Steam Deck - 10 Things We TESTED 

What I like the most about the Steam Deck is that Valve has updated and supported it more in a couple of months than Nintendo has done with the switch in years

I've been a strictly console gamer mainly because PC gaming was out of my price range. I've got a steam deck on order I can't wait to get my hands on it!

I’ve had mine for 3 weeks now, could be playing so many new gen games with amazing graphics, but I’ve put about 90% of my usage of this in playing old Lego games, especially the original Indiana Jones Lego game lmao, This would’ve been a dream come true for me as a kid, it’s the first gaming related piece of hardware I’ve been excited for since the old rumours of the “Xbox 720” way back in the early 2010’s, I love it so damn much and just can’t put it down, it’s not perfect from a more critical perspective but it’s everything I’ve dreamed of having for years and I love it.

Convinced my husband that this would be great to get so we're still waiting on our pre-order and I'm excited for it to arrive, though I'm not sure when that will be. Due to pain from an illness I've been unable to sit at a computer for very long so I've been limiting my gaming to consoles and handheld devices so being able to play games off of steam will be amazing

Steam Deck is looking more and more like a good option instead of building a whole gaming PC or laptop

What a nice piece of technology. Hopefully battery technology will evolve faster in the coming years.

It's awesome that you can dock this thing and pretty much have a pc for all intents and purposes! This would be a great intro to pc for those who can't build or purchase one themselves!

I'm not really interested in a Steam Deck right now, but I do hope it's just the first of many powerful, PC-equivalent handhelds we'll have to choose from in the future.

I've played so much on mine. Happy that you can do extra things easily on it and it wasn't limited by Valve

I am a Q3 buyer, and use it on my lunch breaks or when I have to wait for parts. It helps pass the time at work. Just wish it had a sim port. My phone provider is stingy with data when I tether or hotspot. I play lots of 2d games, racing games, Diablo2R and soon will be playing Hogwarts

I love Gameranx! Allways chill, down to earth & testing relevante things :)

I know Linux still has a low percentage of Desktop Pc's, but what surprises me is people being amazed that Linux really works as a Desktop experience(IGN did the same thing), LInux Distros nowadays are really user-friendly, for sure you can browse on Internet, manage your files, edit your videos, images, documents and gaming, maybe this happens because of the lack of coverage from the big media, there's people who still think that Linux is a big command line(without user interface) I use Linux since 2015, and I never had a better OS experience since then, not just you have apps for everything, but the most important thing you are in control of your system, if you really like computers learn Linux is a must, give it a try is free, and nice video as always Jake and Steam Deck is amazing.

I've always been an avid Nintendo fan and love the Switch. However, some of the limitations on available games can get a little frustrating at times (especially seeing some favourite franchises being sold on all other platforms bar the Switch). I'm curious to see how the steam deck develops and evolves through the generations, as it may become the favoured handheld system in time, purely due to the extensive games made available on it. Seeing the emulators run on this has definitely piqued a lot of interest.

I am so ready for mine to arrive. Videos like this are so helpful, thank you!!

cant wait to get mine, checking my emails constantly

Got mine today. Spent about 5 hours with it just setting everything up. Since I'm working with Linux in my everyday work life it's been great. Can't wait to play! The Cheetos test gave me anxiety big time. I treat this thing like a newborn 😂 thanks for the video guys. Love the content. Much love from Germany

I got mine and one of the first things I did was set up and emudeck which basically automates all the emulation setup. Then I said citra up to use right click and dragging with the mouse for motion sensing. I set the steamdecks gyro to mouse and have it programmed so R5 is right click and enables gyro. It works and I'm super chuffed about it

I got a deck myself. I bought it knowing and understanding the battery life just wasn't going to be there. I mean, come on... What device has actually ever had capable battery life. Not even the switch in my experience. Not my gaming laptop. Not even my PSP from back in the day. With that being said... We are now in the days when getting power to your mobile devices isnt fairly challenging anymore. We have power banks, USB connections on planes, we have USB connections in vehicles whether factory or aftermarket with a device from Walmart. The battery is really a non-issue. Definitely better than Gameboy days bringing around your sandwich bag of batteries XD I'm loving the deck. I haven't played much on it yet. Wreckfest, Elden Ring and now I'm going through the Secret of Monkey Island games. It's been a blast. The power shutoff in my house a week or more ago and I haven't even bothered turning my desktop back on. Honestly can't recommend the device enough. Of course, if you're able to understand the battery limitations.

