🍡 finally playing genshin (and other games) on the steam deck | unboxing + showcase, steamOS, win11

ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ ✿ open me!
✿ i waited one year for this cutie and it was completely worth it :')
☆ Time Stamps ☆
0:00 unboxing
3:45 setup done
4:48 gameplay showcase
4:52 genshin, med, 45fps
6:29 genshin, med, 60fps
7:26 genshin, high, 60fps
8:06 sumeru gameplay, med, 60fps
11:38 other games
15:09 size comparisons
16:10 outro
✿ FAQ ✿
→ How do I set up Windows on the Steam Deck?
Partition your SSD and dual-boot steamOS / Windows - • How to Dual Boot Steam...
Install and run Windows off a microSD (FYI: running Windows on a microSD will dramatically shorten the microSD's lifespan, so not a long term solution imo) - • Steam Deck LCD (not OL...
Thank you to the above creators for creating those guides!
→ What other resources do you recommend for the Steam Deck?
• ProtonDB: www.protondb.com/
• SDeck Wiki: www.sdeck.wiki/
→ Where did you get your accessories for the Steam Deck?
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• Miffy BT foldable keyboard: amzn.to/3q2RXoA
• Apeach BT Mouse: i think it's discontinued... :'( I originally bought mine off Amazon
• Pink skin is by Dbrand (off pink): dbrand.com/shop/steam-deck-sk...
• Watermelon kitty thumb grips: amzn.to/3e6mxuI
• ABXY button "caps" are actually embroidered heart stickers I've had in my stash for a loooong time. Check AliExpress.
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[@nemuiatelier]

the deck requires a bit of tinkering if you want to truly take advantage of all it has to offer, so i listed some resources i used in the description ◡̈ once it’s set up it’s truly the dreamiest handheld i’ve ever owned, capable of running most indie and AAA titles at a v decent 30fps+ also - if you put down a deposit for the deck soon, you might be able to purchase and receive it before the end of the year due to ramped production, thanks valve! (*not sponsored lol)

[@lhb_pur1fycodm280]

idk too much about it but try to verify if the clock speed can vary . And new lost riches event is out yessir

[@amonkangwiya477]

That looks interesting! 🤔

[@sachika3073]

please give a link to buy this game console and joystick, I really want a console that supports genshin

[@user-vn5ez8mt9d]

well there is the way that we can play genshine in steamOS(Linux) but.... the developer of that steamOS genshine luncher dosen't want to be famous... so I Can't paste the link but there is definity the possible way. Trust me (Hint : did you know about the Lutris? )

[@Idk.723]

Is the steam decks fan louder than the switch or does it not distract from gameplay?

[@atlantisundiscovered]

i looove my steam deck, had it for a month and i’ve been playing with it so much. i was debating between a switch or the deck and i ended up going with the deck because of its flexibility and bigger game library (steam store) and that you can emulate on it. it just made more sense to me because i’m more interested interested in the games available in the steam store and the deck can run more demanding games and that you can save so much from buying games of steam. i was actually really surprised lmao with how many games go on sale everyday on the steam store.

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

you made the right choice, I have the switch lite and a Deck, and let's just say it only took a week of me playing with the deck to sell my Switch and then just install Yuzu games to my deck. I am also loving every little update Valve is doing their updates have yet to break my custom work on Steam OS unlike Windows does every single time.

[@emmalouise88]

I finally caved and put down a reservation order literally last week (cries in Q4) so I'm very, very excited that you're making some 'Steam Deck' content 😍

[@nemuiatelier]

yayyy! so excited for you to get your deck, q4 is coming up soon!

[@quillan3875]

@@nemuiatelier what is Q4?

[@quillan3875]

Also.. i want a steam deck. but i alr own a Oled switch, u think its worth it?

