Steam Deck vs Switch in 2024

[@crestofhonor2349]

Quick tip about playing the Deck on TV or monitor. You need to go into the game's properties and then General. From there you then change the resolution from Default to Native so you can play games in whatever resolution the display supports. It's a bit cumbersome but that's how you do it. I wish it did it automatically though

[@salocin9009]

oh, I’ll have to try that. Thanks for the advice!

[@brianbui1324]

great editing please make more!

[@teamlds5235]

you are great at editing.

[@salocin9009]

Thanks, appreciate it. Video editing has been really fun since I’m trying out new things, audio is what kills me haha.

[@muffin8460]

Ngl, i feel like someone should buy both. They both have good quality’s in their own ways and i feel like you couldn’t miss out on what both have to offer

[@salocin9009]

That’s true, I’d say it is worth owning both if it makes sense financially so you get the best of both worlds. If not pick whatever offers what you want, though if it’s the Switch I’d say hold off since the successor is coming soon or save money by going used.

[@muffin8460]

@@salocin9009 Yeah i got a Switch OLED as a christmas present in 2023 so for this year i’m trying to get all of the switch games i want before they reveal anything about the Switch 2

[@salocin9009]

Nice, good luck with that. From the last direct there are going to be a lot of games on that list.

[@muffin8460]

@@salocin9009 Yep im prob gonna get a few games from the direct too like Mario Party and Mario and Luigi

[@KBXband]

This isnt really a fair comparison. Computers nowadays can do what Nintendon't. That being said, I simply prefer a Switch for being its own thing instead of using power as its only weapon

[@salocin9009]

Totally understand, like I said the Switch has its place and its advantages over the Deck. I tried to focus purely on gaming for this comparison and in that sense the Steam Deck has more going for it than just more power. I agree Nintendo should do their own thing, I just hope that they can also learn from the market and add things people actually want like Discord integration/better coms, fix their terrible joysticks and bump the specs at least enough to run their first party games smoothly (looking at Tears of the Kingdom). I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ve got in store for next gen, but until then I’ll continue to enjoy my Switch (a longer generation just means I got a better value out of it haha).

[@smallego8068]

Power is the Steam Deck's only weapon? The steam deck is way more versatile. The only weapon Nintendo has are their own characters. Without them, Nintendo would be nothing. Plus, you can emulate the Switch on the Steam Deck as far as I know.

[@Squip9946]

nice video :3

[@salocin9009]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@alessandropania1803]

You should try the Switch 2 when it will come out

[@salocin9009]

I definitely will, looking forward to seeing what Nintendo has been cooking in terms of the new console and its launch games. Still weird to think it’ll be out by mid next year.

[@adamward5083]

I sold my switch for a steam deck, now i can run switch games better on the steam deck lol. Steam Deck FTW

[@salocin9009]

Nice, just be sure to only play offline games and don’t let Mario Company find out haha.

[@baumthetree]

Honestly, the Switch has a right to exist, first party titles are mostly/almost always a great experience on it, it's just not nice to see that nintendo is quite similar to apple with everything being locked down and not giving the user a lot of control, some games really struggle on the switch, it was outdated at its release already and the fact it isn't really getting much cheaper (e.g. used switch lites being about 150€ in my area) it's a little hard to see the actual value for money, I think it would perform better if nintendo gave the option to at least raise the performance a little (as it underclocks the hardware on a stock unmodified system), when theres actual previous gen consoles (Xbox One S and PS4 as example) sold for around 80€ used already that can handle quite some games better its as said hard to see value for money. The switch really only shines with most of its first party titles and indie games, often ports of modern games done to the switch really dont look or perform well, which is partially the devices fault but some games prove that games can look good AND run well on the switch. Some games you also dont want to play in handheld mode because they just dont look nice at all due to limitations. To me the switch is not a bad console, I play on a switch lite only mainly for portability and also cause I didnt have the money for an actual dock-compatible model, it's just that the switch has a huge lot of more potential, which was mostly a common trend especially with more recent nintendo consoles/handhelds. Nintendo could be doing a much better job and people would maybe then much rather use a switch or like nintendo as a company, while not really hating them, I am not really much a fan of them honestly. The switch sadly isnt as portable as past handhelds like a ds you could just throw into a backpack and pick up whenever you want but I like the portability of the switch lite, I sadly dont have many games for it but with its size it can be a nice device to play games on when you're out, I honestly often have a better experience playing on a tablet I bought for around 60€ 2 years ago because of its better screen and running android, its just not fun to carry an extra controller around so on the go it is the switch lite for me mostly, I don't regret the purchase but with that money you have to spend, better things should be possible. Also, about joycons, they don't feel too well but theyre fine, the vibration and sound used by some games arent great and the drift sucks and I am unsure if they're worth the price but they're undeniably a great concept which helps the dockable switch models in its uniqueness. I myself never used a steamdeck so I can't give an opinion, I just know that a steam deck oled is about as good performance wise as my PC-Setup, not too strong but gaming capable for the very most stuff, a friend uses it and it looks pretty good and seems to be a neat device, just not as portable. I am sorry if I hurt anyone's feeling or provided some false info but this is my view on things (my opinion) which you can relate to or not, feel free to reply tho to discuss stuff, thats what the comments are here for after all. Now sorry for the rant, your video was awesome, the structure was nice, you showed facts and mentioned what you don't like about each device but still mentioned the good sides and what each device is usable for instead of portraying one as the bad and "shall never be used", I hope that your channel grows cause at least this video was comfortable to watch and well made, I also quite like the transitions, keep up the work dude!

