Steam Deck... Valve Made WHAT?!

[@Dave2D]

i think the steam deck is gonna be FIRE whatchu think?

[@johnathanli8558]

not related at all, but your talking head shot seems a bit oversaturated and noisy. Just thought you might want to know

[@fdy7n]

Can I run CSGO on it?

[@MatthewLiguori]

It shows good faith in quality gamer-first ingenuity, which has been lacking in the US gaming market for years

[@farithrosh]

Decent

[@DeeJayFM]

@@fdy7n yes

[@moritzwagner4332]

I think the "why" might also be people who can't buy good PCs for games, so they can buy this and play almost everything. That way Valve gets more clients.

[@firghteningtruth7173]

Yeah, its to catch mobile users that would normally play a switch or even one of the older handheld systems/phone, but doubles as a system for someone who cant afford, or doesnt know how to wheel and deal on cl TO afford a decent gaming comp. Or, has no clue about any of it. A lot of my friends from the relative ghetto dont even consider a pc a gaming option. Instead, theyd rather pay 1000 over list or whatever craziness to get the newest playstation when in short supply. So it might be try to catch some of that audience too.

[@chiarra644]

I have an okay computer that cost me 800 a few years ago, this is an upgrade at half the cost.

[@Ese1Pac]

Literally me rn 😔

[@bllocky]

True, I have an Xbox and I do mod it sometimes to do stuff but trying to emulate steam on Xbox is too hard for me. I might buy this cause I think it’s better than the switch, cause steam can operate a whole lot of other games.

[@Adeseo]

This is exactly me.

[@axonn101]

“Hey do you want to play your steam library on the go?” All of the people who hear that and say “absolutely” is the target audience here.

[@unexplained_entity7514]

But not even just your steam library though, seriously I'm amazed how open this thing is. I respect the hell out of that

[@themisir]

I can't afford / don't want to spent 1-2 grand for gaming PC so I'll be probably gonna buy this device so I could play games on my steam account I bought but couldn't play on my laptop I'm using for work (software development).

[@thanksyoutubefortakingmyhandle]

I hate the Switch their Cloud Save system is the worst, some games don't support it Get this and put a Switch emulator on it, should work out nicely

[@koother]

@@thanksyoutubefortakingmyhandle what a beautiful idea, switch emulation is still kind of aids as of now tho, rollback netplay smash ultimate mod is the dream

[@Montytheolaila]

Lol right. I don’t think the target audience is hard to figure out or weird at all

[@AlphaSeagull]

I like how the biggest concern for this console right now is "why are they giving us a product that's this good"

[@AtomicSymphonic]

I think this product is meant to indirectly “push” Nintendo to up their game a bit with the next-gen Switch, whenever that occurs. It might also set a standard by which Sony (if they decide to re-enter the portable market) could be judged by.

[@john3260]

@E E It's sad that they can't put this same effort in matters like their VAC (AKA "valve allows cheating) and updating their pre-existing games like CS:GO and TF2.

[@trunestor]

It can't be this good

[@Ginkoman2]

@@john3260 VAC is actually pretty good.

[@Bidwellz9]

@E E the steam sales have been bad for years though

[@Awesomeguy-kr8kv]

Nintendo: doesn't release switch pro Valve: fine I'll do it myself

[@ahmedshaltout4992]

So Valve is Thanos XD

[@Tray-v5u]

@@ahmedshaltout4992 si

[@seanchapman5959]

Haven't heard that one before

[@shallot4991]

@@seanchapman5959 first time i see it lol

[@tonkahanah5890]

why is this the top comment on every fucking video featuring the deck?

[@arnaarifin7996]

Valve: “Starting at $399.99” Future Scalpers: “Are you sure about that?”

[@Dave2D]

Seriously. They’re gonna have a field day on this. Hope Steam’s reservation system prevents scalpers and bots

[@mrsmilescam1550]

@@Dave2D Valve has a system in place where you have to have bought something on Steam before June 2021, something like that. Measures in place to prevent scalpers. Also Steam Guard asks for a code in your email so maybe that.

[@killertruth186]

Yeah, I had forgot that they still exist.

[@crystalgraham86]

@@killertruth186 yeah scalpers are gonna have a hard time there is no way they actually predicted this and made a dummy accounts bought games before June just to get this also the steam code when logging in.

[@Yajawbroni]

@@crystalgraham86 damn so I can't buy one then join steam huh? Kinda lame. You'd think they would want to attract new people 🤷‍♂️. Guess my only hope is a scalper who has a steam account lol.. or find my account from ancient times

[@ritojeetbasu]

Given that the Nintendo Switch has been the most selling console for multiple years, I think Valve realises the handheld market could use a bit of competition

[@friendlyfriday3445]

And there totally going to usurp Nintendo. I’ve always prefer Nintendo consoles over any other gaming company. The reason being that most of there consoles are handled focused. I really don’t enjoy playing on a console or pc. So Nintendo has always been the easy choice. However I was massively disappointed with Nintendo’s New switch model. It fails to keep up with the visual gaming aspects. Now that this mobile pc is available I’m definitely going to buy it.

[@sylvianblade75]

And Nintendo has been dominating because of its Zelda, Mario and Pokemon fanbase...Valves offering is truly spectacular. No need for game companies to create handheld ports like the witcher 3 for switch. Valve is easily going to stomp on Nintendo

[@Mario123007]

@@sylvianblade75 lol, I big to differ you do know that Nintendo has dominated handheld without beefy specs right? Don't get me wrong steam deck is such an impressive handheld but don't think one sec it's gonna be a major threat to Nintendo lol.

[@pauloazuela8488]

@@Mario123007 We only had Oled Switch not yet allegedly Switch pro. Yeah it will be hard to dominate Nintendo.

[@sylvianblade75]

@@Mario123007 Yeah but Nintendo tends to shoot itself on its foot because of low specs. Wii U was a precursor to switch that was a massive fail almost bankrupting the company. Nintendo realised their mistake and teamed up with Nvidia. The switch was quite powerful for its time. But those days are numbered. They had an excellent run during the pandemic but they’re still relying heavily on Zelda and Mario because of fans.

[@KO-tq3ns]

I looked at this and thought “oh a lame handheld” then I realized it’s better than my current PC.

[@nguyentandung42]

That gotta hurt, and it's the same for me

[@IroAppe]

Finally you'll be able to play Trackmania on the go. And the controller is already on there.

[@Valkail_]

felt this. so much pain yet excitement!

[@ShadowMan64572]

Not the 64gb unit though. I've said it before and I'll say it again: That is PATHETIC for PC gaming.

[@hemednassor9334]

@@ShadowMan64572 valve confirmed it has empty m2 slot,

[@bubbygold7234]

He looks like he's living in a bank vault with that background.

[@kryziaa]

looks like an unfinished room in The sims. his environment bar must be low but that aquarium is keeping him content for now

[@psuedod]

And that Vault has a Fking Fish Tank !

[@insipidisvalidation9101]

This Looks Like A Job For The PAYDAY Gang.

[@1ndle]

More like a Tadao Ando house, but that "concrete" wall made with panels look fake as hell.

[@TacoKicker]

I like it. It's refreshing to not see yet another arsehole standing in front of IKEA's "Kallax" shelves full of game-related riff-raff.

[@iopqu]

You're missing the big play. This encourages developers to target Proton directly. That means if Valve succeeds, you won't need Windows to play games

[@NaXX999]

I wish, but the fact that you can install any OS in it means that 90% of buyers will install windows because of the compatibility with most of the catalogue and also the fact that you can use the other plataforms (epic, gog, ubisoft, etc) liike that. But yeah if i want something in this life is that companies stop forcing me use windows to play, i alredy use linux for all the other stuff (except photoshop, thats the other big thing)

[@ggsvr8926]

@@NaXX999 Windows probably would eat through the batteries, and I don't think most people would bother installing windows anyway.

[@usodarou]

hell yeah!

[@NicheAsQuiche]

@@NaXX999 That's assuming 90% of buyers know what an operating system is. And that 100% of them want to switch to Windows. And that 100% of those actually do it.

[@alexamderhamiltom5238]

i wish we don't need windows to game, please make it happen.

[@HenryThe12]

Valve just made the Switch Pro, the PSP 4000 and an amazing handheld PC.

