It already had a screen protector on it that has cracked. It seems to still be okay, and the crack is definitely more noticeable on camera. Cases, however, are a little more difficult. Because the device is newer, there aren't as many good cases available yet that don't cost an arm and a leg. I was thinking of getting the dbrand killswitch, but it certainly isn't cheap.

That's great! I'm glad you enjoy it. There's plenty to love about it with even more that you can do with it.

Well said! Even though there is superior hardware out there, the Deck is more than serviceable for the things it excels at and will remain so with time to come. Especially with changes and updates to the upscaling software

I weirdly kind of hear it. Although I'd say it's distant enough for me to question how you realised this lol

Its a mod just called FOV Sliders that adds the sliders to the pause menu. I grabbed a link for you! steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2530625461

Thank you so much! Comments like this are one of the reasons why I enjoy doing these videos, so I thoroughly appreciate your support.

Yes, the track pads were something I completely forgot about also. The Ally X unfortunately does not feature any track pads. RTS games aren't usually on my radar, and so I tend to forget about the trackpads. They are incredibly useful in the right circumstances, though. Definitely a main feature for some

I love CRPGs so the track pads are an absolute necessity. Plus they work very well for shooter games for precision accuracy (or the gyro!)

@@dewinter1411 The main reason I love my steam deck is the controls. It is the only way to get a Steam Controller 2 atm, you have to buy the rest of it as well. lol.

Haha, genuinely, though, you're probably right. Might see if I can invest in some disposable ones. Definitely more comfortable over long periods of time

That whole repairability was one of the biggest selling points of the Steam Deck. I absolutely love that you can just change certain parts at a fraction of the cost it would take to replace the whole device. The fact they also have tutorials on their website to help you along the process is absolutely fantastic and a very underappreciated aspect of it

While I respect your opinion, I find it to be a brilliant device. Even though I broke it, I managed to fix it, and it works absolutely fine now. The power of that device is absolutely amazing, and it works perfectly for my use case

I completely forgot about VRR. I tend to just not use it. While definitely a decent addition that works great, I honestly just don't see a use for it. If you like it and use it regularly, then great! I'd honestly just prefer the 60hz and then lower the tdp limit more. Battery life is probably my biggest selling point for these and so maximising it is better for me

The MSI Claw is still a brilliant device and definitely has a place in the market. I hope you enjoy using it!

While I could be wrong, I doubt that 2025 will be the year for the Steam Deck 2. The hardware, while lacking when compared to others, is still very capable, and with advancements in upscaling, the Deck will be able to keep up for a little while yet

@ Damn. Wasn't hoping for that answer lol. I'm hoping you are wrong but after January if there's still no news might bite the bullet and get the oled

Well, the OLED will still be a very good shout and will last a while. I hope that you're happy with whatever you get regardless of what device it is! They'll all do mostly everything with no problems

Said all that when the Rog Ally X costs £799 ($1K) & the Steam Deck costs £479 ($600) over here. I can make up that price difference with big games I've never played: Witcher, RDR2, Cyberpunk, Mass Effect, Nier, both of PS5's Spiderman, Jedi: Fallen Order, Elden Ring, the Resident Evil remake trilogy and more. It's a very easy choice.

Maybe so. But the Steam Deck is still a serious contender. There is a reason why major tech companies started throwing their hat in the ring after the Deck was released. It was and still is a fantastic device. As I say in the video, it's less powerful than the competition that is on offer, but its never all just about the hardware and power. The price, repairability, and other aspects, like the fact that it makes Linux a much more popular operating system, can still make this device an absolutely fantastic option for those looking for a way into this industry at a cheaper price. There's a reason why they're still popular among the competition

No, it's because Windows is a bloated OS lmao.

@justarock9553 This is definitely a huge thing as well. The amount of bloatware that companies add to windows really just makes windows chug a lot more. It really makes everything feel a lot slower and janky in comparison to SteamOS

I’d say many people choose the deck because they in fact DO understand Windows and don’t want anything to do with it.

As someone who is also neurodivergent, the whole sluggish windows experience on devices like these is a very annoying thing, and that makes things like SteamOS and Bazzite a very attractive option. I love the way it feels. Also, considering the fact that I was a console gamer up until 2018/2019, I found that software very easy to get used to and use. The customisability of it as well is a HUGE plus as it allows me to really make the device as usable as possible, which for someone like me, is an incredibly important aspect

If Xbox releases a handheld, it will be a decent handheld indeed. The only downside is that you have to be in that whole ecosystem in order to fully make use of it. The PC handheld market allows for the entire PC library and the possibility of emulation. The fact that Xbox Game Pass can still be accessed via cloud gaming or even on the Windows handhelds means that it unfortunately might not be a major hit when compared to the other devices on the market

Subbed by the way. Looking forward to more deck videos and game reviews and tips from you! Should my first game be RDR2 or Elden Ring?

