Valve's Steam Deck - First Impressions

Valve's portable PC console, the Steam Deck, is set to release in December 2021. Until then, GameSpot and Giant Bomb have teamed up to discuss a recent hands-on event in which Jan Ochoa was able to playtest the console for himself. Joined by Tamoor Hussain, Jan discusses his impressions including how it feels in-hand and how well it runs a selection of Steam titles including DOOM Eternal, Hades, and Control.

On top of its performance, Jan discusses his first impressions such as size, button layout and build quality. He compares it closely to the Wii-U gamepad as a light console with similar thumb sticks. Jan also put the console through its paces with some game-swap testing, changing of video settings and maxing out brightness to test battery strength.

The Steam Deck will launch in December of 2021. Valve is offering three models starting at $399 with a higher model costing $649. Stick with GameSpot and Giant Bomb for more coverage of the Steam Deck when it launches later this year.

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[farfromfreaking]

lol, they did not use the sound from the day because Linus was being to loud

[UBdoritos]

people be playing fallout nv on the steam deck killing benny while on the bus to work

[panamike]

I already cancelled my Nintendo switch OLED preorder. I already have a switch lite and was looking for a bad ass upgrade and the steam deck has more of the games I love!

[seis]

Day 1 for me. I have a lot more games I want to play on my Steam wish list than on my Switch. It is not even close.

This is going to be the biggest launch lineup I have ever had for a handheld

[genesishep]

Sitting up while playing on a couch or in a chair the width is perfect because it allows you to rest your elbows on your thighs in a comfortable sitting position. It's actually kind of perfect as far as size goes. If you were holding it up straight out in front of you without resting your arms for hours it would be tiring, but honestly so would a deck of cards in each hand.

[natevirtual]

I'm wondering if there will be an option to play plugged in to power AND bypass battery charge at the same time so as to not degrade the battery over time...

[durinV]

Can't wait to play Modded Skyrim with the modded intro that have Todd Howard saying "it just works" in this.
And of course the entire half-life saga! Minus Alyx

[Saqibaiub]

8:06 : 'Hello World' in VSCode. Boom! Some coding was going on.
Jokes aside, looks great!

[silent]

Gotta wait regardless lets see what problems its going to have.

[jrchmgn.]

This is going to be my first gaming PC.

[ShiningEyeBrigade]

Digging the Increase in Gamespot / giant bomb collabs that seem to be happening.

[brandon]

I SITLL HAVE MY GAMEGEAR!!! I remember the first I asked my dad for 6 AA batteries, he was like WHAT THE FUCK

[godofironart]

Being able to use blender, and potentially art programs on this while my graphics tablet is plugged in, seamlessly switching back and forth from gaming?

I need this in my life so badly.

[dzibanart]

FL studio can be installed and run in linux through WINE, so can definitely do that.

[unexplainedphenomena]

I can't wait to play some PlayStation games on STEAM Deck.

[Wickedroonz]

Bruh I learned nothing new watching this 🤦🏾‍♂️

[threecats]

Portable power packs to plug in and charge while playing, will probably sell well.

[RobinB]

The Steam Deck looks awesome! Can't wait to try it out

[MRKYootube]

Can't wait to play XCOM on this thing

[TubbysWorld]

I have watched almost every video about Steam deck!Even though i know i won't ever get one!😂