Steam Deck vs Gaming Phone: The better portable gaming experience?

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[@GruppeSechs]

There are SO many games I bought years and years ago that I just couldn't justify sitting at a PC and playing for hours. The deck has opened up so many options and I hope the increased sales for that very reason justify more iterations of the hardware until it's at its pinnacle. Valve is in a unique position where they can break even on the product itself as long as they profit on software purchases. That's why they can make this thing so affordable.

[@PakoSt]

Good video and tight editorial as usual! Great job, Juan! There is part of the conversation that appears you've avoided and that is longevity. The Steam Deck will under all circumstances remain operational regardless when Valve stops official support. The device will still be able to run up-to date software and security patches a decade from now and beyond with minimal barrier to entry for the users. You are well aware of the short software support lifespan, the limitations of official and community driven solutions and heavy reliance on services for any current smartphone to have basic functionally. Preserving the games on Android is next to impossible. Major changes to system behavior between versions, inability to get the game executables at all through most distribution channels (technically you can if they are on the device but with heavy caveats) and so on. The Deck is missing entirely photo and video capture on its own. A very important win for the smartphones. The low barrier for entry with the Deck is where that thing shines. 64GB is 350GBP offering the same experience as the higher tier versions - sd card is a must for sure but even then the entry point is at most close to 400GBP without comprise to the experience. Looking at the long term perspective as of how Valve acts within the ecosystem and how it changes it is amazing. Comparing that to the actions (or inactions) of almost every company involved in shaping the smartphone ecosystem is a stark and contrasting image. Apologies for grumpy evening thoughts 😁 Enjoy the gadgets and use them to their fullest 😁

[@Fierrosporcelular]

Besides the usual clarity and info, "comedy" is getting better and better. Love this channel.

[@gregoryaul2005]

Very cool Juan love the analogy between the two 👍🤗

[@dice_for_death]

Appreciate the perspectives on either service and the value arguments for/against both. As I get older, my gaming needs are becoming more relaxed; more compartmentalized, in that my needs are narrowing or simplifying. The SteamDeck, while a fuller solution, offers more than I feel I'd need. A robust Android offering, a jack-of-all-trades with 6 inches or more in screen dimensions and that number in GBs for RAM, sufficiently addresses my needs for local and cloud gaming, with or without peripherals. That and portability. Would I notice the SD's weight? Love the pragmatic views you bring to the table. And the delicious snark.

[@ekinteko]

I agree, his realistic and pragmatic views are a breath of life, in a sea of low-effort reviewers. I especially liked his points about budgeting. You can sneak in a Valve Steam Deck purchase by simply downgrading your Phone's purchase. We can even put them into categories: A) Phone B) Pocketable Small Console C) Portable Large Console In category A, you can have many options ranging from: Samsung S10+, Samsung A52-S, OnePlus 8 Pro, ASUS Zenfone 9, Sony 5 mk iv, Samsung S22 Ultra, ASUS ROG 6 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 14 Max. Those are just some notable examples. In category B, you have options such as: Miyoo Mini, RG 351p, RP2+, and RP3. In category C, you have options such as: AYA Neo Air Plus i3, VSD 64GB, AYN Loki 128GB, AYN Loki 256GB, VSD 256GB, VSD 512GB, AYN Loki 512GB, GPD Win 4, GPD Win Max-2.

[@ekinteko]

In my view, best option would be to get: A1) Samsung S10+ with 512GB microSD card B1) ...replace this category with Razer JungleCat C1) Valve Steam Deck 512GB or you could get: A2) iPhone 13 Mini B2) Retroid Pocket 3 C2) Valve Steam Deck 64GB or there is also: A3) ASUS Zenfone 9 B3) Miyoo Mini C3) GPD Win Max-2 ...so you can mix and match the various options, and balance out your budget. And if you spend the time, you can get the A1B1C1 category to give you great gaming experience wether you're bringing a backpack, or just pocketing your setup anywhere on the go.

[@NealBauer]

Really happy you brought up game streaming as that's what's been the key decision maker for me. With two kids (and two dogs) time these days has become more finite. Having the ability to remote play my PS4/PS5 and emulate older games on a phone is the hands down winner.