Thnx for this video! I am waiting for my pre-order, the wait is killing me hahaha every time is see your videos about steam deck, i need it more and more!🤣🤣👍

07:17 you can also use the other "steam like" ... button on the right side to do any of the quick functions as well so you don't have to claw your hand to lower the brightness like in the video.

Just reserved mine yesterday, really excited for it despite how long it might be til I get it lol

I'm so very interested in one of these. I've been wanting to play Star craft 2 for YEARS . I'm hoping they become easier to get with a the hype behind the ps5 this would be the PERFECT replacement for now.

Whatever track you guys had at 6:20 is so good I was distracted from the video

I was hoping for the "can it run doom" meme when the can it run bit came up,still got a good laugh tho

Nice to see Deck Ready’s channel getting some love!

Useful vid. New pad design Just hope it has a good feel

love your channel gameranx, keep the best gaming content coming, i am gamer and still playing xbox 360 and couldn't upgrade, but i hope in 3 months from now i will upgrade to the new series s.

This console is a diamond in the rough. With some tweaks this could be the next big thing!

Can't wait to get mine and load it up with tons of emulators. Also install a good bit of my Steam games on it of course.

“This stands up to normal abuse very well” gently takes it out of his shoulder bag

My projected purchase date is May 9th and I'm so excited I've been waiting for this since July of 2021.

Had my Deck for over a month now, but haven't really used it till now, thanks for the tips.

Something you guys didn't mention is that the Steam shortcuts can also be activated with the QAM (...) button. It's not just the STEAM button. Makes it easier to use the shortcuts that involve other inputs on the left side.

Honestly. Battery much of an issue as long as you understand it. At full blast you get around 1h40min (which isn't great). If you want ~3-3.5h of battery life (like the first Nintendo Switch) turn down the TDP Value to 8W-10W and adjust your settings and frame rate until you are satisfied with how it plays (Cyberpunk works great at 720p locked at 30fps with balanced settings and FSR Ultra Quality, It looks phenomenal) If you want 4-6h. turn it down to 3-5W. This works best for older games and indie games. And if you play emulated 2D games or 2D indie titles you can get 7.5-8.5 hours, since it won't even max out the 3W. So really, set your target TDP first and then adjust the game.

"Can it run Crisis?" Is the chad version of "Can it run Doom?" Which is a older and far more funny Meme

I’m waiting to Q3 for my steam deck. All these videos just get me more excited for its arrival.

I’m waiting for the next gen so they can iron out some of the kinks and I can maybe afford one by then.

I've had my 512gb model with a 1tb micro SD card for a few weeks now and I love it. It doesn't handle some triple a games too well but man it's dam nice playing somewhat older titles at 60 fps. Hoping to get yuzu installed and trying some emulation. So far it's been a switch on steroids hardware wise and the steam library is just a cherry on top.

you can also use the quick access menu button for the Steam button chords! steam+left stick is super awkward lol

Getting mine this Saturday and already have my 1TB U3 A2 SD card, powerbank & hard MTN Dew. Soooo ready!

My friend is trying to find a really cheap gaming pc, literally said their budget was $250. Considering what they want to do the SteamDeck is my best recommendation and if they go with it I am 100% showing them this video as I don't want to overwhelm them lol.

I absolutely love my steam deck, haven't had the need to touch my pc ever since I got it.

