Steam Deck: worth the buy or overhyped? | A Casual Gamer's Review

[@kat.]

Did you get your hands on the Steam Deck yet? Let me know what games you want me to check out for it below 😍

[@abraham6567]

Check tiny lands, you can compare the huge diff between swtich version and steam deck. Is very easy to notice the performance and its chill and steamdeck ready :).

[@razgarcia]

Nancy Drew PC games please 🥹

[@miciso666]

not yet ordered a week later. so waiting till like september. but i wanna play mostly mortal kombat 11 and injustice 2. and a ton of backlogged games. games i never get to play because friends wanna play co-op multiplayer. so some gems are just in my library untouched. like the sonic series.

[@A.SushiRoll]

I wish I could lol but idk even know how to get one 😅 plus I'm saving my money for something else

[@reckon7457]

I love you

[@kellycavolo5807]

I don't have a desktop and have no space for one in my apartment and my laptop is a mac, so I just haven't played PC games for years :( I strongly prefer handheld gaming anyway. When I heard about the Steam Deck, I made my reservation immediately. I'm supposed to get mine in Q3 and I'm so excited! And I would love to see more Steam Deck videos from you!

[@catgarcia2238]

wich one did you get? smart move btw :)

[@kellycavolo5807]

@@catgarcia2238 I reserved the 256GB one! Of course I'm wondering if I should have reserved the 512GB, but I wouldn't say the games I play necessarily need that. I play a lot of indies. So I should be fine :)

[@elebirdz]

@@kellycavolo5807 unless you really want the anti-glare screen, I'd say the two lower tier options are great, plus there are tons of resources online on how to replace the M.2 SSD storage to something with more capacity down the line. If you're not a tinkerer, the microSD card slot is perfectly capable of handling storage with no hit to performance.

[@yuzzi8861]

When did you make your reservation? :0

[@kellycavolo5807]

@@yuzzi8861 July 31st last year. I'm lucky I heard about it then 😭

[@i.c6409]

Would be good if you can create a list of chill & relaxing games for SteamDeck!

[@Paullebbon]

I really enjoy your videos as they relax me. I have been trying to get a steam deck, but it is just unattainable right now. I hope you enjoy yours for all of us who cannot get one yet.

[@audiem.7353]

What the Steam Deck has over the other similar Switch-like devices that can play PC and Steam games is the price. It is way more affordable than a $1000+ machine and Steam games are supposed to be optomized for it. I am looking forward to the future of that device. I wanted to pre-order one, but I'll probably wait until there is a version 2 or version 3. It is rather big, so hopefully next versions will do like laptops and get smaller. In the meantime, I'll continue enjoying my Switch.

[@Dstny25]

I’ve had mine for a few weeks now and I love it! It’s just so much easier to play my pc games in bed when I don’t feel like sitting at a desk. Very convenient device!

[@redscorpion9325]

Same,I just lay in Bed and play it 😁

[@Dstny25]

@@redscorpion9325 what games do you play?

[@roqeyt3566]

As someone who started with a gameboy, moved on to a ds, then to xbox, pc, and now own both a deck and a switch, I can confidently say I prefer the deck over the switch. Not because the switch is bad, but because last I had a Nintendo device, they were pocketable. And that is the charm I wanted; a pocketable nintendo device. If we're gonna take a mini tablet with us in a case, I'll pick whatever has the most power and utility. And since I'm Dutch, the size isn't much of an issue.

[@LunaSenpai3]

I do not plan on getting one at this time. We are definitely a Switch family when it comes to portable devices. Thank you for such a great review and your hair looks amazing!

[@JackDraak]

I love the Steamdeck and I'm glad I don't own one! As you say, I like to power-on and play, not mess with software versions, etc.... BUT the competition (direct or not) in the marketplace is good for all, Nintendo included... gotta keep them on their toes!

[@dante4500]

that first sentence is so true. i really want my steam deck but if i had to deal with all the issues it still has id go insane. cant wait for you q3 when all this will be fixed

[@Rich-pj9wv]

It really isnt complicated to use, so far I have tried fallout 4, elden rings, assasins creed black flag, far cry 3, F1 2020, mad max, no mans sky plus a few more and have not had to tinker at all. Its great. Plus steam games are so much cheaper. Some games will require tinkering with no doubt but lots work just fine out the box. When I get a dock I will use it as a portable pc as well. All for 350 quid plus a 60 quid 512 sd card.

[@sunpi]

Coming back to this now I’ve got mine!

[@angelinat897]

I am really excited about this idea and what it means for the portable gaming market, but I'll definitely be waiting for future iterations of the steam deck that will hopefully have fixed these issues and be more user friendly.

