Reaperman Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Steam deck thread time! How don't we already have one on this? I went with the medium-spicy model, and experienced a fantastic scalper-free, relaxed preorder process, where I didn't even have to pre-pay in full--which used to be the norm, but has become a true rarity these days. I'm also enjoying the repairability/modability of this console, that was described in their teardown video, and looking forward to seeing the range of aftermarket accessories for it. It's nice to know I can get a new stick module when I need one. Also supposedly these won't need to check in online (unless the software itself does, like pinball fx3, etc), so that's new for steam, and an improvement over standard offline mode. Steam Deck's still months away (Q1 2020, unless it gets delayed), but I think this handheld console has already changed my buying habits. See, I used to be a nintendo switch whale, re-buying the last 15+ years worth of games on switch because portability made a nice justification, as did bringing them all onto one system. That instantly stopped. I've got 2100+ Steam games, and it turns out most of them are already compatible with proton (to varying degrees). Now my buying habits are almost exclusively filling in steam-holes and buying bundles, all for far less money than N's eShop would cost, and I get a much, *MUCH* better buying experience that doesn't involve scrolling through a list of hundreds of items 4-8 items at a time. (is that really your best, nintendo?) I've started going through my library, making lists of games that I think would be a good fit. You can start too, with (ProtonDB) --a site where you can join your steam library, or search for games manually, so you can see how compatible everything already is with Proton, the compatibility layer steam deck will use. It's unknown how flexible the steamdeck proton will be, but this makes for nice window shopping while waiting. Some less typical ones' I'm looking forward to (all at least silver compatibility rating): Split Second, crazy taxi Just Cause 3 or Saints Row 3/4 Danganronpa/death end/persona4/disgaea Deus ex (all of them)/system shocks FTL, rimworld Darkstar One, X3, rebel galaxy, no man's sky, xwing! it even does Wacky Wheels. Edited October 29, 2021 by Reaperman 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I'm looking forward to what the Deck does for the handheld PC market. I've always been fascinated by the niche segment of the PC world. I won't be getting one because earlier this year I got the OneXPlayer but I could see myself getting a second gen unit. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4934152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I got in on the original pre-orders for the fully decked out model (see what I did there? ?) and I'm excited for it. I'm actually a MacOS user normally (my iMac machine is a beast built for Final Cut video editing) and so the Steam Deck will be my most modern Windows based gaming PC. I plan on trying out a bunch of Steam games and GOG.com stuff on it. Should be fun! 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4934186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Looking forward to the Steam Deck to get back into PC gaming as well as having an awesome (and pretty much ultimate) retro handheld to boot. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4934187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 33 minutes ago, Metal Jesus said: I got in on the original pre-orders for the fully decked out model (see what I did there? ?) and I'm excited for it. I'm actually a MacOS user normally (my iMac machine is a beast built for Final Cut video editing) and so the Steam Deck will be my most modern Windows based gaming PC. I plan on trying out a bunch of Steam games and GOG.com stuff on it. Should be fun! I can't wait to see that video! 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4934214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Pendleton Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Sadness 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4934498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Reaperman said: Steam deck thread time! How don't we already have one on this? Yes....how indeed? ??♂️ https://atariage.com/forums/topic/322922-new-competition-the-steam-deck/?tab=comments#comment-4864466 Edited October 30, 2021 by OldSchoolRetroGamer 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4934556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots.genoa Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I was going to link it as well but to be fair, it's in the VCS section. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4934590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I pre-ordered one of these when they were first announced. I preordered the most decked out version as well. I’m pretty excited to have my steam library on the go. I mainly purchased it to have something to play Baldurs Gate 3 and World of Warcraft on the go. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4944150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 So, Steam Deck picked up a 2 month delay, with shipment now expected to start Feb 2022, because we can no longer have any nice things. Since this isn't the usual 'pre buy and pay in full' scenario, I guess I'm not really that bummed. But I have started looking forward to the steam deck more than just about anything else in gaming. (well, maybe analogue pocket--it's close) Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4947073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Yeah that delay was no doubt going to happen. December 2021 was a lofty goal to say the least. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4947483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy2D Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I'm also excited about the Steam Deck. This is the opposite of a "hot take" but: having my PC game library, on an aggressively priced handheld, is enticing. I'm holding off from ordering, for the moment. I'd like to see how well it does with Non-Steam games (GOG in particular). I realize that it's essentially a PC and you should be able to install whatever you need but I'd like to see how that well that process works on production models. Considering that the Steamdeck is not locked into the Steam marketplace, I wonder if they are able to eek out a small direct profit? Maybe they are counting on most people using the Steam store, even if they can, theoretically, use other sources. Edited December 6, 2021 by Tommy2D 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4961075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I'm curious how the initial batches do and hold up. I love the idea of having my steam library on the go. I don't think it would replace my Switch, but I would get some of my Steam library played through. