Steam Deck Made me a gamer again, REVIEW and more

[@sca8217]

Honestly, Steamdeck is what kids who gamed in the 90s (Gameboy, DS) and early 2000s ( PS2, XBOX) era dreamed of... A portable device that also sported high end 3D graphics , and much more relevant for heavy, current era games than ports of old games . It's a Charizard version of Charmanders PSP and PSVita.

[@JonE5FPV]

great comparison. It totally is. Hope this can keep me up to date on game releases as im super behind.

[@psp4gamer]

Nah, i bought it for THAT era of games, since playing wolfenstein properly handheld is amazing

[@sca8217]

@@psp4gamer are you talking about RTCW? I think lower end emulators can handle that game easily.

[@hescalante6081]

I really love hearing your stories about gaming and your love for gaming and your appreciation for all the different systems. Very very good commentary. When I saw you growing up playing those games I wondered it was a disservice to you, that it would be something that would not be productive. But I see now that is led to a career, a passion to hobbies and other IT passions and to finding a way to enjoy and decompress which is definitely a productive thing.

[@redda2]

As a dad who doesn't have time to sit on my computer playing games, Steam Deck is a saviour. Can play laying down on the couch, in bed next to my partner etc...

[@punishedhek7495]

Pretty sure there's a lot of dads that find the time

[@JonE5FPV]

100% seems silly, but i really felt sad that i may never play another major game release.

[@twofoots5955]

I've been waiting for this for 30 years, since I was 7! I'm pushing 40 and I feel like a kids again, opening up my N64 at age 13

[@JonE5FPV]

You and me both, after years of buying games and never playing them, i finally feel like a kid again. One of my best purchases in years. What are the main games you have been hitting? New stuff or catching up on old?

[@twofoots5955]

@@JonE5FPV catching up with games that came out when I became a new father.

[@Maenye27]

For anyone interested, using Satisfy grips with the Switch has helped a lot. I cannot game on the switch without it. I have both the Steam Deck and the Switch and using the added grip to the Switch makes them comparable in comfort. I do love using my PS4/5 controllers with the Steam Deck docked though, it is great!

[@h.serafin1489]

Was in a very similar situation to you. I got a nintendo switch about 2 and a half years ago + The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It reignited my love of gaming but after awhile gaming on it started feeling...stale. I wanted more than just nintendo exclusives, rpgs and watered down ported games. I felt like gaming-wise I was 2-3 years behind everyone else. But I knew that purchasing a PS5 or Xbox would be worthless to me. I've always loved handheld gaming (first system was a gameboy advance, then a DS, PSP and so on) and other than having a PS3 from my teenage years I never cared for console gaming. What I liked about console gaming were the AAA games, not the form factor itself. The Steam Deck is a miracle-device in my eyes. I never thought there would come a day I could easily play AAA games without being tied down to a desk and chair. I still can't believe i'm playing Elden Ring, MW2, Destiny 2, Hogswarts Legacy, and Cyberpunk 2077 all from this not-so-little-handheld PC.

[@JonE5FPV]

YES! Exactly, i really had all but given up. As many times as i tried to get a PS5, it felt weird every time i went into a best buy, and was somewhat relieved when they never had stock. Because i REALLY wanted to game, but was fairly certain i would play it for 5 hours and never touch it again. Steam deck exceeded all my expectations so far.

[@h.serafin1489]

@@JonE5FPV Yup, I'm on the same page as you! I actually got a ps4 right before getting a switch...Used it for a week trying out Overwatch and Horizon Zero Dawn...then gave it away to my little brother lol

[@zero_ehxe]

I thought I was good at differentiating between an ad and actual content, but I admit this post fooled me. It took a couple minutes before I figured out it’s a promo for drone racing. Kudos!

[@JonE5FPV]

I dont usually accept paid ads, but in this case, it was unrelated to the product I was speaking about so seemed a bit more of an ok way to cover some channel costs. Does it make it less watchable? Appreciate the feedback.

[@Blazer-bn9ev]

​@@JonE5FPV It is less watchable when it seems forced and out of context. The way you integrated it into the video made the content even better. So I think this way works.

[@MrGrae333]

@@JonE5FPV Actually well done.