[@icedcapplord710]

The Vita walked so Nintendo and Valve could run

[@That-Guy-Ben]

@@icedcapplord710 the vita walked, Nintendo ran, valve has achieved flight. Who’s going to space?

[@m-w-y7325]

@@That-Guy-Ben Jeff Bezos

[@That-Guy-Ben]

@@m-w-y7325 The Amazon Inferno Portable Gaming System.

[@skhndkchannel]

The Ultimate Handheld Emulator Machine. For just 399.

[@Nick-4K]

Valve is pulling a Microsoft. They don't care what you run on. They just want you on their software. It's a genius play honestly. Make gaming cheap and target switch players who want more than Nintendo

[@godminnette2]

Hell, they don't even need you on their software. This is a PC. They have no lockouts to prevent you from wiping it and installing windows, and that's by design.

[@HellNaw98]

@@godminnette2 Which is bizarre. I’m thrilled but can’t help but ask what their game plan is here. They are no doubt losing money on the hardware when you compare this to the Switch

@@godminnette2 believe me, most people will buy and use it as-is, and this will pull a lot of developers back into the steam store. Remember, gaming stores competition in the PC market where steam was king before, has changed a lot over the last few years, and xbox with its app and native integration on windows, and the new windows 11 store is painting a dark future for valve if they didn't do anything about it. I also think this is a great play. Microsoft and others can be taking the PC away from valve, but no one is competing with switch so valve had a huge opportunity here, and they damn took it

[@wickersticks]

@@HellNaw98 I think they are just confident that the majority of people will purchase their games off steam anyway even if they offer them the freedom. Which, by all game sale statics I've seen that's a fair bet Also by making it a open platform they will be encouraging modders and homebrew communities to jump from their vita's and onto their own platform making themselves a nice niche

[@Ethereal184]

I agree with you. They definitely want as many people as possible to be familiar with STEAM and the possible services they can have. I think this was a great game plan, especially when nintendo is the only player in this space. This is just step 1 like dave said, I seriously can’t wait to see what the second step is especially since valve is already working on a wireless vr headset which hopefully competes with oculus quest

[@andrewrapp8686]

I forsee myself impulse buying a lot of indie games with this. Games I wouldn't bother to sit down at my desktop for, but if I'm hanging out on the couch with the Steam Deck and an hour to kill, I'll drop 5 bucks on a new indie platformer or rogue lite. The 256 version can fit two or three modern AAA games and then a bunch of small indie ware.

[@alexmcfly31415]

the best thing is that you can make a case for a bunch of micro SD cards and title them all nicely and have a carrying case for a lot of nice indie games

[@Baleur]

Dude this thing will be huge for indie games.. Even more complex stuff like Rimworld. Imagine playing that while chilling on your couch, instead of sitting stiff in your computer chair.

[@Elyygee]

you can buy 512gb microSD to install whatever you want for like $99

[@_wayward_494]

@@alexmcfly31415 this is a fucking amazing idea

[@alexmcfly31415]

@@_wayward_494 found it on Reddit i think

[@9to5Mac]

This reminds me of the OG Nvidia Shield but much, much, much better!

[@HenryThe12]

Definitely! I can see the likeness.

[@shApYT]

Both products have their own appeal. I liked the ergonomics of the shield better.

[@fbkensarhd5279]

Nvidia shield would be ways more comfortable to hold :)

[@insulse8134]

I still have the Nvidia Shield Portable and still use it for streaming.

[@paranoidpanzerpenguin5262]

Looks way too big and heavy

[@arunasok3]

"What are you targetting, Console or PC?" . . Steam deck "Yes"

[@nolandderlugner1351]

That doesnt make sense Its not a console Its A gaming tablet/handheld pc

[@fastwing3295]

@@nolandderlugner1351 Let people have fun.

[@media5864]

Im from guatemala, this comment made me laugh

[@scanbbb]

@@media5864 why did you say where you're from

[@spiritorange8325]

@@scanbbb Cause he’s from Guatemala

[@raihandw]

If this sells like hot cakes, then we might see new games labeled "Optimized for Steam Deck" with a preset in the graphic settings just for steam deck.

[@andmicbro1]

Which this is really good for gaming on Linux! Small steps, but we're getting there! And Valve has really been key in making it happen.

[@helly9015]

@@andmicbro1 can you linux vegans shut up for a minute ffs...

[@sayantanchatterjee1849]

@@helly9015 he's right though. gaming on Linux needs to improve because Linux as an OS is far better than windows.

[@looosishere]

@@helly9015 bet you havent ever even used linux lmao

[@theycallmesloth]

@@sayantanchatterjee1849 i use linux & i wouldn't say it's not 'far' better. Yeah, it's better than windows in almost every category except ease of use.

[@Yuriiiz-oh7tl]

They're pulling in people who want the pc experience without having to actually buy/build a pc and have it stuck in one single place. It's top tier move coming from them tbh. I've always wanted to play pc games but never have because playing on a computer just never suited me but have a handheld portable is 👌

[@jesserosenbaum9222]

I’m in the same boat. My PC buddies keep pushing me to get a computer, but I’m not a keyboard and mouse kinda guy. So I will be getting this.

[@nrm7747]

Even though I have never hated games, seeing everyone showing off their flashy pcs when you just play minecraft and counter strike (1.6?) on your decade old pc kinda discourages me. But now, the possibility of playing games without a 'gaming pc' and that its portable too does attract people who have distanced themselves from gaming for a while. Hopefully, by the time I get a job, these things still exist and I can hopefully revisit the art of gaming.

[@eduardofreitas8336]

Yep! Going to start living on the road next year and am going to say goodbye to my gaming rig. And researching laptops I learnt that for my work the new m1 macbooks are way better (they suck very little power, and work good on battery) Even though I game less than before, I still love to play the occasional new game or go back to all my favourite 10+ year old games, and this might be *perfect* for me!

[@ianhatol8136]

This came at a perfect time when Switch owners are expecting something more from the "Switch Pro" but instead just got a shinier screen. Nice play, Valve.

[@NicheAsQuiche]

The thought that's hilarious to me is that you could run an already existing Switch emulator on this and bam it's a Switch Pro. And knowing Nintendo's conservativeness about hardware it will probably out perform the actual Switch Pro, too

[@Fetidaf]

Well Nintendo said they weren’t releasing a new switch this year and surprised everyone and the OLED isn’t the switch pro any more than the red box one was

[@thebrazenbull8765]

It's just a new model, not a pro model.

[@walterlow1007]

@@NicheAsQuiche I'm pretty sure it won't run switch emulator consider it's Linux OS

[@torjonashansen]

@@walterlow1007 He said in the video that you could install windows on it

[@icey2924]

" Did the switch really need an upgrade?" Valve: 🙂

[@NanaLaEnana]

Lmao

[@themisir]

valve: yes would be much cooler tbh

[@shinkenrock]

xD switch oled is such a marketing mistake

[@averagerobert8211]

@@shinkenrock I saw someone making the argument that rolling a switch pro (switch 2.0? ) with more power would mess up with the semiconductor shortage . Not like people would fist fight for them in stores or anything coming from Nintendo

[@vonny7386]

me: poggers

[@austinevans]

You had me at super chungus

[@dr.morgan6882]

Hello, this is Austin

[@atharvajumde52]

Hey Austin, this is guys

[@_roscoe]

only 29 likes on austin nice

[@jagenigma]

Booo... 🤣

[@coresixxer6325]

Can't wait to see your video on this Austin(If you make one)

[@ATA47]

i'd buy this even just for emulating, it's all the systems in one

[@agata-1337]

up^

[@lukkkasz323]

It probably even can emulate some PS3 games like Demon's Souls BETTER than the PS3. It's insane.

[@lukkkasz323]

@200 ok I've completed Metal Gear Solid 4 on a R5 3600.

[@karanpothula3386]

@@lukkkasz323 facts I dunno what he's talking about I played Persona 5 + Silent Hill HD Collection on R7 2700X

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

This is seriously why I'm getting it. I can get all my favorite Zelda games + all of Valve's games and whatever else I ever want on one powerful handheld.