[@faithfulgamers3161]

@@quillan3875 business quarter 4 or last section of the year october - december

[@fleurival1215]

Remember this is a Linux console. It may require some tinkering to get working with every game you play.. you can always ask the steam community for help. And also you can install windows on it

[@emydiusmontesa2568]

I just got mine after waiting 7 months and it feels like everyone is getting theirs with me! I'm obsessed with it I've been using it all day and even though I have a huge gaming pc at home I like bringing it around college with me and playing games on my breaks

[@fps_Nemesis]

this is exactly what i want to use it for.. especially the next semester after Christmas. i'm still stuck between OLED and steam deck

[@Wattermelondog]

@@fps_Nemesis buy the deck u wont regret it, and if u want to play switch games, u can just emulate them easily

[@fps_Nemesis]

@@Wattermelondog I ended up getting a used oled for a sick price and there’s nothing wrong with it, been enjoying the new pokémon violet and i got super smash bros and mario kart for when the cousins are over at christmas! just thought it was more family friendly plus the handheld oled is great for someone like me that missed pokémon despite the minor issues

[@lucio-ohs8828]

@@fps_Nemesis it is the cheaper option and if youre a pretty casual gamer completely fine, but you could get a steam deck and a dock for it and buy some controllers and emulate switch games just fine, even for local multiplayer with your cousins. but if you prefer playing on the actual hardware, thats completely fine too

[@shaolunhsu4340]

on your class

[@DeckWizard]

Wow, thank you so much for the credit in the description 💜 Really happy to see others are showing off their Dual Boot upgrades for the Steam Deck, awesome video! 💜

[@nemuiatelier]

ofc, and tysm for providing the steam deck community with such a comprehensive guide! it was super helpful! :)

[@nicki.chan2]

@@nemuiatelier I wanna play Left 4 dead 2 on this device when I already rich.✨

[@Jhud69]

I got mine recently. For now I'm fine with just SteamOS, it's impressive how much you can do with it - I installed Origin through booting it in Steam for example which is bonkers to me lol but if I'm ever bored I might try installing a windows. Absolutely love this handheld to death already though, I've been playing FFXIV in bed - mostly leveling gathering jobs right now because I'm not too confident about running dungeons like this yet (I am allergic to the cross hotbar...) but so far it's really dream come true. I think I might be even able to do my work on it with the right setup which is insane, I can see myself stop taking my laptop places and just taking my Steam Deck instead. I was also worried it'd be uncomfortbale due to the sheer size but it's actually much more comfortable than my Switch to me.

[@Chelseachechechannel]

Living my gaming dreams through you! Love the steam deck & your styling of it. 🥺💕💞

[@luniqueorlily]

I recently got into genshin, so I am glad that you do some genshin content!

[@mirasdiary]

girl like 95% of her content has genshin LMAO

[@CooIIor]

@@mirasdiary fr

[@nemuiatelier]

ahaha welcome to genshin and ty for dropping by! i am a genshin cc so happy to provide 💕

[@luniqueorlily]

@@mirasdiary I don’t watch the gameplays that much 😭

[@evolpizay]

For the day one love of genshin then, can we get more info as to how you actually got this working as well as you did on Steamdeck? Specifically how did you get genshin to recognize the decks analogue sticks in windows, and how did you get audio?

[@absolutelybrutal4131]

I have to say, I just discovered your channel recently but your videos are very well made and high quality. Great work and love your whole aesthetic you have going with your channel.

[@SunnyOfficialYT]

New subscriber here. I absolutely love the overall aesthetic pallete of the deck and your setup. I enjoy working with product colors with that charming and sweet feel like rose, cyan, magenta, etc. I wish more hardware would come in those type of colors. I'd enjoy building them for others. Lovin' the channel and content, Cheers!

[@user-ti6mp3jl8h]

I love the atmosphere, it's so pretty!💕

[@DiamondRyoku]

Holy heck i just found your channel and I'm in love with the aesthetics and comfyness

[@mitchib1440]

probably the cutest unboxing I'd ever seen :P I got the email saying I could order just last week. Waiting on shipment!! Really excited XD

[@laurenblankenship128]

Thank you for this video. It helped me decide that it might be better for me to get a steam deck rather than a new laptop since I only want to use it to game and this seems more versatile with the compatibility to do what I like about pc gaming. ❤

[@Allie83829]

I didn’t know there is a thing called steam deck, it’s expensive and since I already have a Nintendo switch I am not quite sure but I recently got interested in valorant and other pc games and since I don’t have a PC and might not have it in the future, let’s see maybe I will buy one one day 💗

[@jeffsterc1657]

@@Lestibournes you pay less for the hardware bro😬

[@Lestibournes]

@@jeffsterc1657 The cheapest Deck is 400. The most expensive Switch is 350. Therefore you pay more for the hardware with the Deck.

