This is How I Play the Steam Deck

Let's talk about how I use the Steam Deck in an everyday capacity.
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Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:09 accessories
06:35 my typical use case
10:13 Xbox Cloud Gaming
11:08 emulation discussion
13:27 conclusion
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[@drifter2185]

Really enjoy your channel. I'm 52 and started playing games in 1979 and none of my friends play games anymore, so it's pretty lonely when you can't share anything about your hobby. Visiting channels like yours, feels very good in that regard. Feels like coming home 😉

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for watching and happy to share this video with you!

[@jeffreypeters5578]

@@RetroGameCorps ITS BETTER THAN CRACK AT LEAST LOL

[@heyjeySigma]

52 years old or not i WISH older ppl today played games like you instead of being judgmental lol. Even in my younger days my parents couldnt care less about gaming etc.. then again that was in rhe snes era etc. but just you wait ..give it another 10-20 years and a lot of gamers will be 50+ and still game. we live in a different time.

[@BaloksPuppet]

I’m 61 and still an avid gamer. Started on a C64 and now on an XBox, SteamDeck, or gaming laptop. All the good new stuff and all my old favourites.

[@TheCoolDave]

I'm 52 as well, been playing games from around the same time frame with my first Atari 2600, I still have all my games and over 50 consoles. With all these games, emuation is too easy, and seeing it on my Steam Deck is great.

[@zacharyshanes7519]

When I was a kid growing up with my various game boys, my friends and I would talk about how awesome it would be if there was a console that played everything. Nintendo, Sega, arcade and even pc games on a handheld. It seemed like one of those pie in the sky thoughts we’d have, alongside interstellar travel a la Star Wars, things like that. The steam deck is exactly what we dreamed about. I cannot believe something like this actually exists. Especially in our walled garden, pay for each live service type of existence. It’s remarkable.

[@DreamyAbaddon]

Same thought here when I was a kid.

[@gavrawlinson3099]

I own series x ps5 high end gaming pc and my steam deck is my favourite because of emulators sat in bed playing snes era rpgs is awesome

[@xenobreak1160]

I used to dream of a handheld with a backlit screen and graphics like the PS1. By the end of the PS2 gen the PSP came along. The fact that it could emulate PS1 and had PS2 like graphics and play movies and music too was insane at the time.

[@meltyblood]

More of these type of videos please! I think all of us are a little burnt out on "device mania" and that's one of the fundamental appeals of retro gaming - a break from the constant consumerist push to buy more and keep up with the latest thing all the time, and a chance to enjoy what you want at the pace you want. Believe it or not your intent and headspace comes through clearly in the things you create, like these videos, so if you are having fun and finding peace then we are as well. And if you find it mechanistic and boring we probably will too.

[@conchobar]

I gave up being a physical game collector decades ago, but seeing those NES cartridges in the background almost makes me rethink that decision. They look so cool stacked up, and bring back so many awesome memories. I tend to forget about all the time spent blowing in them though.

[@RetroGameCorps]

I really enjoyed getting the collection set up! My parents sent me my old NES collection last year and it was fun listing out the other games I wanted to add to the list, and then hunting them down :)

[@umamifan]

@@wesleyswafford2462 With digital games, you just make a copy, and then distribute said copy across multiple backup drives. HDDs will outlast those cartridges by a longshot

[@danielfrabotta5501]

I originally got the deck for emulation and I use it a ton for that. I am however, blown away by the AAA experience this thing offers and have also played a lot of Horizon: Zero Dawn, Spider-Man and Sonic Frontiers which has been one of the most exhilarating gaming experiences I've ever had, especially on a handheld. With my disability, I'm often switching between my bedroom and the living room so a traditional console didn't make much sense for me. In purchasing the deck, I knew it would emulate more consoles than other handhelds I own but had honestly expected a much more compromised experience for modern games but thankfully, the deck does not disappoint. Thank you so much for recommending it. It's truly a great piece of kit.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Yep, every time a new game comes out I think welp, the Deck finally won’t be able to run a new game. Then I’m blown away that not only does it run it it runs it at pretty good settings. Amazing hardware

[@batmabel]

Super glad to see you talking about the Deck again! I got mine last november and I'm absolutely loving it, thanks in no small part to your emudeck tutorials. Keep up the awesome work, love your channel!

