Steam Deck OLED: Best Handheld Or Overhyped? - Long Term Review

[@KillerCam1020]

Watch my Asus ROG Ally X Review Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYGzYWijjrh6hKc

[@Esch88]

Why are we being shouted at?

[@nurlanbekezhan5003]

sounds like morty being on edge

[@jasonspratling]

😂😂😂

[@MackDaddyVic]

Because you don’t LISTEN 😂 idk

[@Esch88]

@@MackDaddyVic sorry what?

[@Aethelbeorn]

Loud and edgy. Reaching younger demographic.

[@r0an3v3]

A lot of people complain about screens on handhelds not being 4k 120hz, completely forgetting the fact that, with a screen of that size, 4k is not that much discernible from 1080p (and much less 720p), and that forcing 120hz at all times is going to burn through the battery faster than 90hz. With what the Deck has to work with, OLED or otherwise, it's actually been able to pull off what others would consider impossible for a full pc handheld.

[@KillerCam1020]

Exactly. When I made my comparison video of the Legion Go and Deck OLED I talked about how the extra pixels were nice but felt more like a nuisance for battery life and performance. Rarely did I ever find a game that made full use of the 1600p display in general. Which is why I valued the OLED/HDR aspect of the display on the deck more especially considering the z1 extreme can’t keep up with the display on the legion go.

[@haysen123]

720p/800p is still good on native 800p display compared to 720p on 1080p screen on rog ally

[@jomscath1822]

@@haysen123meh rather have a 1080p with VRR than OLED.

[@kaizel2264]

​​@@jomscath1822 Vrr is Overated on a 120hz Display lol and Asus as a company is BS so I'd rather have a Steam Deck Oled

[@SWOTHDRA]

Dont care, that low resolution in 2024 is laughable when our phones have been 1440p for over 10 years now....

[@infernaltim]

Even though I own a ROG Ally, I still really want to play a Steam Deck OLED. I'm jealous of that screen.

[@KogaHarine]

Playing anything with dark blacks in bed with the lights off is bliss on the SD OLED. I've been playing Animal Well and it is insane how immersive it is.

[@ToGrimmToWin]

I've tried them all. I currently have the OLED steam deck. I prefer the ergonomics on it even though I really didn't think I would looking at it before purchasing. I had a claw for a day and a half and played around on the Ally x for a couple hours and I've played around on legion go for a couple hours I would go with a steam deck or a legion go I just couldn't justify the price increase at the time. I missed a really good sale on the legion Go unfortunately or I would have had a 2 TB legion Go from micro center for $650

[@deathshade777]

Why would you be jealous of a worse screen.

[@infernaltim]

@@deathshade777 The OLED screen is much better looking.

[@Mr.Chimpazee]

@@Wanderersea He just jealous because he can’t afford Oled TV 😂

[@davidknightx]

I sold the first Deck to help fund the OLED upgrade (between the two, cost me $750 total) and I still don't regret it. Once you go HDR, it's like gaming on a 1440p/144Hz gaming monitor for the first time. It's an upgrade you didn't really need; but once you have it, there's no going back to 1080p.. Also, every nitpicking complaint I had about the first model they ironed out with the OLED. The Steam Deck is, by far, the best handheld I've ever owned. Nothing comes close. EmuDeck ALONE is worth the price of admission. And Valve keeps proving they value the gamers. YT repairmen like Tronics Fix say it's one of the easiest to repair devices with everything being modular. Valve even made plans to let 3rd party HD LCD screen work with it and released the shell schematics so anyone can 3D print their own. Meanwhile, Sony sued the company making black cases for the PS5 and Apple hardware can only be repaired by Apple. Support companies that value the customer!

[@SWOTHDRA]

Emudeck aint legal anymore

[@Kinos141]

Alan Wake 2 is NOT Unreal Engine, it's their proprietary engine, NorthLight.

[@KillerCam1020]

You are correct, I was mistaken at this part of the video. I’m not sure why or where I heard it but I was misinformed. I will do more thorough research next time. Thank you for clarifying hopefully others see your comment!

