Nintendo Switch Fan Buys the Steam Deck...

[@subiesojourner777]

I'm that casual console gamer, but after watching a slew of Steam Deck videos, and then seeing that it was available to buy and ship I bought one and I have to say I really enjoy it.

[@baldlyrudy]

It is super enjoyable. Makes the PC experience manageable as well. Obviously, you can mod things and install emulators or keep it vanilla. It's just a great piece of hardware all around.

[@tomnookyankees3761]

The thing to remember is that the PSP didn't sell as well as the Nintendo DS but it still sold a hefty 80 million units mainly because of the homebrew capabilities. That lack of homebrew accessibility was why the PS Vita did much worse. High end, homebrew capable handheld is an often overlooked market and one that the Steamdeck serves very well

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed. It seems like the Steam Deck is the industry darling for emulation.

[@applehazeva2739]

@@baldlyrudy yes!

[@natnat8393]

Sorry, I'm new to this. What's homebrew?

[@baldlyrudy]

AFAIK, homebrew software is essentially custom launchers installed on hardware that provides more "flexibility" in terms of installing ROMs and mods. I'm still learning as well.

[@natnat8393]

@@baldlyrudy oooooh thanks lol

[@SOREI]

your production quality, setup and editing are what i'd expect to see from someone with 1M+ subscribers. literally top tier. i think you're gonna go far, never stop doing what you love! :D

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you so much! I absolutely appreciate it. 🙌

[@aqwsderxz]

@@baldlyrudy my thought too

[@vhateg]

I second this! Subscribed

[@ryanm8382]

I have both switch and steam deck....both are great in what each can do

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed. They both target different types of gamers, IMO.

[@C.studio]

Bro I literally assumed you had at least a million subs just because of the quality of your content, you deserve so much more!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you so much! 🙌 Onto the road to a million.

[@hksduhksdu]

Agreed, subscribed. Way to go!!!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks Andy! 🙌

[@Leviathan_D7]

Just ordered mine after much going back and forth of whether or not I want-need it and figured this would give me the flexibility and power in a handheld that my Switch is missing. Will probably only use my Switch for Nintendo exclusives now.

[@baldlyrudy]

Yup. I can see that. So far, all the games that I've played on the Steam Deck have been things that I've been meaning to get around to on PC. It's just easier on a handheld for me. The Steam Cloud Saves makes it easy to go from PC to Steam Deck, too.

[@Leviathan_D7]

@@baldlyrudy thank you for the video, hope to see more on your steam deck experience!

[@baldlyrudy]

You're welcome dude! I have a video in the works on emulation on it. It's super interesting what you can put on the Steam Deck. More to come! 👍

[@neonzada]

For me it's near perfect, as I love playing JRPGs and simple games, also because I have a lot of games on my steam library. Sadly it's not available in my country, so PC will still be my primary gaming platform :(

[@baldlyrudy]

Oh yeah. The Steam library plus emulation and you're in JRPG heaven. I hope that it becomes available in your country soon! Some of the people in our Discord live in Australia and were talking about it.

[@YoreHistory]

Every game I have wanted to play on Steam Deck has worked. Games I have on STeam that I also have on my Switch I prefer to play on the STeam Deck thanks to better visuals (I use Decky) and 60fps for most of those. I will keep my switch for exclusives but for me games I can get on both systems I will purchase on Steam from now on.

[@baldlyrudy]

I can see that being the thing for most Steam Deck owners that also have a Switch.

[@TheOnlyAvid]

The switch takes the cake for me, never used a steam deck and honestly really want one because I have a super strong pc and want to play returnal and nier replicant on the go..buuut the switch with compact hori grips is just too good man. I love that I’m just not worried at all about the sticks because they have nothing to do with the console itself. It also expands my game library, has my first personal oled screen on it which is insanely nice, everyone has one, the list goes on, the device itself is perfectly designed, it has physical games which I love, on and on and on the switch is king

[@abelcristiantimbalari7861]

Hi man, honestly I have no idea why ur stats are so low. U are a great reviewer. I like your work and I would love to see more awesome content from you!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you! I appreciate that. I'm hoping to talk more about tech that I'm passionate about.