[@NealBauer]

That said, if someone dropped a Steam deck in my lap, I probably wouldn't have a hard time adjusting to that world either. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@shaydesofblue2281]

Whew! I feel ya on this 100%. I'm a pc gamer and literally bought the Steam Deck for the exact same reasons. It's very convenient for Dads.

[@kenduwilliamson5436]

Been waiting for this review

[@dacook1987]

Love the stream deck so much. Top 3 games I'm playing the most on it are borderlands 3, Spiderman and alien isolation. Truly fulfilling my gaming fix way more often then PC or console gives me these days

[@GruppeSechs]

But what about the steam deck?

[@TheRealJPhillips]

I got a steam deck and I also have a gamesir x2 and my old Galaxy note 8 as a smaller, in the bag alternative. I know the steam deck is portable but, I'm never taking it outside.

[@jimmymac2292]

Geforce now works extremely well and with over 1300 games. Alot of your library could already be accessible. I dont really leave the house with the need to game as my trips are usually intentional. Like work, gym, shopping, etc... I think it would be cool if you did a dedicated cloud gaming video.

[@GruppeSechs]

Imagine not even playing your steam deck while spotting your bro at the gym

[@jimmymac2292]

@@GruppeSechs its actually become a struggle. All my gym bro's are just sitting on machines. Playing gym simulator on their steam deck and make fun of me for not owning one 😭

[@GruppeSechs]

@@jimmymac2292 Wow, boomer alert. Who goes to the gym to work out these days

[@mikejones-nd6ni]

Honestly with cloud gaming Xcloud, Gforce now, Steam Link, luna... I dont see a need for a Steam Deck or Ayaneo. I'm good with my Note 20 ultra & Razer Kishi, they can be bought for $30

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's all about the right tool for the right job. I'm not using Game Pass on an airplane with my phone...

[@asdfrozen]

OMG yes, I've been saying that a phone + controller is a lot easier to carry around than a phone + dedicated portable console. For some reason people still keep saying it's better to carry a separate portable console because they don't want to carry a phone controller.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

THAT MAKES NO SENSE LOL!

[@FAT8893]

I don't know about you, but there are people who don't play mobile games. A pretty normal average consumer smartphone is more than enough to them.

[@asdfrozen]

@@FAT8893 Right, I'm saying for people who are choosing between carrying a phone + console or phone + controller.

[@NCozy]

I mean while it's true I just don't see many games I'd wanna play on my phone like most of the games that you'd want to use a controller on are on other platforms and the ones that are exclusive to phones aren't made for controllers like 90% of the time. Like the most I'd wanna do with a phone is probably load it up with emulators and other games that I can play elsewhere. It's that and the fact that I need to keep my phone alive in case of an emergency to where I can't justify it. I'm not saying that this will suit you better but what I do is just have games on your phone that don't rely on your controller like I have the old Pokemon games on an emulator and more casual games in case of an emergency but if I'm anticipating taking the train or taking a flight, I'm bringing my switch. I can fit the thing in my pocket or at worst a small bag.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Yeah, but it's nice to have access to the steam OS library.

[@TechNomadUK1]

Hello again Juan. I wanna ask you something. My Windows laptop only has 5GB free. After deleting files and optimising my drives the most I can get to is 10GB free space. Would that affect the performance (& temperature) of my laptop? Or better just get an Xbox console? Or use an Android (or iOS) tablet to play my Steam games?

[@Spearra]

The only reason I play mostly on mobile over PC is simple. Time logistics. I usually have small gaps of time in my day where I can sneak in like 1 fight in Punishing: Gray Raven, or one or two songs in Project Sekai. Not sit down and PC game mad hard like I could do back in middle school. That and both of those games have insanely high skill ceilings so whenever I play other games I'm thinking "I could be improving at Project Sekai right now". But all that is an anecdotal me problem. PS: I forgot to mention, literal energy levels. By the time I do have time to play something for longer sessions, I literally don't have enough energy to game mad hard. But again, I can only speak for myself.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Right there with you. If I just spent all afternoon editing in my office, I'm also not going to want to STAY in my office gaming in the same chair and looking at the same screens...

[@brzzesasuke]

What do you play.

[@Charles_Bro-son]

Longevity could be another point going to the Steam Deck.

[@brzzesasuke]

Most definitely. I bought a Rog phone 5s in October 2020 and it bricked itself in May 2021. Not really a reliable/hopeful thing to have around when you want to game imo.