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4963651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 11:56 AM, MrBeefy said: I'm curious how the initial batches do and hold up. I love the idea of having my steam library on the go. I don't think it would replace my Switch, but I would get some of my Steam library played through. Definitely I am looking forward to the Steam Deck so I can play old computer games I missed out on and turn it into an emulation beast. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4966534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Hwlngmad said: Definitely I am looking forward to the Steam Deck so I can play old computer games I missed out on and turn it into an emulation beast. The Pocket looks great too. Might not have room for Steam Deck if I get a Pocket. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4966674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Starting to get a lot more footage of these going: Also I believe there are 86 games currently steam deck verified to some extent. Here's a vid with a list, so far nothing really on my super-omg-must-play list. Rimworld and KOTOR, are nice. Also nice to see EA games on the verified list too, as on PC they require a separate launcher. P4G is currently out since it only runs on an older proton version, but that's the first of my big-want games: Edited January 23, 2022 by Reaperman 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4990998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 22 hours ago, Reaperman said: Also I believe there are 86 games currently steam deck verified to some extent. Here's a vid with a list, so far nothing really on my super-omg-must-play list. Rimworld and KOTOR, are nice. Also nice to see EA games on the verified list too, as on PC they require a separate launcher. P4G is currently out since it only runs on an older proton version, but that's the first of my big-want games: I think there's going to be a backlash against the Steamdeck. Many people preordered this thinking they can take their entire Steam library on the go. In reality there's likely to be a significant list of important games that don't run. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4991640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzie.P Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 3 hours ago, zzip said: I think there's going to be a backlash against the Steamdeck. Many people preordered this thinking they can take their entire Steam library on the go. In reality there's likely to be a significant list of important games that don't run. Yeah, I know a few people who are a bit concerned by that, now, as we were thinking the same as you mentioned. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4991771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 9 hours ago, zzip said: I think there's going to be a backlash against the Steamdeck. Many people preordered this thinking they can take their entire Steam library on the go. In reality there's likely to be a significant list of important games that don't run. If you change over to windows and AMD keeps up with good good igpu drivers then this should run almost anything. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4991976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Feb 25th, 1000PST the invites start going out to pay, and the press embargos are lifted. Feb 28th, shipping starts (link to some vid on it) Of course I have a week long business trip Feb 14-18, so I'll have to deal with my usual 2015-era travel-netbook. I'm probably nowhere near the first batch, anyway. Edited January 26, 2022 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4993057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) SteamDB lets you search the deck verified games, You'll have to sign in via steam, but that lets you filter by owned games, wishlisted games, etc. (steamdb deck verified search link) Looks like Danganronpa 2 (and only the 2nd one) made the list. I'd really hoped to be playing those on the deck, and can't imagine the rest are too far behind. Edited February 2, 2022 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-4997027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Linus released a review with cherry picked benchmarks today. It looks like a really solid handheld. Hopefully Valve keeps updating the hardware because I could see myself getting a second or third gen unit. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-5000402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Linus released a review with cherry picked benchmarks today. It looks like a really solid handheld. Hopefully Valve keeps updating the hardware because I could see myself getting a second or third gen unit.That’s my thoughts as well. I’d like to see continued progress with Proton. As well as trying to make most games native to Linux. I own a switch for mobile gaming, and I’m not anxious to have my steam library available on the go. In the future it would make a nice portable computer as well as game device. Ofcourse my phone does all of the things I would want a mobile computer for, so I don’t know really. I guess for me it will depend on what Nintendo does with the Switch successor. I don’t really care about 4k, but it looks like that’s the current standard. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-5001097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-5001170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyous Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 I'm mainly interested in it for emulation purposes. I have had a GP2X Caanoo for about 10 years and it's been a trooper but it's starting to have some stick drift, so I started researching the state of emulation handhelds over the past year to find a replacement. Once I started really looking at the Steam Deck, I figured that nothing really beats the value proposition of this device. Just the fact that I can play it handheld, or easily dock it in my MAME cabinet, sounds like a lot of fun. So I registered for the least expensive model. I considered the more expensive models with more onboard memory, but most of the games I'm interested in are quite small. Plus, I heard that it can read from SD cards very quickly, so there's that option if I ever run out of internal space. Especially considering the size of the community that will be supporting it, I bet there will be a lot of interesting software developed for it in the coming years. I could easily see it getting a lot of use as a portable DAW for music production and recording. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/326585-steam-deck/#findComment-5003023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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