I Replaced My PC with a SteamDeck

[@GamerInDanger]

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[@ThunderBirde]

If you go to gaming mode and use the dock it fits to the screen size

[@GamerInDanger]

@@ThunderBirde not every time actually. It might be an issue specific to my device 🤷🏻‍♂️ defo not the dock because I’ve tried three different ones. I just fix by unplugging then re plugging HDMI

[@Ricos12345]

Constructive criticism? Background music was a bit messy and unsettling. Didnt rly fit.

[@GamerInDanger]

Appreciated and noted!

[@yippy7951]

​@@GamerInDangerI personally really liked your music choices though I guess the second song was maybe a bit too intense. Great video though, if only the Steam Deck was available in Australia 😭

[@McSmurfy]

I have a gaming laptop, but I want the console experience like PS5 and when I got the Deck Oled I can't stop using it. Playing steam games, remote play PS5 and emulate games. Funny thing is many games run better on the Deck and fan is more quiet than the laptop (even though the specs on laptop is great). Tried TASM 2 on laptop and it was laggy at some parts, but the Deck handles it great and the controller customization is peak. I don't care about the anti cheat thing since I don't play much online games like that.

[@GamerInDanger]

@@McSmurfy that’s awesome! You basically made your own PlayStation Portal too

[@McSmurfy]

@GamerInDanger Yip, way more expensive, but not just a streaming device😅. Now I use my laptop for games like Quake Champions to stream to Deck and play anywhere at home, edit my videos and test things before adding to Deck (like recently wanted The Amazing Spider-man 2 on Deck, but installed first on Windows and copied that folder over and ran the .exe through proton). I like getting away from Windows and game on a Linux device (Windows gaming is a hassle and Valve fixed that). Great video showing the Deck's desktop use and using it as a main PC.

[@anthonyshowrock]

The only downside about the steamdeck for me is not being able to play certain games due to the anti-cheat being only available for windows. There are ways to work around it but overall the pros outweigh the cons for me.

[@GamerInDanger]

@@anthonyshowrock yeah that’s SUPER annoying, especially when they worked before the anticheat was added. fortunately they aren’t games I play because steam has most of them lol but might be a good idea to have like a backup laptop or something 😂

[@yippy7951]

​@@GamerInDangerMicrosoft is looking to restrict kernel access by apps in Windows which will restrict anticheat in the same way as it is in Linux. So hopefully soon there will be no reason for games companies to only support Windows!

[@silentdenizen6903]

have you tried dual booting? I run a WesternDigital 2tb and have 300gb dedicated to windows.

[@sajanator3]

Unlike the other commentator, I'd argue the background music goes hard. However it is a bit loud.

[@GamerInDanger]

Thank you! Yeah I’ve adjusted music volume in newer vids, hopefully it’s better

[@justthatguy3512]

I've been thinking about the switch myself. Thanks for your insight dude!

[@GamerInDanger]

Nppp! thanks for watching! :)

[@WickedlNl]

Yeah keep chugging, we all get demotivated when our work isn't viewed as much but also it's all about where the algorithm throws it. I got a steam deck last week and im loving it. I still haven't played around too much with the desktop mode but im sure in due time Ill make full use of it besides just my steam library.

[@ricardofranco4114]

Im a console gamer, so i made a pc and installed bazzite on it. Works like a steam deck, its awesome! Its an AMD build. works great!

[@alexanderlovgren6116]

Great Video! I made a similar journey from a conventional PC to the Steam Deck about a year ago and I have not looked back since. Nice to hear that you like it as well! :D

[@GamerInDanger]

@@alexanderlovgren6116 awesome!The only downside is the future cuz it’s much harder to upgrade lol

[@alexanderlovgren6116]

@@GamerInDanger True that! Hopefully they decide to release a "Steam Deck 2" in a couple of years.

[@GamerInDanger]

Hope so I’d defo buy

[@aviatedviewssound4798]

@@GamerInDanger New drivers are coming to boost performance.