[@dancinglight8411]

You’re not unreal engine

[@clasher138]

The Deck is in it for versatility over shear power. What was one a pipe dream is now a reality. All these modern games are playable on a handheld. Even if the resolution and graphics is limited that does not matter. There is more to games than looking perfect and Valve understands that. The switch showed what could be possible for a handheld and Valve pushed the concept very far. If the Switch 2 can match or surpass the decks power then devices like this are the future

[@KillerCam1020]

Very well put!

[@ChieffBooGames]

The only device that could be better is the steam deck 2. I’ve had the z1 extreme and I gave it to a younger relative. I prefer the deck . The experience is unmatched. You can make a device as powerful as you want but what brings consumers is the experience. Valve mastered that.

[@SWOTHDRA]

Lot of cope

[@YUI_NO_HANSHA]

​@@SWOTHDRAlots of ignorance. And cope on your end as well.

[@o0junglist0o93]

The ergonomics of the steam deck are great, no more stupid asymmetric joysticks

[@KillerCam1020]

Right? Like at first you’re like “this looks bizarre” and then once you try it.. it just makes sense!

[@o0junglist0o93]

@@KillerCam1020 exactly!!

[@MyNameIsBucket]

Based symmetry enjoyer. Being around Xbox players makes me feel like I'm taking crazy pills

[@Radec_G]

it almost feels like a racial issue 😂 but it's true, there's only 2 layouts, the right one and the wrong one and xbox is not using the right one... then we have the BAYX aberration on the switch...

[@dramaticmudderer5208]

​​@@MyNameIsBucket ps and Xbox controllers are both good, but Wii u thumb stick like is literally required on handheld, and feels so much better, Xbox layout feels like not made for handhelds bigger than a switch and even then

[@guycobb3251]

Tried the Ally extreme, Legion Go and even got a Lenovo gaming laptop to see which i preferred……I chose the SD OLED and have zero regrets with my choice. Currently 70+hrs into Ghost of Tsushima and loving it. After a month of ownership I sold off my Series X since I didn’t have any desire to play it anymore.

[@TheRedSully]

NGL I really wish they'd work with Microsoft for anti cheat. Playing COD on this once in awhile to scratch that itch would be amazing. I know I could Dual Boot but it's just not the same.

[@TheTraveler980]

I play games that launched before PS5/Xbox Series on the Steam Deck, along with indie titles. I save those big budget-looking games such as Forbidden West for PS5.

[@txms7299]

why are you shouting?? chill

[@VinceSuarez]

Great video bro. Didn’t need to shout as much- but great video

[@robertl7334]

I don't use my PC, switch, or older consoles anymore. Everything is on the deck now. 10 months after my purchase, I'm still in my honeymoon phase with it.

[@KillerCam1020]

Its still my go to whenever i want to play for a short amount of time!

[@leonardofernandez6488]

Thanks, great video. I ordered one and I'm waiting for it to arrive.

[@pohnprayin]

Bro same. Mine comes Tuesday and I’m so freaking hyped

[@MrSlc91]

Same

[@kitsunetengoku1467]

low resolutions are fine as long as the game has IN GAME UI SCALING, with this the game can look like a gameboy game, run buttery smooth and its a tradeoff im willing to make for better fps to reach at least 60. since the screen isnt particularly big, 720 p is fine :v

[@enricod.7198]

I don't think a higher resolution is needed at that size. Keeping it 800p but with vrr would be key and maybe with the sd2, we can oy dream. Next thing besides auto hdr would be a system level frame generation like the have fsr1 for games tha don't support it, are capped (old ones that alteady run well) or emulators, just like lossless scaling.

[@KillerCam1020]

Totally forgot about system level frame Gen! Great point. I’d be happy with 900p tho if we have a chip that can really make use of the pixels and refresh rate.

[@Citizen_of_the_Verse]

Superb video cam! Thorough, but not over fed information, exceptionally paced and excellent clear information sir!