[@jean-pierrejoubert6140]

My thoughts, too. It looks and sounds super cool, but the more I watch about it, the more it sounds like an alpha release product. V2 should be pretty amazing *and* stable, though.

[@greyfox1980]

I always think steam deck is huge, would be hard for small hands but it fit nicely on your hands.

[@OceanofStarsVR]

Not a switch killer, I love the switch for animal crossing & the pokemon games lol. But I love my Steam deck for my old backlog of games that I never got to finish like dead space, mass effect, Batman etc Or for VRchat when I'm not near my headset or pc when I'm at work

[@markcampbell8590]

Steam Deck seems perfect for me! I feel like it's definitely moreso for people who tinker with settings (which most PC gamers do anyways). So if you're okay with picking up a system that's still being frequently updated, I'm all for it.

[@ocdplaylistmaker7032]

I had been compiling some videos for a while about the Steam Deck. You mentioned Tutorials and Accessories, so I'll link the playlists here (they are set to collaborative if anyone wants to add): Accessories: kzbin.info/aero/PLSRnaMk00er5jDRUPTA5BxQ6KFHzqAgMK Tutorials: kzbin.info/aero/PLSRnaMk00er6W40_g9TgqPH_erg2E-iOZ

[@lydiafrye1204]

I’ve just preordered it, I’m a console gamer and don’t have room for a pc but there are pc games I really want to try and also have games that aren’t available on switch on a handheld device. Like you I wont take it out and about but for me it’s the best of having a pc without the fuss of the building/acquiring a pc. I have ordered the cheapest one because you can apparently add a card for more space. Thanks for the review it was really, really helpful

[@mb31415]

I’m receiving mine on Tuesday and I’m so excited 🎉Thank you for sharing

[@jillc2700]

I'm currently playing Grow: Song of Evertree right now on my switch. Super cute! :-) I would be super curious if Planet Zoo runs well on the Steam Deck . . . I've been eyeing that game for a while.

[@MsCatz007]

I'm in a country outside the order zones and a friend from Canada were amazing enough to let me order through her. Also got the 512GB model. Now I'm able to play my pc games while watching tv with hubby like i use to do with the switch and no more need for buying games double. Yes the deck has some teething issues. First time linux user and learning curve is a bit interesting but once more comfortable i'll start messing around with that for now just catching up on my steam backlog! Glad you are enjoying yours too

[@mindymac_does_stuff]

I got into the steam deck lineup in the beginning of June this year with the website saying anticipated purchase between October - December in Canada. I'm planning on waiting it out since I've got a "to be played" list on my other consoles that could take me a year of straight playing to get through. I decided to take the plunge mostly to get access to the smaller indie cozy games that either don't come to the switch or take forever to get there. The switch is my before bed cozy gaming console. Loved the review, pumped I found a Canadian cozy game streamer to follow!

[@rabbit5000]

Unrelated but your hair is so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@borisdg]

The Steam Deck feels like early devkit / prototype device. There are sooo many people with issues when I read Reddit. It's insane. At the end it's just portable low-spec PC and not a proper bespoke console like Nintendo Switch.

[@unbrokenandunchartedb3239]

I usually watch a video on KZbin for each game that I download that shows me how I should have the settings. It always works.

[@irismoon8435]

Oh my goodness, this is unrelated but I am just too excited. Little Witch in the Woods is coming to early access next month on PC!! Do you think you'll check it out or wait for it to be released on the switch.

[@amberharris28]

The Steam deck is cool but I don't see myself getting one because I love my switch and I'm happy with it. Rather then getting a steam deck but who knows i might get one later in the future

[@daisiesforghosts]

You play the exact type of games I like so you’re the perfect person to listen to a review from for this

[@Moriningland]

Just got mine and I think it’s pretty cool. Fees good in my hand and I love how seemless the games play between my PC and deck. I almost canceled my pre order but figured “why not”. Kind of wish they did just pop up to a OLED Screen but the games still look great

[@redscorpion9325]

Oled would be amazing but maybe they’ll include it on Steam Deck 2 but I had no reason to cancel Preorder especially since its only $5 to get it reserved

[@jammie3602]

For me, I have a series X for more powerful gaming and I have my switch for the portability, exclusives and just the fun of Nintendo. So for me a streamdeck isn’t necessary but hopefully it will create a bit of competition and that’s always good for consumers :D

[@PocketPixelPortablePower]

I think I’m going to sell my switch. Seems that most first party Nintendo games run on steam deck with no compromise, and the AAA switch ports will be on steam anyway. I’ll probably keep switch lite and sell the dockable switch.

[@rgkong8783]

You have a broader library on the Steam Deck than Nintendo Switch.