[@mostnoob5507]

just get a gaming laptop or a pc but yes if u dont like pc just get a laptop way better and more useful

[@Allie83829]

Thank you all for your Thoughts on my comment 🥰 I will look into it

[@Wattermelondog]

@@mostnoob5507 for 400 u wont ever get the performance of a steam deck on a laptop, the steam deck is a pc and the best price for performance, it takes a 20 min video on yt to do a dual boot where u got windows and steam os, on windows every game runs good and anticheat aint a problem, valorant runs over 100 fps aswell as r6s and overwatch, all u gotta do to run on the big screen is a screen a keyboard and mouse or u can just use the steam deck as a controller and still use the big tv, aswell as its a great work machine unvalid af points.

[@biancangarcia2]

Thank you for this video!!! I have been wanting a handheld console for the longest time and was about to cave and get a switch since I know so many people love them, but I haven’t because most of the games I play are PC. My PC isn’t really meant for gaming so I tend to go easy and play mobile versions if available, but I want something that can give me what I want without me having to upgrade and spend a lot on a new PC. This looks like the perfect solution! I didn’t even know that steam was creating a handheld console, and I have to say, they did an amazing job! I just put my reservation in because of this video!

[@thuaners]

omg your aesthetic is amazing!! it never occurred to me that steam deck could look cute like this!! 😍 So cool!! love it 💖

[@heavenakibun]

Looking forward to your customization vids for steamdeck that will make it extra hard for me to choose between this and switch 🤗 Also super hyped to see you playing cult of the lamb definitely addictive indeed

[@whimsy7706]

So excited for your future steam deck content!

[@wer8270]

I am very happy for you I basically got the same set up as you but yeah I’m really big fan also I subscribed to your channel you really inspired me to build my PC and I will keep watching your videos

[@atJamie]

I do really want a steamdeck and this video is helpful in ways other reviewers aren’t c: I think I’ll wait until it’s perfected tho since I heard the second gen is in the works

[@nemuiatelier]

first gen is already great so i can only imagine how great second gen will be! hopefully it lives up to your expectations 🥺

[@Indecom]

2nd Gen is WAY off. Valve is just always working on new things, but don't expect an announcement of a 2nd any time soon.

[@rayeray1554]

@@Indecom right it may be a min before they drop

[@bluecovers7768]

a long time will pass until the second gen comes out

[@1ounceTOKER]

You won't see a 2nd generation for at least 2 years. So if you're gonna wait, I'd buy a switch for now lol

[@zenicehero9154]

Very safisfying, relaxing n great Steamdeck unboxing video, keep up the amazing work!😊☺👏🏻

[@helloruan]

Finally decided to order a Deck after missing my pre order window when it came out. I didn't even think about playing Genshin on it, there is so much this thing can do!

[@ellienet]

So excited for mine! I ordered in March, so my expected window is July - Sep, hopefully its soon! Love the Dbrand skin too - I have them on my switches and they last so well! Cute content as always!

[@YoreHistory]

Based on what I am seeing in the megathread, for March orders expect your email next Monday or Thursday :)

[@ellienet]

@@YoreHistory Thats hype! Thanks for the update! I forgot about that megathread!

[@nighteyesiv]

My husband got the 512 and I got the lower model and both our cases are the same minus the blue coloring on the logo and added screen cloth, so overall great quality no matter which one you order!

[@bro2917]

its really easy to upgrade the ssd later on so you dont miss out much by going with the cheaper one :)

[@SamuraiDreamer]

The most amazing thing of your videos are your hands, they're so beautiful!

[@alfrancis7986]

woah! when you opened the case it looks MASSIVE!!

