Awesome Tips Steam Deck Evolved: 1 Year Later
A year after its release, we take a new look at the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC.
A year after its release, we take a new look at the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC.
0:00 Intro
1:03 Valve Hardware of the past
1:29 Steam Deck hardware
2:16 Software updates
3:13 Expanding your Steam Deck
3:50 Gaming on the Steam Deck
4:33 Things that could improve the Steam Deck
5:11 Steam Deck buying guide
5:46 Outro
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Switch doesn't have other stores, so this doesn't seem like a mark against the Deck. We all want to play every game that ever existed on the Steam Deck, but that's not a common expectation for a game system.
I stopped watching when the reviewer said "the controls aren't super ergonomic". Obviously he doesn't know what he's talking about
Great video. Only thing I disagree with is the recommended model. The basic model is the best value and very usable, I've been using mine for months with just the 64 gig internal (plus already owned sd cards), but can easily be upgraded to a now available 1T internal.
Don't get the 256GB one. Go for the 64GB one. It is very easy to install an M.2 drive in the Deck on your own. There are tons of guides on youtube. If you've ever used a screwdriver before, you can pretty much install the M.2 drive yourself. Installing the Steam OS on the new SSD is very easy too, you just need a USB drive and you can download the OS from Steam. Your can get a 512GB 2230 NVMe drive for around $60 – $70 or a 1TB one for around $180.
What's the game at 2:44 ?
Can we combine 2 or more steam deck as one device to increase performance? Like ps5 performance
Honestly, this was a waste of money. Haven't used it since I got it.
I love my steam deck muy bonito muy bonito ❤
I’ll wait for the next gen steam deck.
I waited a year. It’s time.
Thanks for the update video!
Too late to get now. I`d either wait for deck 2 or go for other brands, although more expensive, but they`re more powerful
The biggest edge the Steam Deck has over it's competition (Aya Neo, GPD, etc.) is something they will have trouble ever catching up to and that's Steam itself. They're taking the same approach that console makers have been doing for generations. Sell the hardware at a loss to get people into their storefront and entice them to buy games through them. Of course since it's a PC we all know that you don't have to, but I do think that valve really had two customers in mind. The type that wanted more out of console gaming than what the big 3 offer, and the existing pc gamers that wanted more versatility in how they can game. I'm very happy that they have achieved all of this in basically the span of a year. They got all the PC gamers in early, they did what they will always do (especially Linux folks) and contribute improvements to the whole system, which polished it up just enough for the console gamers to get interested in it. The average PC gamer isn't going to buy a $1200 handheld PC because they know it's not a good value compared to a desktop or laptop PC of the same price, and the average console gamer won't buy a $1200 handheld PC because holy moly that is ridiculous! You could buy all the consoles for that price!
TLDR: Valve made PC gaming more friendly to both PC gamers and console gamers.
People always complain about better hardware. But hardware is constantly evolving, so its pointless. When the next Steam Deck will come out, there's gonna be people complaining that it's not powerful enough, and so on… the same has been true with the switch etc. All of this while million of peoples more than enjoy the power it has right now.
I always thought of myself as an average consumer of the steam i didnt realize few people used the desktop mode infact im watching this video on my steam deck
the controls are based around ergonomics .. i think this guy do not own a deck he just spent a afternoon with one
Get the cheaper model and a micro SD card, it's a $100 better value: 64gb Steam Deck + 256gb micro SD = $430. 256gb Steam Deck = $530.
They released a hand-held console with essentially broken software and spent the next 12 months "finishing the product". They did this because they can't afford another year of losing market shares.
wow
Get the $400 version and install a 512GB 2230 SSD (~$70), following a tutorial video. The 256GB version would be good value, but that's even better.
Steam Deck is gonna be a household name even more in the future, its gonna be as popular as a laptop and switch, guaranteed.. they really are on a good start even back in 2022.. 🔥🔥🔥
Mine is arriving tomorrow here in Australia. I couldn't wait for the official release.
I'm absolutely thrilled about how successful the Steam Deck has been because it'll encourage Valve to keep going in this direction and produce better hardware! I think the 2nd and 3rd gen Steam Decks (when they eventually come out years from now) will be truly incredible!
i brought the 64gb model and stuck a full size 1tb m.2 in it sure the case don;t fit flat at the top but it runs fine xD no heating issues either just thought id let people know your not forced to buy the small sized drives if you dont want to
What does he mean about it not being ergonomic? The design looks bad, but it's the epitome of function over form. It's big and ugly but feels amazing to use for adult hands. That's the point.
Steam controller how I miss you… rest in peace you misunderstood beast