[@o0junglist0o93]

Valve literally felt my frustration with the Switch OLED announcement

[@Cunha2105]

exactly!!! nice timing by them, btw

[@GamingOnDeck2077]

facts

[@vikinggamer7727]

Back then: Xbox 360 vs PS3 Just a couple of months ago: PS5 vs Xbox Series X Now: Nintendo Switch vs Steam Deck

[@31redorange08]

You really think Valve developed this product in a few days?

[@vikinggamer7727]

@@31redorange08 probably a week by now.

[@sakarver]

"They're losing money on the base model" Gabe just did an interview talking about this, said having the price be so low was painful, but crucial for a product like this.

[@andmicbro1]

It's smart. I mean who's going to buy a $1000 glorified Switch? But if you make it really competitive with the pricing of the Switch, suddenly you're poaching Nintendo buyers. If you're in the market for a Switch you'll definitely be cross shopping this. And if you're not already sold on Nintendo's exclusives, this thing is going to have a way better selection of games. Plus docking and using as a desktop is really killer. This is going to be hugely popular with teenagers and college students I would think.

[@hiki2793]

Lamo Nintendo exclusive can be easily played on it through emulator 🤣

[@prathisahrudh]

Maybe theyre doing this to make up for the 30% cut that they're taking

[@coffeeaddicted4495]

@@hiki2793 with audio stuttering and flickering screen...it's an emulator after all

[@Kumomo92]

@@coffeeaddicted4495 nah mate, if GPD Win 3 can play switch titles flawlessly. This device will tank it like a boss

[@dark_winter8238]

Will make people without PC's realize how crazy steam game sells are.

[@JeighNeither]

Same thing I was thinking. They're gonna shit when they see how affordable PC games are period.

[@KhromTX]

They're not really crazy good anymore. They haven't been good for like 6-7 years.

[@dark_winter8238]

@@KhromTX compared to what they are use to they are. Nintendo still sells Wii u switch ports for $60

[@KhromTX]

@@dark_winter8238 yeah, I know, Nintendo are out of their fucking minds. It's insane how people buy into that stuff. Can hardly believe they're trying to sell a 10 year old game for full price.

[@andrewherrera7735]

Games don't really need to be 60. They are because it is assurance that if the game undersells, the developers won't go bankrupt. Steam's fancy algorithm is fine tuned to squeeze more money out of consumers than a regular tech store could ever.

[@WigWoo1]

Damn. I clicked this video thinking you were holding a Steam Deck in the Thumbnail

[@kymkim]

Nintendo: Oh, is that a custom firmware on a device you bought at full price?. Nuh uh we don't allow that Steam: Here's a PC with a controller, do whatever you want with it

[@Chronically_ChiII]

I have said this before and I'll say it again. Nintendo is an oppressive company that repeatably attacks its fans in court for jack all, but all of this is masked by the cutesy mario persona and muh nostalgia.

[@GamingIntelCoreM-y]

Valve definitly be selling that handheld at loss tho😆

[@OwNAvenged]

@@Chronically_ChiII Persona, my favorite Nintendo series

[@ian2057]

@@Chronically_ChiII I totally agree, I've explained this in so many comment chains over the last 3 days, nintendo sucks as a company and fanboys will go to the craziest places to try and defend them, very funny I gotta say

[@nyx1787]

@@Chronically_ChiII but they cant stop making good ass games lol

[@NickPaul41]

It's refreshing to see a company that's not public. These are the type of products and risks that only companies without shareholders can make.

[@bsifqsc]

@@darthmortem585 big but private

[@NalinKhurb]

@@darthmortem585 If it's on stock exchange, it's not private bruh

[@bsifqsc]

@@darthmortem585 No, not at all. Vast majority are listed on the NYSE

[@oh0stv]

Unless the have a AAA Marketing team or a crazy charismatic CEO who can sell water to fish ..... Elon *couch*

[@rvinfo1]

You know every company has shareholders right?

[@cyberstonks]

Average consumer: "When is the Switch Pro coming out?" Valve: "Yes."

[@_bofu]

Consumer?

[@hytoe]

Yes

[@usman5140]

People get Nintendo systems for Nintendo IP’s.

[@Katzelle3]

Eh Orin has a 4 TFLOP GPU and DLSS and the amazing API from Nvidia so any future Switch model would already be twice if not three times as powerful as this

[@ValkeersYT]

@@Katzelle3 ...if and when they eventually release it... but the wait is painful. I'd be happy if it even where powerful enough to just do smooth 1080p at stable 60 fps with added AA in TV-Mode. Isnt DLSS something that needs to be supported by the game itself? Love the tech tough. Seriously what i just mentioned coupled with the oled for handheld mode would probably be what most people dream of (as it still keeps the console affordable) Maybe even keep it 720p but running reliable 60fps. I wonder if newer tech running at less workload is better for battery life that older tech running at 100% load.

[@wobble_cat]

I appreciate the effort valve makes to bring gaming into linux

[@thechugg4372]

I'm eager to see people claim refunds when they realize half of their games collection will be unplayable.

[@shlokshah5379]

@@thechugg4372 sorry man proton is the best. One of the main reasons valve did this is to be free from grasp of Microsoft.

[@eduardofreitas8336]

@@thechugg4372 outdated. Proton is already awesome.

[@sorae42]

@@thechugg4372 get ratioed

[@PPYTAO]

“A big game like 70GB” *laughs in Warzone*

[@whoiamiamnot2104]

I don't see many people using this for competitive games like that.

[@ThaThree]

@@whoiamiamnot2104 why not, you could dock it to a monitor and play with a mouse and keyboard. Heck you can just use its own screen

[@IceWotor]

@@ThaThree but how hot would it be?

[@LiminalSpaceMan192]

Just don't play Warzone. Problem solved. ;-)

[@sunder739]

@@ThaThree like I said in many comments, this one won't be targeted towards competitive gamers or any enthusiast out there. This one is for casuals

[@KiillahX]

Dave saying “IT’S AWESOME “ you know it’s legit. I haven’t seen Dave so excited in a while.

[@copingflower1909]

What's crazy about this is the steam deck is litterally one of the first legit consoles valve have made

[@OllieMartinGamer]

It's a PC

[@mynameisconnorimtheandroid6080]

@@OllieMartinGamer so?

[@spark3395]

@@OllieMartinGamer its whatever you want it to be, its no less a console than the ps3 with its otheros feature. If a consumer wants to use this as a console like alot will they absolutely can and if a consumer wants to make it completely their own they also can, its an awesome device for both markets.

[@OllieMartinGamer]

@@spark3395 it's more than a console, saying it's 'no less' a console than a PS3 is silly as it's a whole lot more. It's quite literally a PC.

[@apeblackberry3641]

@@hermitgreenn They never made a console tho? What are you on about? Big Picture is for controller users, and they made a device that projecting your PC onto your Television for a full couch gaming experience. It's not a console tho.

[@supergenius6256]

The steam deck so far has been really interesting to me, a mobile pc pretty much. That's going to be great as a military guy, who will be moving around a ton. I'm definitely going to check this out whenever it releases in the third quarter of 2022. Definitely going to keep tabs on this as it's the first thing in a while I've actually been interested in.

[@sta1nless]

I think they're trying to get the switch playerbase AND all of the people who can't afford a gaming PC right now bc the prices are outrageous

[@Shadowl]

They'll fail if they try to compete against the Switch, it would be better if they create their own demographic that coexists with the Switch

[@toetewwa3522]

@@Shadowl they'll definitely not fail, its a switch with better hardware and a much larger game library the switch playters who love exclusives will stay, then the rest will flock to this or have both

[@Wornshoe1276]

@@toetewwa3522 and if some genius joins the yuzu emulator team it'll look even worse for nintendo

[@atheobald79]

@Shine PHILIP adult only?

[@Bidwellz9]

they had my money already, switch is 350 with a new screen, meanwhile all the hype about a pro dead in a day lol. nintendo shouldve listened this time IMO

[@gustavonomegrande]

Ah, yes, a mobile console(PC actually) that I don't need to buy all my games again to play on it

[@SeanDS89]

That's one thing I really like about this... once you buy the system, you already have a bunch of games you can play on it. I mean, there is your Steam library, all the free games from epic games, game pass, emulators... yeah, this thing is really cool, I have never been sold on a system so fast lol

[@ytytiuiu2590]

@@SeanDS89 in VALVE we Believe.