[@reknir8431]

Great video as always. The steam deck is looking amazing, especially once you start considering emulation (which is something I learned a lot about talking with my cousin who got a deck recently). That being said, I still find it funny when people talk about it as if it was the "Switch Killer", considering it's waaay too late to call anything that at this point. The only Switch Killer I see appearing anytime soon is whatever upgrade or new console Nintendo comes out with and that's already a stretch. The Steam Deck does feel like it would be a healthy competitor and might push Nintendo to do better things with the Switch, though.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Yeah, the emulation capabilities are endless with this thing. Some sort of competition would be great, but Nintendo and Valve are targeting two different types of gamers. That being said, Switch Pro when? Lol.

[@bigmike3189]

the fan noise isnt that bad i have a laptop and my laptop is like 2x times louder and is still quieter than a ps4

[@baldlyrudy]

I have a ROG Zephyrus G15 and THAT is loud. Lol.

[@PhilCabria]

for this great content. with good production .... video quality and clear explanations. It's sad that you just have 731 subscribers as of today .. you deserve more.... good luck and keep going... I'm new to your channel.

[@baldlyrudy]

Hey Phil! Thanks for the praise on the quality of the video. The channel itself is pretty new, but please share it with anyone that would be interested in this type of content. The more the merrier. 🙌

[@RealziesCuts]

Getting on deck next year 🎮✊

[@baldlyrudy]

Dude. You're going to love it. It's a pretty sweet machine. Currently messing with EmuDeck.

[@TheGunGAME1000]

The steam brought me into the pc world and I enjoy the experience. Now i have mine dual booted with windows so i can play any game i want.

[@baldlyrudy]

How's the dual boot? I've heard it's not the smoothest experience.

[@TheGunGAME1000]

@@baldlyrudy Its been pretty good for me I run the steam os for windows beta to have a better interface.

[@baldlyrudy]

Nice! I hope that they get it all ironed out then.

[@hxrxlx]

You look like ian from smosh, subbed

[@xero110]

I've seen many steam deck reviews, and one thing I never see being covered is plugged-in power/charge usage. How well does everything work while plugged in if I max out a game? Are there any downsides to using it while plugged in like extra heat, or anything else? BTW, excellent production value and pacing.

[@MistaJGames]

plugged in adds no extra performance boost

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you! AFAIK, there isn't a performance boost when using the Steam Deck's dock like with the Switch. I haven't noticed any difference except the game running at 1080p instead of 800p, but I'm pretty sure you can tweak all that.

[@unstopology]

It uses the same amount of power if you don't change settings. I was playing No Man's Sky last night, with a mix of standard and enhanced settings. It ate through almost 100% battery life in about 30 mins. But I know with limiting fps I can get like 3 hrs with NMS. Depending on the game, I can get up to 5 hours.

[@xero110]

@@baldlyrudy I see, thanks. I plan on using it plugged in 95% of the time once I get one. So, battery life isn't high on my list of must-haves.

[@damianabregba7476]

Keep in mind that technically Switch is actually slowing down in handheld mode where Deck is not(but you can slow it down and you should). It is a matter of perspective really

[@M64bros]

It's technically not a switch killer. It has its own personality and comparing it to the switch is absolutely ridiculous. Also sure it does look like a switch but it's basically a portable PC that plays PC games and Steam games.

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed. I think the Steam Deck targets a completely different audience.

[@M64bros]

@@baldlyrudy Indeed! While the switch is for younger audiences, the steam deck is for mature audiences. Which is pretty cool

[@baldlyrudy]

I feel like the Steam Deck is a great addition to anyone that's already a PC gamer and into emulation. It's perfect for them. Switch owners are more into console gaming overall. It's pretty awesome. Personally, I just like having options to play my games and the Steam Deck gives me that. Still playing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 as my main game ATM though. 😅

[@M64bros]

@@baldlyrudy Nice!

