That’s because it’s a fucking amazing device all around
Can it hook up to the tv? I want one but it’s the price of a ps5 where I live so it’s one or the other
Yes you can and it’s how I use it half the time. Keep in mind that the system is tuned to 720p/800p so you can either have the TV resolution and take a big performance hit or have it at the native resolution.
You should factor the cost of the games into it too, especially if you have an existing Steam library and aren’t exclusively playing AAA games.
If not, it’s a bit harder to recommend for exclusive TV use at that price.
My wife and kid like to game handheld, but I myself prefer to sit down on the couch and play on a controller
You can! And you can even use PS5 (or any other bluetooth-capable) controllers with it.
We had a family night in the living room with mine, I used an xbox one X controller, wife used a dualshock 4, and kiddo used a Wii U controller (I was emulating a switch game, so the Wii U controller helped the little one a lot with the button mappings being correct on the faces).
I recommend starting with a cheap dock like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Hiearcool-Adapter-Multport-Compatible-Devices-Midnight/dp/B09YLD1Q4L
and then upgrading to a Jsaux dock or the official dock later.
Buy a ps5 controller to go with it so motion sensing is there (it’s awesome to use in shooter games like borderlands and tomb raider).
If you don’t already have a bunch of computer games and you know you’ll only be playing it on the TV (which would be silly, really) I’d probably say just get a ps5, though. That or someone’s used gaming computer for $500 and just hook that to the TV. If you wouldn’t use it outside your living room there are better options.
And it’s gotten to a point where it’s being used as a utility computer in places, if I recall. That could’ve potentially sent sales snowballing away from typical console sale figures.
They are also used to control Star Wars robots in Disney world.
I’m
- Not surprised.
- Super happy about this.
Ever since it was widely available, I see one on every flight I take. It’s not surprising it’s sold well.
Valve has an incredible product on their hands, with the OLED model surely they will sell millions more. In a few years when a steam deck 2 comes out it will be an instant purchase for me. Valve hit a new stride with the deck.
Out of interest, do you own a steam deck already?
And if not, why are you so confident you’ll buy the theoretical future “steam deck 2” instead of buying this current OLED gen?
I currently own a steam deck. I got it in the first batch of deliveries. As far as a tech product goes, I have never consistently used a tech product for this long outside of my desktop. I almost always find myself migrating back to my desktop for everything, except with the steam deck. I actually find myself doing things on my deck instead of my desktop.
When version 2 comes out (or if I can get a sweet deal on the OLED down the road) I will for sure be upgrading without hesitation.
I have a decent but aging gaming PC, but that desk doubles as my office now, so I don’t always feel like doubling down my time in there after work.
Now I can game wherever.
Not only is the SteamDeck nice, SteamInput is amazing, no more unchangeable bindings.
Text heavy games aren’t always the best at that resolution, but otherwise I’d say I’ve gamed more on it then on my 3080.
The opening scene of Subnautica 2 was a nice experience to have on a flight.
I’m in a similar situation. Streaming fron the PC to the deck is fantastic. Games the Deck struggles with are suddenly playable. Intense games that would normally ramp up the fan and only get a couple of hours of battery are suddenly easy for the Deck to handle. I highly recommend it.
I’ve wondered if it would be worth getting a dock to hook it up to my second monitor in desktop mode for just web browsing and watching videos.