[@jammie3602]

@@rgkong8783 but I have my series x with an even bigger library than the stream deck (for now atleast) :)

[@minimal13579]

The Steam Deck promises all the things I want but don't want to spend tons of money on different set ups as a VERY casual gamer of both Indies and AAA stuff: It's basically a PC, I can use it with my external display and use mouse/keyboard if I want. I can take in on business trips and my commute to get some time in. I can play on the couch, not sitting at a desk, and in between during the day. I can (hopefully) emulate all my old windows games that I liked to play as a kid and much more. And can still get the at the moment newest stuff to play. And I can use my existing steam library and make use of their crazy sales, no need to repurchase for high prices. And all that for a really affordable price. I'm shook.

[@AvidanSmith]

I really appreciate the honesty and leveled transparency in this video! Great video Kat!

[@Maripoza22]

Would you ever be willing to do a book tour? I see a lot of books back there and would love to know what you enjoy reading! 😊

[@thecircusb0y1]

I love my steam deck. I love it love it love it. I’ve wanted a handheld Linux gaming device for over twenty years and this thing is my jam.

[@lurker1316]

Yeah, the Steam Deck definitely isn't a Switch killer. Not even sure what "killing" a device that has moved 100 million units would look like. I do think it puts a bit of competitive pressure on the Switch 2 or Switch Pro or whatever's coming next, but the current Switch is firmly established with lots of big name first-party titles and a few other key advantages for the "non-tinkerer" demographics. That said, I'm very excited to get my Deck in Q3. It has its own key advantages and I've been hyped since the moment it was announced. I've been buying various multi-platform games through Steam when that's an option, in preparation for the Deck and because I'll have the option to play them on my laptop until then. I'm also very excited for older games that either haven't been ported to Switch or are only on the NSO subscription. (I prefer to buy and keep games instead of renting them and we all know Nintendo will sunset the Switch eShop eventually, just like they're doing to 3DS and Wii U.) The Switch could've been the absolute king of retro. It has the specs to run basically everything from any older console. I used to want every game I've ever loved or even kind of liked to get a Switch port. Now I want them all on Steam and a bunch of them are already there. So while the Steam Deck may not be a Switch killer, I definitely think it will have an impact in many areas of the gaming market, including Nintendo's third-party sales figures, even if customers like me are only a comparatively small slice of Nintendo's 100 million Switch users.

[@PhoenIXPhantasies]

A new mic would be nice. The sound quality is not pleasant.

[@bravacanay6428]

perhaps not the microphone, but the signal processing...a very short, small spaced delay (similar to reverb) will give this "boxed" sound. who knows? she has a wonderful voice.

[@james_917]

Got to agree. Bad sound quality + soft voice makes this unwatchable.

[@notkerr]

dood for me everything is fine

[@seraloro]

Thank you for such a thorough review!😍✨❤️ I don’t have a personal interest in getting a Steam Deck, but I love learning about it & you explained so many interesting things!😊 I’m sure that after some time will pass, they will iron out all the bugs etc. 😅

[@Gothicpolar]

Great review, good job you and the assistant! ♥

[@MrBossAsian8888]

Great video, but seriously what’s in the cup you didn’t take a sip out of it at all while holding it for most of the video 🤣

[@redacted5406]

Size matters. Gotta have the room for all that hardware. Makes a great system to lounge in your chair with at home, though.

[@shabberplasm32]

I'd like to get a Steam Deck, but I'm honestly not even gonna bother trying for a long time probably. Especially with all the scalpers and the Valve not able to make enough. The whole Steam Deck vs Switch comparisons are kind of dumb imo, you buy a Switch for the Nintendo games lol

[@Rich-pj9wv]

Yep comparisons are a bit silly really, as you say, you buy into a platform, nintendo, steam, playstation etc. I think the steam deck is cheap for what it is and valve will make its money from games sales rather than from the deck, much like amazon do with their fires.

[@ocdplaylistmaker7032]

Better comparisons would be AyaNeo, GPD Win etc but I didn't know about those until the Steam Deck

[@CaptainEffort]

Eh, if people bought Nintendo consoles solely for Nintendo games then the WiiU wouldn’t have flopped. I don’t think it’s that simple. And not sure what you mean about Valve not being able to make enough. You can place a reservation rn.

[@shabberplasm32]

@@CaptainEffort You can place a reservation is the same thing as Sony "inviting' you to buy a PS5. It's not likely.

[@CaptainEffort]

@@shabberplasm32 What do you mean it’s “not likely”? You literally can, right now. You’ll be put in a queue and you’ll get yours when you’re up - I got mine weeks ago. The PS5 just pops up randomly and you have to pray to god you’re quick enough to not only spot it, but purchase it before hoards of bots get them all.

[@mukagedek4010]

Finally! Looking for this episode for long time. Thanks!

