My Steam Deck LE with a Killswitch travel case is my favorite electronic device I have ever owned. Having every Dark Souls game and Elden Ring, , all of my favorite indies, Windawker HD, Metroid Prime Trilogy, every Super Metroid ROM hack, every Castlevania game, thousands of SNES/NES/DS/GBA/3DS ROMS, and more - all on one handheld, complete with box art for every game is something I have dreamt about for years.
@@teejmorrison Awesome enjoy! I still use mine every single day. It has effectively replaced my Switch and even my PC (unless there’s a very graphic-demanding game that just runs better on PC. Then I’ll just stream it to the Deck with Moonlight)
I collect a lot of games, and I've made healthy use of emulation over the years but man someone bought one of these for me and I can't wait to have something where most of what I play is combined into one ecosystem. Man I'm excited to mess around with this.
@@chris5942 Changing the SSD doesn't void the warranty, I swapped the 64GB in my LCD deck and it later developed a problem with the screen. Replaced with the 64GB and sent back to Valve. They fully repaired it free of charge and even gave me BG3 free becuase it took a few weeks.
One thing I didn’t realise is the Deck’s micro SD card slot maxes out at 100mbps read speed. So there’s no point splashing out on a fast SD card (like I did). I thought my card was a dud until I looked into it further. Fast cards will work just fine, but they won’t make any difference in terms of speed 😅
Correct but you will get a boost when downloading and installing games as typically A2 cards have faster write speeds than A1, however; you're correct in thinking you won't get a boost when playing games etc.
Well, maybe the faster card will be useful in the future though. I bought a 1TB A2 on a really good sale the other week for $55 so it made sense. Working great on my LE OLED.
I just finished installing a 2tb and 512sd into my 512 OLED model as well. So far installed genesis and few saturn games vis emulators. I like the tips to adjust power output, that'll come in handy.
Huffing the sweet sweet Steam Deck exhaust. But IMO I bought the base model and put on a cheap $8 matte screen protector and swapped the 64GB NVme drive with a 2TB one for $180. Much cheaper option than buying the top model.
Yeah this is such an incredible device. If you're even remotely into PC gaming, have a Steam account already or even just wanting to experience soooo many more games on the go, then this is fantastic. The 90Hz HDR OLED display is gorgeous!
@ArturKwaszyn switch can't give you anything lol except mario,zelda and donkey kong,plus switch game prices never drop plus the quality and frame rates of many titles are atrocious at full price at that,I was more than happy to sell my special edition zelda switch oled the minute the deck oled was announced, there is no comparison and this coming from a use to be due hard switch fan.
Those in doubt about upgrading you LCD deck. Just do it as the Oled is beautiful and yes that performance level alone is massive. Not to mention how much lighter they made it. Can't wait now for the window drivers and play cod on it
@@benedictpayot9527 I had a similar problem. For me the solution was to change my hold/grasp of the steam deck. Definitely fix this as poor circulation can cause damage to your hands in the long-run. (i.e. arthritis)
I ordered an OLED steam deck for all the little extra improvements (because I already wanted to get a steam deck anyway), but OLED itself is a huge gimmick. The lighter weight is a genuine positive, especially for handheld devices (to be clear in the deck's case it's not about the 30g difference in the final product, but about the fact that the screen is actually way more than 30g lighter and they used most of those weight savings on upgrading the battery and cooling system, which are the big reasons I'm buying an OLED deck over an LCD one), but be aware that you are either going to deal with drastically reduced image quality on a much shorter timeframe than an LCD (to the point that in a couple of years you can expect your OLED screen to look worse than a LCD screen would after two years, and the colour balance to be way off), or with replacing your screen every year or two to get around this issue. This is because blue OLEDs decay faster than red and green OLEDs, and all three decay MUCH faster than LCD filters on a regular LED-lit screen. This has been an issue since the technology was invented and while there's been a lot of work done to get around it the solutions still generally boil down to variations of "run twice as many blue OLEDs at half brightness so they decay slower," "adjust the colour balance once a month" and "just replace it; what are you, poor?" I would never, ever buy a piece of technology just for an OLED screen, because the blacker blacks and lighter weight do not make up for the short lifespan imo.
Thanks the author for the video. I really enjoyed it, and found those tips very useful for my own steam deck! But what tip I can especially use for my oled?(excluding those in video) thank you!
I've noticed that other people, along with me, smell the exhaust air coming out of the Steam Deck. People I've never interacted with before do the same thing.
So I was debating if I should get the 512 of 1 tb but it seems like your 512 is just as good as the 1tb if not better so I might just copy and paste play it safe
I don't see changing a game that runs at 20 watts to 8 watts ending well... but I also am very curious to see if I can push the play time past 2 hours. I am worried about changing performance settings, buts you've inspired me to at the very least attempt playing around with it
Nice video! What game was it at 1 Minute? Would be cool in future videos where you showcase with a game to have a small pop-out with the game name in the corner.
I need some help with my steam deck, there was nothing wrong then I must’ve pressed the wrong button when it was on desktop mode. Now I’m using the pointer on the touchscreen. It just keeps opening blue boxes and won’t work regularly as the pointer was before. Is there a way to fix this? It was working fine until I was downloading something and must’ve pressed the wrong button. Now I moved the cursor with my finger across the touchscreen. It just keeps like opening these blue boxes that can highlight things. How do I stop it from doing that and get it back to normal?
