Am I Done With the Nintendo Switch?

Why I've stopped picking up my Nintendo Switch in 2023... Steam Deck OLED review!
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[@Eeowna]

Just wanted to make abundantly clear that I will still be making Switch videos! Just wanted to make a vid highlighting the fact that for the first time ever I found something that has pulled me away from the Switch slightly!

[@millie9814]

I totally understand. I'm excited to see what Switch 2 is going to be like! Nintendo always does something unexpected.

[@glitchasaur]

Are you ever tempted to do vids on other console exclusives? Was nice hearing about other platforms you play 👌

[@billywhitaker6658]

Steam deck is so wonderful. I use mine every single day and I have all the consoles.

[@laetittiapannell8916]

❤🧑🏽‍🦳☕️🎮 that’s great! I’ll be looking for mor farming game’s video steaming! For Nintendo Switch! Thank you! Happy New Years 🎊! Laetittia 🧑🏽‍🦳🎮☕️

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Games On My Steam Deck 512 GB LCD Steam (10) Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Batman: Arkham Asylum Batman: Arkham City Batman: Arkham Knight DuckTales: Remastered Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Shenmue III Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Yakuza 0 Atari Jaguar (3) Atari Karts NBA Jam Tournament Edition Rayman Xbox (6) Conker: Live & Reloaded Dead or Alive 3 Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball Jet Set Radio Future NBA Street Vol. 2 Shenmue II M.A.M.E. (4) Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat II NBA Jam NBA Jam Tournament Edition Nintendo 64 (10) Conker’s Bad Fur Day Diddy Kong Racing F-Zero X Killer Instinct Gold Mario Kart 64 NFL Blitz Super Mario 64 The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Wave Race 64 Nintendo Entertainment System (36) Anticipation Baseball Batman: The Video Game Battletoads & Double Dragon Castlevania Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2 Contra Donkey Kong Double Dribble DuckTales Excitebike Final Fantasy Kid Icarus Kirby’s Adventure Kung Fu Kung-Fu Heroes Mario Bros. Mega Man 2 Metroid Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! Ninja Gaiden Paperboy Popeye Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 2 Super Mario Bros. 3 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT: The Arcade Game Tennis The Adventures of Bayou Billy The Karate Kid The Legend of Zelda Wizards & Warriors WWF Wrestlemania Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Game Boy (3) Dr. Mario Super Mario Land Tetris Game Boy Advance (2) Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Mario Kart: Super Circuit GameCube (12) F-Zero GX Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes NBA Street Vol. 2 NFL Blitz 2002 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Sonic Riders Soulcalibur II Star Fox Adventures Super Mario Sunshine The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Wario World Super Nintendo (20) Aladdin Chrono Trigger Donkey Kong Country Donkey Kong Country 2 Donkey Kong Country 3 F-Zero Final Fantasy III Kirby Super Star Kirby’s Dream Land 3 Mega Man X Mortal Kombat II Super Back to the Future Part II Super Mario All-Stars Super Mario Kart Super Mario RPG Super Mario World Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island Super Metroid The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Top Gear Nintendo Wii (10) Donkey Kong Country Returns Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Klonoa Mario Kart Wii New Super Mario Bros. Wii Sonic Colors Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Sega Dreamcast (16) ChuChu Rocket! Crazy Taxi Dead or Alive 2 Grandia II Jet Grind Radio Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Marvel vs. Capcom: CoSH NBA 2K2 NFL 2K2 Shenmue Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Soulcalibur Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Virtua Tennis Wacky Races Sega Game Gear (3) Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 The Majors: Pro Baseball Sega Genesis (17) Aladdin Comix Zone Cool Spot Gunstar Heroes Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker Mickey Mania NFL Football ‘94 Starring Joe Montana OutRun QuackShot Starring Donald Duck Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master Sonic & Knuckles Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition Taz-Mania X-Men Sega 32X (1) Tempo PlayStation (19) Bust A Groove Bust-A-Move 4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Disney’s Hercules Action Game Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy VII Final Fantasy VIII Gran Turismo Herc’s Adventures Metal Gear Solid PaRappa the Rapper Parasite Eve R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 Ridge Racer Tekken 2 Tekken 3 WipEout Xenogears PlayStation 2 (17) Disney’s Kim Possible: What’s the Switch? Final Fantasy X God of War God of War II Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec Gran Turismo 4 Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater PaRappa the Rapper 2 Rogue Galaxy Sly 2: Band of Thieves Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoon Tekken 4 Tekken 5 Tekken Tag Tournament Sony PlayStation Portable (11) Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy God of War: Chains of Olympus God of War: Ghost of Sparta Jeanne d’Arc Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Ridge Racer Tekken 6 Tekken: Dark Resurrection WipEout Pulse WipEout Pure Total: 200 games The big omissions are no DS and 3DS. Was never a fan of the DS when I had it. I tried putting 3DS last night but Citra is dead. Didn’t bother afterwards. No PS3 as I hear they usually don’t launch at all unlike on the ROG Ally and Legion Go. No need to include Wii U because the Switch already has the best ports from it. I have a few doubles of the same game. Like I have NBA Street Vol. 2 for both GameCube and Xbox. The Xbox version is the one I owned. It’s the best-looking one and it loads faster during the intro. But I kept the GameCube version because Dolphin is the more mature emulator and it’s more battery efficient than Xemu. I also have the SNES and MAME version of Mortal Kombat II. The SNES port is the one I owned and mastered playing. OG Xbox is an interesting console to emulate. It was the most powerful of the 6th generation with graphics still holding up 20 years later. But it has the weakest library between it, DC, PS2, and GCN. Hence, why Xbox emulation is behind. I felt Xbox was what Sony promised to deliver with the PS2 but PS2 *technically* underdelivered. PS2 is the most popular, but it had some of the worst graphics of that four. Microsoft engineers defeated Sony in that gen with better specs. Not that PlayStation 2 was that weak. It matured by 2005. I’m playing Rogue Galaxy from 2007 and it definitely looks like the best-looking game on the console. I doubt Dreamcast could run God of War and Rogue Galaxy at 60 fps when it could barely handle Shenmue II. PS2 was very much like Sega Saturn where it had this hidden potential to make beautiful games but it was difficult to develop for. Saturn is the one I can’t run. Another complicated console to develop for similar to PS2 and PS3 but far less popular. No concise tutorials for it on KZbin and I’m clueless how to use CHDMAN. I may skip that one like I will with NDS. I never grew up owning a Saturn, so I don’t have nostalgia for it. I barely bought it in 2004 at a GameCrazy and rarely used it. I only want to play obscure 2D platformers like Super Tempo and Tryrush Deppy but it’s no big deal if I can’t play them. MAME is very hit or miss. Can’t seem to run the Model 2, 3, and NAOMI games. Can’t even launch any Street Fighter II game or Tekken Tag. But it can run Mortal Kombat I & II and NBA Jam & TE just fine which was the opposite experience with my Vita. My Vita plays the arcade version of Super Street Fighter II perfectly but can’t play the Midway classics. I do have some stinkers like WWF Wrestlemania, The Adventures of Bayou Billy and The Karate Kid on NES. But I did own Bayou Billy and remember beating The Karate Kid many times circa 1989-1990. One of the easiest games to beat similar to Kung Fu. Since most NES games are under a megabyte, it’s easier not to be picky. If it has some childhood attachment to me, I’ll download it even if the game is awful. Steam Deck is the GOAT, folks. Can play almost every generation and for under $300 if you look at the used market. Odin 2 can’t play Wii U or any recent AAA titles like FFVII Remake and Elden Ring. Steam Deck is the perfect balance of performance, price, ecosystem, and support. It’s the best gaming device I’ve ever owned. I’m only gaming on handhelds for the rest of my life. All-Time Favorite Gaming Devices 1. Steam Deck 2. PS Vita 3. Switch Lite 4. PSP 5. PlayStation 6. Dreamcast 7. PlayStation 2 8. Super NES 9. GameCube 10. Genesis 11. NES 12. Wii All-Time Favorite Games 1. Final Fantasy VII 2. Shenmue II 3. Tekken 3 4. NBA Street Vol. 2 5. Super Mario World 6. Ridge Racer (PSP) 7. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 8. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 9. Street Fighter II’: SCE (Genesis) 10. Super Street Fighter II (MAME) 11. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 12. Final Fantasy X *PS5* *Pro* I don’t need it or any console that’s tethered to a TV. AAA titles are dying. They’re becoming too expensive and too long to make. With all that power, you want AAA titles coming out every 10 years? Since the PS4/Xbone era, we don’t have limitations coming from hardware like previous gens. The limitations are coming from the man power and budget. Do developers want to spend at least 5 years making one AAA game? Console era is over. Every game system from here on out should be portable. Then I expect companies like Microsoft and Sony to be gatekeepers to their library like Valve. Most games will move to the cloud and subscription based. If you see my list of titles on my Deck, you can see I’m allergic to many modern games in Gen 7-9. I hate first-person shooters. Very few modern games I would consider fun. It’s more boring and complicated. I’m in Chapter 13 in FF7R and I don’t love it as much as the OG. There is a lot of meandering scenes and padding to the gameplay. Beautiful to look at. Not as fun to play. This is my problem with most AAA titles after Gen 6. True, they look good to look at. Give me Tifa with the graphical power we have now compared to 1997. But many of these games are also a burden and tedious to play. I read Red Dead Redemption II is a slogfest. 😴