[@FTRnRhome]

Yup, I've been gaming more now than ever thanks to the deck. As a parent it's such a game changer, I practically play it every night in bed.

[@JonE5FPV]

SAME! Its so weird that this scratched an itch that the nintendo switch didnt, because on surface they seem pretty interchangeable. But i think the AAA game selection is what made the biggest difference for me. What are some of the games you have played so far? (Guessing not available on switch?)

[@FTRnRhome]

@@JonE5FPV I think it's just that it's so open, I have a ton of emulators on it. Also I've had a steam account for years with hundreds of games, also the epic game store I've been claiming the free games weekly since it started and have over 300+ I haven't touched. So far I've completed yakuza 0, roller drome, highfi rush, resident evil 7 and 8, cursed to golf, tales of arise, tunic, a ton of vampire survivors, and working on trails from zero right now. I can't remember the last time I was able to complete that many games in under a year.

[@mountainclimbr]

I agree with this, I had lost the love for adventure/open world games and the Steam Deck has reignited my passion for this games, best investment I’ve done for a while!

[@DrHighsenberg]

Very good video . I got my steam deck today and i love it. I have a Gaming Pc but when i come home from school in the afternoon and i feel too tired to get on my pc its great

[@BOTGRINDER]

Fantastic review im on my way to buy a second steam deck because of this video.

[@KOrnhOliO1]

Sco0t Rot0R Sco0t Rot0R 1 second ago hey bOT! Because most of us already have an ultra fast, high performance smartphones...You might try a mobile gaming controller for your smartphone. If your smartphone is like mine, or other top smartphones, it's got a great OLED FHD screen, mines 90hz, has a top of the line processor, so nothing slows it down at all, mega battery life, and it's even more portable...not nearly as thick! You know - GIRTH! lol Some of those controller won't work with a case so look for that, but one of the very best does! Plus, the best are around only $100, and they start at only around $50 ! Mega games for them too, of course. :)

[@JonE5FPV]

thanks so much bot! You actually helped convince me to get mine! man, what an amazing machine

[@genefactor007]

I absolutely love your take here. For me, the Steam Deck made me a handheld gamer again... or perhaps for the first time? I think? Haha! I have a Switch but I simply don't enjoy playing it in hand held form. Even with the Skull and Co grip, I just find the Steam Deck a great deal more comfortable. I also have a 3DS and 3DS XL but I could never really invest a lot of time into either of those. But the Steam Deck, I can pour hours into it be it handheld or docked. I also like being able to play games that I would typically play on the Playstation and Xbox on the go. And with these games being so cheap, double dipping is never an issue.

[@rustemakhmet]

Thanks for the video! Love it! BTW, Nintendo Switch does not copying Xbox's layout of joysticks - they place them like that because of each of the JoyCons can be used separately and so JoyCons have joysticks on the left.

[@MrTrashkanz90]

Thank you so much for this, if I hadn't been recomended this video I wouldn't have noticed this discount was available as I have held off buying due to the price, this discount is just what I needed to be convinced, liked and subbed

[@JonE5FPV]

hey thats awesome! The sale was such a nice chance for more people to try one. Let us know what you think when it comes in. What game are you thinking you will try first?

[@frankietie]

13:28 amen brother. same here

[@trumusicfan1849]

I recently won myself a Steam deck in a giveaway not knowing anything about them. Videos like this now have me so excited to receive it!! Thank you for the information.

[@Muhluri]

This the 2nd steam deck video I’ve watched where I saw a Gundam in the background 😂

[@Blazer-bn9ev]

8:31 The Gameboy must've been through a lot to have screen cover fall off like that😂 Anyway, fantastic video.

[@JonE5FPV]

lol, i almost cut that part out, but figured id leave the realism of a 20 + year old game boy hanging on for dear life. Thanks a lot Blazer

[@MobileDecay]

"This is the worst night of my life!!! 😭😭😭" Lmfao!

[@davidcouture5970]

Exactly why I bought it, I got a Xbox One S, a PS5 and an ASUS gaming laptop and they all just pretty much collect dust. I bought this thing and have been playing the heck out of it just cuz of the convenience.