[@salocin9009]

Wow! Had to break out the keyboard for this one, thanks for watching all the way to the end. Gotta say I do agree with most of your points, Nintendo has become quiet stubborn like Apple in that they never admit to wrong doing (mainly referencing their stance on joy con drift, they only offer free repairs in a few countries and deny its a real problem) as well as their approach to recent game releases. Especially their sports games, they keep trying to release a half finished game and add in content after the fact, and it keeps failing but they keep doing it. And their mediocre online service. Yes the Switch is not a bad console, it’s just badly priced. I laugh whenever I see it in store selling for its original launch price. And the audacity to charge more for basic upgrades like a better screen and 64GB of storage in the OLED model instead of having it replace the OG Switch and drop its price as well as the Lite. They are definitely raking in the money rn. In terms of the size, its never really bothered me. My phone is in one pocket and my AirPods/keys in the other so even if it was DS sized I’d still toss it in the bag. Joycons are great but like you said some games implement vibration really poorly, fornite for example, every time you shoot they go off at max strength and make this awful rattling buzzing noise. Appreciate the positive feedback on the production, I’m trying new things (like the transitions) and am pretty pleased with how this one turned out.

[@_n8thagr8_63]

I bought a switch out of boredom like 5 yesrs ago. I think I've played that thing for like a total of 150 hrs lol. And a hundred of that have been on a freaking digimon game.

[@salocin9009]

Hahaha, the real question is was it worth it for that one game? I know people buy consoles for a single game but I don’t think I could justify it myself.

[@J0ninshin0bi]

My moi ?? .’/ idk what’s it called actually its big handheld only black n gold pikachu controller was da best choice ever!

[@salocin9009]

Sounds like you’re describing the Hori Split Pad Pro and it does look very comfortable to hold. Unfortunately no wireless, rumble and motion controls is a dealbreaker for me though.

[@J0ninshin0bi]

@@salocin9009 yea that! One.. I get your pov. But the comfort is worth it for me. I guess it depends on how much you play in dock vs hh..but way better than original..N makes switch look nicer too.. 😅

[@salocin9009]

Agree Hori makes some nice designs, the only way we get cool looking joycons is with special edition Switch’s.

[@benalvis6722]

Switch runs off a 5v draw. If your needing power like using panels or blocks, it's no contest.

[@salocin9009]

Yeah it’s impressive what games the Switch can play while pulling the same watts as the Deck at idle. What do you mean by panels of block?

[@MikeTyson-uo5im]

hi I like nixtendo swith

[@salocin9009]

That’s fair, it’s has its strengths. One that I forgot to mention is that it’s much smaller than the Deck, so more travel friendly. Why did you pick it?

[@GrandMoffVixen]

Dude, the word OLED is said by pronouncing each letter, not calling it Oh-LED.

[@cuchibambo.p]

I do not agree with your opinion

[@salocin9009]

I’ve heard it said both ways and I prefer to say Oh-LED since it’s quicker than saying O.L.E.D.

[@doovplayz]

@@salocin9009 agreed, that's much easier to say

[@kerity8707]

You're teaching me something. I've never heard anyone pronounce each letter in either English or French