[@B727X]

Now you have a switch that runs them even better and a hundred other things

[@baldlyrudy]

Installing EmuDeck makes it like a whole new machine.

[@yngvie659]

Considering that there is an eight core processor at 2.4 - 3.5GHz GPU is an 8 RDNA 2 CUs at 1-1.6GHz max 15w 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM 5500 MT/s. That’s why it runs pretty hot and you can download Ramz to play on it from the NES to the PS3 and all handhelds including the switch. And someone looked at the specs of the Xbox S compared to the steamdeck, and they were practically the same empower, except that the Xbox plugs into the wall so I can pull more wattage

[@yngvie659]

The only thing that has annoy me so far about the steamdeck docs is that there’s only one USB-C port there needs to be more, but I did get a triple USB-C dongle so I can connect a charging USB-C and two other USB-C’s may be a external battery or external hard drive.

[@yngvie659]

I get it the people just want to put in the game at work immediately and most of the games do but the ones I have controller issues you just have to look into the controller settings by hitting the Steam button, going onto the game, and then it says controller, and fix the keyboard commands into the controller, and I worked perfectly fine, but first wright down the keyboard commands

[@noahneutral7557]

Just to give you a heads up, the stream desk has a quad core, eight threaded processor!

[@amit_patel654]

I would love to get the Steam Deck and sell my Switch, but the lack of battery life on the Deck just kills it for me. I had the V1 Switch and hated the battery life until I replaced it with the V2, and that change of battery life is just so satisfying, as I play in handheld most of the time. Plus the fact that it runs cooler is just so nice. If the Steam Deck 2 fixes the issues of battery life and cooling, I might sell my Switch and games and go for that, but until then, I’m happy with my Switch.

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed! The battery is the Steam Deck's biggest fault. I would imagine that battery would be a focus on the second iteration. I'm hoping RDNA3 will have better bang for your buck when it comes to TDP.

[@amit_patel654]

@@baldlyrudy Definitely! I would say for me personally, if the SD2 can match the Switch V2 in battery life and run cooler, then I'd go for it. It's already a huge accomplishment on what they did with the first iteration, so I think it's possible.

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed! I've been very impressed so far with the SD. Here's to hoping. 🙌

[@DemonAngels7]

I am officially going to have both after today, so regardless, I am happy, and I have a lot of other consuls as well

[@zvezdan__]

Interested in Switch emulation, is it even possible on the Steam Deck?

[@FireEssence]

It is only issue is the emulator itself you have to look up a compatability chart and see what games the emulator can even emulate (steamdeck has no issues with emulation)

[@baldlyrudy]

It's definitely possible to install Yuzu on the steam deck. The issue is how well the ROMs are ran by the emulator. Usually there's a compatibility chart that helps with all of that. yuzu-emu.org/game/

[@tylerdurden6917]

YES!!!!!!!!!

[@VRDaD]

Yo from reddit! I left a big thumb up. Keep it going!

[@baldlyrudy]

Ey! Thank you so much! 🙌

[@KD-eb2ej]

Just bought a switch OLED yesterday. Didn't feel the need to get a Steamdeck because I alr have a PC lol. Would definitely get one tho if I had the money for it

[@baldlyrudy]

Nice! Congrats! I feel like the OLED is a great premium purchase. The Steam Deck is definitely great, but has some drawbacks. I'm glad that Valve saw the biggest issues the Steam Deck has and is addressing them in the Steam Deck 2.

[@jonr7364]

If you already have a pc, then you don’t really need a switch

[@NOTSFO]

I swear u deserve more subs, keep it up 👍🏻

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Hopefully those subs come in. 😅

[@MrDazTroyer]

While I'm no fan of the Switch or Nintendo games and I do have a Deck, Switch killer, lol. The Deck is a better fit for grown up hands, the extra weight isn't an issue imo. At least with the Switch, any game you can buy will work.