[@mnmg]

One of the reasons I still choose the Switch over the Steamdeck is having physical copies of games. It just makes me feel I really own them. It may be cheaper to download games, but it's not for everyone. And I'm one of those guys who love collecting physical games.

[@Eeowna]

Yeah! Defo something that slipped my mind! Physicals let you lend people games too

[@RachelXKnight666]

My reason is I can't even order a steam deck 😂😂😂

[@mismamari.]

Physical games all the way. Actually owning games vs having a license to play games are two totally different things. Too many people these things think they own a digital game just bc they pressed the "Buy" button. Playstation and Steam Deck are moving more people to digital only because is cheaper and more convenient, but people will be unceremoniously put out if Steam or any other platforms restructure and shut down servers (RIP Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop). The games that need to check for an internet connection before playing will also be useless if their servers don't exist anymore down the line.

[@Paige-wo3uk]

I only do physical copies for my favorite games like stardew

[@digglerdiggler]

It is bad practice that nowadays even physical copies very often require additional downloads to work. Kind of defeats the idea of "owning" ​@@mismamari.

[@Anni_ka]

The size of the Steam Deck and the fact that there's no way to try it except to buy it has been the main reason why I'm hesitant to get it. Together with the fact that I do not have a Steam library, and little interest in exploring the PC side of gaming, I'm just praying to the universe that Nintendo doesn't wait too long and comes out with a new console soon. Because you are right, it's definitely starting to show its age, and as much as I love it, I feel like it deserves to retire 😅

[@rerikaisbored]

no it doesnt i love gaming on my switch more than anything besides the steam deck is really heavy on the hands and overheats pretty fast plus the quick battery drop, i myself dont really enjoy hq quality games that much so gaming on switch is not an issue for me, but it def doesnt deserve a retire.

[@tinabeana7]

Get it! It’s amazing!!! I went from the switch to the deck. I still play my switch, but the deck is so much better. Much cheaper games as well.

[@0Milena_aneliM0]

If you do definitely get the new one, it's much lighter, and you get to install mods. I don't own one, but my brother got one from both releases, and he is very happy. As for the library games are much cheaper for PC but if you are in a budget wait for the big sale dates I didn't get one bc the switch is a ppl gatherer, and i guess that's why it's still standing strong almost a decade from its launch and the reason I chose it over the more powerful ones

[@Emojibones]

I’m with you on that. I bought the steam deck & returned it. I was convinced I was gonna love it, but my hands started hurting very quickly with the weight and size. I have quite small hands, so unless it gets much lighter and smaller. I’ll just stick with my computer and switch. When the switch 2 or whatever comes out I’m snapping it up immediately.

[@louvella-sama]

Agree with everything else except the switch needs to retire 😆

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Steams store is soooooo much better than Nintendos. You can put together a steam library quite easily due to the amount of sales they have. I’m finding it hard to continually pay high prices on the Switch for inferior performance.

[@fionanicholson2148]

I love your eye makeup! I bought myself a steamdeck for my birthday in October and I’ve had no regrets. Like you I find myself reaching for the Steamdeck more because of the better performance. It really turns me off of a game when there are huge frame drops. Even if Nintendo does come out with a new switch, I don’t see myself regretting my steamdeck purchase.

[@sallygene]

I think the fact that Little Witch of the Woods ISN'T out on Switch yet is really tempting me to get the Steam Deck.

[@Eeowna]

Tbf it’s not out yet full stop haha It’s still in early access

[@tinabeana7]

The ergonomics, support from valve, cheaper games, the capabilities of desktop mode, trackpads. It’s amazing. I love my Oled steam deck. I prefer it over my switch at this point.

[@wurzelbert84wucher5]

The ergonomics come at a price though: The Steam Deck is so huge and bulky!

[@micalily19]

It's great! I use it with a keyboard and mouse as well and that can be a blast!

[@TheFreestyleStorm]

@@wurzelbert84wucher5 my problem with the switch is the terrible joycon controllers. they're too small and so uncomfortable to play with. the steam deck ergonomics are far better.

[@sonicandroxas]

​​@@wurzelbert84wucher5Steam deck is like the switch form factor but with binbok or hori splitpad controllers. Literally look at comparisons online. Ofc The main difference is the weight

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

The battery though :(

[@jeffrey5976]

This has been an amazing year for Switch. Despite some bad ports, we've still got Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, Mario Wonder, Pikmin 4, Star Ocean, Octopath 2, Ghost Trick, Theatrhythm, Paranormasight, A Space for the Unbound, Sea of Stars, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors, Blasphemous 2, Dredge, Red Dead Redemption, Super Mario RPG, F-Zero 99, Advance Wars 1+2, Bayonetta Origins, A Highland Song, Fire Emblem Engage etc.

[@Eeowna]

Oh yeah by no means a bad year, but indies are struggling

[@jessicav772]

Yes it is and the steam desk cost way much more money.

[@jeffrey5976]

@@Eeowna Steam Deck is great, but it's not possible to get it directly from Valve in the Southern Hemisphere. It costs over $1,000 to get it imported here in Australia.

[@charliefen]

@@jessicav772really not that much more, especially considering the difference in what you are getting. Plus add a couple of games to the Switch and you have made up the price difference. Steam is continuously having sales where games are like £5-£10 😂 I love my Switch but saved so much money on games alone

[@charliefen]

@@jeffrey5976now that's insane!