[@RifterDask]

FFXIV is an incredible experience on the Deck provided you're playing a controller-friendly class like Dancer. Playing an MMO while laying down is an absolute revolution in the field of human sloth.

[@TheCaliMack]

We are slothborne, born of sloth, live in sloth. Perhapz we will perish in sloth? I cannot say. As i write this, my mine addles into the realm of dreams.

[@wizzardx666]

I know I'm late to comment, but I played ffxiv on my vita. Got banned for playing on public wifi on a handheld after people in my fc found out and snitched

[@Dronetothetop]

This guy has his own distinctive way of making me understand things clearly. I really like to listen to him.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for watching, happy to be of help!

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

What I would like is a video series for each console emulator on the steam deck: including the most optimal or preferred settings for that console, the games you most enjoy, the games you recommend, and the underrated and under-appreciated games.

[@etherealhawk]

Not going to happen. It's illegal at the end of the day

[@fabianbandaiii3304]

😮 . 😅😊😅😮 1:00 😮😮😅😅

[@user-wl2xl5hm7k]

@@fabianbandaiii3304??? Ok troll.

[@jordandeck-o]

We love content like this Russ! It shows the fun side of gaming. Reviews are appreciated, however getting to know you and your preferences is satisfying!

[@RetroGameCorps]

I appreciate that, Jordan!

[@jordandeck-o]

@@RetroGameCorps Please provide a MAME on Steam Deck tutorial 😁

[@MannyHaarp]

Your guide videos are what helped me get into emulation on my SD. Love it so far and it has become my nostalgia station!

[@Ghost1069X]

That’s an awesome update! It’s great to hear that you are still getting in game time, because you kept saying how you don’t play many games any more, you just test them. So I’m glad to hear that you are enjoy some happy gaming as well. Also I have been loving games pass for streaming to my Odin at night😏

[@doozledorf7036]

My 512gb will be here on Wednesday. I finally took the plunge. Too much good stuff in this little thing

[@benc.5558]

I like seeing this kind of video. Obviously you can't spend six months with every device you review, but it's nice having a check-in like, "is this thing still getting use? Is it getting ongoing support from the company and/or the community? Is there anything else different about the experience now than when the formal review went up?"

[@richardockwell4198]

Just want to thank you for your channel and all the work you put into your videos. I've gone from Miyoo Mini, to Anbernic RG353M, to the Steam Deck I just ordered. Every device, I use your videos to gain insight on them before purchasing. Please keep up the fantastic work!

[@loui828]

The emudeck tutorial was the first video I watched, since I got the steam deck I’ve been doing a lot of tweaks to it and had to have had it re-image and I keep going back to that video. Great content!

[@salitz91]

I really love this type of content mixed in. One for the RP3+ and Miyoo Mini, please!

[@arvindhmani06]

Just do your thing Russ, the style of videos you have are what brings us back again and again. At the same time, these sort of videos are a refreshing change from the usual review types, plus they can be an opportunity to do a retrospective on some of the devices you've reviewed in the past.

[@michaelleon1523]

Thank you for continuing to make steam deck content. I love watching it.

[@jeffreygravener8047]

I’ve been watching your videos for about 2 months now getting into emulation. I was deciding between a steam deck or Odin pro. Ended up getting a great deal on a 256g steam deck. Your videos have givin me the courage to start my steam deck journey. Great video as always!

[@majtaylor7338]

Thank you so much. Ive been on the edge of buying a steam deck and have watched a ton of videos on it. With it being on sale right now, I've been trying to justify buying given I have a switch that i almost never touch. I like the idea of emulators and having the "better selection" of games to play on the go. Your everyday play conversation really helped me on taking the plung to buy one.