[@jackofblades3171]

If you prefer, you can disable the Steam Gaming Mode of SteamOS by using a konsole command but then use steam as a normal application in desktop view. If that's your preference

[@GamerInDanger]

@@jackofblades3171 I did actually see that, but it makes the ‘back to game mode’ icon stop working and also it would be quite annoying when I use it in handheld

[@Spedbrenn]

If you put it in 0.75x speed he sounds pretty normal Edit: nvm he just talked really fast at the start

[@aust100]

I have stopped using my cheap hp laptop with integrated graphics and bought the steam deck oled and it’s amazing love it only play games on my steam deck and don’t own any other console and I’m fine with this due to working a lot and not finding much time to play except at night time. Good video I enjoyed it.

[@GamerInDanger]

@@aust100 that’s awesome! Do you use it on a monitor or just as it’s intended?

[@aust100]

@@GamerInDanger just in handheld mode

[@glorykiddfreddie83]

Lenovo go is da best device for me . Also has newest windows

[@ILoveJahangeer]

I’d love to get the Steam Deck, but the fact that I’d have to pay between £39.99-£59.99 for games, and then have to download plug-ins and other things just to play them is a complete an utter headache. I wish games were literally as easy as pay, download and play, but sadly a lot aren’t. I’d want ‘Red Dead II’ but that’s only ‘playable,’ so I’d have to go through hoops and circles to get it to work, also, the last ‘Call Of Duty’ isn’t even supported. So I’ve taken a step back, which is highly disappointing. I know the community is phenomenal, and they have been with answering my questions on Reddit, but I can’t be sitting on that all day.

[@GamerInDanger]

Honestly I’ve never played a ‘playable’ rated game that isn’t good lol, it’s mostly just things like small text. I do want to clarify that I know I said most games won’t work immediately, but I meant on the monitor. You can basically get any game on steam that isn’t ’unplayable’ and it’ll work on handheld immediately (mostly)

[@ILoveJahangeer]

@@GamerInDanger Oh no! It’s definitely not what you’ve said, just loads of people on Reddit or on other videos. 🙂 I loved that your videos was extremely honest, that’s why enjoyed it. I just wish it was as simple as buying/downloading and playing without any issues.

[@fredrik2008]

Yeah the switch from one platform to another is never easy, things are fundementally different. Linux is not harder, in fact its way easier to understand whats going on with your computer, but its completely different from windows so its initially a steep learning curve. And Sadly SteamOS is one of the worst linux distros out there, due to it being locked down, and limited to flatpaks.

[@Respectmyskill07]

The problem is your using desktop mode to launch games

[@GamerInDanger]

@@Respectmyskill07 the desktop mode is just Linux basically so that isn’t the issue. I think it just recognises that a controller is connected

[@playsxd353]

hey Kuro no Kiseki/Trails Through Daybreak OST! like!

[@GamerInDanger]

Still playing through it on switch rn, it has an awesome soundtrack!

[@Likwidfox]

Linux can be a huge chore if you've never used it

[@GamerInDanger]

@@Likwidfox can be but steam really simplifies it. I got used to it coming from windows in like a week lol

[@eagle_rb_mmoomin_418]

That's like saying driving is difficult if you've never done it. Yeah duh. As long as you want to learn it's fine. As with everything it's not actually that hard. The thing with Linux is figuring out what distro you need and H/W needs. Do that upfront and life is a lot simpler. Distros (the packaged up OS) range from pretty easy beginner stuff to rock hard turbo nerd stuff ..EG on a sliding scale SteamOS - to SilverBlue/Bazzite/Nobara etc that are a smidge more complex - to normal desktop versions like PopOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, Mint etc - to build it yourself stuff like slack, gentoo, arch etc

[@andreasencio3184]

I just got mine last month in order to play baulders gate 3 and a few other older games I missed. It works great aside from some minor tinkering things you mentioned. One big complaint I have is no matter where I look I can’t seem to figure out how to do a split screen multiplayer on baulders gate 3 (please help!). I did manage to play cult of the lamb on coop tho so that tells me it’s likely a baulders gate exclusive issue or maybe something in the settings I’ve yet to uncover.