[@joshbryant7363]

Made me a gamer “again”… *has controllers mounted to wall. Bro, no one questioned your dedication.😂

[@JonE5FPV]

Good call. But those are all drone controllers. 6 months later and still putting in hours a week on the steam deck.

[@dontsweatme4588]

Father of a 2 year old here. I’ve had my series x for almost 2 years and only used it a handful of times. It’s only purpose is for my son to watch Sesame Street now 😭 but steam deck allows me to layback and get a good 30 -60 minutes in. Especially when the wife and kids are asleep !

[@SirCrashaLot]

I was playing Dark Souls on Switch during 2018 FAI world champs :D Then again there was no deck back then. Switch is great tho, lots of pre or post competition banter on mario cart on airports.

[@JonE5FPV]

I think ill try some dark souls after i finish elden ring. And true, a few switch classics like mario cart and smash brothers really do create some multi player magic. As little as i use my switch, i cant bring myself to get rid of it for that reason. "just in case" i should need it.

[@SirCrashaLot]

​@@JonE5FPV yeah it needs participants, on one comp we repurposed one of the 80" tvs to serve as Mario display, so waiting time was super fun too, it got to a point where it got killed by organizers because it kinda took over :D

[@hkoizumi3134]

The thing that gets me with nintendo is they look like a toy. Gaming has been around long enough to leave that stigma but Nintendo insisting to perpetuate it. That's one of the reason why I love my steam deck. It's neutral black and too big to be seen as a toy.

[@unknown-subject8499]

Fascinating. The main reason I don't play Velocidrone on my laptop is because it's only just able to handle the sim at 40 FPS.....!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 @JonE5 FPV Drones , does this mean I can get this "steamdeck" , and a quality monitor, then plug my Tx into the deck and play Velocidrone at FULL 60 FPS +.........?? I hope so, my times are a LOT faster on other peoples gaming pc's with better specs than mine. 😍😍😍😍😍

[@JonE5FPV]

That is what i have been doing. Velocidrone doesnt need much heavy lifting, just a good monitor, i was getting 100fps. Which still isnt as high as an ultimate setup on a 3090 with a 265hz monitor, but for me, its for sure good enough for me to train. My current setup is an alienware laptop with 144hz monitor, so technically i get that extra 44hz when playing that way, but the difference is not as notciable as it is going from 60hz or 40hz up to 100hz

[@unknown-subject8499]

@@JonE5FPV niiiiiiiiiiiice! Thanks buddy! I guess now you've clarified that point I NEED one!!!! Big love man! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@lemonsquareFPV]

Thank you👌🏻for leaving in 8:33 Masterpiece🤌🏻 Great overview, I concur. 👍🏻 Don’t have much time for games and such, but this device is a game changer. 😜

[@JonE5FPV]

Hey thanks alot! The original gameboy was the first taste of what true portable gaming could be for many of us. Decades later still trying to get back to that formula, and this is by far the closest ive been.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic, Jon! Thanks for the review! 😃 I was thinking about building something with a Raspberry PI to play MAME, but it's definitely looking like a much better option! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@KOrnhOliO1]

You might try a mobile gaming controller for your smartphone. If your smartphone is like mine, or other top smartphones, it's got a great OLED FHD screen, mines 90hz, has a top of the line processor, so nothing slows it down at all, and it's even more portable...not nearly as thick! Some of those controller won't work with a case so look for that, but one of the very best does! Plus, the best are around only $100, and they start at only around $50 ! Mega games for them too, of course. :)

[@MCsCreations]

@sco0trot0r18 Oh, I played a lot on my past smartphones... But today mine is one of the cheapest ones. 😬 It's a Galaxy A13. I had to buy it because my last one's screen just died. You know? And, either way, I really don't feel comfortable carrying something too expensive in my pocket. 😬

[@KOrnhOliO1]

@@MCsCreations Is that just part of living in Brazil?

[@MCsCreations]

@@KOrnhOliO1 It definitely is, unfortunately. 😕

[@KOrnhOliO1]

@@MCsCreations Bummer, Bro.