[@palmmoot]

I like the Spigen TPU cover for my deck. Still fits just fine in Valve's included case, and no adhesive to worry about. Thanks for the EmuDeck video dude

[@deckverse]

Aside from the fact that the Deck is indeed a brilliant device, there's only one word I can say about this one: AMAZING! The mix of talking face and top-down shots really drives it home! Can't wait for more! Digging both your content and perfect beard haha - stuff I can only dream of.

[@KaguyaH]

I've got my Deck on the way and I'm absolutely looking forward to it. Seeing videos like this come out are making me even more excited-

[@user-sj5ju4jb7t]

I recently got one and this thing has blown me away. I didn’t even think I would like it, but i haven’t turned on my ps5 since getting it.

[@CptJackZ]

When I first heard about the Deck, I was excited like a little boy - and usually I am not, anymore, sadly. I wasn't as excited about a new device for more than 10 years. I have actually enjoyed waiting for it for 9 months. It has become a precious thing to me before it even arrived. And I treated it like something fragile, as it wasn't easily available for another half a year. During that time, I grew the idea to only really play games, that I could run at 10 W max. I extended that to about 12.5 W, but 10 W is my line. So I now have 3 categories in my library: "Deck: Perfect", "Deck: OK", "Deck: Too much power". This changed the perspective on my library. I had a look at many games, which I never played, when I was still grabbing big time in sales. The limitation was a relief, as oftentimes I sat in front of my Library and couldn't decide what to play. With the Deck, I learned again, to decide for a title and play it to the end. And I started to appreciate titles with less than 30 hours of story, like Dishonored, Guacamelee, Transistor. Currently I'm playing through Darksiders 1 on it. While I would love to still have the time for 100+ hours games and I did and do thoroughly enjoy Horizon Zero Dawn, AC Odyssey, Immortals and the like, I started enjoying playing "through" a game within a month a lot. Btw.: Such games, I only play at home via Steam Link / Remote Play. Works flawlessly (also the Ubisoft-titles). In my opinion a very underrepresented feature. And again I do appreciate the limitation. I ended up buying even less new games, because there's so much to play still. The Deck also got me into emulation and hence, to this channel. EmuDeck was so nice and easy to set up. It's the reason I've become a subscriber here, bought 2 Anbernic-devices and became a member in the respective subreddits. My use cases are gaming on the couch, while the wife is watching series, movies, videos on KZbin, as well as, when I'm traveling (by train), which I do about once a month for the 3 days. It has mostly superseded couch-gaming on the big screen. I love it, I'm a fanboy and I'm excited about its effects.

[@chrispeacock8804]

Nice to see you dude!! You have one of my favourite steam deck / retro channels, awesome content and love you are mixing it up a little, keep it up man.

[@paulstevens1493]

Dear Russ from Retro Game Corps, after resisting your Steam Deck videos for almost a year, and making excuses about why I wouldn’t buy one, opportunity finally struck and I had the chance to acquire one for Christmas. Now all I can do is thank you for all the Steam Deck content, because of course it is amazing both as a modern game device and a retro games device (I use it for both). I certainly wouldn’t have gotten it without your videos, and I use it exactly the same way you do, which is while watching TV with my wife after the kids are asleep. I don’t worry too much about battery life. If I want to play Sekiro, I just plug it in behind the couch, and if I want to play Link to the Past, no plug needed. I agree that it makes sense to pair certain kinds of games with certain TV shows. Sekiro is good during 90 Day Fiancé, but a slow-paced game is much better during Better Call Saul. Now I have two retro handhelds, the Anbernic RG280v that I use in bed and for travel, and the Steam deck that I play on the couch. They are perfect complements to each other. I have gotten a huge amount of enjoyment from theses two devices already, and I have you to thank for the recommendations, the setup guides, the accessory videos, etc. Keep it up man, Retro Game Corps for life!