[@KillerCam1020]

Thank you brotha 🙏

[@Citizen_of_the_Verse]

@@KillerCam1020 💯🔥

[@Exxits]

I bought the rog Ally X drained it and charged it four times today, all while tweaking it. for less than 35 minutes of gameplay. Too many microstutters, I'm going to go my original route and buy the OLED deck. After I return this thing

[@glennpenzone145]

What were you tweaking? Serious question. Debating on buying steamdeck oled or ally x. Steam deck has ease of use experience.

[@adolfbilic8622]

He's taking rubbish . the Ally X has fantastic battery .

[@wiselyomar2695]

Sold my rog ally x too. All buttons stop working while playing game. Reinstall windows everything still happen. Planning to get an oled sd soon

[@tecsmith_info]

10,000 emulated console games all ready to play, and 600 steam games in my library, my steam deck OLED is perfect for travelling with!

[@josephsandoval3327]

I love my legion go. The screen size keeps me engaged in the game. Regardless of battery I turn down the tdp to play splinter cell blacklist I get almost 3 hours of gaming.

[@KillerCam1020]

Legion Go’s screen is amazing! I just think it needs a more powerful and efficient chip to really shine first so we can really make use of those extra pixels!

[@josephsandoval3327]

@@KillerCam1020 true hopefully they do something but for now it’s an amazing handheld for my preference. Ally X might have more gaming life but the small screen isn’t for me

[@psychiartist122]

It can replace gaming Laptops. Emerging APUs and upcoming NPUs,the next generation of handheld is far beyond our imagination. This is 1st generation,and it’s surprisingly waay to good to be true with the performance,hardware,software,the whole package of SteamDeck OLED is awesome.

[@KillerCam1020]

I have very high hopes for the Steam Deck 2 and the next gen windows handhelds! Especially when the nvidia Switch 2 will come out and probably impress a lot of people with its capability!

[@adolfbilic8622]

It cannot replace laptops but handhelds are another versatile way of playing pc games . ... Of course they can't replace laptops though .

[@3100032]

dunno, steamdeck has worth shape for my hands, i literally cannopt reach the most buttons without additional movements. Hence i've ended up with lenovo go and i love it. amazing device, tons of potential, with its downsides each device has, but honestly im very satisfied

[@midnightaustin9287]

bugs was posted by competitor, it's funny whenever i bought a game or device the news that spread around is the bugs, but never once i encounter the bugs

[@Zorro_Nostalgico]

Okay, okay if i buy the steam oled, will you stop yelling at me?

[@thedigitaljedi3243]

Cool video man. Nice!

[@Philgodzilla]

I wish I had a $1,000 to get it. I would upgrade the ssd and the shell with the buttons and stream it.

[@engagex1]

Never regretted buying steam deck, it's just awesome, even better if you have less time on the big screen or travel a lot. I wish sony make new handheld device capable of running my vita,ps4 and ps5 backlog without streaming or internet

[@KillerCam1020]

I heard that sony has discussed handheld chips from AMD for, possibly, PS6 doesn't mean they will make one, but it wouldn't shock me at all.

[@eonsislept207]

OK YOU DON'T HAVE TO SHOUT AT ME

[@KillerCam1020]

yes i do.

[@mickd1368]

i have the original steam deck and i absolutely love it. i havn't tried other handhelds, but the steam deck is awesome. would be even better with the oled screne.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

They've made one.

[@JameisonR]

I love my steam deck oled, makes the stress of dealing with melanoma better

[@kybalion5205]

I like my SD OLED but it is a little underpowered. Unless you're always playing indie titles you'll want a bit more power.

[@KillerCam1020]

It is definitely underpowered, but tbh on a handheld its okay for me at least because I am used to the switch, 3ds, psp and etc lol in comparison to that this is great ahaha

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Load of rubbish. So what if it doesn't play Cyberpunk at 90fps?

