cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/5056325
Both the Steam Deck and official Dock are on sale to celebrate Valve’s 20th anniversary.
Easily one of the best entertainment purchases I have made in recent memory. Such a great and versatile handheld.
Yeah, 100%. It only has one USB-C port, so you can only use one plugged in without a dock, but it has bluetooth, so you can use a keyboard and mouse that way, too.
So a wireless Bluetooth keyboard+mouse setup would be the way to go for playing with the dock? This wouldn’t be a huge part of my gaming, but there are certain games I’d probably prefer it for, so I just wanted to know it’s possible.
Any suggestions on a good controller for when it’s on the dock? I’m convinced I’ll be buying one with this sale.
Direct links:
Deck: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck
- 64GB:
$399.00-10% $359.10 - 256GB:
$529.00-15% $449.65 - 512GB:
$649.00-20% $519.20
Dock: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeckdock
$89.00-20% $71.20
Can anyone comment on how to gauge which storage size to get? I’d like to go cheap with maybe an option to upgrade later. I usually only play one game at a time, so I’m open to reinstalling games as needed if it helps keep the price down.
Well, I jumped in and got one. Ever since I entered a serious relationship I’ve missed out on a lot of titles, so having the option to play sitting next to my wife without taking up the TV will be huge. Here’s hoping it works exactly as I plan
If your wife likes gaming, you can play co-op on the said TV! The dock is somewhat expensive, but any USB C hub with power in and HDMI out will do. We have a thin keyboard with the mouse pad built in and two blue tooth controllers - voila! For optimal play on large screens, you should run it in Desktop mode. For gaming, I still use the Big Picture mode for Steam to be able to navigate to games with the controller, but with the keyboard and mouse, you can use it for anything really. I’ve responded to school emails, done online courses, even built small games in Unity (did a course on it), all from the comfort of my armchair and big TV screen.
Steam Deck is so versatile, you’ll love it!
I can attest that it works great in this scenario. I managed to play through several Final Fantasy games, a handful of indie games, and I’m deep into BG3 - all while on the couch or in bed with my other half. Or on the toilet.
Before the Steam deck I hadn’t beaten a single game in years.
I got a ps4 because I could use remote play and not take up the tv so that I could play next to my wife. It was ok, but I had to setup my computer on the couch with charger, kind of a hassle. When I got a switch it was a game changer because I could just grab it and flop down on the couch next to my wife. I imagine (I don’t have one) the steam deck is basically the same.
If that is what you guys do also then it will probably be great for you.
Protip: you can use Bluetooth headphones with it so she doesn’t complain about the sound when you are next to her. My girlfriend always complains if I don’t lol
The dock is really expensive even on sale. Does it offer anything over the many third party docks?
Great, just bought one on Tuesday. Time to refund and rebuy I guess?
I put in a request asking for them to reimburse the difference between original and sale price. It’s a long shot but hey why not y’know?