[@baldlyrudy]

I've gotten used to the weight since buying it. It still feels like a great difference when going from a Switch to a Steam Deck. And I agree on the grown hands bit. It fits comfortably in my hands as I game.

[@justinmccoy3225]

I’d love to hear about the emulation and Xbox game pass side of things. I am an avid switch player. But used to game on PC. Thinking about getting my hands on one of these.

[@baldlyrudy]

I think you'd like it.

[@christianr.5868]

The emulation is phenomenal for everything under the wii. Wii works great but definitely needs tweaking to get there. Switch, wii U and ps3 are more hit and miss. And you can't play game pass on steam os. You can if you install windows though

[@baldlyrudy]

@@christianr.5868 Seems like the only way to play XBGP on the Steam Deck is through Microsoft Edge and xCloud.

[@TheOnlyAvid]

I’m exactly the same, did u get one?

[@bradn0383]

Underrated channel, Give this guy a sub and please keep making videos like this!!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks dude! Much appreciated. 🙌

[@noahneutral7557]

I haven't touched my Switch since I got my Steam Deck. The steam deck for me is 100% better and it's nice being able to play cyberpunk or borderlands on the go.

[@philo441]

Great vid. Very well explained, direct and straight to the point because you clearly know folks have shit to do. Thank you, fine Sir.

[@baldlyrudy]

Thank you! Much appreciated. 🙌

[@RichieLanderos]

I’ll be ready when they make a revision or slim model. The bezels on the steam are gross. And hopefully they can minimize the chipset to put a bigger battery. A 1-2hr battery life on a portable device for 3rd party games. Is insane to me.

[@baldlyrudy]

Agreed! The battery life absolutely horrible in comparison to the Switch. The amount of control you have to extend battery life makes it interesting though. Limit frames, hertz, and graphical quality and you can extend battery life a bit. It's not enough to excuse it by any means though. Agreed on the bezels. They are thiiiiiiiick. Reminds me of when tablets were in their infancy.

[@arcillascrisanto]

In my part im using my gaming PC when im home but when the time i need to travel im using my ninentdo switch so in that way i can play exclusive games in switch and have a long battery life

[@bigmike3189]

also do you recommend Elden ring and also super great quality video for such low subs i thought you had at least half a mil subs

[@baldlyrudy]

After 130 hours in Elden Ring, it's a resounding yes. Got the Platinum trophy on my PS5. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone that likes Souls games.

[@ralph4lyf]

I don't know maybe I'm one of the lucky ones or maybe the way I have it set up in my home is ideal but I never have an issue with battery life even playing games at ultra settings 60 frames locked because I always have a power bank near me I bought an extra one and I'm normally gaming on my sofa with Netflix in the background or something streaming and I'm immersing to my game and then once the body goes low I plug it in sometimes I just put the steam deck and sleep mode so I could do something around the house cook clean shower look at my phone and in 20-30 minutes it's already almost fully charged again it does have a fast charging effect and I work on my break I normally play next to all outlet but I never have issues at work because the battery lasts as long people complaining about the battery just being nitpicking it will charge my quick and then during that time charging you can do other things with your life lol

[@baldlyrudy]

You must be lucky then. Whenever I play anything that fires up the CPU on all cores, then the battery will last 1-1.5 hours. I've played games like Celeste and Hollow Knight and the battery lasts 3.5-5 hours. The cost of having more processing power is that the energy levels in the battery drain faster. The whole point of it is to essentially have a handheld PC on the go. It does a good job at that. I'd be lying if I said that I didn't have instances where I had to go to an outlet to keep gaming on it.

[@Emeralify]

How I hate this clicking ABXY buttons omg. Get me back this perfect times with membranes buttons. So I love dualshock 4 and dualsense and sell my xbox series controller because it sounds like rattle. But on the steam deck it seems to click not so loudly and disgustingly. I like how the buttons on the joycons click and now I'm waiting for my steam deck so as not to be disappointed)) Thanks 4 video)

[@baldlyrudy]

Haha! I totally get that with the face buttons. It took me some time to get used to the clicky noise. I like membrane buttons. But it is what it is.