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks for sharing, Paul! Happy to hear that you are enjoying these two devices.

[@codenamecod2931]

"no man - i dont wanna chew it" - russ bot 3000

[@M0stBlunt3d]

Bro, I love your channel! Your instructions for setting up RetroArch was so good

[@nickc5696]

Hey Russ, I'm not gonna lie I'll watch any and every video you create in regards to the Steam Deck. Doing a brainless Top 5 games of the month, software update summaries, Decky plugins, IRL topics, etc. Your content is far and away my favorite on KZbin; even more so when it's about the beloved Steam Deck. I've been playing a lot of Wreckfest and Roguelikes/lites like Luck Be A Landlord, Peglin and Dicey Dungeons. Thanks, Nick

[@RetroGameCorps]

I like the premise of Luck Be A Landlord, I'm going to add it to my wishlist :)

[@dh2182]

I greatly enjoy your channel. This video in particular was kinda nice, just hearing about your real world experience with it. Thanks for sharing. I'm getting my steam deck this week - can't wait to play around with it.

[@The_Esco]

Ever since I was a kid I dreamed to play Paper Mario TTYD and Simpsons Hit and Run on the go portably. I shed a tear the first time I booted those 2 on the deck.

[@spyrojoe4721]

yes man loved hit & run so much as a kid, had ALOT of fun playing that through on the deck!

[@Pep-Per-View]

I've been running both on my Odin. You're right, it's been glorious playing those again.

[@lemonscampi]

Haha cant agree more, i have every paper mario game installed on my deck currently, after finishing the first n64 game im currently half way through the thousand year door, i plan to finish all of them on the deck

[@djrocuall]

I’ve been playing the burnout series on the deck and I’m so happy I get the full 6 hour battery life while playing it. The deck is awesome for retro games.

[@lois2997]

I was so excited to play my Atari games

[@wickedportablegaming]

Love how you upgraded your machine ! 👌

[@jacktarr385]

I love this change up in your channel!

[@nickcres]

Fantastic video! I wish there were more of these. Ive been bitten by decision paralysis with my SD. I want to set up emulation - i gave it a go but couldnt get it working and now im just kind of sticking to official steam store stuff and a couple of games from Heroic. I find these kind of videos inspire me to find different ways of getting the most out of my SD. Ive ordered a dock as I think desktop stuff will suit RTS type games that I enjoy more and I want to have another go at emulation. Any more videos on this would be awesome but I love all your content, the ones where youre talking about your experiences with you sat in front of the camera like this work really well!

[@retrocorner]

Videos like this are nice. I find it facinating to see how others use their devices. I learn a lot of new things 👍

[@saltydad2987]

Just ordered a deck and I’m excited to get it. I’m hoping this gets me back into gaming since I prefer handheld on the go and this covers every system I want play. Thanks for all you do

[@rubylovesyousm]

You get it yet?

[@saltydad2987]

@@rubylovesyousm yes and it is everything I wanted. The only thing I want more of is battery life but I knew what to expect and I’ve been playing the hell out of it

[@rubylovesyousm]

@@saltydad2987 Thanks for the response! I ordered mine last night and I'm so excited. May I ask which games have you been playing on it recently?

[@saltydad2987]

@@rubylovesyousm katana zero, South Park and the stick of truth, Dead Cells, Songs of a Hero and I have a number of games ready to play.

[@johangonzalez4558]

Sooo I’m kind of obsessed with the intro music 😂 great content!

[@Ramirezd87]

Great video, awesome insight! Helping me make my decision to purchase a Steam Deck.

[@wrathtard1428]

You put into words how I felt about playing it and I hadn't even been able to describe it myself. I keep putting off playing the bigger RPG games because I don't want to read or sometimes have the music or sound at all while my wife and I are on the couch. I hadn't really put too much thought into it but now that you mention it I think that that's why. I beat Hades as well as a lot of hours in vampire survivors as well😂

[@borf42]

I really appreciate this type of video. It is cool to see how others use their devices, and which ones get the most use. I don't have a Steam Deck, but I do have a Win600 with SteamOS, as well as a Onexplayer (5700U version) that I use regularly. The Win600 has been my go to device for playing Horizon Chase and a few other lightweight games. I use my Onexplayer as a side computer at work, but I also really like playing Fallout 76 and all the Forza games on it. I am typing this message on it as well!