[@BitterSweetNitemare]

I’ve also been reaching for my steam deck a lot more than my switch recently tbh 😬 all the games I like playing rn are only on PC. I don’t have the OLED tho, and I’m kind of annoyed that Valve didn’t just wait to perfect their deck before releasing it. I feel like the OLED should’ve been what the deck was at launch. That’s my main gripe (with the gaming community in general-releasing things before they’re perfected)

[@yousafkhan6921]

That's the problem with all hardware. You need a sizable population to test the hardware and point out all the problems with it. Then the manufacturer can fix it in a revision a couple of years later. The fixes for the Steam Deck are minor though but across the board. Revisions are common in the console space as well. Atleast it's better than Nintendo refusing to acknowledge their faulty Joycons.

[@samanthac3357]

​@@yousafkhan6921 the fault is human. If you open the hoycon you will see the issue is dead skin build up.

[@extrashotofespresso_]

Didn’t even know there was a steam deck oled.. I thought she meant Nintendo switch oled this entire time. I’ll just stick with my OG steam deck. Mine was like 500 dollars soo I’m not about to go through that all over again for an oled steam deck.

[@Pat315]

Nah you're wrong. There's no such thing as perfect. Tech moves so fast that 'perfect' simply doesn't exist. It's about constant iteration, testing, feedback and improvement. So yeah not their fault, just your ignorance.

[@BitterSweetNitemare]

@@Pat315 I can be wrong if you want me to be 🤷🏻‍♀️ I just don’t like feeding money to things that are half-done (not necessarily valve in particular, but gaming in general-games coming out on 1.0 release and still not being finished, etc). The steam deck LCD is great as it is, but imo the OLED screen could’ve been released at launch

[@madkat530]

I bought my first Steamdeck this year. I too got the OLED with the 1T. I absolutely love it! There are still games on my Switch that I play, but everything new and not Nintendo exclusive goes on the Steamdeck. I also like docking it and playing on a bigger screen.

[@intoontown]

Honestly it was the Switch release of My Time at Sandrock that kicked my disappointment with the Switch's performance issues up to frustration. I have had far fewer complaints than other gamers I know because I've almost always played only Nintendo, and these issues aren't uncommon across their systems - especially handheld-capable ones, which have long been my main way of gaming. But seeing Sandrock switch gameplay just drives me nuts! It's not even a game I was ever looking into but just... Dang!!

[@pikolowet]

I feel exactly the same! I actually got so frustrated I didn't even touch my switch since Sandrock launch. It's just so frustrating that such a beautiful game had to be downgraded into..... that

[@michaelmunroe1709]

This!!! This is what really did it for me. When I saw the gameplay on switch, I said “NOPE” and got it on Xbox instead. But I like handheld gaming and portability. So I just bought the steam deck so I don’t have to make so many compromises.

[@doof-the-chonk]

The ability to remove the controllers from the switch is such a huge feature for me that I really hope they keep the switch 1&2 alive. I have posture issues that can result in weekly acupuncture and chiropractic appointments if I "hunch" over anything with my hands too close together.

[@dijahmedi4882]

Funny enough, I have had the steam deck site up since earlier this morning. I've had to charge my switch twice today just from playing Dreamlight Valley. Ugh! For what it offers and the sales, I am definitely interested. I also know that if Switch 2 were to be released tomorrow, I would still want and possibly purchase one further down the road, as I'm always going to be a Nintendo girl. I believe they both serve their purpose, and there is nothing wrong with having both if you can afford it.

[@rerikaisbored]

i think both have the same battery life lol im sure you'll charge the steam deck twice too

[@paulblack9931]

Thank you Eeowna for making the point that the Steam Deck OLED can be a complementary device with the Switch. Having both makes my gaming complete 😊

[@RowleyFan2]

It makes sense, the Switch is not as powerful (it's about 8 years old at this point) and there are games that definitely give a better experience with stronger specs, but it's got a lot of games exclusive to it on top of being very user friendly. I've also been considering getting the Steam Deck! I love the portability of the Switch and the big OLED screen, but there's plenty of games that I rather have in Steam or GOG simply because my laptop runs them more smoothly/the port is not that great on the Switch.

[@rfitzpatrick723]

The switch came out in March of 2017. The switch is 6yrs old, about to be 7 after it completes its 7th year on the market. It will be entering the 8th year on the market but it doesn’t just release at age 1. When a baby is born do you immediately say it is 1yr old?

[@kaylahaas]

I just got the OLED steam deck for Christmas from my husband and it is incredible comfortable to hold compared to the Nintendo switch. I did not expect it to be so comfortable. I don’t have particularly large hands, so I expected that it’d be a problem.

[@NerdyGalNeha]

My Dad bought me a Steam Deck OLED for Xmas!!!😊 Yay!!! Already started playing on it! Love it so far!!!❤❤❤

[@PCBrian]

Personally the switch will always be my main source of gaming while I get that content creators that do rely of gaming I think from me it’s prefect. My first console that I’ve played was the Wii. I’ve been a Nintendo fan ever since. Now I’m a college student working a part time job so I have barely any time to just sit down and play any games. This year I’ve gotten more & more into indie games. While yes some games have been held back for one reason or another it doesn’t really bother me as much. When looking for games to play I look for three main things: 1.)The music 2.)The plot 3.)The difficulty. Also, affordability; I bought a Switch lite in Summer 2022 for the sole reason of its low price & the portability. I get play on it right from my bed which I feel like I don’t feel like I wouldn’t get that same feeling if I were to play on something else.

[@Eeowna]

oh this isn't me saying I won't play the switch ever again! This is me just saying it's nice to have since more switch games have been having worse ports :D Switch overall is still my fav

[@PCBrian]

@@Eeowna I know & I completely understand that!

[@TempusVulpi]

I love my Steam Deck, but I honestly don't really see it as a competitor or even comparable to my Switch? I use them both for vastly different things

[@Eeowna]

Yeah I was focusing on indie games mainly for this video, as the switch previously was my main go to for all things indie

[@TempusVulpi]

@@Eeowna Very valid, most of my indie gaming is definitely on my Steam Deck where applicable. Hoping to grab an OLED model too, soon.

[@alpacatears]

The steam deck really has been my go-to lately although I kinda own every console too 😂. I do look forward to seeing Nintendo's next iteration. I do think the pandemic may have delayed it and lead to the switch being a bit more long in the tooth than we would have liked

[@glitchasaur]

To be honest I've been the same the last year, still use the switch for portable gaming while travelling but my gaming PC is now my go to. I think a big part of that is the switch joysticks both pro and base aren't sensitive enough to play a lot of games, and they look amazing at 144hz on max settings vs the low quality on switch.

[@_N3VAEH_]

Totally understand. I don't plan on getting a steamdeck or anything like that. I'm waiting for switch 2 for sure. I had the original switch and I grabbed the one with upgraded battery too early. Cause now there's switch Oled and I'm just a bit bitter that I didn't wait and upgrade from the 1st Gen switch to Oled, instead of just the better battery.

[@strawberrymoonphased]

The one thing, like others are saying, is that I prefer having physical copies of the games.. It's hard to move away from a not completely up to par console because I like displaying all the games on my shelf.