[@ChoaYeon]

Have fun with the deck! Had mine for 1 month now and absolutely love it. Had to get my deck shipped to to my brother than shipped in here Japan. I also have Genshin but I still don’t want to risk using my main account haha. I’m still waiting for valve to release the dual boot so I can run both Windows and Linux

[@tonkahanah5890]

idk why valve stated that you have to wait for them to do this, you can already dual boot windows and steamOS, there are plenty of tutorials online on how to do it.

[@mickx5348]

Love your comfy vids so far!! Hope you have fun with the Deck, I just got one too - have to say it's really comfy to play in bed

[@karuiGaming]

Girl, I applaud your dedication for all things cute and pink o7

[@Becca_XL]

I really appreciate your videos so much.

[@matthewjakubowski9020]

I am loving that everything is themed. Not my cup of tea but pleasing to the organizer in me.

[@eiheidern3490]

I'm so excited for Sumeru's comfy gameplay 💚

[@MoonlitWood]

My reservation email finally came in (delayed by a week due to Canada), and wanted to see how Genshin looks on it. What really shocked me was seeing the transformation of yours between the unboxing and the gameplay!

[@GudokiArt]

your videos are so comfy

[@tankissed]

I didn't even notice they posted ah ive been waiting for this. an opinion on the steam deck yay !

[@sadeiofficial]

Omg 😍!!! This video was so cool!! I’m literally thinking about getting into gaming and this pops up! I could see myself literally playing these games with a facial mask on .. when I do my self care 🧖‍♀️ Sundays! 😍This looks like so much fun! Aloha 🤙🏾 from Hawai’i 🧘🏽‍♀️🌿

[@mikomikokomi]

Yesss omngggggggggg I’m so jealoussss I’m so happy u have a steam deck bc now I can see cute steam deck stuff thank youuuuuuuu

[@l1uchill]

Looks like a cool device! Thanks for this video!

[@christianb3883]

The first unboxing video I've seen to actually mention the portal cube image on the charging case

[@citroenboter]

Honestly one of the comfiest experiences I've ever had with gaming, maybe with the exception of playing Pokémon under my blankets as a child. Beats the Switch even. I love the way it plays and all it can do. Haven't put Windows on it yet but I might dual boot it one day.

[@sarahosu3155]

Aaa hiiii!!! I was thinking why u didn't put a video but Ur back!!!! I LOVE THIS VIDDD GREAT AS USAL Hope u enjoy sumeru

[@nemuiatelier]

hehe ty! i am enjoying sumeru and i hope you are too

[@theSIGsation]

Yo, this channel is wild. What video did I come across? Shit looks clean. I feel like I stumbled into marshmellow land. Crazy aesthetics on that deck. Need to trick mine out too now.

[@DeraPlays]

wish i had the money to afford a deck, i love em so much 😭 so happy for youuu 🥺

[@robertoacj]

Oh I really wish I could get my hands on one, I love the concept of a handheld PC.

[@theironduck2524]

Mine just came in yesterday and I love it its everything I wanted.

[@theironduck2524]

@@mayowafawehinmi4274 shut it bot

[@nyanfluffy]

Your content is so cute! I love it! 💕

[@HiTechLoLife]

Oh I like the aesthetic you've got!

[@djazz0]

Cutest Steam Deck ever! Nice work! :3

[@doragonmeido]

for your customization and vibes i forgive you for win11 installation well not much of a big deal though you use the right tools to get the things done and i also have win 10 dual booted for genshin . but really, of all the steam deck videos ive watched yours had the best customization!! love it!

[@nakynie463]

My deck is being delivered! I just can't wait any more

[@midnight_gospel]

I wish I could achieve this look with my deck. But like, more manly? I guess. I love the cute aesthetic, but I’m not sure I could rock this haha. Guys at work would tear me apart xD but I do wish there was some customization like this that I could aim towards. Love your deck, your style, and your videos non the less. Keep up the good work 👌🏻

[@Louise-qe1os]

my comfort youtuber after a really long and tired day ngl

[@rafaguzman1344]

I really like that little setup with the steam deck.

[@amonkangwiya477]

Hello from South Africa 🇿🇦 Nice to meet you. 👋 I love playing Genshin Impact! 😍

[@r8bior]

I'm loving the skin :D

[@bigoldye]

Your movements are very elegant.