[@julianp.2840]

Your channel is so good. Keep it up man. Thanks.

[@xsniperplx]

Really like this channel, love my steam deck and been really messing with it . just wish I had more time to get everything running

[@PatrickLofstrom]

I was already starting the latest video by Digital Foundry (coincidentally) about the Steam Deck, but Russ... I tapped your thumbnail so fast. I love DF's pixel peeping skills, but I appreciate your perspective, because it's much more reliable as a user. Thanks for your awesome work!

[@theunreal_TOEBEANS]

Exactly the video I needed this morning.

[@youropiniondoesnotmatter]

Paper Mario: The thousand year door. Beautiful to see. Thank you for this great and informative video!

[@garland623]

Ive been looking for a handheld to give me the best experience playing windwaker! Glad you mentioned it. By far my fav zelda and something ive been craving to play for a while

[@abrahamabdul1160]

Love this channel I'm 41 and you're advice helps keep it up

[@peterd7009]

Great video Russ !!! I have had my steamdeck for almost a month now. I have a dual boot, windows 11 on a 2tb external SSD and love it. I have basically made a “Frankendeck” with a HUB, 2 external SSDs, and a micro sd card installed as well. Love the device even though I seem to be spending more time tinkering than playing. I would love to see more Steam deck videos on game configurations and performances

[@imstupidbut]

have you upgraded your ssd? im thinking of upgrading my 64gb internal storage (i also have 256gb micro sd) to a 1tb ssd for $150

[@peterd7009]

@@imstupidbut No, I have the 512gb one so didn’t think it was worth doing it. I use that storage, along with the 1TB micro sd card I bought for Linux and steam games. I have a 2Tb external ssd for windows.

[@SaturdayNiteNut]

Thank you so much! It took me so long to do this w fail after fail until I found this video! I don't know if it was signing into game pass first, NOT accepting any of the microsoft cookies, or the copying and pasting of the infamous space that did it, but you Sir are a GOD! Thank you so much!

[@sendoh873]

I have been having the same thought as you Russ, I haven't been playing much games on the Steam Deck that are really large and take a lot of time & commitment like Spiderman or Elden Ring, only some of the time. I've been mostly playing the smaller games or emulation (mainly Gamecube, PS2, PSP, Wii U, Switch sometimes). I finally beat Metroid Prime 1 (via Primehack) for the first time in my life and it was so much fun on the Steam Deck. Took me at least 20 yrs to beat it and I finally did. Highly recommend everybody that loves the Metroid series to play the entire Prime series on the Steam Deck

[@james441]

Appreciate these videos man.

[@raymondnieves3710]

You make epic videos!! This is a great channel!

[@hugosg9]

Thank you for this video, I was searching for the right arguments and switch from the NS and the Anbernic devices that I have, I will buy the Steam Deck and play those games in it. Thanks again.

[@gamegenieny581]

started installing pc games recently, but I've been living off of emudeck since I got my steam deck. Love this unit !

[@BGNewsReporter]

I've just set up emulation on mine and I'm loving it. My son used to play Yokai Watch on his 3DS when he was younger so it awesome to finally see what he was into all these years later. Now 17, he's gone back to the 3DS so we play the game together. Awesome bonding experience!

[@wooordwooord4712]

My biggest use of the device has been streaming my Ps5 to it so my wife can watch tv while I play, and I've found the battery life with that to be pretty nice.

[@TheHeycalmdownfella]

Totally agree with the use cases and types of games played - I think a lot of us use the device in a similar way.