I preordered a 512 on day one and and got my my email from steam this Tuesday . FedEx now said it should arrive tomorrow. Very excited to get my hands on it .

Getting mine today. So excited for it.

5:20 Battery complaint seems so weird to me since it's one of the most user fixable things. Maybe this comes natural to me since I have been using a lot of portable devices but having a big portable usb battery makes using these so much better. So far I have finished a session of factorio on this thing, took me 60 hours.

The only reason I am buying it is because it just works as a mini PC and I love that. I can even plug it on a TV at my friends house and play games, it's just perfect for that price

Really enjoy the steam deck content, probably because mine is pushed back to q3 and I’m just curious about it lol. Maybe a top 10 accessories video?

Great Video - Loopings forward to this Game Gear 2.0 experience

I was on the fence of getting one, but the pros really outweighed the cons. I can survive with the battery life.

i cant wait to get mine. unfortunately i was to reluctant at first and got my reservation in late, so im in the "after Q3" camp. which sucks balls. hopefully they can ramp up production here soon and maybe get some of those late reservations out a little bit earlier.

I see your keyboard flex in the background of some of those shots, that shit is cool. Is that Andrew that's into the mk builds?

I’ve had mine for roughly 6 months, I don’t trust myself to upgrade the storage internally, so I got a SD card and have had no problems. I know basically nothing when it comes to PC/PC gaming but I’m hoping to learn how to download and install mods. I’ve only been playing RDR2 and Jedi Fallen Order but I’m extremely happy with my purchase.

Super happy with my steam deck and I'm very impressed. I got the 64 one gigabyte model and I'm waiting now to expand to 512 or 1 TB probably going to do 1 TB

Dude - the wince-inducing cringe I experienced watching that Doritos-test… Just off the charts! >_< I got my 512 preordered 17 minutes after going live. Hopefully getting an email soon! Thanks for your guys’ honest non-pretentious coverage of all things gaming-related!

Woo getting mine Ina. Couple days can't wait

I played through vampire the masquerade redemption a game from 2000 because I had it in my steam library (one of my earliest games I played it regularly when I was a kid and rebought it on steam a while back). It's a Diablo clone hack and slash with white wold lore draped over and despite years of playing it I'd never finished it. Because it had somehow gotten a verified sticker I reinstalled it for the 90th time and finally played through it. The input options allowed me to easily setup mouse and keyboard commands into the controller and I found it a great experience. I've found myself completing games I usually wouldn't because the form factor feels better for lack of terms.

I really want to see how well it works as a PC to connect the Oculus Quest 2 with to play steam VR games

I'm still waiting on my pre-order. I was in the Q2 so since it's still relatively early in April, I'm hoping I get a ping very soon

I always thought the meme was "can it run doom?"

That's a nice handbag Jake, it really goes with your shoes.

I love my steam deck and for 400 dollars it was well worth the money. But I definitely am looking forward to future generations of this. We can think about better performance, but I look forward to even more efficient Igpus that can make the battery last longer. A higher end screen would be dope (not higher resolution but even better colors)

honestly I'm really close to getting a steam deck. been a console gamer my whole life and i have wanted to get into pc gaming recently and it seems like a really cheap and easy way to do that

Is it possible to use this a a pc for VR? Specifically air link with the quest 2?

So all my steam games I have on my pc can be played here if I log in to the same account, right?

Hope they make new steam decks, would love an oled screen on these boys

There's only so much they can do with a battery in this form factor. It's closest competitor is really the Switch and compared to that, it's easily going to on par running the same games at the same detail/performance even though it has more powerful hardware.

I cannot wait for mine to get here. Beyond excited!

This is so sick. Can’t wait for main release

Idk, i still feel as if the next hard release will be better, this is the first time this company has produced a console, so i think the steam deck 2, will be better, although i am super stoked, this particular console is a unique position in gaming history. So the future could hold absolute gold!

i reserved the 512 gb deck in oct 2021 said q2 and now i am after q3... sucks having to wait but on the plus way more updates and workarounds for xbox game pass windows graphics drivers... plus more games available with gog work arounds plus lots more tips on how to upgrade storage or what apps to get and how to make them work so it is going to be worth the wait!