[@TamaraGirodie]

Great video as always! Relaxing, informative, and fun. If I may ask, where did you purchase your PS Vita case? I recently got into the Vita and would love an easy way to protect it

[@nemuiatelier]

thank you! 💕 i remember getting my vita case from amazon jp, the brand is cyber and it's called the kira kira case

[@khaiser7338]

i really hope we can see a longer gameplay asmr while using steam deck :))

[@appless8557]

Tysm for this video i just made my ramen and looked on your channel sfor some comfy content❤

[@yan_darling]

im currently looking for a different way to play genshin (currently only mobile rn..) at the moment i cant make my own pc (which wld be preferred for me ig) i was reccommened your review of the aya air then decided to check out this one of the steam deck; my question is which would be better for genshin ? genshin would be my main focus, it seems both are good for other games well ao thats a plus ^^

[@yuzzi8861]

I just got my steam deck email 2 days ago! Thank god I work from home, going to be waiting patiently :)

[@RathalosEmperor]

Mime should be here by Friday:D

[@zerophyte]

Did you change any power settings in Windows at all for playing Genshin Impact? Or did you leave it all on "Balanced" stock settings, as well as leaving the boost mode enabled? Or did you pick "High Performance" power profile? Just curious. Thank you for these awesome videos as always ^_^

[@SzymanskiC]

yooo the miffy the bunny keyboard hit me on a different level

[@smolbun7351]

I didn't know this was a thing and now I need it

Loved this unboxing! And I’m obsessed with youre big mouse pad! Where did you get it?!

[@nemuiatelier]

tysm!

[@itsplaytimegames]

I got mine in less than a month, the 64 GB LCD (although I have OLED plans as well) but I feel satisfied. The only "extravagant" thing I did was change the SSD and that's it. As I play a lot of indies and cozys, the battery ends up being similar to that of my Switch, which doesn't bother me at all. However, I like having my PW for heavier games and all I have to say is: Thank you Valve.

[@hexisXz]

you are one of the few people who actually know what their talking about and it makes me happy.

[@luvrgirll.]

genshin is best calm game for me

[@anonoona]

You made your steam deck so cute 😍😍

[@piinkprincess]

Ugh I’ve been looking for videos with more feminine steam decks! Thank u!

[@smaug131]

I like the selfmade(?) aisle idea! It's a good way to get yourself a tabletop mode for the Steamdeck without buying the Dock also

[@H.M._]

That reminds me to a switch copied version it’s very similar but loved the unboxing, btw have fun with that thing😅

[@chillinchampion3078]

More steam deck genshin content plz 😭

[@yashnasingh1783]

Hi J, I'm sorry this is kind of a dumb question, but it would make me happy if it was anwered :) Thank you sm for your Genshin notion template, it really helps me out sm keeping up with stuff. I was just wondering, where do you get the pictures for characters, bosses, regional specialties, etc.. (with the release of Sumeru and new characters i'm tryna update it :)) Thank you always for the cute, aesthetic content!! 😄

[@hannor_ride]

Great video! Still waiting for the day when you can play Genshin on SteamOS/Linux :)

[@YoshiJoshWKJD]

Very nice! Congrats on the new Deck, I hope to one day own one. Question, have you tried steam link with it? (If it is compatible). If/when I do get steam Deck I will probably install all the indie / smaller titles on it and leave the heavy games for my main PC.

[@purin.wa.kasuta-doha]

こんな商品があったんですね！知らなかった〜 欲しいと思いました☺️素敵な動画をありがとう✨

[@ditiparmar1786]

I love your videos❤️ And I wanted to share this with you that I GOT C1 ZHONGHLI!!

[@irma4623]

Beautiful! where did you get the hard buttons on your steam deck?

[@verarahma5324]

Cute and enjoyable video, im still with my v2 switch now. I wish i can have steamdeck and still have lot of saving 😂

[@NatsumeKonno]

Instead of paying $60 per game just wait and save for the $400 version. You will beable to upgrade the SSD in the future. But the SD card loading is very fast no difference in load times. But once you get the deck you notice games are dirt cheap. Even pre order games are already discounted.