[@LennyLacey]

This old Gamer (and yes I am old at 67 started gaming in 1972 the first time I saw Pong) thanks you for an excellent video. Trying to decide if the Deck is for me.

[@shura4136]

This video gave me more sway to buy the steam deck then the 20 plus other videos I've watched did because you were honest and frank thanks ❤

[@_mr3_]

In 4 months of having my Deck, I haven't played one Steam title yet (100% emulation), but you've given me some ideas ;). On the skin front, I tried a SlickWraps wrap and unfortunately had the same issues w/thin edges losing lamination. One last thing--this video is solid. If you're doing this full time now I'll say it shows, and it's appreciated.

[@RetroGameCorps]

Thanks so much!

[@sandernetzotov]

As always, great vid. My playthroughs are mostly Game Pass and pc streaming via Moonlight. Some retro stuff, but i tend to like it more on my self-build cabinet :)

[@DeathJerrie]

I am really happy about the Steam Deck and what is has become. I was one of the people who got theirs very early and the experience was rough at start. But with constant updates and community care, the device is now my travel PC and favourite handheld of all time.

[@trapperjohn77]

First off, a huge thank you for this video. Production, content, just about everything is top notch. Im a 45y/o gamer who basically haven´t played anything but WoW, Fortnite from 2005 until, well now really. I have had a nintendo switch but never stuck with it so eventually sold it off. Now i just ordered a steam deck and im really hyped for it. So this video was a slice of gold i must say. Subbed and can´t wait to dig into your channel further. Thx again. P.s what turntables is that? Btw, really nice and clean desk setup. ;)

[@TheFawz]

Nice breakdown :) Would be nice to have an updated guide on how to install non-Steam games in Desktop Mode, namely standalone GOG installers as Heroic and Lutris can be finicky

[@Giltygear]

Heroic just got an update where you can now choose to add a game automatically to steam. I've only tried a few games (Blake stone, RoTT, and Blood), but they add artwork, and you're able to download controller profiles. Just as a general practice, I download, install, and first-boot any epic/gog game in desktop mode. Trying to use Heroic through SteamOS has never worked for me.

[@TheFawz]

@@Giltygear The latest Heroic updates actually broke GOG standalone installer, I have to go through Lutris for the install instead now and then back to Heroic to add it to Steam properly. It's quite messy

[@nickharris13]

Rus love your videos, always genuine and to the point. I've been looking for direct performance comparison between Emudeck and Batocera. Think you could make that one happen?

[@AppNasty]

Totally want that old TV in the bg.

[@ronallen4877]

Loved seeing Thousand Year Door on the little TV

[@I4get42]

Hi Russ! Heck ya! I was just commenting somewhere else that the Paper Mario series is so fun, and Thousand Year Door is one of my favorites! Color Splash is great too!

[@frednova520]

This baby is still so huge for me, Cant wait the V2 Thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@ViviTheEnbyWitch]

I've been using my Steam Deck as my main computer ever since I moved countries in September (because I wasn't able to bring my main machine, yet) and it is honestly absolutely amazing that it can fulfil the role of a PC, I can even work on my Unreal games on it to some extent!

[@faz323]

Great video as usual.Thanks. I could be in the minority but I'm having a great time with Titanic Demo 401 V1.4. Being able to walk round Titanic on a portable console is a fantastic experience. Also, QB64 runs flawlesly and compiles Basic code to a runable executable. Great for simple code snippets. My Switch is crying out for some love and attention but sorry old fella I'm having too much fun On the Deck.