Thanks for the sub! Your support is honestly really appreciated. Either game is a good start, but I found that playing a game on the scale of Red Dead 2 on a handheld was such a novel experience that made the Deck feel otherworldly to me personally

Rog ally x keeps black screening even during light gaming so imma get a deck aswell I use a stand and external controller then the ally x was working fine? But what's the point of a handheld I can't use with the built in buttons controls due to hardware issues with 😢😢

Thank you for your support! I hope you enjoyed the first one and go on to enjoy this one. I also hope your Deck is everything you wanted it to be!

@@GrenadeCeption its everything i wanted and more! im actually watching this on it and typed this comment on it lol

@mrcoolawesomemanguy That's great! I'm thoroughly glad you enjoy it. Being able to watch and type on it really does show how amazingly versatile it is as well. Things like that can truly make something like this worth it

As I stated within the video, it's not always just about the hardware. Yes, the hardware is lacking compared to other competition devices on the market, but the repairability due to Valves partnership with iFixit, the cheaper price point, the usability of SteamOS, the ergonomics as well as Steam support among other reasons make this the best device for overall usability. The Steam Deck is so easy to use compared to a lot of other devices with windows installed. It is never usually just about the hardware

It's always nice to introduce someone to the hobby! I would say it all depends on what you want to play. If you're looking for some nostalgia, the Steam Deck will have emulators for the C64, NES and the PlayStation. Plus, you also get almost every single PC game available. The Switch definitely has a smaller game library that favours first-party titles more so than the third-party ports it sees. If you're looking to really get into the hobby, I'd personally say the Deck is a better shout for you as it'll enable you to have access to a wider range of games across many different genres that the Switch doesn't cover nearly as extensively. Most first-party titles on the Switch will be easy for you to just pick and play through as a beginner as that whole device is made to be as user friendly as possible. While the Deck is definitely a bit more of a learning curve for a beginner, it would be extremely easy to get used to over a short amount of time. Of course, I've been playing for about 90% of my life and so maybe I'd be wrong in this case, but I personally believe that the Steam Deck with its extensive library plus the emulator libraries definitely wins over the Switch. As I say in the video, though, SteamOS is incredibly easy and intuitive to use, and so you'll probably have a very similar experience to the Switch anyway. It's definitely worth doing a bit of research on games that look interesting and see if they're on the Switch and/or the Deck and make your decision from there. As a beginner, you definitely won't be as picky as me when it comes to graphical fidelity or performance. Especially if you're coming from the NES and PlayStation era, and so it just simply boils down to which game library you will prefer. They will both offer extremely fun and easy to use experiences in their own ways Edit: The Steam Deck is also a far more modern device with new titles that will be released for years to come, improvements with upscaling will mean that even newer titles will run a lot easier on the older hardware in the coming years also, making this device more usable even when the hardware starts to really lack behind. However, on the Switch front, with the Switch 2 around the corner, it may either be worth waiting for that and getting that or picking up a Switch 1 on the cheap. You could also simply just get a Deck and not have to worry about upgrading the hardware for a few more years. If the Switch is better suited to your tastes, however, chances are that a lot of games will still be released for it after the Switch 2 is released, just probably not the first-party releases or some higher end third-party ones

Thank you! I thoroughly appreciate your kind words. I did put an enormous amount of research into this, so hearing people enjoy it makes me incredibly grateful. If you want to play Rocket League, you kay want to go the Windows route as I'm 99% sure that it has anti-cheat measures in place. Linux has a fond distaste for some anti-cheat measures, so you may want to err on the side of caution and just do windows. It might be worth looking into though as it might work

Thank you for your kind words! I try to make these as entertaining and digestible as possible, and so hearing from people like yourself that it's working really brightens my day!

I'm glad I was able to help! The white Deck does look really neat as well, so it's a great choice! From here, I can only hope that you enjoy it!

It was not patched on ps3

Thank you for this, I thoroughly appreciate it! I try to make my videos as entertaining as possible, and I'm glad to see it's paying off.