[@jaycakezz]

I love steam sales so much 😍I really want an OLED but I have so many gaming peripherals/console that I just can’t yet justify it since it is pretty expensive for someone with a tighter budget. This is definitely something I’ll be saving up for though because I really want to play my backlog on the couch and not at my desk 😂

[@mochacondulce]

I also own the trifecta: a $3.5K custom build, a Switch (& a Lite), and a Steam Deck (plus the new OLED). First up, there is no MASSIVE difference. Secondly, grab accessories. Like the JSAUX Mod Case (w/ the fan), the JSAUX Carrying Case, a docking station, and an Anker 45W fast charger. You'll be glad you did. Expand externally for a year, then bust that thing wide open, and the sky's the limit. Honestly, I have only been gaming for three years, but the Steam Deck revolutionized gaming for me. ❤ Cheers!!

[@Rayediant]

Funny timing - this video popped up on my feed 10 minutes after I took the plunge and bought the Steam Deck OLED. Super excited to see how I get on with it! As much as I love my Switch (in large part due to many of your game recommendations!) it'll be nice to play some of the higher end games somewhere other than my PC.

[@steveandrade3477]

I switch between my Deck and my Switch but find myself playing my Deck way more nowadays. The emulation just can't be beat and playing AAA games that are on Switch at 60FPS has been an eye opener. I think I'm slowly becoming a frame rate snob.

[@ruthiebarron2654]

My fiancé and I still use our switches for the Nintendo Titles (Mario Party/Mario Kart/etc.), but he got me a steam deck oled for Christmas and that has already turned into my go to. I prefer the steam store over the Nintendo store ten fold

[@robbinova]

Same here. I’ve gravitated towards using the steam deck over the switch. I love the ease of portability (easy to carry around) of the switch but the quality of gaming and types of games available on the steam deck are just so much more appealing to me. I got a grip for the steam deck and it helps a little with being able to hold it without feeling like it’ll slip out of my hands.😅

[@Fakaaal]

Yeah i have to agree, even if i love owning physical copies for the switch, some of the games that you buy for the switch that cost the same on higher end machines but runs poorly on the switch is getting annoying, hopefully the switch 2 will come out sooner than later.

[@Griffnix]

I've been toying with the idea of the ROG Ally. If only for the reason I can play Game pass games and Epic store games out the box and not have to do anything. I get where you're coming from and there are skmw games I'm looking at and wondering if I should hold off till I get an Ally.

[@victoriascholl4607]

I only have a Switch and and 3DS, 2DSs so I am okay with what I have. I have not been spoiled with the high powered systems. I can't afford the new Steam Deck - so I pass. . .

[@cozycutechaotic]

Since buying my first steam deck in March I've been focusing on buying games on there. I'll keep my switch for nintendo exclusives but I just prefer the steam deck. I think I've only bought like 3 games on switch this year lol. I do find the switch with a grip is more comfortable but I still reach for my steam deck more. I got the limited edition oled and I'm so happy I did!! It's lighter, better battery, and I LOVE the screen! I was able to give my nephew my old steam deck for christmas and he loves it.

[@Buzz231094]

Same here, been playing Steam Deck more with my friends- games like Valheim, Lethal Company and Baldur’s Gate 3 that unfortunately are not on Switch… perhaps Lethal Company COULD end up on switch, but like you said, will probably be about 8 months 😅 fingers crossed for Nintendo’s next console being announced early next year and then releasing within a year

[@timmymorris91]

The biggest reason I don’t have more games than I do - they’re too expensive for what they are in Australia. I really wish they had proper sales.

[@NicoleHulst]

I got the OLED Steam Deck for Christmas too. I just looked at Palia side by side with the Switch and it looks like almost a different game. I also already have a great Bluetooth keyboard/mouse (Logi MX Mini and Pebble i345) that I use for my iPad too and they make doing things in desktop mode a breeze.

[@Soefaj]

The fact that I finally made the decision to buy the steam deck a couple of months before the OLED was released hurt a little bit, but I have come to terms with it and still love my deck a lot! I have always been a pc gamer though, so my steam library collection is not too sparse 😅

[@zoeyblack8049]

A new steam deck user here and I love it. As a new user I am enjoying the huge library of games available. I also love the community of steam users. I got a discounted LCD version for a very reasonable price. (~300 us dollars). The price is nearly double for an OLD. not worth the upgrades for me. I play my steam deck mostly at home and work. I find it too big to pull out on the bus but small enough to fit in my backpack. I am playing my switch less and less, just kind of getting bored with it to be honest.

[@siobhonc]

I have only played Switch since its release, but last week I finally bought a 2nd hand Steam Deck. I feel the same as you do about the Switch. Mainly my issue is I live in Asia and the Nintendo eshop doesn't have a lot of the games that I want to play. Also, I wanted to buy the physical copy 'Let's build a zoo' but it was much more expensive than SD's winter sale price while actually having less of the game (I think the area for expansion is less?) I'm pretty much done with the Switch for indie games.

[@Nani-hu9sk]

I feel that if you are happy with a switch then be happy! I know people who buy 3 ps4's just because I feel that when buying new consoles because there will always be new consoles to buy because people want to make money that you should take this into consideration and buy what you're happy with not what others push on you❤

[@Eeowna]

I’m not saying anyone needs to upgrade at all - totally not the vibe of my channel or my vid at all It’s just an option for those who are getting annoyed and a review from a Nintendo switch lover. I will always love my switch but I’m noticeably picking it up less

[@JeskidoYT]

Switch for multiplayer and exclusives, steam deck for single player

[@Eeowna]

Yeah I think the days are gone where being a switch player only is viable

[@riskywings]

Hmm I don't understand cos I'm struggling to find some good multiplayer games on the switch 😭 do u recommend any?

[@hekidayo]

Would’ve loved to see exactly how the Switch doesn’t run indie games well: a few specific examples to illustrate that would’ve been great!

[@Eeowna]

I showed them - I have vids on them too haha. Minekos night market (shown), spells and secrets released almost unplayable (also shown) and Sandrock had blurry menus (shown) All of which is also in my review vids :)

[@sakurapablo671]

It’s slightly tempting, but it’s just the price that freaks me out. So, I might wait to see if the Nintendo Switch 2 comes out next year, and see if they fix bit of anything next year. I’ll hold off for now. Since I haven’t touch my PS5 to play Baldur’s Gate 3 at the moment.

[@sonicandroxas]

Believe it or not these pc handhelds were once always over 1k USD lol

[@louvella-sama]

Tbf, indie games and ports not performing well/buggy releases aren't the switch's age's fault. Nier Automata, P5R, MHR, FE3H, etc... run smooth like butter on switch and those games are more graphically and power intensive than indie games like Mineko's Night Market, Potion Permit, etc... Notice how the examples I also gave weren't even first party Nintendo titles - those were ports as well. The biggest problem these days is optimization. Devs don't take the time to optimize their games before releasing on switch BECAUSE it's easy to just blame it on switch old hardware and people eat it up

[@Eeowna]

The lower the specs the harder optimisation gets though. So it kinda all comes back to the switch being old

[@louvella-sama]

@@Eeowna the switch hardware is old there's no denying that - but it's also up to developers to optimize their games if they decide to release their games on switch knowing the capabilities of the console very well. There's really no excuse to release buggy games especially not fix it through updates after release when bigger, more graphically and power intensive games run well on the system despite the said old hardware and the said new bad ports are small games that have pixel graphics etc... heck devs were able to make a modern game like Hogwarts Legacy run on switch even with compromises - the fact that it even runs at all means it's up to the devs' efforts to optimize their games.