[@AdemOmerovicBA]

What mobile games lack is better support for peripheral controllers. It should be standardized, like when USB or Bluetooth controller is connected, Android ahould allow gaming with it. I will give example of current support. Android supports mouse, and it will work in general mobile interface, but if you run a game, mouse does not work in the game. Even in simple games where you have to point & click. Currently support for peripheral controllers is implemented by the developer, so... Yeah few of them invested in that direction.

[@GhastlyHunger]

I got the Odin Pro with active cooling, button mapping, a proper 16:9 aspect ratio, insane battery life and I never looked back.

[@AdemOmerovicBA]

@@GhastlyHunger "button mapping" that's the problem... Android is going in to 13 version, and still no innovation when it comes to gaming and peripherals.

[@KOrnhOliO1]

@@AdemOmerovicBA I haven't tried it myself, but supposedly Mantis Gamepad Pro Beta changes that game entirely! Let me know how it works for you... :)

[@AdemOmerovicBA]

@@KOrnhOliO1 I will try it. From what I can see it is overlay mapping, like many on the market. So that is my point. Android should make it easy for mobile games to have access to controller. Like, oh controller is plugged in, so left swipe is L analog, right swipe is R analog... Etc.

[@TechLuvnMomma]

I'm just a tech lover. I WANT IT ALLLLLLL I seriously need help sometimes 😂 😜🙃🤭 Great video like always 😍 🔥

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Oh we DEFINITELY vibe on that feeling 😁

[@brunorca]

I wonder how a Galaxy Tab S9 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 would compare to a Steam Deck in performance, specially in emulation, that 14" screen on the Ultra model looks incredible to game when I'm alway from my PC

[@chrominox]

There's also a case to be made about platforms and retro gaming

[@SOBERABSORBER]

With smartphones specs getting crazier over the years its insane that android doesnt have dedicated gamestore that host AAA games for android. I play Apex Legends alot..but since it released on android, i hardly play Apex on my pc anymore. Surely the same level quality games like this should be on different categories from something like candy crush or any other puzzles game/apps.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Agree. But I imagine some of these companies don't want to normalize games that don't have that kind of monetization

[@Bigboss12024]

Rat boy

[@duck6966]

I am sad to announce you even the ROG phone 6 lose to performance compared to a 10$ ebay xeon

[@frankreynolds9930]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 Mobile games are sometimes more profitable.

[@dabberdaffy256]

@@duck6966 steam deck gpu is like 1030 level lol

[@Xyrer]

Weird thing. Hearing that the deck won upfront made me MORE interested in hearing the rest. Thanks

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Some folks out there can't handle the suspense 😉😊👍

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

A new Xperia Play would annihilate most of my Steam Deck usage lol

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

I'd pay ludicrous amounts of money for a Gaming Phone in a PSP Go chassis

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

YYYYYEEEEEESSSSS... Completely agree. Isn't it nice that Sony made a backbone style controller for the iphone? I mean, they make the XPERIA phones running android, but I guess they want us to buy iphones instead...

[@sety409]

It'll release with half life 3 included.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

If you look closely, you can see a "3" in the comment above this one. HALF LIFE 3 CONFIRMED!

[@FAT8893]

I'd love to see that happen! An Xperia 5 with a built-in DualShock-like controller would be epic!

[@robmalcolm8042]

So what about emulation you think that’s better with android and iPhone? I think the steam deck being more stabile with better cooling and space and stronger chip being able to emulate ps3 even definitely is better than android emulation

[@BrianGlaze]

Definitely not controversial. Steam Deck surely is the better device for gaming. This was a well done editorial. I think the Deck is perfect for those who like to game but don't have a lot of free time or badnwidth to justify buying a PC setup or even gaming laptop.

[@FAT8893]

Plus, Steam Deck itself can be a full-fledge Linux desktop OS when connecting to an external monitor or a lapdock thanks to SteamOS.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I think the steam deck is also a useful entry point for someone that wants to get into PC gaming but doesn't want to invest in a expensive laptop or tower. And then if they take the PC gaming, they could consider investing in more powerful Hardware down the road if necessary

[@Zedaso]

9:37 What game is this?