[@GamerInDanger]

I had the exact same issue! Apparently they hard coded it OUT of the game because they said you wont play multiplayer on a handheld device LOL. So yeah, unfortunately not possible unless download windows.

[@andreasencio3184]

@@GamerInDanger oof well that at least means I can stop tinkering till I install windows.

[@evilcrashbandicootthetouho2753]

If steam deck was a laptop was laptop will be ?

[@GamerInDanger]

Uhh idk what ur asking lol

[@evilcrashbandicootthetouho2753]

@@GamerInDanger I mean is steam deck was more powerful than laptops in 2021 if he was a laptop

[@GamerInDanger]

@@evilcrashbandicootthetouho2753 i think ur asking if it’s more powerful than laptops? In that case, it completely depends on the laptop. For devices of a similar price, the steamdeck is probably the best specs you’ll get for gaming because it’s sold at a loss

[@nabeelbk9720]

But what if one of the buttons break i wish that they made it like the switch

[@GamerInDanger]

It’s pretty chunky, it’d be hard to break if you take care of it. Don’t not buy it if that’s ur only worry :))

[@nabeelbk9720]

@@GamerInDanger My idea was only to play with a Xbox controller, that would be really good i am not rough with my controllers i still have my Xbox controller from 3 years ago so this way if I play somthing like elden ring it would not be terrible for the Steam Deck

[@GamerInDanger]

@@nabeelbk9720 yeah that works, but I’d still say just use it handheld because otherwise ur better off just buying a PC, or even just an Xbox

[@NoRestEffect]

The steam deck needs two usb c ports

[@GamerInDanger]

If you get a good dock it can add a few more slots for things like K+M etc

[@NoRestEffect]

@@GamerInDanger Where can I find a link for that man!

[@GamerInDanger]

@@NoRestEffect I don’t have one specifically because I assume you aren’t from the UK but just look on Amazon and search steam deck dock. There’s so many and I don’t recommend the official one because it’s so expensive, just make sure to check reviews first.

[@VRJacky]

Isn't splitgate dead? Maybe that's why it sucked on deck

[@GamerInDanger]

lol it’s not dead, even if it was that wouldn’t effect gameplay.

[@Bip510]

i’m thinking abt getting a handheld eventually to finally make the switch out of using a nintendo switch. I really want to play the new sparking zero when it comes out but idk how it will work cuz of that anti cheat thing, do u think it’ll be possible to at least play online w it?

[@GamerInDanger]

Unfortunately sparking zero uses ‘easy anticheat’ which is not supported on steamOS :( You can either: use software called ‘proton’ to bypass this but you won’t be able to play online OR download windows onto your steamdeck If you are getting it specifically for this game then I’d recommend a laptop instead, hope this helps :))

[@Bip510]

@@GamerInDanger well that’s unfortunate but okay i’ll look into it! maybe it works better on an asus ally or legion go possibly but i’ll definitely think of the laptop so thanks a lot! :)

[@GamerInDanger]

@@Bip510 yeah if ur looking for a handheld there are definitely alternatives! I just think for the same price you can get better specs on a laptop, but if you’ll use a handheld more then maybe the price is worth it :)

[@GamerInDanger]

@@Bip510 actually wait! Update! 😂 Sparking Zero is ON steam I didn’t realise, meaning it’ll probably work. Wait for it’s steamdeck rating I reckon

[@Bip510]

@@GamerInDanger tbh i’ve been so stuck cuz i do want a gaming laptop or a handheld mainly to play fortnite, SZ, etc i wouldn’t mind either a handheld or laptop as long as i can eventually use it for all purpose yk, especially since i’m thinking abt making some type of content but idk abt that last part haha