[@xmadragex]

i love my steam deck made go back to pc, i been rebuying my game on steam when they go on special

[@lazydubdude]

I’d love to know if the deck can drive Velocidrone to the HDZero goggle @100hz! Have you tried that as a display?

[@JonE5FPV]

I have not, im not sure if it can take 100hz input via hdmi, but if so, that would be amazing way to practice on the go. Ill try to report back after i ask the HDzero guys.

[@truthhurts3524]

Have had mine for roughly 6 months and it’s been fantastic. I know pretty much zero about computers/PC gaming or whatever. I’ve been playing RDR2 since I got the deck and it’s been perfect for me. I’m hoping to learn how to install mods for RDR2, knowing zero about computers I’ll need very detailed instructions on how to install them. 🤷🏽‍♂️🤣

[@geordil]

man I love my anbernic system for portability! Nice video man

[@JonE5FPV]

Same here! And perfect when friends or family bring kids over and you dont want to give them a laptop or more expensive console. "Here you go kid, experience the classics"

[@aquaman5464]

ok... I am in the same boat as you are and i could't agree more. I'm going to get this

[@hescalante6081]

Great commentary.

[@itsnotsam]

Such a great take, I fully agree on all points. Awesome video, Jon!

[@JonE5FPV]

Thanks a ton! I really hope this keeps me gaming, its just so easy to grab it and snag 20-mins to an hour on a game from where ever you are.

[@kage108]

6:48 Can't the Switch use BT now with the firmware update?

[@JonE5FPV]

Not sure if you can on the V1(i know the later ones can for sure), but if so, i should look into it.

[@Chaseosa]

You accidentally has the switch cons arguments section in here twice

[@JonE5FPV]

Oops. Thought I edited out the times I repeated myself. Guess I missed that one. Good catch. I’ll try to be more careful next time

[@dralberthofmann]

Depending on monitor the specs say you should be able to get higher than 100hz. I forget exactly what the max is... actually lemme see... Edit: I'm seeing conflicting values based on the source but it's something like 60hz @ 4K and 120hz @ 1440p.

[@JonE5FPV]

I was seeing 100hz output max for the steamdeck, but now it looks like it may be 120hz, possibly they keep improving with firmware updates. Another bonus of the steam deck they are constantly releasing updates and improvements.

[@dralberthofmann]

@@JonE5FPV yah, that makes sense. Gotta love it!👍😊

[@Roqxxx]

Amen bro best purchase of the decade for me also you can play fucking saints row 2 again thats so great and stuff like ready or not which runs super well and sooooo much other games i have like 50 games on wishlist and soo good deals 😂🎮. But the best part is somehow i actually for the first time im finishing games just played through Mafia 1 remake and Bioshok 1 for the first time 👏😁 great thing and sooo much smother from every point then switch

[@jonservo]

Or buy a switch AND a steamdeck lol. I got a steam deck because I was waiting on the switch 2, which I thought would come with the new Zelda. Since they held off and my steam library was getting bigger I opted for the steam deck and it’s the much better portable in my opinion. I noticed the hand fatigue difference as well, steam deck is so much more comfortable to use

[@CommanderBeefDev]

yep steamdeck is awesome but im about to fuck you up haha, miyoo mini plus on amazon with case and stuff for 80 bucks, includes 10k games, plays up to ps1, what makes it so awesome is the perfect handheld size, i play starfield on the deck and retro on the miyoo mini, its also linux and runs retro arch but if you put onion os on it it becomes gods gameboy

[@JonE5FPV]

ohhh, i have a few of those little hand helds, and this one intrigues me for sure. Dr. Mario? That would be sick.

[@tyler_TEA]

Which model steam deck is this?

[@hendri65krbt]

how you can plan game low setting at 30 or lower?

[@JonE5FPV]

I think a few titles would run ok at that low, but for me elden ring runs around 35-55 fps. Any lower and you would notice some stutter, but it is a high paced action game, that relies on some timing.

[@francisryangonzales6201]

No more steam sale?! :(

[@Kind261]

He just saved himself $159 buck ''shaw''

[@A388-g5r]

Doesn’t the better steam deck have a better screen as well not just an upgraded hard drive

[@ShinyVideoStuff]

Velocidrone already supports Linux. You don't need to install Windows and deal with all the windows jank

[@JonE5FPV]

I wasnt sure how to install something not on the steam store, but windows is so easy setup, and needed for other games anyway. The new version of Velocidrone is very easy to switch back and forth to machines, just login via the app and ready to go.