[@badiyee]

This is a great discourse on the portable gaming experience. After all, it is about what you'll bring if you want to be portable. I'll still get a SteamDeck over a brand new shiny "gaming phone" though for my mobile gaming needs. What I think is important; is to have games having 'cross-play' and 'cross-save' features properly baked in. I don't see many "big name title games" that have both crossplay AND cross-save, but there are quite a few small titles that have both, and I think it is worth looking into their playerbases and getting a feel whether playing on a steam deck or a mobile phone is a better experience for them.

[@shaolin95]

But of course there is a big difference between the games a deck can play and a phone.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Is there?

[@FAT8893]

The SoC and the OS is already two of them.

[@shaolin95]

@@SomeGadgetGuy really you asking this? Can you play all your steam games like Skyrim or Fallout 4 on Android while your pc is off and your are away from home?? For my needs, my phone is fine since I use it for emulators but still there is a big difference there.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's not a limitation of the phone, it's a limitation of the market. Get more support for developers to make money on mobile gaming, and you'd have NO issues driving those games on 800 series snapdragon SOCs. Again, You're talking about Fallout 4 LOL. Your standards are pretty low. I literally show the phone playing Alien Isolation with better performance per watt than the steam deck. It's ok to say "oh I didn't know it had gotten that good", but dont get all defensive when I point out the flaw in your logic.

[@FAT8893]

@@bulletpunch9317 Actually, it depends on the game. Some game sees more popularity on smartphone than on PC.

[@AdemOmerovicBA]

7:50 what's the name of controller? I want to buy PS4 controller and to play on TV android games COD Mobile and Diablo. I don't game on a PC for a while now, it's just more convenient to play on phone. And my fav game WildRift is on the phone, so...

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Gamesir X3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3Otimamgsmae9U

[@J.D.Vision]

Did you take into consideration how you can play xcloud and GeForce Now Streaming Service with RTX 4080ti? You can play steam games with Ultimate settings, on many flagship Phones, I'm personally using the ZFOLD4 (not a "gaming" phone) but a huge 7.5" 120hz quad HD screen, paired with the Nacon MG-X PRO controller (look it up) Games do NOT look that good on the Steam Deck's dinky little 1080p screen.

[@priiduneemre]

720p*

[@SpardasTechReviews]

My Xperia 1 III basically made me sell my switch. The amount of games that are on both that I had which just played better on the phone, not only playing at smoother framerate, but loading faster too made me basically question the point in having it since I wasn't really in it for Nintendo exclusives either. Lol I feel if more companies took mobile more serious we can see the gap close even more between the steam deck and mobile gaming. Hell if those games that were exclusive to the shield were to lose exclusivity I don't see why any modern phone couldn't run it natively.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

It's crazy how good XPERIA gaming is and that Sony really isn't making a GAMING Phone LOL.

[@Rhomagus]

@@SomeGadgetGuy They're getting close. I noticed they're marketing a fan device with additional hardware buttons similar to the Asus ROG phone. Still no Air Triggers though. Would really like to see that functionality start to be shipped by default on phones. Capacitive touch on the side for scrolling would be wonderful, especially when trying to keep fingerprints off of my screen.

[@HuntaKiller91]

Steam deck is so inflated in my country tho Around $1000 here in Malaysia I'd get AynLoki 6600u for $489 and get this gamesir x2/x3 while paired with a poco f3 or even the upcoming poco f5 with sd8+ gen1 than the SD

[@FAT8893]

Plus, Steam Deck isn't even officially available in Malaysia. As much as I love Steam Deck, I think twice on importing one.

[@SOBERABSORBER]

Barai la beli steamdeck from malaysia. Aku end up beli PSP je sudahnya for portable gaming.

[@FAT8893]

@@SOBERABSORBER PS Vita pun masih nampak menarik.

[@HuntaKiller91]

@@FAT8893 skrg ok sikit 256gb dh ada seller jual 3k cun Tp x kn la nk amek tu 2500 msuk akal lg,xpela tggu rdna3 msuk awl thn dpn bru pilih lg

[@Fioletowooki]

im playing on poco f3 with gamesir x2 pro. Totally worth it. Poco F3 is just too cheap to not get.