[@kybalion5205]

@@Nickbaldeagle02 some people want the option of playing AAA titles at a decent FPS.

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

@@kybalion5205 they can whistle. Go buy a gaming PC.

[@walterandrews4985]

I have both but if I had to pick one I would keep the Steam Deck no doubt about it

[@decki86]

My fav oled device to emulate tv console games like ps2 with v good batt life, controls and screen

[@Kuro_sama1874]

I own a steam deck oled and i think if we want a better steam deck in the future we have to support and nothing is free and easy, by the time i really enjoy my steam deck and i don't regret buying it

[@Hocaldoporcaput1]

Mine coming tomorrow, bought the 512gb Oled version, I hope i won’t be disappointed lol

[@Kuro_sama1874]

​@@Hocaldoporcaput1 with emudeck you can emulate a lot of videogames from pc, nintendo, playstation, xbox and don't forget steam deck is a computer..what you can do on steam deck is insane..by the way buy an extra memory card..no because you need to..but because you're gonna exploit your steam deck since theres much you can do with it i bet..and enjoy your stem deck when you get it👍

[@Hocaldoporcaput1]

@@Kuro_sama1874 Thanks a lot for the info, will definitely get an extra memory, 500gb seems like a joke in today’s gaming lol.

[@japyoo2248]

Bring on the Steam Deck 2

[@KillerCam1020]

I'm ready for it!

[@AlexGamingDeals]

Great Video Cam. Very informative and is just as it is SteamDeck is king for now. Let's see the Rog Ally X next. @AlexGamingDeals

[@KillerCam1020]

Appreciate you Alex!

[@moltenbullet]

If talking in CAPS was a person

[@Adrian.I]

720p is fine for that size of screen. 1080p is great for monitors and tv's.

[@gambaownsus]

Not sure there is an existing VRR and Oled screen in the market tho

[@KillerCam1020]

I think iPhone/iPad OLED screens are VRR but still nothing in this exact form factor of course

[@ZaberfangX]

They are some just not many for the size and there a bug something when VRR turn on OLED screen can be jawing at times.

[@johnnybravo8605]

Too weak... damn, in my memories I've had amazing fun controlling small line bouncing off pixel from left to right, and that shit wasn't even portable! Where we'd gone...

[@iKnollex]

I just can't get over the fact that Xbox PC Game Pass doesn't work on the Steam Deck. That's a huge dealbreaker for me.

[@86joeperri]

FYI frame generation doesn’t work well on something that is already low fps, unless you are pushing 90ish fps frame generation is no bueno. Just go with upscaling till the tech gets better

[@fpvpilot7713]

I had both. After testing I kept the Ally.

[@TheMasterblaster32]

​@Tyler-l5swell asus broke my og z1 extreme so I'm playing my lcd deck while waiting on the oled to be delivered, latest update to the og ally makes it 100% useless and I'd not give this thing away let alone sell it, when my deck oled comes I'm taking a sledge hammer to this bug filled windows handheld, decks a proper handheld.

[@JoshuaPeck-x2r]

got the lcd for 250 add 1t ssd = so a great deal i wanted the oled but couldnt pass up the deal battery is terrible but i got a 40000 mah cuktech beast and one the attachs to the back besides worrying about the batt it works great

[@juancabrera9740]

My volume was at 100 and this mf somehow turned it to 200

[@nursemikole]

I like the idea of the steam deck but I have a love affair with my big ass screen PC. ❤

[@emanuela.dedektive6155]

Damn, you think Alan Wake 2 is unreal engine, such a heart stab to remedy who poured all their cash and work into making their own engine

[@guryurfur528]

I absolutely LOVE my Steam Deck OLED

[@edwardlashley3572]

Many new handheld gaming devices cannot run the new forza Motorsport games b/c it’s optimized like sh!t, to the point of borderline brokenness. Not only can the deck run it, but it can run it at high setting & get 90 fps, which was a result I was not expecting, using lossless scaling. A windows steam deck OLED is one of the underrated pieces of tech you are ever gonna find. A steam deck that has Linux installed is basically a coaster. If you don’t install windows 11 on this device you are doing it all wrong. I don’t know what to tell you😂 in no world does a steam deck run as if it’s underpowered while using Lossless scaling. Yeah it can’t do 1080p that just reserves more power for the resolution if is running. The OLED display compensates for the rest. But it’s gotta be the OLED version b/c you’ll be missing that lost resolution w/ LED.