[@itsepitome]

Hey Russ, just thought id take a minute and share my experience. I grew up with CRT TVs , but as I got to about 13-14 and I was no longer spending as much time at home and I was able to go out and sleep over friend's houses, plasma tvs were in their infancy. I vividly remember for my 14th birthday, my mom got me a 12" flat screen tv that only had component and a brand new ps2(I owned multiple lol). But I would take that tv and ps2 everywhere with me including to school so that I could go right from school to a friends house and start playing my games at their house. In the 8th grade Final Fantasy XII came out and I remember me and one of my good friends would get together almost 7 days a week at his place to play through that game side by side, some of the best memories I have! I also grew up with gameboy, ds, psp ,etc. and I always wondered if we would ever get to a point where they would be able to fit a ps2 and a screen into a handheld device I pictured a large gba lol. welp, here we are in 2023, ill. be 30 in couple days and the steam deck exists and is honestly mind blowing to me. I love it to death, and it's probably my favorite console/pc ever made. Never mind the fact that I love what Valve is doing, or how the deck sheds light on Linux in an awesome way and could help loosen Microsofts' and Windows' grip on gaming in general, but it also brings to life that dream I had all those years ago, carrying my 12'' tv and my ps2 around and for that it holds a very special place in my heart!

[@darksting77]

Great video, Ive pretty much been in the same headspace with my steam deck. I play wiiu, 3ds, wii games and some triple A games and leave the rest of the lower systems for my smaller handhelds like the rp2 plus i just finished getting. (By the way, awesome guides, emulation on Android takes a bit but got it working :)).

[@sendoh873]

If the Steam Deck DPad wasn't as loose and mushy as it is, I would play all of my NES SNES SMS Genesis TG16 GB GBC GBA and arcade games more on it. Sure, I could play those when I dock my Steam Deck but I usually do that when I want to play my larger games like Spiderman or Elden Ring etc. I wish the Steam Deck's DPad was more like the Vita's DPad or the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller's DPad. If I wanna play the older retro games, I'll just play them on my Anbernic RG353P or my Miyoo Mini V2 or even my Powkiddy RGB 10 Max version 1 since the DPads are better

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Most of my Wii U games load up OK, but as soon as I hit start they just boot back out to the game selection screen.

[@suhtangwong]

Nice video! It's the 🐐

[@xI_MrStepke_Ix]

Great Job Russ

[@Klav1eR]

Watching this video while waiting my Deck to arrive soon! I purchased this just only to be the ultimate emulation system, I hope I dont regret it. Legion 5i pro gen 7, Switch Oled and now Deck. My setup is now complete

[@abdulsami8696]

Bro i love ur videos and specially ur voice

[@SuntJack]

Top quality review

[@lordgeyik]

Nice concept, would love to see what you play on which device and why

[@obyrodriguez7816]

12:09 As someone who recently played through all of the mainline Metroid (including other m) what an awesome ride and I highly recommend it Russ.

[@legionandsons8763]

Yeah I'm looking forward to purchasing one later this next week hopefully i will receive it before re 4 remake comes out I'm super hyped for both the game and a steam deck

[@ahmersoomro1738]

best steam deck video ever mate, after watching your videos I'm going to buy a Steam deck, as a PC and a Psvita owner this would be a great addition to my gaming catelog, again keep doing the amazing work on videos cheers,

[@chedhead3278]

Thanks for the video Russ, interesting stuff. Not playing on Steam Deck but I'm with you on easier games to play while watching something else, Hot Shots Golf PSP still gets a lot of play for that reason.

[@bzkiiTV]

mine comes tommorow, im so excited been dreaming of consoles like this since 2nd grade 😃

[@kurtgentry6257]

I'm sure your misses is really enjoying the sound of that fan during TV time 😄

[@sendoh873]

4 mins into your vid, I totally understand what you mean by wanting to have a handheld or a console that is not the same color every time. I have a Steam Deck, a Miyoo Mini V2, and an RGB 10 Max 2 that are the same color, black (although my Steam Deck has the dbrand Robot Camo skin that came with the dbrand KillSwitch case which is cool) . Black is cool and awesome but I've been having the same thought as you Russ, it is nice to have some variety once in a while. Just recently got a Metallic Red Vita Slim & a Metallic Blue *new* 3DS XL & they look great

[@MobileDecay]

Return of the beard! You look better with it. The Steam deck is awesome!