[@eagle_rb_mmoomin_418]

​​@@louvella-samaif you have to remove all of textures, disembowell the resolution to get a title to even run then you still have frame pacing issues and frame drops. That's not an optimisation problem. That's 8 year old H/W that was low end when it came out. The technology is almost last last gen🤷. The switch has had a good run but it's done. My Switch has been in a box for almost 18 months🤷.

[@nutmeg9593]

I love my anti-glare steamdeck so much. I can see it outside when lounging by the pool. It's also been getting the newer Yakuza games which ive found easier to play handheld for health reasons. I see myself going back to more portable systems like this & the switch as they dont take up much room or require a tv.

[@louvella-sama]

I don't blame you for being frustrated tho, I myself am getting tired of the bad switch ports. I only have a switch since I'm a pure handheld player, so I'm really getting tempted to get a Lenovo Legion Go or a Steamdeck OLED. Reasons I haven't gotten either is because I don't have a steam library nor a normal PC even, budget constraints, and I don't like LCD screens so I was waiting for Steamdeck OLED. Now I'm just waiting for a price drop.

[@miyokosoul6237]

Hello :) Lenovo legion go owner! Please get either one. Making a steam account is so simple and easy. The sale prices compared to the Nintendo sale prices are unbelievable. I picked up Red Dead 2, GTA 5, all the Tomb Raider series and all Batman trilogy plus Origins, for about 50 dollars for the winter sale. The quality is superb. the fact that the switch can’t even handle GTA 5 a 2013 game is where I couldn’t take it anymore. I’m sure the switch 2 will be an improvement but I don’t think it can beat the Lenovo Go or Steamdeck.

[@kdchase]

I really enjoy playing my games on my TV and I'm saddened that the dock doesn't come with the price of the deck. However, I too get frustrated by having to wait for games to get ported to consoles and the only reason I've considered buying a deck. It's DEFINITELY cheaper than buying a computer!

[@destinytallent9690]

One of the biggest pros I have about the Nintendo switch verses steam deck is due to how I struggle with making the steam deck compatible with the games I play. I’ve never been a PC gamer so majority of the games I do play on the steam deck must have the controls configured to be compatible with handheld play verses with a keyboard. I hope more and more games that aren’t AAA titles will receive more attention to be able to “pick up and go” like the switch, which is why I will continue to prefer the switch until another console can replicate this!

[@catzfuhdays]

The ease of use is the biggest deterrent for me, personally. I absolutely agree with your comment

[@earlanemo6971]

I switched from the Oled to lite because the fan noise on the oled annoyed me. So far: battery life and the experience has been nothing but positive. Actually able to play handheld without strain as well is a big, big plus. Thank you for the super content 😊

[@ObamaWuzHere]

which games did u notice the fan the most?

[@brandiwilmoth2759]

This video helped me decide what I wanted to spend my Christmas money on! Just ordered the 512gb OLED. Can you do a video on Steam Deck OLED accessories?