[@Only0x]

eh, I'll stick to my PS Vita and NIntendo Switch. Tysm for breaking this down. You hit everything I was curious about. Peace & 1Love

[@BostonManny617]

I ❤️ mines, haven’t touched my sons switch ever since

[@waynethang9034]

The Steam Deck is awesome so far! Just got mine(from the reservation I placed - paying scalped prices is for losers) a couple days ago.

[@rorowena]

Hey Kat, could you please fix your audio or get a new mic? I love your videos but the bad audio quality really makes it unwatchable and that's such a shame..

[@MarinaMandarinaWoolyWorld]

Thank you. Do you think the hands of 10y.o. child will play comfortably on it? Or is it more for adult size hands? Console looks pretty big.

[@Will_b83]

I’m currently playing the Witcher 3 at 60 fps…it’s pretty great.

[@rockysal373]

I just want to see monster hunter worlds on it and elder scrolls online, thanks for your video ❤️

[@ZeroOne130]

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[@rachellyons1127]

I wish they had more cozy games on the steam

[@rla9889]

I still have a preorder for the Steam Deck, but I think when it's my turn I'm just going to cancel. I have a Switch that I like playing on and I also have a gaming laptop (plus gaming PC). I think I would be a little more apt to follow through if it played all of my games, but with not being able to play all the games I have on PC it's not worth the cost. I'm not a tinkerer so I'm not interested in emulation, I am content to play old games on their respective consoles/systems or something like Nintendo Switch Online.

[@aquariusshade]

Most of the commentary I've seen/heard about Steam Deck being the competitor to the Switch are from the people who don't like Nintendo Switch at all. A lot of those people just view the Switch as something for women and/or kids. I'm still on the waiting list for the Steam Deck but so is everyone else.

[@em6644]

That makes sense, it did seem like some of them don’t understand the perspectives of other gamers and what drew people to the switch in the first place

[@CaptainEffort]

I view them as competing devices, and I love my Switch

[@catgarcia2238]

its a beast for emulation and with the xbox gamepass its a must buy.Even though i love the steamdeck itstill has a long way to go software wise.

[@mtshark7]

Nice review Kat!

[@Rpgmaniac]

I’m in after q3 so instead of waiting for the steam deck I just went ahead and spent the money for an ayaneo next

[@viciousviolet3783]

I wish we could get the steam deck in Australia 😞

[@Usererror401]

I preordered mine the first day I was able and still nothing I don’t think it’s the next big thing.

[@miah-y5s]

I love that outfit!

[@Stoked4Good]

🪙🪙: Volume is too low and/or mic changeup?

[@panjotiksilaen7211]

Can you review aya neo next or pro

[@Jinx369]

What is the game you are playing at time strap 7.42?

[@Jinx369]

@@Lunicia Thank you so much! ☺️

[@tastemyhammer2757]

Q3 is the new Q2

[@johnking1765]

The real problem with Nintendo is needing to buy the same game again and again because they don’t make their new systems backward compatible. This is a blatant unethical money grab. That is the reason I will not invest in the Nintendo echo system or Sony’s for that matter. What I love about Steam is buy once and play always.

[@daisies667]

7:42 what game is that???

[@ZeroOne130]

Grow: Song of the Evertree

[@lgroves336]

What the heck, a female's gamer channel. Need more of these....

[@monsterhighstopmotion]

If there's one thing i know about people, is that convenience is one of the biggest sellers I don't think the steamdeck is gonna replace the switch, most people, specially the people that buy Nintendo products, don't want to have to deal with settings and compatibility issues and stuff of that sort, they want to plop a game in they're game machine and have fun I can see the steamdeck being very frustrating aswell, specially when even more hardware demanding games come out. Nintendo has that sorted, you can always expect quality from a Nintendo game

[@scottgraydon8690]

I haven’t watched this video yet but as soon as you received the steam deck I thought you might throw the switch under the bed somewhere.

[@laylaylomadam8450]

great videobut your voice is so low

[@reyzuna]

If doesn't have Zelda BOW and Mario Oddesy then it is not a switch killer and if it is not legit then it is Pirecy and illegal hehehe

[@ThaTrueEgyptino92]

Valve Steam Deck = new school Sega Game Gear

[@decoraven825]

Should’ve shown the deck more

[@saphirothplaysbad4708]

Did you miss the part where they said this isn't a deep dive review and more of a cozy opinion based comparison. If you want a more tech dive review go to the search bar and type what you're looking for

[@decoraven825]

@@saphirothplaysbad4708 boohoo lmao

[@plutoplexus8656]

I think the switch is much better then the steam deck because of its games.console wise maybe not:( but it’s still done great and better. It WILL surpass 150 million sales. So

[@josesito1589]

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