[@perkunast9680]

There is a reason why the deck is not windows. 1) widows sucks, its wastes so many resources and is difficult to use. 2) Microsoft wants to control and own everything, there is no room for innovation 3) Only microcrap will be making money.

[@edwardlashley3572]

@@perkunast9680 lossless scaling is everything & if you are a pc gamer & you are nig using it then it’s your loss. Not only can you triple your fps in an official capacity but it is downloading frames almost like streaming them from a cloud it’s like how you can stream a game your system doesn’t have the specs to run. There’s no doubt in my mind that when you exceed the number of your display with this tech then that you are still getting those frames. You can down 120-150 fps even tho the steam deck only has a 90 hertz display. There is no a damn thing Linux of SteamOS can do to touch this tech. If can offer 100 different other minor features or tweaks & I’d all of them in for that frame downloading generation. If you saw it in action for 5 minutes there is no way you would go back again. I makes no sense. It’s like going back to a black & white television after owning your first color television for a week. lool

[@camdenmusprime]

Games are just optimized like crap it’s sad people prioritize graphics over performance

[@Muted1696]

DID YOU SAAYYYY EMULATIONN!!!?? I'm in!

[@dewan-94]

gonna wait one or two more generations to come, hes strugglint in AAA games like FF16, horizon zero dawn etc...

[@Solo-my6yx]

I’m a day 1 user of the original ROG Ally and recently picked up and steam deck oled. I highly prefer the steam deck…

[@calm_atom]

Hey the steam deck has a keyboard

[@AFKS1GMA]

I still love my lcd

[@dukkiegamer1733]

Why is everyone trying to play AAA games on the deck? Seems like a horrible experience to me.

[@dv_interval42]

Exactly, just completely missing the point of the device.

[@Freezorgium]

​@@dv_interval42 I've been wondering this too after seeing just how many people are in the comments sections of videos comparing this with the Ally X of people saying they wanna play the new COD or the new AC or whatever on a handheld device and I'm like, why, those types of games are not a a good fit for portable gaming at all

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

They're idiots. Can't see the woods for the trees.

[@AntJ91]

what case is that ? i like it

[@KillerCam1020]

Can you time stamp it? I have 2 cases for the deck!

[@AntJ91]

@@KillerCam1020 at the start of the video the transparent mod

[@KillerCam1020]

@@AntJ91ohh that’s just the limited edition version of the deck

[@anro_gaming]

steam OS is the magic sauce

[@voyagerrock1137]

WHY ARE WE YELLING?

[@SpicyCactus]

So the dum dums like you can hear

[@streetwaxtv]

Maybe it's just me or does this guy look and sound like ai ??

[@KillerCam1020]

You’re the first one to figure it out! Yep, I’m an advanced ai distributed by DARPA to learn what products humans want.

[@mr_omega_007]

Two questions; 1. Why do you talk so fast and don't breathe in between? 2. Your video uploaded in SD 480p so looked total garbage?

[@KillerCam1020]

1. My video is edited I am not just talking straight up for the whole entire time. 2. The video was uploaded in HD but sometimes youtube chooses not to display it properly if internet is slow. All my videos are uploaded in 1080p.

[@dizzlegrizzle1919]

its the best handheld

[@Gorilacapybara142]

I wish i had this

[@Blackson187]

I sold mine for an Ally and didn't regret it. I got the Ally X now and really don't regret it. The Steam Deck is overrated and limited since it can only run steam.

[@pohnprayin]

I mean, you can install windows on it if you want? Plus since it’s Linux based you can install anything a Linux computer can. Meaning emulators, heroic game launcher, etc.