Ooh, I'll just check that affiliate link for the drive upgrade, do the lad a solid.. it's £209! Cheaper to get the retail SN770, I think Amazon have done you dirty. :D
I need a opinion, I want to get the oled 1tb etched screen, but I also want to get a screen protector to keep it protected, should I get the matte anti glare screen protector? Will it make the display worse? What should I do?
I have the LE (love it!) with etched glass screen. Will a screen protector in any way harm the etching over time? That's my main concern. I put a JSAUX glossy protector on my wife's 512GB OLED and it looks great, but still not sure what to do with my etched LE.
Disclaimer that I haven't tried it or anything but speaking from the standpoint of physics, depending on the adhesive used and the microscopic structure of the etching, it should at least be possible. If the adhesive's molecules are small enough to snugly fit in the trenches from the etch it should make the etch completely invisible while the surface of the protector becomes the visible surface of the screen. Think about what happens when you wet the surface of matte translucent plastic, the way it becomes fully transparent instead. Same concept.
"An extra line of code" and "so easy" in the same sentence. Welcome to the world of Steam Deck tutorials. Of course I'm sure by "code" you mean something akin to the difference between "TREE" and "TREE /F /A" but that's the thing. All these Steam Deck tips, tricks, and tutorials seem to vary wildly when it comes to expertise levels, and you don't know until they either start dumping Linux commands on you like you're fluent in it, or say something like "you can turn it on using the power button."
You convinced me against buying a Rog Ally Extreme, due to one simple fact, ease-of-use. I have a PC and the headach with it sometimes is enough off-putting to not play game at all, I want something plug and play, been enjoying my switch lately a lot more due to that aspect.
I just bought the steam deck oled and killer instinct loads but won’t show video just hear I’m lost feel like smashing it on the floor all the hype for nothing
Emudeck guide by RetroGameCorps: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y5r2WZAImuY.htmlsi=9J5y_cPdwNWI_xjM Game Pass: www.polygon.com/platform/amp/guides/23537216/steam-deck-xbox-game-pass-cloud-gaming-install-microsoft-edge-desktop-mode
Dude I have etched glass & wanna add a screen protector, is there anyway around it??? I don’t wanna make my desk glossy & matte protector gunna make color more dull!
Not really, sadly! You have to either take the hit and make it glossy or reduce image quality via an anti-glare protector. Best thing is to be really careful with it and use a case at all times!
In my professional opinion, the Steam Deck presents itself as a viable alternative to the Xbox console. For individuals who are weary of the constant rumors, uncertainties, and unfulfilled promises associated with Microsoft's Xbox, I can empathize with their frustrations. While I previously held a positive regard for the Xbox, their persistent shortcomings and broken commitments have eroded my trust in their brand. Consequently, I have made the decision to transition to the Steam Deck as my preferred gaming platform. Additionally, it has come to my attention that the Xbox Series X/S consoles tend to generate excessive heat, which raises concerns regarding their user-friendliness and overall performance.
Skull & Co GripCase, I love it! Did a dedicated video on it a while back here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YlHfBdAm4ug.htmlsi=NzLyvJDuSdrQZjPI
I have a must do feature and its to do with preserving the screen from burn in. I know how to install games and have the screen fully turn off and still download games :)
Maybe he's just referring to docking it so the internal display goes off. I do that for overnight downloads. Valve really needs to add a proper screen off time for downloads, though. On LCD maybe it wasn't so important, but on OLED with its relatively limited lifespan, it would be a welcome feature.@@128KB
psshh easy. I remembered back in my days where i had to hack my battery in my psp lol a little scary when it didnt cut on but nothing i couldnt fix. Why did we have to do that again?
Can you put anti glare protector on an etched glass screen protector. I have a LE steam deck and i love etched glass but i also want to protect the screen… worried about being too blurry with double anti glare glass property. Can you test this?
Sadly I can't test this as I don't have a 1TB model with etched glass to test it with :( I think it will affect image quality but hopefully not too much? Depends how much you want to protect the screen! I will test the modcase face plate on the skull & co soon too, I'll get back to you.
I also have the LE and am torn about screen protectors with it. My main concern is whether a screen protector's adhesive would harm the etching over time. If I do put one on, I will probably just use a glossy to get the clearest image. I do really like the etched effect on reflections, though. I kinda wish Valve hadn't forced the etching so we could just choose a screen protector to get a similar effect or not.
I have the 1tb model. I bought an anti glar screen protector. I cant see any overall difference. It's worth the security feeling. So i suggest doing it.
@Jay-zr8kx before i put it fully on. I placed it over the top to see what it did and myself and two other saw nothing to negligible difference.i was actually surprised how good it was.
Game pass games yes, however they'll be streamed not downloaded so you'll need a good internet connection for it. There's now a better way of putting game pass on steam deck than the one I described in this video. I'll make a video about the new way next week!
Seems like steam is so far ahead of Sony and PlayStation when it comes to giving gamers what they actually want. Customize your games however you want.
Why do you guys claim gamepass works. It does not. Yes you are able to run the game however because you run it in a browser the controls are messed up. Mine did not work at all.
It works perfectly when it's set up correctly, start again and follow a guide step by step. Or pay $5 on steam for XBPlay and it does it all for you, plus you can remote play our Xbox that way too.