[@hiwazzup279]

@@SeanDS89 and you can install windows and download games on websites

[@shreyam1008]

iF YOU WANT YOU CAN PIRATE TOO. LOL. this is gonna rock. and mods. Gonna be gamers and other casuals galore. I will definitely go for this after 2 mths of release

[@hiwazzup279]

@@shreyam1008 yes thats what i want you can download games on pirate and when is the release date?

[@LiquidChamploo]

The price makes me feel like $300 was way too much for my Switch.

[@nicozico7490]

I bought mine 50% off lol

[@jorgefeliciano8183]

@@nicozico7490 that hurts me to read

[@nicozico7490]

@@jorgefeliciano8183 lol, i was just lucky to come across it, its was brand stinkin new, about the price of a switch lite, and it felt like a scam at first, but hey, i got it so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@shlokshah5379]

@@Banaananananananaman you can emulate the swich better than the swich.It is more powerful than the PS 4. Also ryzen cpu handle shaders pretty well

[@applehazeva2739]

@@Banaananananananaman absolutely

[@HUNGRYCR4B]

i prefer this than Nintendo Switch Oled

[@daniellu7979]

of course man

[@04_ruizatanedy24]

No one will be disagree with you

[@kurikuraconkuritas]

I disagree but I also agree

[@handlemonium]

Well it's "the Nintendo experience" vs. "the handheld PC"

[@only4hw]

@@04_ruizatanedy24 wrong, I definitely disagree. It's hardware is a joke. 720p, 60hz and nvme upgrades that'll run you an extra 300+. If I didn't own a switch, I'd be buying a switch over this since my gaming pc is way more powerful than this thing. And let's not forget how horrible valve is at hardware warranty. They dont sell things in certain countries because of consumer laws.

[@Char1ieC]

The people in here commenting "JuSt GeT a LaPtOp," don't seem to get the appeal of a handheld controller-based system...or the fact that this is at least $600 less than an equally powered laptop, lmao

[@claxvii177th6]

Good luck getting a decent apu system at 400$, right?

[@PKM1010]

Try opening a laptop fully on Flixbus lol

[@alidarbal2122]

@@claxvii177th6 with a 400$ laptop you cannot even run og darksouls

[@goblinslayer5404]

its only running a quadcore zen 2 cpu which is pretty cheap nowadays, the only saving grace it has is that it has an RDNA2 igpu, which people have complained about not being available in laptops for a while now. maybe this is why AMD didnt provide RDNA2 igpu in laptops, so that the valve would have an edge. i gotta say tho, the storage options are really badly priced, as usual. i recently got a 1tb (pcie gen 3 nvme) ssd for what they're offering for the 256gb model.

[@seige8621]

@@alidarbal2122 400 dollars for 64gb version. The $600 is getting close to a mid range laptop. My $499 laptop comes with 4gb gtx 1060ti, 1tb hdd, 256 ssd and 32gb of ram. Getting a laptop is much much much better 😌

[@AriaLaurel]

On the why: I already have a gaming PC with Steam and a Switch, so technically this isn't making me a new customer. However, I much prefer playing games away from my desk, so having a device like this would make me much more likely to buy more games on Steam, because I'll have a more appealing way to enjoy them.

[@imeverywhere9633]

what about steam link via phone?

[@AriaLaurel]

@@imeverywhere9633 that's fine for playing at home on the couch, but most people I know don't get good results away from home, so it doesn't work for things like commutes

[@rasmachris94]

It's not a bad shout to have it as a little indie machine for games that you already have on steam but arent available or dont want to rebuy for the switch

[@Drygore]

@Logan You hit the nail on the head. That's exactly how I feel. Can't wait for the Deck to arrive 😁

[@rafsanmahdin885]

I mean cant u just install windows and play every pc game?? They said u can do that.. so why are they selling hardware at loss?? I imagine most of the customers wont do that so maybe it makes sense...

[@sumdude9836]

The single fact that people are going to be able to play games like siege, GTA csgo etc on the go in insane to me

[@TransoceanicOutreach]

Laptops already do this. This is basically a latop shoved into a massive joypad.

[@waffleten9750]

@@TransoceanicOutreachI know right? It's amazing.

[@neonoir__]

csgo low silver matchmaking is about to have a lot more controller noobs when this comes out

[@katinha3020]

@@TransoceanicOutreach but its actually and not overpriced hot garbage

[@peste2574]

@@waffleten9750 How? How is it amazing? Who in their right minds would buy this to play CSGO and Siege on the go?

[@michael_thq]

I’m glad Valve now have this device on Deck. Hopefully it gathers some Steam

[@Mineformovies]

Pun intended

[@IPaytn]

Get out

[@xxxalphaeverythingxxx8489]

I sea watt U did there

[@heikogrey5303]

😂

[@blcsmith9080]

GTFO.

[@thisin.]

Finally, someone makes a Switch®Pro™

[@QPF1OO]

That doesn't play Nintendo games

[@SolarErazer]

@@QPF1OO don't need

[@liesandy291]

@@SolarErazer loads up yuzu.

[@KL-tn1xc]

@@QPF1OO emulate em.

[@ran631]

@@KL-tn1xc but the problem is getting the games on the steam deck

[@helmisumarno]

A handheld gaming device with an entire game library you already owned? TAKE MY MONEY 💰

[@DSkulle1]

i swear im tired of looking at nintendo store and seeing 60$ as everywhere XD

[@Cosper79]

You answered the why question perfectly.

[@franciscologarzo6729]

This is EXACTLY why I consider buying the deck, I already own all the games, and besides steam games are cheaper plus add the sales now and then, comparing to the eshop of nintenod its a no brainer

[@jeffthegamerboy3476]

@@DSkulle1, me too lol. I can't justify paying that price for games lol, except botw. And the damn games never go on sale. Like literally never. Amd 3rd party games are more expensive on Nintendo consoles.

[@DenLim123]

This is why I sometimes remember that gaben is a person that truly respects and understands gamers (I know he has some bad rep but still far better than most big companies)

[@krishivagarwal5189]

GABEN IS OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR. but for real, the guy's a gigachad.

[@njva228]

ubisoft goes steamworks bye bye always on drm

[@njva228]

@Lamda2 FINALLY, you sir have my utmost respect

[@kaykrazzav2431]

@@krishivagarwal5189 hes really not

[@lonttugamer2939]

Makes me sad, because one day Gaben will fall off the high horse and someone else will start representing Valve. It might kill gaming as we know it, having the same power as Gaben had. You know what they say, with great power comes great responsibility.

[@Nito-San]

Nintendo: We can't put a new powerful chip in the Switch for $400. Valve: *Cough*

[@friendlyfriday3445]

They technically can’t because the console has to be priced up higher than 400 in order to break even. There selling this device at a greater loss. One of the team members at the interview basically said selling this console for 400 is super painful. I would say this device would need to be priced around 600 in order to make some small profit. 800 would be a more fitting spot but I’m not, and many others, going to buy a glorified switch for 800 dollars. However I will totally buy one for 400. They are trying to entice a new audience to buy there console, even at a loss, and will make up for those losses in software purchases. It’s quite genius

[@readyforlol]

@@friendlyfriday3445 Every gaming console on the market is sold at a loss. They make their money back selling games on their gated-off store and with exclusives. The Steam Deck doesn't even have that income source, yet they still managed to make a compelling product while Nintendo is upselling a QoL refresh of the Switch for 50€ more than the original sold 4 years ago. Nintendo has every advantage over Valve in this arms race, yet they're so complacent they didn't even try.

[@readyforlol]

@Aho Ka? Yes ! They rely on mandatory online stores and proprietary cartridges/disks/file formats and exclusives to make their money back. Valve lets you use your current games library on this, and even use 3rd party stores, and STILL manages to outperform the Switch OLED on nearly every front. Nintendo has NO EXCUSE.

[@friendlyfriday3445]

@@readyforlol not every console but for the most part a large majority are sold at a loss. However this console is going to be sold at a greater loss than most other companies. It’s a risky gamble but it’ll definitely pay off. Like you said Nintendo is too complicate with its position and it’s about to be forcefully taken away from them

[@AdobadoFantastico]

Because Nintendo can't afford to lose money on units.