[@Cons2911]

Any hardware issues? Like how switch controller would drift or something similar?

[@baldlyrudy]

None yet. I'm working on an updated review video. I have some likes and gripes.

[@3daces69]

What stand/dock are you using for the steam deck?

[@baldlyrudy]

The one from Valve.

[@sylvianepaulius1913]

I think people really overblow the simplicity argument of consoles I've used a pc for years and 99 percent of games u just download them and hit play

[@baldlyrudy]

For modern games, I'd say that's true. It's really when I try to play games from the 90s and 2000s era that people tell me I "have" to experience that I run into driver issues. And even then, there's usually a mod or patch that can be applied to fix the situation. So far I haven't had any issues with games that are Steam Deck Verified.

[@sylvianepaulius1913]

@@baldlyrudy yea but mostly pc is just as plug and play as console and it's as cheap as ever to get a 1080p high beast for 800 bucks

[@spyrojoe4721]

who thinks they're going to get latest and greatest PC games handheld for £350 *cheapest model* like really lol, fact it plays latest and greatest 40fps handheld is bonkers lol love this thing, though having a hard time convincing my friend to get one *even though his PC is a lot weaker than the steam deck also*

[@AdmiralBison]

*No port begging* Bigger third party selection Pc current and past AAA-AA Indies Emulation Mods Linux Desktop OS.

[@DanielDesormeaux7]

It's been on my radar for some time now, but I don't find a reason to get the Steam Deck hahaha. Maybe in the future I'll but it

[@baldlyrudy]

Honestly, the only reason I'd recommend it is if you're already a PC gamer and have an extensive library or you're into emulation. This thing seems like it can run most emulation without too many issues. Probably going to install the Emu Deck a d see how it goes.

[@DanielDesormeaux7]

@@baldlyrudy Yeah the emulation seems really good, still not enough of a reason for me to make the purchase. Probably in the future I'll end un getting one, but for now it's not something I really need

[@dannyblanco8544]

I want one but it just looks so ugly to me😭

[@baldlyrudy]

The thing is huge in comparison to the Switch, but it's super comfy in my hands.

[@WithoutException]

Here to say I was pre 1k subs before you skyrocket in subs eventually since your professionalism is 👌

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Gotta keep on keeping on. ✌️

[@controlzcontrolv]

I'd love to have the steam deck but it's WAYYYY to expensive in my country 😭 I'd still sell my kidney to have one tho

[@baldlyrudy]

Nah. Don't sell your kidney. Just wait for them to not be so pricey.

[@aqwsderxz]

I want a oled steam deck lol

[@TheOnlyAvid]

Same

[@19Rena96]

It's way too big and heavy for my hands :(

[@qwer55555555]

what technicality you have to consider before buying PC game? None in like 10+ years. You can obviously tamper with game or setup, but for sure you dont *have* to. Just install steam, DL game, play

[@baldlyrudy]

Depends on what you play. I've had driver issues and problems with compatibility in the past. With the Steam Deck, it's fair to say that not everything plays well with the hardware. Hence the Steam Deck Verified status.

[@qwer55555555]

@@baldlyrudyokay, cool. Thank You for elaboration on this :)

[@baldlyrudy]

No worries. Just wanted to share my thought process. 👍

[@matthewsmith1999]

As cool as the deck looks, I’m not interested in it as I’m a console/Nintendo switch gamer

[@baldlyrudy]

And that's totally alright. For some people, this is the "Switch Pro" that they've been wanting. For others, it's like my 7 year old son said: "a Nintendo knock off". 🤣 For me, it's a nice way to play PC games without being tied down to a tower and moniter in a room. It has the same portability as the Switch and it's great.

[@mrwoodcat]

I'm your 450th subs lol

[@Lexyboogie]

The idea that you can emulate Switch games on it arguably better than they would play natively is what truly makes it a Switch killer in my eyes. Nintendo’s library has always been far too small and relatively uninteresting for me to justify investing in a Switch.

