назад

Exactly what I needed to know 👍

@itsmemichelle6411 10 месяцев назад

This was super helpful for someone like me considering getting a Steam deck at some point. Thanks for making it.

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful for ya!

@Eduargoat 10 месяцев назад

Very good video man 🙏🏽 thank you so much

@aidenquinn3329 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the disclaimers and thank you for the info, loved the video btw♥️

@cryobyte33 8 месяцев назад

Full transparency is something I value very highly, I make sure to put a big section in every piece of sponsored or "review unit" content, clarifying all the stipulations. Thank you for watching!

@LunarSault23 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this, I plan on getting one for my birthday/Christmas

@enmanuelhernandez1695 10 месяцев назад

Amazing content ! this is going to be very helpful come Xmas time :)

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Hey man, thank you for watching the video! I'll be back in the US soon so maybe we'll run into one another 🙂

@voidvoidvoid7274 10 месяцев назад

Hey Deck Bro ! Thank you so much for your videos, tutorials and programs/tweaks ! They made my Deck SOOO much better ! I already own a Deck, heavilly customized and I know this video isn't for me but I'm still gonna watch it because the way you deliver content is amazing, and I also might learn a thing or two !

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Heya! Thank you for watching the videos, I'm just happy that I can help you guys play your games a bit better 😁❤️

@voidvoidvoid7274 10 месяцев назад

@@cryobyte33 a bit ? Man it's a huge change ! I'm recommending your challenge to everyone including my non-English speaking friends 🥰

@voidvoidvoid7274 10 месяцев назад

Sorry, no idea why "challenge" ended up in this sentence... Probably autocorrect 😅 I meant "channel" 🤦🏻

@SALisRad 10 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks for this! Very well done

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, I hope it helped!

@ivan.g.g 10 месяцев назад

Nice to see you again !

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Nice to see you again as well, thank you for watching so quickly!

@tillvindevogel1928 8 месяцев назад

Waw this vidéo was exactly wath I needed, ty

@J.e.r.o.e.n 10 месяцев назад

Very helpful, thank you very much 🙏

@darkvulpes4826 8 месяцев назад

Very informative video, thanks!

@cryobyte33 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching 😁

@RebieRebs 10 месяцев назад

I bought one! Thank you for making cryoutilities! Can't wait to get it :)

@blue_bach 5 месяцев назад

this is a great video all around. i can't even put my finger directly on it, but it was exactly what i needed to watch. thank you!

@cryobyte33 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching, and for the kind words! I'm glad it helped!

@asideofchicken3760 7 месяцев назад

This is a fantastic video! Looking to buy an OLED steam deck and this helps me understand basic original features

@tommylipscomb8964 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video!

@cryobyte33 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching, I hope it helped!

@GrreennX 10 месяцев назад

Great video, man! New subscriber here. Keep them coming!

@TheDethsight 9 месяцев назад

it's criminal that you don't have at least 100K subs. excellent info in an excellent format. no flashy stuff. no over or under hype of either device. earned my sub today, sir!

@cryobyte33 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching, and subscribing. I'm glad you enjoy the content 🙂