[@Ahelpfulhobo2]

Bit of theory here backed up with a bit of personal experience: The market they are after is the large group of console players who haven't gotten stock on the next generations of console due to all the issues getting product on shelves. The type of people who can't spend 1k or so on a good computer. (especially now with GPU prices) I have plenty of friends who fit this that are on the PS4 only because they haven't had the ability to buy a PS5 or a PC yet for various reasons.

[@Dclawspker]

Exactly

[@zer0legend109]

I don't think so, these 2 markets are different, I don't know of any console gamer who would invest in a portable device instead of an actual powerful console, their is aim is after pc gamers who are willing to give portable gaming a chance without having to switch to switch and be limited in the system capability and features, and the other target is switch owners who are willing to give pc gaming a chance if it was placed in a good form factor such as steam deck, u can watch the IGN podcast "NVC 569" for more info they discussed this in the beginning, consoler gamers audience is really kinda out of reach, but if any of them is willing to do the switch it can be a good option for them but don't expect a very high performance in AAA games, I'm mostly an indie gamer and this device is perfect for me, without running into fps drops like in the switch OR have to pay double or triple the price of the game on steam (1. Nintendo has no regional pricing and 2. they add to the price as a host for the game on their console) so this is a win win situation really, and a final thing I remembered, steam has very extensive customization to the controller which is kinda important to me as someone playing platformers using analog stick and I switch the input type of the analog to d-pad on steam for much better experience, the switch has non of this, also the cross save feature, how many games did I have to replay on the switch just to be able to continue where I stopped on pc, these things make the steam deck very appealing option for pc gamers but nothing is really specific for console gamers, would love to hear ur opinion on these points I made.

[@bvgreui]

Agreed, I myself was thinking if I should go for the PS5 (I have taken a step back with sony after the PS store fiasco). I like PC gaming but the investment to get one is high, coincidentally my laptop is starting to die. For me this is a perfect opportunity to start finally playing the games in my steam library, while also not needing to buy a new laptop. Sadly I don't think I will be able to get my hands on one for a while.

[@danh2716]

I doubt this is specifically a response to PS5/Xbox unavailability. They would have had to start development of this well before those shortages became so well known. But I do think this is a play to bring traditional console gamers into Steam world. I, as one example, just don't play on PCs. I have a decent computer that I use for photo/video editing, and I even have a number of games sitting in my steam account that I bought in a moment of weakness during a steam sale. I just have no desire to game on a PC, and prefer consoles. This is tempting though and I could totally see myself justifying this and putting off a PS5 purchase for a while.

[@jellevm]

I think it also targets former PC gamers, as they fit the same category pretty much. They can't/won't spend a ton of money on a gaming PC but don't feel very compelled by a console either. And former PC gamers, like me, would already have a ton of games on Steam, which makes this way more attractive.

[@PabloPinya]

Nintendo Fans: We want a Nintendo Switch Pro!!! Gabe: "Fine.... I'll do it myself"

[@NicheAsQuiche]

For real. Just install Yuzu (Nintendo Switch emulator) and its the Switch Pro but probably better

[@lucalive1302]

Nintendo Fans: Where is Mario, Zelda and Pokemons? Gabe: Houston we have a problem. RIP Steam Deck.

[@NicheAsQuiche]

@@lucalive1302the steam deck can run a switch emulator to run all those games. Multiple emulators already exist

[@PabloPinya]

@@lucalive1302 you do know there's already a Switch Emulator right?

[@MrIceio]

I think Gabe it in an IGN interview, one of the reasons of making and selling the Steam Deck is to test the hypothesis that portable PC gaming has a demand. That's how much money Valve has, they're creating products to gauge demand and feedback of that product. They probably don't care if this ends up losing them money. It's all just part of the experiment.

[@gabrielst527]

I think they should promote the fact that you can literally play any Switch game using Yuzu emulator. (obviously already owning a game officialy)

[@phony8699]

@@gabrielst527 that would result in a lawsuit by Nintendo

[@gabrielst527]

@@phony8699 not really. Emulators are legal.

[@MegaFrozenMan]

Hopefully they sell a lot of them. Therefore gaming on Linux would grow even further :D

[@mohamedirfan2816]

Yaaaa

[@propersod2390]

🤣🤣🤣 it won't

[@rajeshbedi]

I think a lot people will still install Windows on it and then play with it.. Just guessing it

[@LisaSamaritan]

Gabe himself, thinks that he will sell millions of units. We will just have to wait and see. According to what I have heard, other similar devices like the Aya Neo, have only sold in the 10s of thousands.

[@riccardotassara]

Maybe even EAC will be removed for linux machines

[@Starlesslemon]

It wasn't an accident they waited to announce it until after the Switch OLED disappointment.

[@Pleshie]

@@Beadlesstorh no need to sound pretentious

[@ducktail4068]

@@Beadlesstorh still does not change the fact the OLED is a scam. You sound like a child who failed to grow up still defending the shitty multi million dollar company that does not give a shit about you.

[@cevcena6692]

@@Pleshie Well, it makes to be frustrated at people who are mad at something that they lied about, Nintendo never promised any big upgrades, yet they are now getting hate over their announcement due to rumors.

[@goblinslayer5404]

when it comes to gaming, performance tends to be more important than putting an oled screen, that thing would burn anyway if u use it alot, but if u keep it docked all the time then whats the point of having it. and the switch is probably slower and less efficient than a midrange phone rn.

[@miso306]

@@ducktail4068 It's a bit disappointing, but how exactly is it a scam?

[@week-sauce]

One of the first things I told my coworkers after snagging a reservation was that I'd likely buy Steam games I normally wouldn't buy just so I could play it on the go. It's just so cool.

[@siddhantmishra3598]

Exactly the games what valve is playing here . U sire have fallen into their trap , a trap even I wouldn’t mind falling 😎. This is the perfect “filler” machine better than what smartphone gaming has to offer (games wise ) and a switch (tech wise + games as well )

[@mal0gen]

@@siddhantmishra3598 As someone who rarely games on PC for reasons and mostly uses phones for gaming, I agree. Not even a gaming phone tops this.

[@siddhantmishra3598]

@@mal0gen I play only FPS games on PC , i refrain from playing story mode games and I used to play old Nintendo games on my smart phone . Not anymore . PC = FPS/competitive games only Deck : every other kind of game / genre

[@mal0gen]

@@siddhantmishra3598 I play FPS and rhythm games, both on PC and phone. Yeah. PC is superior to any other platform imo

[@nickcormier]

Yeah I always hated buying "digital" games on 3ds/switch, but as I owned the switch for a few years, the thought of just like "Eh its only $10 for this game to provide ~15+ hours of entertainment is worth the price.." and now, I feel like I have $300+ worth of digital games on my Switch somehow haha.. Its the experience of handheld gaming anywhere, that makes it worth it for me. Steam will get a lot of money from the software side to make up for their low price of entry on these, something that the AYA and other devices couldn't do. Smart idea.

[@brdnmlna]

It's so nice to see a tech reviewer get so genuinely excited. Steam really revolutionized gaming and it's so good to see them put everything (hopefully) into hardware

[@tommybro5313]

Imagine playing Warzone with 200 GB in a handheld device.

[@rinkyouma2320]

Bruh.haha

[@genio5311]

This device is meant for indie titles and just some less demanding single player AAA games, no one would play multiplayer competitive games on a 720p screen at 30fp with a controller which is even smaller and worse than standard controllers

[@ducktail4068]

@@genio5311 those are full size thumb sticks that is a regular controller and it could play warzone at 60 fps because it's 720p

[@LaTanaDiKosky]

@@genio5311 yeah sure, except not

[@bboosss1065]

@@genio5311 it's not 30fps The thing is powerful enough to run multi-player games just fine

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

Valve does two things: make a lot of money through steam, and gaming R&D.

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

Three: Remember how Microsoft tried to kill the first thing by banning third-party stores on Windows 8. Hence: SteamOS, Steam Machines, the Steam Controller, Proton, and now the Steam Deck.

[@IDOLIKIofficial]

So if I buy every console they have and don't use it for games, they go bankrupt? Rip valve 3

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

@@IDOLIKIofficial no, because millions upon millions of others constantly buy games through steam.

[@generalyido]

That trackpad on the side will make my job a lot easier when I'll be attempting Doom Eternal UN runs while taking a world ending shit.