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Games On My Steam Deck 512 GB LCD Steam (10) Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Batman: Arkham Asylum Batman: Arkham City Batman: Arkham Knight DuckTales: Remastered Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Shenmue III Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Yakuza 0 Atari Jaguar (3) Atari Karts NBA Jam Tournament Edition Rayman Xbox (6) Conker: Live & Reloaded Dead or Alive 3 Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball Jet Set Radio Future NBA Street Vol. 2 Shenmue II M.A.M.E. (4) Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat II NBA Jam NBA Jam Tournament Edition Nintendo 64 (10) Conker’s Bad Fur Day Diddy Kong Racing F-Zero X Killer Instinct Gold Mario Kart 64 NFL Blitz Super Mario 64 The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Wave Race 64 Nintendo Entertainment System (36) Anticipation Baseball Batman: The Video Game Battletoads & Double Dragon Castlevania Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2 Contra Donkey Kong Double Dribble DuckTales Excitebike Final Fantasy Kid Icarus Kirby’s Adventure Kung Fu Kung-Fu Heroes Mario Bros. Mega Man 2 Metroid Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! Ninja Gaiden Paperboy Popeye Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 2 Super Mario Bros. 3 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT: The Arcade Game Tennis The Adventures of Bayou Billy The Karate Kid The Legend of Zelda Wizards & Warriors WWF Wrestlemania Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Game Boy (3) Dr. Mario Super Mario Land Tetris Game Boy Advance (2) Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Mario Kart: Super Circuit GameCube (12) F-Zero GX Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes NBA Street Vol. 2 NFL Blitz 2002 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Sonic Riders Soulcalibur II Star Fox Adventures Super Mario Sunshine The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Wario World Super Nintendo (20) Aladdin Chrono Trigger Donkey Kong Country Donkey Kong Country 2 Donkey Kong Country 3 F-Zero Final Fantasy III Kirby Super Star Kirby’s Dream Land 3 Mega Man X Mortal Kombat II Super Back to the Future Part II Super Mario All-Stars Super Mario Kart Super Mario RPG Super Mario World Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island Super Metroid The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Top Gear Nintendo Wii (10) Donkey Kong Country Returns Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Klonoa Mario Kart Wii New Super Mario Bros. Wii Sonic Colors Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Sega Dreamcast (16) ChuChu Rocket! Crazy Taxi Dead or Alive 2 Grandia II Jet Grind Radio Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Marvel vs. Capcom: CoSH NBA 2K2 NFL 2K2 Shenmue Sonic Adventure Sonic Adventure 2 Soulcalibur Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Virtua Tennis Wacky Races Sega Game Gear (3) Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 The Majors: Pro Baseball Sega Genesis (17) Aladdin Comix Zone Cool Spot Gunstar Heroes Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker Mickey Mania NFL Football ‘94 Starring Joe Montana OutRun QuackShot Starring Donald Duck Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master Sonic & Knuckles Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition Taz-Mania X-Men Sega 32X (1) Tempo PlayStation (19) Bust A Groove Bust-A-Move 4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Disney’s Hercules Action Game Final Fantasy IX Final Fantasy Tactics Final Fantasy VII Final Fantasy VIII Gran Turismo Herc’s Adventures Metal Gear Solid PaRappa the Rapper Parasite Eve R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 Ridge Racer Tekken 2 Tekken 3 WipEout Xenogears PlayStation 2 (17) Disney’s Kim Possible: What’s the Switch? Final Fantasy X God of War God of War II Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec Gran Turismo 4 Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater PaRappa the Rapper 2 Rogue Galaxy Sly 2: Band of Thieves Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoon Tekken 4 Tekken 5 Tekken Tag Tournament Sony PlayStation Portable (11) Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Dissidia 012: Duodecim Final Fantasy God of War: Chains of Olympus God of War: Ghost of Sparta Jeanne d’Arc Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Ridge Racer Tekken 6 Tekken: Dark Resurrection WipEout Pulse WipEout Pure Total: 200 games The big omissions are no DS and 3DS. Was never a fan of the DS when I had it. I tried putting 3DS last night but Citra is dead. Didn’t bother afterwards. No PS3 as I hear they usually don’t launch at all unlike on the ROG Ally and Legion Go. No need to include Wii U because the Switch already has the best ports from it. I have a few doubles of the same game. Like I have NBA Street Vol. 2 for both GameCube and Xbox. The Xbox version is the one I owned. It’s the best-looking one and it loads faster during the intro. But I kept the GameCube version because Dolphin is the more mature emulator and it’s more battery efficient than Xemu. I also have the SNES and MAME version of Mortal Kombat II. The SNES port is the one I owned and mastered playing. OG Xbox is an interesting console to emulate. It was the most powerful of the 6th generation with graphics still holding up 20 years later. But it has the weakest library between it, DC, PS2, and GCN. Hence, why Xbox emulation is behind. I felt Xbox was what Sony promised to deliver with the PS2 but PS2 *technically* underdelivered. PS2 is the most popular, but it had some of the worst graphics of that four. Microsoft engineers defeated Sony in that gen with better specs. Not that PlayStation 2 was that weak. It matured by 2005. I’m playing Rogue Galaxy from 2007 and it definitely looks like the best-looking game on the console. I doubt Dreamcast could run God of War and Rogue Galaxy at 60 fps when it could barely handle Shenmue II. PS2 was very much like Sega Saturn where it had this hidden potential to make beautiful games but it was difficult to develop for. Saturn is the one I can’t run. Another complicated console to develop for similar to PS2 and PS3 but far less popular. No concise tutorials for it on KZbin and I’m clueless how to use CHDMAN. I may skip that one like I will with NDS. I never grew up owning a Saturn, so I don’t have nostalgia for it. I barely bought it in 2004 at a GameCrazy and rarely used it. I only want to play obscure 2D platformers like Super Tempo and Tryrush Deppy but it’s no big deal if I can’t play them. MAME is very hit or miss. Can’t seem to run the Model 2, 3, and NAOMI games. Can’t even launch any Street Fighter II game or Tekken Tag. But it can run Mortal Kombat I & II and NBA Jam & TE just fine which was the opposite experience with my Vita. My Vita plays the arcade version of Super Street Fighter II perfectly but can’t play the Midway classics. I do have some stinkers like WWF Wrestlemania, The Adventures of Bayou Billy and The Karate Kid on NES. But I did own Bayou Billy and remember beating The Karate Kid many times circa 1989-1990. One of the easiest games to beat similar to Kung Fu. Since most NES games are under a megabyte, it’s easier not to be picky. If it has some childhood attachment to me, I’ll download it even if the game is awful. Steam Deck is the GOAT, folks. Can play almost every generation and for under $300 if you look at the used market. Odin 2 can’t play Wii U or any recent AAA titles like FFVII Remake and Elden Ring. Steam Deck is the perfect balance of performance, price, ecosystem, and support. It’s the best gaming device I’ve ever owned. I’m only gaming on handhelds for the rest of my life. All-Time Favorite Gaming Devices 1. Steam Deck 2. PS Vita 3. Switch Lite 4. PSP 5. PlayStation 6. Dreamcast 7. PlayStation 2 8. Super NES 9. GameCube 10. Genesis 11. NES 12. Wii All-Time Favorite Games 1. Final Fantasy VII 2. Shenmue II 3. Tekken 3 4. NBA Street Vol. 2 5. Super Mario World 6. Ridge Racer (PSP) 7. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 8. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 9. Street Fighter II’: SCE (Genesis) 10. Super Street Fighter II (MAME) 11. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 12. Final Fantasy X *PS5* *Pro* I don’t need it or any console that’s tethered to a TV. AAA titles are dying. They’re becoming too expensive and too long to make. With all that power, you want AAA titles coming out every 10 years? Since the PS4/Xbone era, we don’t have limitations coming from hardware like previous gens. The limitations are coming from the man power and budget. Do developers want to spend at least 5 years making one AAA game? Console era is over. Every game system from here on out should be portable. Then I expect companies like Microsoft and Sony to be gatekeepers to their library like Valve. Most games will move to the cloud and subscription based. If you see my list of titles on my Deck, you can see I’m allergic to many modern games in Gen 7-9. I hate first-person shooters. Very few modern games I would consider fun. It’s more boring and complicated. I’m in Chapter 13 in FF7R and I don’t love it as much as the OG. There is a lot of meandering scenes and padding to the gameplay. Beautiful to look at. Not as fun to play. This is my problem with most AAA titles after Gen 6. True, they look good to look at. Give me Tifa with the graphical power we have now compared to 1997. But many of these games are also a burden and tedious to play. I read Red Dead Redemption II is a slogfest. 😴

[@samuelmartinez4705]

so this is just a commercial of the steam deck OLED. portable wise, I'd prefer the switch. switch oled has better battery and portability in terms of weight and size. I don't really mind playing with 30fps indie games because 30 fps is playable and it's only on a small screen. plus if it's just indie games the the frame rate does not really matter as long as it's playable. it's not like you're playing fortnite or something. not to mention nintendo exclusives.

[@djsuth7727]

100% agree.

[@Eeowna]

I paid for deck myself so not only not sponsored also not gifted. I said this is purely better for indie games, never said don’t buy the switch at all in this vid. Purely from and indie game standpoint though this is a good addition. I love the Nintendo switch - I’m literally a Nintendo switch channel

[@samuelmartinez4705]

@@Eeowna that's understandable, I mean you only play what you really want and there's nothing bad with that, you even mentioned you're not that technical. Did not mean it in a negative way, just also highlighting the positives of the Nintendo switch OLED compared to the Steam Deck.

[@krazytreRTM]

I own both a Switch and Steam Deck (neither are OLED), and I use the Switch for more family-oriented games. While I do have games that I myself have played, or still play, like Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Monster Hunter Rise, Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and many others, it's mainly used for family games that we (the family) can play together either via co-op or just to watch someone else play (because of solo only). Games like Mario Party, Super Mario 3D World, Boomerang Fu, Luigi's Mansion, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and a few others can help with bringing the family together, or have something that me and me nephew can play together. I am very appreciative of what the Switch has done as far as co-op games, so I can never really say that the Steam Deck has completely taken over, or that I'm done with the Switch, because I use them for different things.

[@Songofthestitchblog]

I bought my Steam Deck second hand the day before the OLED was announced 😅 but I'm really happy with it - all my games are handheld, so I see it as a companion to the switch rather than a replacement. After 20 plus years of only gaming on Nintendo handhelds it's fun to branch out!

[@rick_oshea]

I've had 2 steam decks, my first one got stick drift after 2 months, they replaced it, but that one suffered the same way, so I just got a refund.

[@sennettkn]

I have been on the fence about a Steam deck for awhile and if I get one it will be an OLED based on what you said in your video. No I don't think I will be getting one anytime soon, but if I were- Will I be upset if I buy it and a Switch 2 comes out in the next year?- no, because, even if games are backwards compatible they will still have all the same issues as before as the developers will need to make updates regardless. Additionally, I suspect there will be a good long time before there is a library of games I would be interested in released for the Switch 2, as with most new console releases, it takes time for developers to get new games optimized for the new system.

[@UnicornsPoopRainbows]

This is exactly why I'm tipping towards buying the SteamDeck OLED. The price is what is really holding me back. I live in Korea and to buy it here, it is almost $1,000. I really wish I hadn't told my husband how much it costs yesterday 😅

[@dgutie8]

Great review! I love my Switch but feel it’s behind in games and tech. The Steam deck is just too big for me. I’ll keep looking!