[@EnochGitongaKimathi]

Thanks for this, I was looking for a video comparison for the Redmagic 8 Pro and.the Steam Deck. I had the same thoughts shared in your video. I think Microsoft is going to get punished conceding the smartphone market. Android is the most used OS.

[@driftsc2gaming779]

For me it’s the library and ergonomics that hold me from really enjoy gaming on my phone. Touch screen sucks, and adding a telescopic controller makes it look abnormally long. Library of the App Store is awful, I end up using it for emulation which is great but I’d like to play more modern titles without having to pay for cloud gaming.

[@Helghast73]

The deck is a great piece of hardware and it’s software is getting better and better and with it’s large catalog of games there is no competition but phones don’t do a bad job with what is on hand ( no pun ) 😬

[@Helghast73]

@First name Last name Well of course google play store games run great on some phones not all, a bit like steam games and deck but you’ve way more quality games to play on deck than you will a phone period and that’s without counting emulation for previous Gen hardware.

[@ReProjectSD]

With the news about Nintendo switch attempting denuvu solutions, I’ve wanted a steam deck even more but that product is just not worldwide yet. :/ smartphones are just so damn easy to find in comparison with a lot of accessories to assist with gaming.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Steam Deck is REALLY fun, but it's not a singular solution. It represents a future for ALL portable PC gaming. There are already several competing options out there, and I think it's a great template for larger brands to copy who. I'll be very surprised if we don't see mainstream players try their hand at a portable soon. Especially companies like Asus and Acer.

[@NightSprinter]

If you're ok without 90/120Hz and OLED, there's legitimate ways to also play Android games on the Deck.

[@salgonzalez908]

I’m curious, is there a phone rather it be some pre paid” budget phone or older” technology smart phone comparison to the 64gig steam deck when it comes to price” & emulation? I feel like the $400 price tag is the best bang” for your buck”

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Well that's why I framed this as a total mobile strategy. If you have steam deck, do you ONLY have that, or do you ALSO have a phone with you too? The 64GB deck is a great starter buy, but the Steam Deck shines when you can reliably install games on faster storage AND utilize a memory card for ROMS and Media. It's nice having the lower cost option, but the full potential of a Deck is realized with a bigger SSD. It's not difficult finding a phone like the Blackshark4 or RM 6R for around $500, and you would have a gaming device and a phone in one purchase. Matching that, someone would need to carry a $100 phone with a base model Deck.

[@oo--7714]

@@bulletpunch9317 you don't have that problem even on sub 300$ phones with snapdragon 865 chips.

[@oo--7714]

@@bulletpunch9317 battery life

[@defiantjuangwapito6007]

good content, just a comment SD can also act as a desktop not just a gaming phone. other than that good content. 👍

[@tutacat]

You can get great used (or even new) smartphones at $150 for doing most basic things (phone, web, simple games)

[@danielwilliams3161]

I've been playing all of my unfinished PSP games on my steam deck and also I've been playing GameCube and Wii games mainly it's been Mario double - but I never played it before and also playing Mario Galaxy because I never got to finish the on the Wii but yeah don't get me wrong that game was absolutely beautiful the colours were great the game was fun just sad that my Wii doesn't work anymore and yes I've did have it running on the steam deck and now it's kind of basically messing up as in like it's the frame rates broken everything about is a bit off so I need to tweak again and try to get it back I don't know what happened but it's just not working as well as it's supposed to and obviously I'm still at the beginning of the game anyway but like yeah like technically been able to play play Mario again especially on a portable device and the funny thing is I was go I really wanted to get 3D All Stars right but I when I saw the reviews and so how emulation can probably know probably a minute you can do a better job and what they did like don't get me wrong yeah it's great that they did what they did but it wasn't enough they could have pushed it and they could have work way harder than ever work before but I feel like because it's one of the games where they want to still keep it is still want to preserve it in the way it's in a natural form did you just the people who did it didn't really push it right

[@KOrnhOliO1]

If I owned a Steam Deck, I don't think I'd ever take it with me. I typically go places to achieve a certain task or goal....not to hang out and game out there somewhere! Plus, in it's case, it's big, and heavy with some GIRTH to it! lol With my smartphone, I'm ALREADY taking it with me, and some of the gaming controllers are tiny small!

[@jcdenton4255]

Worth buying both?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I mean, I like USING both 😅

[@nikytamayo]

Rocket surgery. I died. And woke up on Mars.