[@damontcs]

Apparently, the Steam Deck also has gyroscopic aiming, so you can use controller sticks for rough controls, and gyroscope for fine control (like precision aiming). I've never tried anything like that, but I hear that's it's surprisingly good for shooters once you get used to it.

[@aquilaFUN]

the "why" is an interesting question. But I think the answer is simple: because Gabe wanted it? it looks like this was a situation like at the end of the HL Alyx development, where the flat hierarchy of the company had to be lifted to make people keep working on this project. I really think Gabe is the force behind all these hardware development, if you listen to interviews with him he is convinced that games as a medium dont innovate enough anymore, so you have to change the way the games are played, thats why they invested in VR so heavily.

[@willwunsche6940]

Competition is good. And this thing being so open and competitive spec wise is a big win for consumers! Even if I am sure this is going to bring a lot of challenges to Valve to overcome launching a mainstream handheld console; maintaining good warranty support and improving the manufacturing process over time to improve hardware quality/reliability. Super excited for the reviews

[@BenjieTS]

Just witnessed Dave having a "Dave-gasm" over this. This must be really good.

[@nithindevang7598]

Soo true 😂

[@zanith56]

Ha ha ha it was awesome

[@sikrisss]

Lmao

[@headlight31]

Who wouldn't be excited about this. It's a PC on your hands.

[@svcross-do]

It's the price what makes it impressive.

[@yuhjt]

Dave: "...What user base are they pulling?" Me: "Yeah, what user base am I found in 🤔"

[@slimb0b]

lol

[@confusedbadger9647]

I think it's people who want to play pc but are scared off my the huge amount of things they need. This is simple, easy to understand and most likely can be a gateway to people getting more involved in pcs

[@MrWhiterunGuard]

Switch pulled from mobile, and Steam Deck will probably pull from both. Also I think the refresh cycle if it becomes a success will be much faster than Nintendo's so we might see smaller integrations of the device maybe as soon as 2023.

[@DKarkarov]

@@confusedbadger9647 Yeah that doesn't fly. Those people aren't scared off by the huge amount of things they need.... they just go buy a pc at best buy, or order a prebuilt. The market for this device is as follows "hand held gaming enthusiasts who don't care about playing switch exclusives and have a large steam library, or want to run emulators to play old console games on handhelds". I think you are going to find that niche mostly already owns a gaming pc, and the niche of hand held gaming in general isn't very big. Hence why microsoft never even attempted to make one, sony stopped making them, and nintendo started making consoles that could be used as handhelds if you wanted to but no longer makes dedicated hand held consoles.

[@MisticDW]

@@confusedbadger9647 As a gamer with a PC Rig and gaming laptop, I want the Steam Deck because of steam cloud and how seamless it is to play Steams games on any device, Plus Gamepass on the go (After I install Windows on it)

[@anadisharma4816]

"I will make my own switch with Black jack and Hookers!" - Steam

[@gamertames349]

*downloads Fallout: New Vegas*

[@AeromatterYT]

"...you know what, forget the switch!"

[@khaoscip1234A]

@Tristan Yk one word. Emulator

[@shlokshah5379]

@@khaoscip1234A you can basically run any game in the industry untill Nintendo comes up with a actually new console,yes even the swich.

[@BryanSiegeldotcom]

The audience is me. A dad who has 2 teenagers that wants serious AAA games and only a few hours to play them on a portable device. While my wife is watching dance moms I can play some serious games for a few hours.

[@jbw5485]

Same here. Except for the dance mom crap. 😂🤣

[@n_tas]

Got our first kid due in November, right after Forza Horizon 5... My 256GB Deck is reserved for Q1 '22, just hoping it lives up to this hype

[@krishivagarwal5189]

@@n_tas You can trust Valve. I have never, ever seen them dissapoint.

[@rauldelgadillo8447]

Same. No kids but normal house/marriage stuff gives me small windows to play in bed.

[@colinmumma]

I've been waiting for this device my whole life.

[@packbackmusic]

literally same, so excited

[@applehazeva2739]

SAME! LOL

[@madlonewolf-official]

Memories of trying the Atari Lynx 1 in-store for the first time... Storage capacity and battery life still need to be improved though.

[@adamm5800]

Why would you want to play aaa games on a hand held 😂

[@thefreeburningspirit]

@@adamm5800 did he say he wanted to play AAA games though?

[@ashthegeek7400]

I can't believe no youtubers are talking about how this is the perfect emulation device.

[@AdmiralBison]

There are youtubers talking about this PCs emulation potential. Those youtubers are the same ones that have been covering handheld gaming pcs such as this for years.

[@nashonliberty9040]

Just give it a chance to retail. Soon as people get their hands on it they can review it.

[@rion7720]

Console mr.worldwide

[@thebrazenbull8765]

Ign are pretty big and they're taking about it

[@m.irfan-7069]

Is ETA prime still doesn't talking about it?

[@baranorak4080]

I have a friend and, the instant we started talking about this, he said that he only wants to get it to emulate switch games. What a genius

[@detectivezain8313]

Wait a minute....this thing can emulate switch decently??has anyone tested the emulator??

[@FirstDagger]

@@detectivezain8313 ; This is a PC so it can literally do anything a PC can do.

[@detectivezain8313]

@@FirstDagger it can run switch games BUT how WELL?

[@detectivezain8313]

@@FirstDagger thats the question.

[@elainejack7877]

@@detectivezain8313 Yuzu emulator, on the GPD Win 3 (similarly specd, steam deck slighty faster though) can run BOTW at switch settings 30fps+ so the answer is yes it can :)

[@moises75434]

* Nintendo does the bare minimum * Dave: "come on guys the switch is perfect" * 2 days later valve announced handheld * Dave: "Nintendo who 💁‍♀️ "

[@MarcoBayod_MB]

But he said it, Nintendo is making profit of every Switch is being sold, there is no way in any universe that the base Deck model is making profit, the device is a beast, but it's ugly as hell, consumers care about that. I'll buy it because is cheaper than a new pc for content creation, but no way in hell I'm going to go out with that monster

[@randomdudeontheinternet1904]

@@MarcoBayod_MB I got the same views

[@moises75434]

@@MarcoBayod_MB true but at least its a named brand model. Compared to other handheld computers this should do well in the long run.

[@Jdb63]

@@MarcoBayod_MB Why are you so concerned with what other people think of you?

[@chartinguncharted8400]

Missed an opportunity to write nintend-who

[@brixtonban]

nintendo: we give you switch OLED valve: we give you switch pro

[@smokingdog9349]

The switch pro isn’t even out yet, but this thing puts it in the ground, 6 ft under

[@jubbydubby8275]

If it completely functions as advertised, I'm totally selling my Switch for it.

[@applehazeva2739]

Me too

[@FroyourHistory]

I wonder how soon people emulate switch games on it lol.

[@applehazeva2739]

@@FroyourHistory that would be me! This Thing kills switch absolutly

[@FroyourHistory]

@@applehazeva2739 yeah if switch emulation is popular on this then Nintendo took a fat L

[@FroyourHistory]

@@inrptn yeah nobody is hyped for an OLED screen after 4 years of the normal switch

[@uair_]

Switch games: “this could have been so much better… I’ll buy it” Steam deck: “this might be earth shattering… I will never have the opportunity to touch one”

[@Wingedmagician]

Q2 2022 😭😩

[@justhere2travel]

@@Wingedmagician I'll let you watch me play mine :)

[@mrsauceman5721]

@@Wingedmagician Q2 2022 gang.

[@Radhaugo108]

Kids: Finally I can play WARZONE at school! Moms: Buy the 64GB version.

[@octs609]

sd card are not too expensive though

[@unliving_ball_of_gas]

@@octs609 A big and super fast sd card would

[@aemilianusmartinus5472]

Take the SSD or HDD off your mom's PC and plug it in into the Steam Dock lol.

[@aviroblox6624]

@@octs609 Really if you are playing large games like COD warzone you'd want an NVME ssd (Steam deck 256 & 512GB) not the eMMC version because SD Cards are way to slow to be an enjoyable experience with large games at those disk speeds.

[@Radhaugo108]

@@octs609 Try playing PC WarZone on MicroSD card. Those mandatory updates are like 50/70 GB each. After each update, you got to reinstall all the shaders.

