Steam Deck: How I Feel About It A Year Later

How I feel about the steam deck didn't change all that much just a year later in 2023, I still love it, but there are also parts that are sometimes a bit of a bummer. Occasionally I still prefer taking the Nintendo Switch along even though the Deck can emulate pretty much anything I would want and has some of the best games out there.

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00:00 Intro
00:48 It Was Just A Break (what happened to my broken Steam Deck)
03:18 Companion (Why I love the Steam Deck)
05:40 Bigger Isn't Always Better
10:45 Totally Optional (Customization, Emulation, Plugins)
14:25 Live Long And Prosper (Will the Steam Deck last?)
16:55 Thank You

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[EzzClan]

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[Fragnet]

The deck allowed me to play a backlog that was just sitting there, you get older and your time for gaming gets really limited with what life throws at you, the steam deck just allowed me a new kind of access to my extensive steam library and rekindled my love of gaming. I was able to 100% Sable while I traveled or while keeping an eye on my toddler.

[christianbrossette]

I have my deck for over 18 months and I am still a happy customer. Currently I am running steamOS 3.5 from the preview channel with a build in option to change the color saturation, similar to vibrantDeck. Although the screen quality was never an issue for me, the now richer colors are nice. Also the performance of demanding games is now slightly improved. This is exactly the continued software support the I am looking for. I had a hardware defect recently and Valve send me immediately a new Deck after I returned mine. So far a pleasant customer experience for me!
Totally off topic: I was visiting friends last week in Swizerland and we had Fondue and it was amazing!

[ferizsolnai]

So you bought the cheapest available Steam Deck knowing ahead its size and capabilities, you say you really like it, and then you make a video about how it doesn't fit perfectly in your personal backpack which you customized for something else. And you have to wait 3 seconds until it uploads your saves to the steam cloud. Did you think about buying a bigger backpack? And if you don't want to use it at home because you have a desktop pc (good for you, but didn't it cost at least 5 times more than your deck?), then why does it bother you that it doesn't work exactly like the switch? I simply don't understand. What exactly did you expect?

[Jromelife]

I’ve had my deck for a year and love it. I had a switch before and sold it. The deck is way more comfortable than the switch and valve has better sales on games. I’m happy handheld gaming PCs are becoming big.

[truthhurts]

Coming up on a year owning my deck, and with being a much older gamer 40+ 😬 the ability to just pick up and play is a win. I’ve seen a couple others mention with having kids, the deck is a dream come true. I honestly don’t know much of anything about computers/the lingo so I’m sure I’m not using it to it’s totally potential, but being able to play RDR2 makes it worth the price. I hope to learn how to download/use mods and enjoy this gem even more.

[negativespace]

The main things that keep me glued to the Steam Deck over other handhelds is the controls. I was a big fan of the Steam Controller back in the day, and this just feels like the natural evolution of that concept. That, and it's one of the only handhelds on the market not prepackaged with Windows 😮‍💨

[aaronogden]

I got mine in September 2022 and still love it and use it every day. I just wish I wasn't surrounded by cameras at work so I could do something more useful with my time and finish Yakuza 0 while being paid.

[RiceAndRun]

As an owner who ordered the deck day one; I had a similar question, but the device is technically timeless. It runs ps4 era and before flawlessly, if you’re like me; you’re always going to have a near-infinite back log of games from those times to play. On top of that new 2d indie games will not be a challenge for the hard ware.

[Kysen]

I stopped buying 3rd party games on Switch after getting a SD. When the hardware is long gone I'll still have my steam library, can't say the same for the Switch years later.

[jnee]

The price aspect is a bonus i didn't initially foresee. I felt like owning a switch and a steam deck was a bit lavish to begin with (and it is, I'm very lucky). But the amount I've saved through frequent 80-90% discounts on steam is crazy

[_kalia]

I don't have a deck, but as a linux gamer the existence of the steam deck brought compatibility forward leaps and bounds. Most games I try pley either seamlessly or just need some minor tweaks, it's great!

[zakblue]

Thanks for the impressions. I've had my deck for about a month and it's been a very positive experience overall. I've owned and sold two Switches before but couldn't get into most of the Nintendo style games and balked at the typical store costs and lack of good discounts. You are right, there's something very special about being able to have your Steam library in a portable device. I have even been playing my deck in the room where my gaming pc is. Some games I prefer to be on the deck, lounging comfortably on a couch seat vs upright at a desk. Even if that means not playing on a big OLED with high refresh rates. Oh and playing a bit something in bed for 30mins before going to sleep has been great!

[JDabz]

I got lucky, had mine over a year now, still 0 problems, ive only had to factory reset once. I love that it also doesnt just limit you to steam games, i got gog, epic, and battlenet running np.

[josueescobar]

i think it'll last a long time. it's the only handheld that can do it all for $300-400. sure it has cons but nothing can beat playing any game from your steam library handheld for that cheap

[crowncontrol]

Always had the plan to buy a Steamdeck but was never in a hurry. My friend decided he wanted the OLed version once it released so he sold it to me for a bro deal. Now that I have this thing, I can't imagine life without it. When they come out with a new gen of Steamdeck, I'm getting it right away.

[ojunglisto]

I'd love if Valve did a slim Steam Deck, exactly the same spec, but smaller with an OLED screen and a better battery

[Rcmathis]

I plan on picking one up. I’m not going to be able to have a full desktop setup with me anymore. I stopped playing overly competitive games so I think this helped further my decision. Thank you! Also I’m getting one of those battery banks they looks dope

[brianrainsfordmarshall]

Getting one soon so I'm just mildly hype torturing myself by watching reviews and yours is by far the best in terms of increasing my hype for it.

[MrZrazies]

I had mine for almost year. I love it so much cuz on some games you can play offline which huge plus for me when im traveling and sleeping in my van.

For performance wise, i tend play on medium or low settings to help it run longer. I don’t really care about graphics long as game is fun to play.