[@verarahma5324]

@@NatsumeKonno but im live in indonesia, and if im buying from seller it cost me 700$ for 64gb , even more expensive than ps5 😅

[@NatsumeKonno]

@@verarahma5324 yea it because its not officially release there yet. You should just buy a chinese handheld. The Ayn Loki is the better value if price is an issue if you get the 6800u thats double the power of the deck. But handhelds can range $800-1500 so to me paying $700 on a 64GB deck is a rip off. SteamOS isnt that good anyways. Why not buy something with Windows and a 2280 NVME for easier upgrades then install SteamOS 3.0 when they finally make all games work.

[@ppixxxels4159]

I'm curious, do you game through your SteamOS, Windows 11, both, or does it depend on your preference? I think it's so neat. Also, I think your videos are so fun and calming to watch. I think your videos were in my recommendation and I'm glad they were! Thanks so much for sharing these with us! ✌🏾

[@vivyseven]

SteamOS is usually preferable because of its many useful features and optimizations but not all games support it, and for the games that don't you use windows instead. If you wish to see what games are supported on steamOS you can check proton db

[@ppixxxels4159]

@@vivyseven Thank you :)

[@nemuiatelier]

thank you for dropping by!

[@Thefirespirit1]

Your A E S T H E T I C is perfection, super jealous

[@3up3rn0va]

I just got my Steamdeck! Imma have to put games like genshin impact. Sucks that you have to dual boot windows not sure how I feel about that. Might have to get a whole nother sd card then. 😭 Also, I think it's hilarious how you got a $400-500 console just to play genshin impacft lmao. You do you though. Steamdeck seems really fun to mess around with.

[@NCRvsLegion95]

One: very cozy and relaxing vid :)) Two: Ahkakfhfka the customization you did is so cute 🥹 Three: Is dual booting for Windows and SteamOS working well? I’ve been wanting to do that but I’m a tad scared to try

[@NCRvsLegion95]

Finished watching and I was just thinking of getting Cyberpunk 2077 since it’s on sale :0 Looks about as playable as the PS4 so I’m cool with it 😎

[@Renvaar1989]

Wow... I can really hear that fan in the background... It's what puts me off the steam deck (and ALL gaming laptops)

[@lamuness]

Wait! The thumb grips allow you to use the touch input through them? That's cool! Are they specific to those ones?

[@WEERG2008]

if it gets too hot in games turn down the fps to like 40 to 50 range and it will have less high temps and run really smoothe still also can lower the tdp as well if needed

[@identity_vc6229]

your video inspire me buy steam deck 512 =), and your stuff so cute

[@uniquelykmee9688]

I wish they made the folding keyboards in a variety of colors I really want an olive green one

[@wer8270]

yes good for you love that

[@miguelnunez2415]

Cyberpunk I actually play it on stadia and a lot of other games as-well. If the game is on stadia I won’t purchase them in the steam library even if I know I’m sacrificing not playing them on the go because u need WiFi to play them. But glad u got your steam deck enjoy it :)

[@puellainsomnio9222]

Your setup looks so cute... Where did you get that deskmat?

[@MyurrDurr]

Watching on my brand new steam deck!

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

the deck is a great handheld, I have the 64GB version, and for $400 you can't really ask for much more but the cable not being detachable is a bummer maybe Valve will redo the charger with the Deck 2 and make it detachable.

[@luharrell1]

It like an advanced switch lite. Super cool! I haven’t been able to play Genshin in a month or two bc I’m a mobile player and I ran out of storage for the update. I miss it so much but idk what to do. I wanna steam deck 🥺

[@LunaWaves]

I'm in the last month for the queue & it would be nice to play genshin on it for sure without booting laptop or desktop. both too big for bed. update: it came & honestly this thing is a miracle. in love with mine

[@Lotussss]

So cool!!!!

[@gydghdsgysdgdydsgydsggayahh]

you should do a video on sumeru !!

[@biancangarcia2]

Just an update for anyone wanting to purchase a steam deck! I placed my reservation last week and just received an email to order my deck! So the turnaround time is very quick now.