[@SHMlKE]

I'm testing a big tablet with controller that grabs screen synced to my pc for controller to take away latency and after that I'll know 100% since for me it's all about bed gaming 😴

[@abcdoooabcd]

i have redmagic 8 pro with its official controller but month ago i bought steam deck steam deck docked is amazing but its build in screen isnt great if you used to amoled

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Completely agree. Especially coming from a red magic, that oled is pretty nice.

[@HuHWhatOk]

​@@SomeGadgetGuyperformance between red and deck? Which wins in fps

[@Shan_Shah]

There is no doubt that smartphones and switch is more portable while steam deck can get uncomfortable because the controller is no wide and the length on it is close to a laptop size and the biggest problem is that the controller isn't removable and if gaming mobile gives us like we can install windows but not natively like we can on steam deck if we can install it natively their is no doubt that gaming phones would destroy steam deck as more and more manufacturers start to add controller support

[@abrahama3161]

SAMSUNG S22 ULTRA PHONE, WITH THE GAMESIR X2PRO (EMULATION UP TO SWITCH, PS2 ETC AND ALSO XBOX CLOUD GAMING WITH ALLOT OF DECENT GAMES)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

YES BUT WHY ARE WE YELLING?

[@luansantoskk5263]

What is the game at 8:30?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Titan Quest

[@luansantoskk5263]

@@SomeGadgetGuy thanks

[@philipjfrys]

“This isn’t rocket surgery.” 😂😂😂

[@FurbyParade226]

Anything RM8 Pro & above trumps the Steam Deck - graphically & power-wise. And granted the Steam Deck has better default ergonomics, you have more options with RM like Razer Kishi, Back Bone, GameSir & many others. Red Magic is better honestly.

[@whatihavelearned]

Steam deck, is it a PC or a Console? What is it for you? Help me out here, Juan.

[@gamingnesia5317]

I Buy Steam Deck Because is very Powerful than Any Other Phone in the world the steam deck is actually Portable PC that can play Triple A game on the go ... i already Purchase the steam deck even the price is Scalper Price but is Ok cause the Stock of Steam Deck is so Rare and limited and we have to Wait Q3 2023 if you want preorder now...

[@kylenorris9585]

Red Magic 7 vs Moto Edge plus?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

RM for gaming while mounted to a controller. Moto for gaming on a TV or monitor.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Which year for the Moto Edge? I feel like they've released a bunch of phones with a similar name

[@kylenorris9585]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 Edge + 2022

[@Rogbid]

business inquiries？how to get you？

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

His website I think has his contact information.

[@Gabilleta]

For someone who still owns the OG GameBoy all the way to the PSP 3000, mobile gaming has always been a part of my life. Unfortunately, after being delayed several times for the Steam Deck and waiting over a year, I decided to cancel my order. At this point I'll wait to see if a 2nd gen comes out. For now, I'll keep using my phone and Switch for all my mobile gaming needs.

[@gregoryaul2005]

Sorry to hear Gab hope u get one one day👍👍👍🤗

[@shaydesofblue2281]

Noooo you messed up canceling that reservation. The production spiked up tremendously. I understand though, I've waited 1 year and 7 weeks for my email. What makes me don't mind the wait is because I usually buy new console a year after it's been released. The newer steam deck is has a better manufacture. Also if you reserve it again, you can still get it this year. However, if you're happy with mobile gaming, shiod it's still a great platform for gaming.

[@xcadia9033]

U can buy a ps4 instead cuz the screen will be small if u buy a deck.

[@robmalcolm8042]

You can order it now on the website and wait only a week or two now I believe they opened up orders

[@jarjarbinks8954]

See this is why I love this channel. Phones these days are IMMENSELY powerful pocket computers that are terribly under-utilized. This comparison just drives home the fact that phones have come a looooong way and can almost catch up to portable computers in terms of processing power. But i think we are forgetting one key distinction here and that is power consumption. Phones absolutely demolish PCs when perf/watt is concerned and that is even after the fact that phone chip makers have been slacking off a bit

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Yeah it's not even close when you compare similar output. No big surprise why Apple went ARM for the M series chips.