[@ZaberfangX]

You may not enjoy the steam deck but is not overatted even ally is not overrated both pushing the market forward. Now if we can get Microsoft do a controller friendly ui as it holds back the ally little and others. But it's been months seem they working on it but is not top to do list other then AI.

[@screwball992]

​@@ZaberfangXfunny enough Windows 8 would have been good. Seems Microsoft were a bit ahead of time in that regard 😂

[@ScrubsWasTaken]

Not overrated by any means. Had my sd oled for months and I’d pick it over an ally any day.

[@MyNameIsBucket]

I guess if you really want to run spyware on your handheld, the Deck isn't your best option...

[@alejandrosalceda7362]

Nice video Maluma

[@KingKozak-e2t]

Stop shouting bro

[@SWOTHDRA]

Overhyped

[@Reorr]

Why are you shouting? xD

[@bonesreds3062]

maybe shout less

[@bwowzah]

The deal breakers for me with the SD are: (1) It uses Linux which means you can't use Nexus Mods (aka the best thing about PC gaming) (2) It's too weak. 25fps is a crime against humanity at this point. Would I use it if I found one in-box on the floor for free? Yes. I wouldn't even pay $200 for one and definitely not $650.

[@KillerCam1020]

A lot of modders make Linux versions of their mods now actually due to the steam deck. I agree it is too weak, but it depends on what you actually play. But most games will run better than you expect. But have you played with one first hand before? Because my first handheld was the ally and I even made a few shorts on it and got told off by deck fanboys. I argued with them about how much better the ally was. I didn’t understand the appeal until I got one for myself. I always try to keep an open mind now regardless of brand or opinions of others.

[@walterandrews4985]

I have a steam deck and run mods on all the Betheda games. Dont really think that's an issue

[@juliocolon2424]

Why you screaming at me

[@nerysandoval9808]

More time gaming at 30 fps or lower 😅

[@KillerCam1020]

Yeah, but it’s 30fps on a handheld on a small screen. 30 is actually very serviceable. I mean even on the ROG Ally/Legion Go I lock it to 30-40fps bc of battery constraints most of the time.

[@LAQueja]

Just get a ps5😂

[@Mellow-YT]

Bro likes gripping his deck too much

[@2gunzup07]

Valves fanboys think everything they make is the best and its not not even close

[@ZaberfangX]

You know what you just said is fanboys mind set too?

[@2gunzup07]

@@ZaberfangX how I believe many have a place or produce good games even if the games don't fit my taste like Nintendo games valve weirdos think they are the best and they simply aren't not hardware, software, and they don't make games anymore there will never be a half life 3

[@ZaberfangX]

@@2gunzup07 Depends valve does have best store on PC, in new games they been lacking as each new game they came out lately flopped. But each systems have their upside and downside just comes down to what's is the best for each person.

[@Godsslave777]

Compared to ally x and legion go the deck is outdated and not worth it in 2024 ally x and legion go are way better It’s not an opinion. It’s a fact.

[@bigstv15]

I agree, unless you just want that steamos. I used to have a steam deck but I have a legion go now and don't regret it

[@Godsslave777]

@@bigstv15 windows is better than steamos I had 0 issues with my legion go

[@ScrubsWasTaken]

Not exactly a fact when both are much more expensive than a refurbished steam deck and don’t offer a console like experience. You can get a refurbished deck for the same price as a switch, while both the ally x and legion go don’t even come close to that price point

[@bigstv15]

@@ScrubsWasTaken you can make it a console like experience easily. I'm not anti steam deck but I'm just talking from my own experience because I had it but there were just things I wish it could've done that it just couldn't.

[@ScrubsWasTaken]

@@bigstv15 you have to go out of your way to use steam big picture mode or something similar and on the regular rog ally you still cant put it to sleep with a game running without the battery leaking like crazy

[@JavonHolland]

Tenk yoo kam agen!!