[@baldlyrudy]

Nintendo's library, like all other platforms is far from small. I think there are just games, like you said, that don't interest you. The list is pretty substantial actually. www.gematsu.com/exclusives/switch

[@Lexyboogie]

@@baldlyrudy Fair enough. Should have instead said that the selection of interesting games in their library is pretty small for me. My bad.

[@baldlyrudy]

No worries. The beautiful thing is that there's always something for someone in the gaming space. 👍

[@aqwsderxz]

U should promote ur channel on social media

[@baldlyrudy]

That's definitely something worth considering.

[@aqwsderxz]

I wouldnt buy the steam cos i already am grateful for what i can play but its nice my country makes them

[@ThatOneMfFrFr]

Can you name all emudeck emulators?

[@baldlyrudy]

*quickly checks the website* No. There are too many of them.

[@ThatOneMfFrFr]

@@baldlyrudy*understanble*

[@ThatOneMfFrFr]

@@baldlyrudy at least there's a website to name all or nah I gotta buy the steam deck to just see what emulators emudeck has?

[@baldlyrudy]

This is from their site: "Q: What emulators does EmuDeck install? A: RetroArch for most 2D systems and Nintendo DS and the Dolphin, DuckStation, Yuzu, Ryujinx, MAME, Xemu, Cemu, PPSSPP, PrimeHack, Citra, PCSX2, RPCS3, Vita3K and ScummVM"

[@ThatOneMfFrFr]

@@baldlyrudy thanks

[@Gnilretsam]

...I can play all my SWITCH games offline

[@Gnilretsam]

And using GOG for my pc games. Right now, there is no need for a steam deck

[@baldlyrudy]

I can play all the games I've wanted to play offline as well. And I can also play GOG on the Steam Deck. There is no need for a Steam Deck, but I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't having fun gaming on it.

[@Gnilretsam]

@@baldlyrudy I do really want a steam deck, I really really do. But the offline thing is holding me back. if you say that offline is not an issue, I will plan to get one, soon

[@baldlyrudy]

As far as I can tell, it's the same as a game being added to family sharing; just activate it once and you should be good. I'd do more research into it, of course. Just because I haven't had any issues doesn't mean there isn't any.

[@Gnilretsam]

@@baldlyrudy ok, cool.

[@shadowtucker160]

I still like the switch because I use binbok joycons with them lol but I like the switch because imo the game are better and doesn't overheat fast

[@tylerdurden6917]

👶🏻

[@3katd]

@@tylerdurden6917 bro what?

[@tylerdurden6917]

@@3katd what

[@Aries73]

I have no problem with the Steam Deck itself-though I’ll wait for a more optimized version to release in stores. My problem lies in this absurd “Switch Killer” narrative being promoted by these PCMR loons who want every console to fail. They want Steam to be the “One ring to rule all”, if you will, and that attitude is unacceptable.

[@baldlyrudy]

Yeah. The term Switch Killer is interesting, especially since Valve and Nintendo are targeting two completely different types of gamers. Also, Steam being the be all end all of PC gaming is something that I've never understood. At the same time, I'm a "PC Casual" if you will. Like, I love tech and use a lot of processing power for my day job. But my main goal with my rig is to work first and play second. Game Pass made me want to us my PC more for gaming, that's for sure.

[@Puntonghua]

Not this fan

[@baldlyrudy]

That's all good. Nintendo is taking care of it's fans.

[@mackw919]

Nothing is little about the Steam Deck and that's not a good thing

[@baldlyrudy]

There's reasons for it, but yeah. I get it.

[@RealRagnar816]

Love my steam deck but still much prefer my oled switch because the build quality and screen are so nice to me

[@baldlyrudy]

The screen is very nice. That OLED makes those colors pop!

[@mianunya7607]

how do you have so few subscribers? this content is great!

[@baldlyrudy]

Thanks! Hopefully the channel continues to grow. 🙌