[@RogueKei]

Australia still doesn’t even have the option of buying a steam deck so we’re kinda stuck with the switch

[@BigBearBloo]

I’m just going to start saving money. When I get enough to get the Steamdeck, IF the switch 2 is out then I’ll compare, else I’m just getting the Steamdeck. Thanks for this video!

[@ureshiimanga]

I have my oled steam deck for a good three weeks now. My switch is collecting dust. I'm very happy that I bought it.

[@JTHKG_MFM]

I'm mainly using my Steam Deck OLED and ROG Ally now. My Switch is for Nintendo exclusive games.

[@cicidoesgames]

Thank you for giving us some insight on the OLED Steam Deck! I have been considering purchasing one so I can make my PC games handheld. This gives me a lot to think about before I make my decision.

[@JadeCaro]

I'm a bit tempted to get the Steamdeck, but I have a gaming PC, so... I think I'm ok with just playing at home because if I want to play on the go then I'll just grab my Switch.

[@biffahoy3603]

I’ve been waffling between my steamdeck and my switch a lot lately. My switch I’m playing Sea of Stars on so I can comfortably travel with it and also play sitting at a TV, but my steam deck gets a lot more play when I’m interested in a higher graphics experience

[@lzal9204]

My son and I were just talking about that yesterday. I was telling him that I think my next console will be something other than the Switch. Too many games run too slow on the Switch.

[@amit_patel654]

I would also throw in emulation on Steam Deck is absolutely stellar. I sold my Switch to buy a Steam Deck once I saw that it could emulate PS2 and so many previous generation consoles. You can even run PC games that aren’t on Steam (Starcraft 2 for example). It’s been the best gaming device I’ve ever owned.

[@mismamari.]

No physical cartridges? No way. We don't own digital games, we only have a license to play them. The moment Steam decides to pull a game or IP licensing expires, we can't re-download a game. Unfortunately, digital-only games feel like a trap.

[@Eeowna]

I don't play any of my old library so thankfully it's not something I am all that bothered about.

[@martaolivenca1356]

First thing, that color looks amazing on you! clothes and makeup 💜 I remember being so excited for the nintendo switch... I played on it for a while until I got kinda bored with it. Games are super expensive, and sales are really not that good, especially for some titles. I also got bored with the fact that so many games seem to not really run well there 😥 I'm currently thinking on saving up to get a steam deck. Being able to play steam games I already own and being able to chill in bed in cold days for example. It also seems to run a lot better than the switch.

[@shay8269]

I just cannot justify paying the money for the steam deck can't even afford my grocery bill at this point. I will wait for the new switch.

[@Eeowna]

Dw I do cover that at the end, only buy it if you won’t regret it if a switch 2 came out next year

[@shay8269]

@@Eeowna oh I know you did, it is a great video not knocking it :)

[@zeliha8113]

I will never understand how No man’s sky is capable of running on the switch so well

[@Eeowna]

See this is why I think there’s not really an excuse for bad ports? Either put in the effort to do it right or miss the switch entirely?

[@LuckyNoodleFox]

Clearly it's Witchcraft

[@zeliha8113]

@@Eeowna exactly! When I first played I just thought to my self „there is no way“

[@iniyama]

now that i have a pc that can actually run games, i'm playing on it a lot more than my switch. knowing that i could play most of my steam (and some game pass) games on the steamdeck i'm leaning more in that direction, even compared to a potential switch 2 because unless developers are already making their games with the s2 in mind i don't see it as a big upgrade for me personally (as in, the library in the beginning won't be as big/interesting for me, outside of mario and pokemon i don't really play many nintendo exclusive games)

[@markcampbell8590]

I’ve been using my Steam Deck a ton. Sure there are issues with it but so far as someone who has a huge PC library the benefits out weigh the cons for me. I only play Nintendo’s titles on the Switch but for me third party games just run better on this system for me. I’m glad Valve is sticking with the formula and see the Deck as a project worth continuing.

[@jaynescott3253]

I am in the same boat got launch day switch and an Oled, for the last 6 years thy have been my daily game machines. That changed yesterday, Steam deck OLED. The games i wanted on the switch are better on the deck the indie games I love come to the deck and you can tweek them to work nicely. Saying that my collection of switch games i massive and as I have a launch day one...Switch games (I own) on the deck are amazing. But to be honest I cannot stop playing Diablo 4 at the moment.

[@nerdtante]

I also much prefer playing on the PS5 at the moment, especially now that I got the remote player for Christmas. But I'm really looking forward to the "Switch 2"!

[@larissawrites9954]

I’m a slow gamer, as I do not have time to play many games. For me the steamdeck is not an option. One thing I do hope for the future is that consoles can be upgraded.

[@gillywitchy]

DDlV was unplayable for me crashing every time I went build ... But I love my switch

[@christi6934]

I play a lot of indie games so it would probably make sense to get a steam deck. However i never buy games upon release and have a large backlog on my switch already. So i think i wouldn't make much use of it anyways. So far I'm just planning on going through my backlog and hope when switch 2 comes out there will be backwards compatibility or the option to still keep using switch 1 for new games

[@1992marigold]

I bought the steam deck OLED in order to play My Time at Sandrock and Coral Island. Although I wouldn't have bought it if it didn't work with a pro controller as I play mostly with my switch hooked to my TV. The steam deck has intermittent problems with the pro controller after an hour or two of playing the controller will freeze. The worst part is that your character will freeze but not the game. Which means in the middle of a fight you can get killed. Hitting the home button will sometimes reset and you can move again. Coral Island has an odd problem with audio so faint you can barely hear it. I read the devs know about this issue but it is something to think about.

[@Orli155]

I used to have that problem with my Pro Controller on the Steam Deck but I don’t anymore. I don’t know what fixed it. Have you tried connecting your Pro Controller to your Switch and updating the controller in the settings app? Then connecting it back to the Steam Deck.

[@AZ23MJ]

I got a steamdeck (LCD) as soon as the price dropped for it when the oled came out. I have hardly picked my switch up since.

[@AnotherWatchChannel]

I had the steam deck since launch (almost 2 years). It’s great. But battery life sucks. 1-1.5hrs for any AAA game. Once you get past the honeymoon phase with it…you will see that It’s also too big. I have big hands and From a portability standpoint it’s a giant block of plastic. So I Sold it. Got a switch OLED and not looking back. It’s thin, more portable, and the Switch library is full of AAA games that last 4-7 hours of battery.

[@millie9814]

Now that I bought a Switch everyone is leaving it?? 😢

[@Eeowna]

We’re not leaving, just defo look at reviews about which indies run well vs badly at launch

[@jessicav772]

No but now is the steamdeck a hype to get , I am happy with my oled switch… And the steam deck cost way to much money.

[@CrankyOldErin]

I’m saving up for the Steam Deck. So many times I’ve been playing a game on my PC and wished I could continue the game while in bed or on the couch. The Steam Deck would allow that luxury.