[@simplicityd8703]

I really hate how horrible mobile games are but i dont like taking a phone with me would that be a good situation for a steam deck?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Heck yes it would. I still think there are a LOT of games on mobile, and emulators, that a phone or tablet can play well, but if you go to a dedicated piece of hardware JUST for gaming, that experience will be really nice.

[@FAT8893]

Imagine a Steam Deck with ARM CPU. That should be an interesting fight.

[@Charles_Bro-son]

Then you're sacrificing that large Steam library with games that are all coded for x86.

[@FAT8893]

@@Charles_Bro-son That is a good point. But if Valve can develop an x86 emulation for ARM CPU, that should be fine by me. After all, Microsoft did similar thing with Windows on ARM.

[@Charles_Bro-son]

@@FAT8893 I've no idea! How good does x86 emulation run on ARM?

[@FAT8893]

@@Charles_Bro-son Never tried Windows on ARM before, so I won't comment much on it. I do see people seeing 32-bit software runs fine but 64-bit ones still possess some problem, mainly due to DLL extensions.

[@abcdoooabcd]

I have redmagic 8 pro and i bought steam deck two days ago

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

You kinda have the best of both gaming worlds right there 👍

[@abcdoooabcd]

​@@SomeGadgetGuyredmagic 8 pro with redmagic gamepad

[@tutacat]

iPhone 15 Pro gets ahead on mobile realtime ray-tracing

[@JoshuaJaajaa]

I stream my gaming rig to my iPhone pro 13 (OLED) and use an Xbox elite 2 controller. I find that set up pretty comfortable. And I can remote pilot my rig at home using my phone with Magiclight anywhere I’m at with a WiFi connection. The only advantage I can think of with the Steamdeck is that its limited cpu can be utilized in situations where there’s no Wi-Fi connection.

[@Subvenio]

Agreed, I nearly bought a steam deck but most my game collection is on Xbox or switch. Remote play and Xbox works for my triple A games and I can take to switch oled on trips where internet could be an issue. Also The screens on pro level iPhone and IPads are infinitely better.

[@robmalcolm8042]

@@Subvenio its different once your too busy for console gaming. I had all the time in the world before but with work and a family now barely even have time to use the switch yet alone ps4. Basically been emulating on android (I would do iPhone as well if it wasn’t such a terrible os for that) and that’s been satisfactory but this guy would be crazed to think steam deck does worse than android on emulation. You can’t emulate ps3 or Xbox on android like you can on steam deck yet alone switch at least well enough or GameCube stabile enough. Steam deck has emulation covered idc about that pc stuff cause even tho it does that decent most people have been using it for emulation since it’s good at that. I even see snapdragon gen 1 throttling worse than older chips with emulation like GameCube isn’t that stabile while a15 is seen doing well even with demanding GameCube titles like star wars but then again too much of a headache on ios

[@donellclemons2195]

If the red magic had a memory card it would be the clear winner

[@Hellmiauz]

You should really consider writing on a corner of the video the titles of the games you are playing. Unless it's not there on purpose.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Not a bad call 👍

[@ovreillopez5981]

I had steamdeck and i sell it, i dont need i have gaming laptop if i want to ply high graphics settings i will go to gaming laptop and then for my handheld gaming i will go to my mobile phone. Theres a lot of game in mobile phone now like cod and fRlight and competitive game and amazing and free, and my phone is always in my pocket. Ik grateful i sold my steamdeck I dont need any hndheld gaming pc even legion go or rog ally

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Right! The mobile gaming space is really solid right now, and other solutions like emulation are getting REALLY good.

[@TheDoomMarine975]

0:54 what is that game

[@jetolero2448]

Dandara

[@TheDoomMarine975]

@@jetolero2448 ty

[@jetolero2448]

@@TheDoomMarine975 no prob Nice metroidvania with an unique movement I recomend it

[@acwbit2368]

the deck has games. on android all you get is shitty mobile ports for most of the time call me when your phone can run god of war spiderman and even elden ring

[@danfink8670]

What’s rocket 🚀 surgery?? Lmao

[@Shadmannnn]

As soon as he got to the game section the Steam Deck had already won.

[@DironMc]

Casual Gamers= Steam Deck Competitive Gamer= Gaming Phone

[@dark_mode]

Facts 😒💅

[@abcdoooabcd]

But steam deck can run pc games phone only cloud or mobile games which are not even close in quality to pc games

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

If you're not looking up the PC and console ports for Android, you're missing out. Ditto all the emulators and cloud gaming.