[@C02Equinox763]

"Whats the play here?" Stadia. Its to prove you dont need Sadia.

[@andmicbro1]

Eh, Stadia is the trend we're eventually heading to. Just look at Xbox Game Pass (which would also work on the Deck I would think too since you can basically get it on nearly any device with an internet connection). Maybe we're not fully, technically, ready for that just yet. But someday you're going to have games that run entirely on a server, and you'll only need a device with an internet connection to play. And it might even get to the point where for a AAA title that'll be the ONLY way you can play. Like if you've got a game that is essentially running a supercomputer, and has a billion graphics cores, you'll only be able to experience that on a server. Which there's good and bad to that. I think it'll make gaming more accessible to people who can't afford high end hardware. But I loathe to cede ground to always on internet. But then we're already getting there as it is.

[@seahyx120]

@@andmicbro1 plus with 5G internet and the like, it's all coming together. I predict we will see this in full force in 10 years. Handheld gaming consoles that can stream triple A titles in smooth 120hz, and light and thin enough to beat the switch.

[@C02Equinox763]

@@andmicbro1 There are several issues with Stadia and the like. 1. As you say, you need a good quality, always on connection. This is impossible for MOST of the globe currently. Competetive gamers will always prefer local for less input lag. 2. Those services require you to already own the games... So if you have to buy the games, AND pay for CPU time, why not just own your own hardware?

[@muhtasimmunir1830]

Can you imagine how much money they'll save as these are the same PC games? You don't need the developer to port it to a proprietary system like Nintendo. That's a sneaky benefit right there.

[@lankylemon8555]

Most of the planet doesn't have internet anywhere near fast enough for games streaming. Cloud gaming might catch on in Japan/South Korea, not here in the UK for a long time

[@EmTekTube]

Do what Nintendon't! Think steam realized that the switch pro was never going to happen and took it into their own hands, can't wait to see what this thing can do!

[@applehazeva2739]

Valve is the New Sega! LOVE it!

[@Crafty_boy70]

idk about that, it takes years to make something like this, I think they chose to announce it at this time, not to make it

[@newtzrcool]

The Switch Pro will most likely happen. Not gonna come anywhere near close to this, though

[@taz3rgamer247]

Steam waited untill Nintendo disappointed everyone so this would sell even more

[@tungnguyen-mc8qm]

@@taz3rgamer247 I like the way you think cause that kinda make sense in so many way

[@BOMBPHONICS]

This is gonna be the longest preorder wait of my life for the 512 model. Been wanting this for almost 20 years! I was gonna pick up a switch but don’t need it now.

[@koemi8255]

This was built for the homies that got hyped up on a switch Pro just to see a switch OLED Edition

[@kellyd1910]

facts

[@_-Lx-_]

Tbh although the OLED is certainly underwhelming it's still the people hyping it up's fault they were disappointed, Nintendo hadn't made any promises or anything and the fact that people were unironically believing in people claiming it would be 4K and 60FPS and such nonsense on an account of "my uncle works at Nintendo" is ridiculous. The majority of "leaks" aren't anything to be trusted, unless they have substantial evidence supporting them anyone who believes in them can't blame anyone but themselves when they're dissapointed.

[@aaRafastsbh]

@@_-Lx-_ but still they had 4 years and they made a bigger screen, better screen, and better stand

[@aaRafastsbh]

@@_-Lx-_ think about it

[@Pneuma6969]

@@aaRafastsbh for people that only play switch handheld like me that oled screen is the best thing that could have ever happend. also better speakers. its a massive upgrade for me. i never in 4 years played my switch docked. better hardware consumes much more battery, not a thing that i wish for when i play handheld. i wish my battery to stay alive as long as possible. the switch would run out of battery after 1½ hours max if the specs would get an massive upgrade. i am a mobile gamer, i dont care if i have some framedrops or an unstable fps, i dont care if it drops from 30 to 19/20 for a second or whatever. but that oled screen is a major thing for mobile gamers as you should know how increadibly big the difference between lcd and oled really is. if not watch some comparison videos. also as previously mentioned, better speakers and a nice better kickstand that actually does its job. many people are disappointed but for me the switch oled is the best thing that has happend to this console. oled is already preorderd and i sold my old switch for 250

[@CarthagoMike]

Dave is so excited he even forgot to tune his lighting.

[@tomclemente]

yeah, he's so yellow. I thought I had my night light option ON in windows. haha

[@DoctorNemmo]

Not important; great review.

[@Nooboroshi]

"If you don't improve your product, someone else will!"

[@kimouochi]

they probably made this to attract minimalist setup enthusiasts cause its small and can still act as ur main pc so u can bring it anywhere without carrying much but can still work as good as a laptop and this is probably the future of gaming pcs.....

[@khanpudge5601]

Nintendo : Why're you doing this to me?! Valve: Not for you GPD : NOOOOOOOOOOO

[@abrahamj15]

GPD shot itself in the foot by not using an AMD Apu 4 cores and 8 cu, that baby is a 1/3 the size of the Xbox series x Apu, it must cost less than 70$ a piece, and a 720p display makes sense not only in performance but in price!

[@pipyakas]

but using Intel let them have thunderbolt, even if going forward with USB 4.0 it would be standard but none of the AMD laptop/handheld have that yet it's a downer for the steam deck tbh

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

@@pipyakas Intel Xe can barely beat old Vega but RDNA 2? Not a chance.

[@skhndkchannel]

Ryzen ftw.

[@RafitoOoO]

@@pipyakas go watch Xe Graphics vs the Zen 3 APUs. It's fucking embarrassing for Intel.

[@casebass]

To quote a famous philosopher, "Shut up and take my money".

[@victoremisho9432]

Bruhhhhhhhhhhh 😭😭😭😭😭

[@casebass]

@@victoremisho9432 So glad I haven’t taken a 2nd mortgage for a PS5 or a new gaming PC. Will rock this all day everyday.

[@confused.cat.]

@@casebassNice choice m8

[@nishantjain1789]

Sun Tzu prolly

[@aiSage48]

Great; now everyone can say, "Btw, I use Arch."

[@drtux7210]

Lol, was thinking the same XD The meme resurrected

[@awalvie1060]

lmao

[@labibfaiyad5964]

No, I use Manjaro and I don't say that. That line is only for pure Arch users.

[@andmicbro1]

@@labibfaiyad5964 I was going to say, the barrier to entry is already as easy as installing Manjaro, lol!

[@RonnieBanerjee007]

with manjaro and garuda it's not very hard to be on Arch now imo.

[@badbanner753]

I'm confused and very excited at the same time; this feels a bit revolutionary.

[@DroidModderX]

Me... I'm the audience. My son is also the audience. He refused to dock the switch. To get him PC gaming he needs something like this.

[@h.oang0802]

I wouldn't recommend it personally Edit: A change of standpoint because I've been looking at this like a handheld that runs PC games when in reality it's actually a PC that can be handheld. It's actually not that bad of an investment, it's just that $400 always seemed expensive for a console but considering this thing is an actual computer it's actually a cool knick knack to try. While I do recommend a Laptop or building your own PC (not in an elitist fashion where prebuilts come from the devil), the market is extremely inflated and will probably stay that way for a while. Dave even mentioned that Steam may be losing money on this per sale, but making it back via software, so it's a pretty solid deal and nowadays you don't need much to run a fun game. Anyways, please don't kill me.

[@Hyunation]

@@h.oang0802 L, this is gonna be amazing

[@igorchistyakov8876]

To *get* him PC gaming... May I ask, why? To be clear: I love videogames and see them as a really decent hobby, especially for an acquired taste. But why would you want to force it on someone? I hope, I'm not coming off rude right now. I'm not here to teach you how to live or raise your kids, I'm genuinely curious about your reasoning behind that wording. Maybe to even follow myself later on, who knows. :)

[@h.oang0802]

@@Hyunation There's no doubt of that. But there's a thing called a laptop.

[@clocked0]

@@h.oang0802 Gaming laptops are notorious for being crap.

[@jjstarrprod]

People : We want a Switch Pro Nintendo : Here's ma brand new OLED version Valve : Hold my switch...

[@SheikAshii]

Haha also consumers: Hold mine too

[@missingno2401]

people: we want switch pro nitendo: here switch oled valve: guess its my job

[@carlmclemore6104]

"Fine, I'll do it myself."