[@davidmartineziii7343]

Hi! I just happened across your channel, because your SD skin peaked my interest 😄. Anyhow, I’ve been logging a lot of hours in No Man’s Sky on my SD, because I can just dabble and get small tasks done in it while I’m away from my PC or do a little base building if I have an idea and want to mess with it. I also play little point-n-click adventure games like Monkey Island or Sam and Max or Thimbleweed Park. I’m a sucker for a good PnC adventure game! Or if my little girls want me to show them “the cat game,” I’ll load up Stray and toss it up on the big TV 😊

[@RetroGameCorps]

I keep getting so close to pulling the trigger on Stray!

[@TheErnestopmorales]

I really like the way that leather skin looks it really stands out.😉👍

[@RetroGameCorps]

I think so too!

[@Rossidynamicphoto]

Great video

[@zvezdan__]

So no one is commenting on how this fine gentleman is able to play video games WHILE watching tv shows with his wife? Those are some impressive multitasking skills. We salute you 🫡

[@wizborne637]

I was scrolling down the comments thinking someone else must have thought about the whole multitasking angle. I confess I don’t get it. I mean, I get it, and each to their own, but for me the idea of watching something AND playing a game makes no sense and just ruins each activity from separating my focus. If a show/film is worth watching why/how can you engage with it and also engage with something else in a meaningful way? It ends up feeling like consumption overload, not just one audio-visual stimulus but two at the same time?! Crazy. But yeh each to their own 😂

[@OriginalSithMonkey]

Great video. I would like to see you do a tutorial for the steam deck ssd with a backup tutorial. I really don't want to start all over after installing a new ssd. Also are you all done with the Logitech G Cloud? I would like to see it get some more love out there, I think it's great for a larger on the go emulation machine. I would take my cloud out and about, but definitely not my steam deck.

[@deku_man_x]

Great Video and finaly some Metroid love too 😁❤🤘. Playing Wind Waker HD with my daughter right now ❤ Happy Gaming 😊.

[@RetroGameCorps]

What a great game to share with your daughter!

[@deku_man_x]

@@RetroGameCorps Yeah indeed, but i would say the complete Zelda Series is 😁👍. Keep on rocking mate 😊

[@dmacc99]

I also use the steam deck as my evening unwind with my wife on the couch. It’s been nice to just pick up and play some old games I never gave a chance before. Have been playing Metroid prime 1 and 2 as well as mad max

[@mmgbtv]

I got that dbrand leather skin too, just the darker one. I love it. Been holding up for 4 months now with no issues, even with a baby chewing on it sometimes

[@SheeshFr]

Doesn't have to be tailored to specifically handheld playthroughs BUT I'd enjoy hearing more about your thoughts on retro games in general! Doesn't have to be comprehensive like these 40min essays but just casual thoughts would be nice!

[@elite1234564]

I just started watching your videos And So i have to say you do enjoy saying “and so” a ton haha but great videos.

[@doh4828]

Maybe this is an idea: An episodic approach to playthroughs of your favorite games, on different devices? I for one have just finished Metroid Prime again on Primehack, 18 years after I finished it on Gamecube. Having been able to play this handheld is really a dream come true and it’s still every bit as brilliant as it was back then. I’m now at 30% in the equally awesome Echoes. It’d be a great way of introducing younger gamers to retro classics, as well as highly entertaining as a lot of games come with personal stories and memories, as well as development background stories etc. Call it ‘Russ plays’ or whatever 🙂 I’m certain it would be of interest to anyone who’s already an RGC aficionado!

[@SaltyOldBaldurian]

I really like that leather skin. $50 for a skin is steep, and I was shopping on Dbrand today after I picked up my Steam Deck of FB marketplace. But the idea that the skin actually ages with use and tells its own story is really cool. Much the opposite of a more traditional vinyl skin that you continually fuss and worry over as it gets yellowed and scratched from use and touch. Seeing the wear on the leather like that reminds me of an old ball glove that's been broken in and seen some playtime. Cheers!