[@ColorOfCozy]

Ive been waiting for this review! my partner and I are wanting got get the OLED versions and I was like "ehh.. I'll wait till someone I trust reviews it" haha

[@emoryrubyg9631]

I kind of want the OLED version but i already have a steam deck. I feel like I might regret it if Nintendo announces the switch 2 next year so I'll continue waiting just in case. 😅

[@AlexDayz]

While I won’t disagree that the Switch is quite old and doesn’t have the best hardware I also feel a lot of devs just don’t put the effort into porting their games to Switch, especially more recently. Not just indies (which is a bit more understandable as they’re typically smaller teams) but also bigger games like MK1 and the Batman Arkham Collection. A good port can be done but it may take some time, just look at something like Dave the Diver which initially released in June and didn’t get a switch port till October (a 4 month wait) or Witcher 3 which is honestly miraculous how it runs on Switch. The Switch’s user base has grown so large that many want to tap into that audience but also don’t want them to feel FOMO for having to wait. Sure it may suck to wait but I’d rather wait for a decent game rather then get it same day it releases everywhere else and have a subpar game As for the Steam Deck, while it’s nice I feel it’s only really justifiable if you’re already got a fairly decent Steam Library. Not to mention the price is pretty up there ($550 for base OLED compared to $350 for Switch OLED) for a heavier less comfortable system. If I were to get it as a gift I wouldn’t mind it but I’d never spend my own money on it unless it has a huge sale/discount, especially with the “Switch 2” or whatever it’ll be called rumored to release next year

[@Eeowna]

I feel like the price argument doesn’t take into account the years you have it. Indies in general are cheaper on steam deck. Over time if you are a frequent buyer of games you will make up that cost. Don’t get me wrong I love my switch but it’s very hard to keep recommending this late on in the life span if you want to play current games

[@AlexDayz]

@@Eeowna Understandable. Aside from first party Nintendo games I notice myself playing a lot older indies on Switch like Hollow Knight or Hades. Hopefully though the Switch 2 rumors are true and we get it next year. Probably won’t be as powerful as a Steam Deck but it definitely needs an upgrade

[@djsuth7727]

@@AlexDayz Even if the Switch 2 has performance parity with the Steamdeck ( and I'm 99% certain it will be close ) it doesn't stop bad ports playing poorly. The issue here is development time/resources. Due to the increasing costs of making games, developers tend to prioritise one platform ... for AA/AAA games that tends to be Playstation, and for indy games it's often PC. Switch will always be the best platform to play 1st party Nintendo games ( legally ! )

[@eagle_rb_mmoomin_418]

​​@@djsuth7727the bigger thing is the PS5, XBox and Steam Deck all have a very similar set of APUs in them. Zen2 CPU and RDNA2 GPU. The deck just has less CPU cores and CUs. AMD provide the APUs for all three. The SteamDeck is actually capable of running ray tracing as well.

[@TMcocoa]

I have an oled switch and I’m waiting on my steam deck to come in. I personally didn’t want to sink in that much money on the deck so I got the regular one. I already have a switch, Xbox and ps5. The oled deck just seemed too pricey considering I have other games to play.

[@JessieCarty]

I have had some frustrations with some of the indie games but then I'm also like - don't release it on the switch if you haven't properly tested it! I'm holding out for the Switch 2 for now. I do wish I could try out a Steam Deck somewhere since I have very small hands ;)

[@kaortega1120]

Hi! I am really caught - I have researched the Lite, the Reg Switch and the OLED. I am afraid I will purchase the wrong one. I do not have any intention of upgrading what I buy, anytime soon. I love the tv adapt feature. I love the larger screen. I never considered the Lite until a friend mentioned getting this one to be sure I like the gaming system. Uggh. As a gamer from the Atari era (showing my age), I am looking for a bit more fun in my life - to take it w me while running errands, while still being able to play all the top games you recently reviewed on your channel - Blanc, Dordogne, Coffee Talk, FaeFarm Etc. Can I ask what you mean by Indie games? Any thoughts on which one you buy if you were me. Many Thanks, Inexperienced GameGirl

[@charlottesantos4199]

There are many games I am wanting to play on my switch, but when my AC game was lagging due to too much stuff, I got irritated. I knew then that any game I want to play won’t work right. At the moment my switch is docked and I am currently playing games on my iPad through Apple Arcade. I don’t have a gaming computer, console, or laptop and the laptop I do have is strictly for non gaming related stuff. Because my hands start to ache, I am going to wait till the next Switch comes out. I love playing with nice grips and also having the joycons in my hands while it’s docked. Hopefully they continue with the joycon but fix the drift issues.

[@briejeweled]

My Time at Sandrock is pretty rough on switch but I still love it enough to have almost 200 hrs in it… (no PC)

[@johnedwards5575]

If the Switch 2 came out tomorrow… the Steamdeck catalog is likely more compelling. If Switch 2 came with backwards compatibility… expect existing games possibly to have better load times/framerate.. but that architecture likely means the same slow periods between PC release, and a Switch version a long time down the line as an afterthought.

[@kayleoneill5888]

I exactly feel this. I ended up buying a PS5, played both the PS5 and the switch for a few months but then stopped picking up the switch. The PS5 has better graphics, gets newer games faster and the Nintendo really doesn’t (takes the longest to get new games to come to the console). But then the Nintendo games that are exclusive to Nintendo only come out to Nintendo which is frustrating because I’m big on the origami king and the new paper Mario thousand year door remake coming to switch. So I’ve been holding onto it. But makes me not want to upgrade it or buy any games.

[@carolanne]

I've been debating on the oled steam deck since I saw it! Thank you for reviewing it. Definitely on my list to buy now! I just want to play Dinkum in bed 🤣🧡

[@kengelina]

I feel so torn - I want the steamdeck oled so much, but if I get it, it is SO much more expensive than switch in AUD that not only would I not be able to get a switch 2 (if it came out 2024), I also wouldn’t be able to upgrade my phone (needed). Ughhh adulting sucks

[@kengelina]

To give cost context, switch oled here is usually under $400, steam deck is $1500 and a new phone will be $1800.

[@pankopanda]

I just got a regular steamdeck in July for my birthday 😭 I’ll have to wait a while before checking out the oled sadly. Still love my steamdeck though.

[@Eeowna]

nah not worth the upgrade especially if you mainly play it inside imo! The screen is nice just not worth the price of a whole new deck!

[@gabrielgonzalez6610]

The only thing that the steam deck would never have is the exclusive Nintendo tittles that most are worth playing.

[@Rose_J]

I have every console from all PlayStations, including handhelds like PSP, Vita, and soon the Portal. I have the Steam deck, and certainly every Nintendo console and handheld. Without a doubt, the Switch is the one I’ve played the most, even more than the 3DS. Does it have problems? Of course! So does every console I’ve ever played. I have more problems with Ninty the company and its practices than I do with their Switch though.

[@SunshineMomo]

I've been so on the fence about the Steam Deck. Mostly because of the price but partly because I wasn't sure how well most of the games I play on steam would run on it. I think it's finally time to get one since there is a OLED model now and if Nintendo does end up releasing a Switch 2 in 2024, I'll wait on player reviews and feedback before purchasing as well. If you do a Switch 2 review, I'll will for sure watch that video before making a decision 👍

[@kanityreactions]

My bf has a steam deck and it was just uncomfortable for me to hold when I tried it (I also have pretty small hands) while Switch is perfect for me, very comfortable to hold and use, and I still have loads of games already paid for on switch that I didn't play/complete 😊

[@Eeowna]

Yeah I do wish they made the grips smaller 😭

[@emmatrigg9855]

I’ve also been loving and playing my Steam Deck far more than my Switch (unless, of course I’m playing a Nintendo exclusive) because too many games now are having issues running on the Switch or making too many graphical compromises so it will run. However, the Switch OLED is still a beautiful console with a gorgeous screen.