[@ShinyVideoStuff]

@@JonE5FPV the power menu in steamos has a desktop mode. Just run the velocidrone installer in desktop mode and then add velocidrone to steam "add non-steam game".

[@testingthewaters7541]

If your racing drones you can afford a PC.., lol

[@testingthewaters7541]

Also what you use for a drone could be an interesting hobby

[@JonE5FPV]

Honestly its a good point. But i see this pop up in the drone groups constantly, that they cant sim because they cant afford a gaming PC. But its so much better to learn how to fly well virtually, where each crash doesnt cost you $$$ in repairs.

[@JonE5FPV]

As far as what we use drones for, I am primarily a racer. I was just at the Drone Racing League championships in Miami Marlins stadium and it was amazing. This is a video i did on the first international drone race held in costa rica earlier this year. (so far its actually the most viewed video on this channel almost 400k) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqTVgYFno9yBrtU

[@xenon360]

The fan nose is too high.

[@KOrnhOliO1]

Yeah, the Switch was never an option for me. Too many kids games and silly little games without the big titles. I totally agree with you about the Switch. I love the Steam Deck, but have you tried the mobile gaming controllers for your smartphone? Some of those are killer in their layout and the games are there in abundance! Plus, you can get one for around $50, but the best are about $100. With a top of the line smartphone, with a top processor, and the great OLED screens and fast refresh rates, they are perfect for portable gaming! Lots of FPS games, adventures, etc, etc, etc. available for Android phones and iphone too. Did you try those before you bought s Steam Deck? How did you like them? Because after they are on your phone, they look an awful lot like a Steam Deck!

[@h.serafin1489]

I think what you're missing with that are the triple AAA games that consoles offer. Games from phone app stores tend to be a lot more watered down

[@JonE5FPV]

I have tried a few mobile games on iphone. GTA, Max Payne, a few others. Pretty good performance of course, but then kinda need a stand, a controller, and somewhere to prop it like a tv tray. Really nice in a pinch, but for some reason i just cant get into phone gaming as much since i already use that device for so much on a daily basis.

[@twinturboaddict]

Put any mobile game up against its pc or console counterpart and look at the difference. It’s not rocket science. Mobiles are getting good. I play on my Z Fold 4 and iPhone 14 Pro all the time but they don’t compare. Steam Deck is much better as dedicated gaming on the go.

[@llks1772]

Rog ally is better than steam deck

[@cosseybomb]

Yeah Switch is too small for man hands 😂 planning on getting a steam deck eventually

[@JonE5FPV]

lol, never thought of it that way before owning both, but its definitely a thing. What kind of gaming do you do currently?

[@cosseybomb]

@@JonE5FPV I just got a PS5 at the beginning of March but I still play my switch occasionally. I'm currently going through Metroid Prime Remastered!

[@J.D.Vision]

My ZFOLD4 is so much better, you can also make phone calls with it.

[@JonE5FPV]

Better for triple A gaming? Can you install windows/steam on it?

[@J.D.Vision]

@Jon E5 FPV Drones ••• Steam Games through GeForce Now Streaming, RTX 3080ti, playing PC Cyberpunk on max out ultra settings as we speak. 🤣 There's also xcloud, Luna and boosteroid streaming services. 🤷

[@twinturboaddict]

@@J.D.Vision I have the Z Fold 4 and I still bought a Steam Deck. Comparing apples to oranges.

[@J.D.Vision]

@Turbo Addiction •••• Good for you, but you know which screen is superior. Sorry, I just don't have money to waste on an inferior product when games look way better on a 7.6" QHD screen, money best spent on accessories (portable stereo speakers, headphones, controllers, etc).

[@cosseybomb]

​@@J.D.Vision yeah thing is though you're in an extremely niche group of gamers though.. streaming games isn't viable(optimal) for most people

[@emilioveloso4558]

I wish I saw your video when the deck was on sale 🥲