[@vikinggamer7727]

Poeple: we want switch pro! Leakers: there's gonna be a switch pro!! Nintendo: do you know how hard it is too make such a thing?....your..just..soo...you know what? Here's a switch OLED....get f#cked. Valve: hold my half-life 2.

[@smugtomato5972]

Valve wants PC gaming to move over to Linux, a device like this that runs on Linux could really help with that if it's successful enough

[@huntersole68]

You can install windows on it

[@nathanhedglin931]

@@huntersole68 yes but Windows is popular because that’s just what PC come with. This swaps the default to Linux. Only super users will install Windows

[@raz0229]

@@nathanhedglin931 windows will consume more resources and hamper the performance on this thing. It could still be better optimized with SteamOS. Not an avid gamer, just my opinion

[@nathanhedglin931]

@@raz0229 Agreed. I never said about running Windows, just that I could. SteamOS is just a re-skinned Arch as far as I know.

[@raz0229]

@@nathanhedglin931 Yea, but SteamOS 3.0, that comes with Steam Deck is kinda arch based. Let's see how much of a difference that makes

[@DeadHawk23]

If those trackpads have right/left click function they'll be amazing

[@nerdonabudget]

When I first saw the tweet about this from Steam I thought it was kind of lame, mostly because I saw it as a handheld console which I personally have zero interest in. But the fact that it can be docked and used as a mini computer, that completely changed my mind. It's a $400 (+cost of additional storage) basically at the price point of what a DIY PC would be with similar specs. Sure it's powered by an APU and upgrades will pretty much be limited to the storage down the line, but the hand held portability would likely outweigh the rest of the cons for so many people, especially console players who are looking to get their feet wet with PC. Looking forward to this 👍

[@thementalcritic]

If you docked it to monitor, the resolution still gonna be 800p right!?

[@guilhermems]

@@thementalcritic Probably not. It can surely scale to higher resolutions, just don't expect games to run well if you increase the res.

[@randomdudeontheinternet1904]

How powerful is it compared to graphic cards

[@GhostintheShellOST]

​@@randomdudeontheinternet1904 Both this and the PS5 uses the same architecture, AMD RDNA 2. PS5 is said to be 10.3 TFLOPs and the Steam Deck 1.6 TFLOPs. Hopefully we'll get actual benchmarks to compare this with PC graphic cards, but for now, that's all we get. Also FidelityFX Super Resolution could help quite a bit with higher resolution output when docked. Worst case scenario, this thing is probably really good for decoding video streams when cloud gaming.

[@randomdudeontheinternet1904]

@@GhostintheShellOST great

[@Quitenice]

They want to own the entire stack, this way they don’t have to depend on other platforms anymore ❤️😊

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

Yeah. This all started with Win 8. MS tried to go after Steam by pushing their own walled garden store. Valve was like "Fuck that"- Hence, we got SteamOS, Steam Machines, the Steam Controller, Proton, and now, the Steam Deck.

[@serkg4672]

2:34 It's a damn 400$ pc! Imagine that!

[@somestuff1337]

I'm sorry, is this some sort of rich joke that I'm too peasant to understand?

[@caz8135]

400 dollars can build me a good pc in my country damnit

[@serkg4672]

@@somestuff1337 not really. My huawei laptop costed me 796.14$. I searched gaming pcs usually are at 800$ to 1,200$ (standard). So with this device, you can save quite a lot.

[@kirbit475]

@@somestuff1337 get a job and stop complaining

[@Dc-pm2hi]

@@serkg4672 Apparently Valve said via dock the system can reach resolutions up to 8k 60hz and 4k 120hz. So you could technically play something like cyber punk at 4k.

[@AlucardaPapere]

This is how you "kill" Switch Oled's launch

[@ch3vr0n123]

nop

[@AlucardaPapere]

@@ch3vr0n123 Not sale wise, hype wise

[@frost_the_sn2678]

I mean am considering to sell my switch for it since there no drift controllers and better specs switch hyping up that they added 32 more GB of storage lol

[@gabrielst527]

@@ch3vr0n123 For smart buyers yes, this will be able to emulate all switch games (yuzu emulator already does with latest project hades update) so yeah, no reason to get a switch.

[@ch3vr0n123]

@@gabrielst527 you mean a few people ;) so no, its not switch killer

[@alexdenton6586]

They just pissed in NVIDIA's mouth. This looks so much better than any machine that came out anywhere.

[@carlmclemore6104]

NVIDIA?

[@SweatySockGaming]

@@carlmclemore6104nvidia shield handheld device

[@vikinggamer7727]

Would be fitting if you replaced that...with nintendo.

[@yurajkharche6007]

I dont know man when Geforce Now servers go global, I dont think anyone would bother buying these consoles or devices

[@alexdenton6586]

@@carlmclemore6104 Yes Nvidia. They opened their mouths and pissed in them

[@arcanethink]

This + Emulation = God tiered.

[@KingLoof]

could finally play botw on the go

[@waffleten9750]

@@KingLoof Nah dude Pokemon Go with an android emulator .

[@KingLoof]

@Mikael Boriths i just hope i can play atari on this.

[@CharleyPangus]

This is awesome! Can’t wait to see the Benchmarks on this.

[@Ok-lu8gx]

ok

[@NavJaswal]

@@Ok-lu8gx ok

[@itsmikemccall]

Yo Dave, it's not Dual channel ram. They made a change, it's Quad channel!

[@RealAadilFarooqui]

He is so Wowed and Amazed that This is the First Time I've seen him Having not enough amount of Words to Describe a Product

[@taro_desune]

is your shift key okay

[@usmanmughalart2834]

Go drunk bro you are home

[@MacCoyzkie]

I think they are pulling mobile gamers into pc level gaming! I love to have one though & for $399 it's dope!

[@Jaelifeline]

Indeed, i gonna buy a new phone but man, for 399 imma jump right in.

[@dhruvavikas1632]

@@Jaelifeline just buy an old nokia for calls and use steam deck for everything else lol

[@xavierg5523]

Nintendo: this is as good as it gets Valve: hold my cores

[@GameplayTherapy]

we need this ive always dreamed about it and now its finally here , GLAD TO BE BORN IN THIS GENERATION

[@dp.301]

I was going to get the oled switch but I’m definitely getting this instead

[@Kranon]

Yeah, unless you're into Zelda or Pokémon, this thing will do exactly what the Nintendo Switch does and even more! If that's not enough consider the following: You will be able to play Halo the Master Chief Collection on this thing, and you don't need to pay for an online service (like Nintendo Online or whatever) ;)

[@Bellissima2k]

You can probably load up a Switch emulator on it and have the best of both worlds.

[@vedaryan334]

If you have a switch then this is okay. But if you don't you should probably look if you're interested in the exclusives because Nintendo exclusives are really great . Ig this has exclusives too considering its a pc but still. Also switch games have better optimisation and haptics etc. cuz they are made specifically for switch.

[@johnpaulalbrecht7305]

@@Bellissima2k exactly, just install an Emulator haha!

[@No0o0o0o0o0]

@@15xgg80 While it probably will sell out I think Steam put in a nice bot deterrent. You can only preorder if you bought something on steam before June 2021. So making new accounts to game the system will already stop most bots at least for 48hrs "We are aware of potential unauthorized resellers, and as an additional safeguard to ensure a fair ordering process, we’ve added a requirement that the reserver has made a purchase on Steam prior to June 2021 for the first 48 hours of reservation availability."

[@goodman6432]

Valve literally released a New console before releasing a New update for tf2

[@aemilianusmartinus5472]

lol

[@ThorfinnStrife]

And before making any game ending with 3 too

[@pablopereyra7126]

Wait was this the reason they didnt update tf2. That would make so much sense

[@ralphlaurencelopezdeleon3539]

Valve: releases new console Guess who wont be graduating this year

[@Tadotoka666]

@@sacredflames07 do it

[@floozytchi]

@@sacredflames07

[@theonewhotouchedthesky5776]

Dont do it

[@Dilinaare]

Do it afterwards my dude

[@aitoluxd]

F

[@koolkiop]

found you on the lew later podcast! i have enjoyed some of your videos now... lets just say i have been missing out on a gem in youtube!