[@SpaceLion949]

I have a mighty powerful gaming PC and my friend has a PS5, however, when we want to share some time gaming, we use our phones and play PUBG mobile anyway jaja. Why? Because everyone has a phone, but not everyone has a powerful gaming PC or a last gen console, so we can easly play as a 4-man squad without major issues using our phones.

[@gamezerge1229]

But the red magic is also more expensive than the steam deck, so not a "fair" comparison.

[@gamezerge1229]

Compare a $399 phone to the steamdeck instead :)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

So you take your calls on a steam deck?

[@gamezerge1229]

@@SomeGadgetGuy No but your comparing a “gaming” handheld to a gaming handheld. So it would be much more fair to use a phone in the same price range as the steam deck :)

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Sure. And for $600 my "Steam Deck + Phone" is kinda mediocre.

[@gamezerge1229]

@@SomeGadgetGuy that Phone isnt $200 tho. Its closer to 600 on most sites ive seen

[@angelopebs]

Valve is the God King of support, even surpassing Apple. That said, I share my sentiments with the other guy in the comments. I’m in my 30s now and feel that cloud gaming and a controller on my phone works pretty well. I cycle between Android and iOS. I’d say iPhones are a bit better in this department compared to Androids, but love my Pixel 7 for Xbox Cloud. I’d buy the other games on iOS though since you have the added benefit of playing on the iPad with a controller.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I leaned the other direction. There aren't as many nice Android tablets, but I like using desktop modes on phones so I don't need to also carry the tablet. REALLY hoping we see some good options for full screen output with the 8Gen2.

[@angelopebs]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Totally see where you're coming from. I have a Switch that doesn't see much use (I got it this year because I thought the wait for Steam Deck would be too long before they announced they ramped up production) and I regret buying it if I'm being honest. Some games like the newly released Choo Choo Charles are only feasibly played on a Steam Deck, so I feel doubly bad lol. That said, great video as always. Looking forward to the next one!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

I know that feel LOL. I have a whole closet full of gear that I thought I would use more than I did...

[@angelopebs]

@@SomeGadgetGuy Growing pains man, growing pains :( Not enough time to use everything

[@dr4ncer]

I think the steam deck has bluetooth.

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Support for advanced audio codecs is trickier on Linux hardware. It's totally doable, but there's been a lot of confusion if high bitrate and low latency modes are really being used in gaming mode, or if they're just available in desktop mode.

[@jimmyjay689]

I love my Z Fold 4 + PS5...all I need

[@LSDdreams808]

The i the an has more power than the steam deck

[@jwill7998]

Thanks for saying "oriented" and not "orientated".

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

👍

[@TheJohn8765]

My coworker has convinced herself going above 60hz is a waste of money. My new phone (Mi 11i) does 120 (with a 360 hz touch response) and I'm tempted to let her borrow it for an afternoon so she can see what she's missing out on. To my eyes, 60 hz now looks a bit ... chunky and slow. And now I can't stop seeing it ;)

[@FAT8893]

I definitely can still live with 60Hz. Higher refresh rate definitely shows its mojo in gaming, but everyday browsing? I barely notice it. If anything, it uses more battery juice.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Most games aren't optimized to go above 60 FPS currently though. She might notice it with the user interface but for gaming only a small percentage of games. Will actually utilize the refresh rate.

[@FAT8893]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 Yeah, that's the real problem. Just because the UI can go 120Hz doesn't mean the game can.

[@GeraltHolopainen]

😂😂😂 steam deck win

[@Zer01neBDTDev]

Can you play real Games on the phone ?...NOP

[@treebush]

Actually no you can if you boot specific is to make it pc centric. And if you don’t there are plentiful of natural optimized pc games on mobile. I bet you aren’t aware games like xcom, , Dq series, ys, danganronpa among many MANY other console and Pc ports are on the official app and play store outside of the AAA WarZone, Apex, Fortnite Genshin

[@FAT8893]

The day when GNU Linux and Windows on ARM become mainstream on smartphones, it is totally feasible. For now though, your best bet is cloud gaming.

[@xcadia9033]

In future?yep.

[@Asadc1995]

Through cloud gaming yes