Probably one of the best Steam Deck videos I’ve seen

I appreciate the lessons of "Hot to save battery" from Dr. Freeman.

Man it feels like nothing is readily available anymore. Gpus, Game consoles or flagship phones.

My order has been pushed back to October but at least now I know I can probably play halo wars two on it it may be command and conquer I can’t wait to get mine I will have to try and find a video to teach me how to do this stuff though so I can play the games

Didn't know this thing existed until this video! While it seems really awesome, I can only afford one or the other, this or a PS5. While it's still been a battle to get one that isn't price-gouged, I think I want a PS5 a little more. But I've definitely missed having a handheld game and there are a few games I'd like to emulate off of my laptop (don't want to stress my computer out too much to keep it running smoothly).

got my deck a week ago and I use it to emulate, the battery life is very impressive, and there are even community-mapped controls for the games I am playing on the deck!!!

I still remember the one you did for PS5 lol

Is it only 15, 30 and 60fps? For some games, I'd love to play with 45fps.

Nice! Mines coming in on Friday! 😀

Keep updating us about Steam Deck.

i wondered if the steamdeck will support a 2tb micro sd? i haven't seen one video about this

Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints 💙

I still love the first psp portable.Playing burnout and platform games.I cant wait for the new TDU solar crown Jake.

I'm in Q2 & can't wait to receive my Deck! Great video guys, although my OCD went fucking crazy watching that Doritos part 😅

I’ve been loving the Steam Deck so far. There are some things that need to be ironed out, but it’s been an awesome experience! Edit: Spelling

gen 2 of this thing will be amazing. Thank you to everyone who bought the first generation.

I'm planning to get mine in mid 2023, I'm so excited

I got my steam deck at the end of March & sold it the next day for $1200. Now I'm waiting for my second one "sometime after Q3".

I've always wanted one of those handheld PCs or a portable console like a Wii or PS2. I don't think the handheld PCs are worth $1000 or more for my use. I can't be bothered to convert a console to a portable device. I couldn't pass the Steam Deck with its $399 price and its amazing performance for its price. I have placed the $5 to reserve it.

I seriously take my hats off to valve for this. you have to appreciate the good console developers and game developers cause the bad ones are everywhere. cough cough stadia and R*

ye still waiting for the steam deck but thanks to your videos i can make out some further info before i finnaly get it into my hands :)

Literally was just watching older gameranx videos 😂 WASSUP NY homies at gameranx 🗽

I love my Deck. Its the best piece of tech since the Surface. Saying that its kinda a Surface with joysticks. It's an expectional piece of kit. The only thing I'm disappointed with is the screen. It's fine and usable but compared to the Switch OLED it's a duffer.

We passed on it after seeing the early reviews. It wasn't the battery - we don't want to put in the effort to be first adopters. We'll catch the next wave, if Valve doesn't pull a Valve and move on to something else.

My steam deck is coming very soon and I'm psyched!!!

I am really enjoying your video itis best youtube channel really itis so much interesting videos all time you do itis amazing keep going dont stop ❤️ maybe you have somone ideas abaout do video about god of war franchise?

so happy theres finally a superior handheld on the market and at a great price too

They need to get this in stores, for those who like to go to a Best Buy or Walmart, buy it and bring it home right away instead of waiting on shipping

I just got my order in this week and I cannot wait to get mine. Despite the battery life, I have a power bank that supports Power Delivery over USB C.... Cannot wait!

You can add a Power Bank from your backpack and a cable if the battery is a concern. Also you can add external USB3 NVMe adapters, and using a USB hub, plug both, from your backpack with a long USB C cable. And that will be cheaper than a hypothetical model with that integrated.