The Steam Deck changed my gaming habits and setup

[@Tryhardblackguy]

"If you're watching this that means you watched 30 other steam deck videos" lol stop calling me out

[@TechAdventure1]

Lol I’ve embraced my small channel 😂

[@Tryhardblackguy]

@@TechAdventure1 Yeah, I get my steam deck in a few hours, I actually came home early from work to wfh for I can get it when it arrives, I doubt someone will steal it in my neighborhood but you never know, also I have never bought an item this much and had it delivered to me

[@TechAdventure1]

@@Tryhardblackguy Smart move :) Stolen packages are rare but with something like this (expensive and hard to get) I wouldn't take a chance either.

[@chloe-sunshine7]

Yeah... Only 30...

[@NeroVingian40]

He got a big deck 🤣

[@Drooopyy]

“I have a big deck” underrated statement

[@TechAdventure1]

😂 just compensating for reality lol

[@eddieos]

@@TechAdventure1 I see what you did there lol

[@grumbholt]

Instantly subbed

[@nigelguiboche2840]

lmao caught that

[@RichardCookerly]

That’s what she said

[@Eimantasks]

Just a heads up proton is not an emulator, it's a translation layer, which actually translates DirectX calls to vulkan, this process is way faster than emulation, that is why we see near identical performance compared to windows systems. This tech really blows my mind, how well made it is.

[@TechAdventure1]

Thank you!

[@Eimantasks]

​@Gurney yeah, I suppose it's a more detailed answer, I just crammed it all in to "translation layer" term without mentioning DXVK, VKD3D, WINED3D, wine, just trying to make a point that translation layer is way faster than emulation, but if one is curious, this answer is definitely more thorough. if one wants more data, this is an excellent video on how it all works underneath kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWrOmZePpbJ8a9U

[@Code_Eye]

@Gurney not exactly, you're right dxvk translates the directx API, but proton doesn't "bundle" or anything, proton just like dxvk translates. basically wine and by extension proton, translates windows softwareinto something linux can understand.

[@aaaa9r]

AFAIK, Proton is Wine with some additional patches to improve better compatibility for some games

[@seeibe]

To call it a translation layer is also not accurate. In very simplified terms, Proton is Linux pretending to be Windows, while the program runs "natively" and nothing has to be translated. That's what makes it fast. It's also why Proton can't run on non-x86 CPUs.

[@kewldean7013]

Bro had the best quick definition of tweaking VS tinkering I ever heard, plus the line, “I’ve got a small channel, but I’ve got a big Deck!” Had me laughin right from the start! 😂 and for that sir, you get my like 👍🏼 💯 🔥 vid

[@TechAdventure1]

Thx!!!

[@_JD_C]

Had a PC for more than 5 years now and I've never thought I would say that, but the steam deck is the way to go from now on (for me at least), good hardware, great community support, and it has the best price, truly a magnificent piece of work.

[@marcoslopez_]

Steam Deck is amazing but I just hear it definitely has a few compatibility issues due to anti cheats and different launchers. I hope all this changes one day.

[@_JD_C]

@@marcoslopez_ in my situation, I mostly play indie/old/emulated games so I don't play online games that often, unless my friends were at the time, and I don't think I'm the only one who does that so yeah, in that case anti cheats and the likes of it wouldn't matter that much, but valve improving them would be cool too in case someone wanted/needed to

[@GruppeSechs]

I mean, with a USB-C hub, it's literally a tiny desktop PC with decent performance.

[@synergy793]

I really want one but I’m not that computer savvy. I have a pc but haven’t had it long so kind of a newbie

[@zackmac5917]

I mean, not if you want to play games at high graphics settings. That's in part what's so great about PC. The raw power to play games with amazing graphics. But in terms of access to the PC library, sure, steam deck is amazing.

[@dinofreak01]

The lack of editing, and abundance of candour makes this such an honest and charismatic video. :D Thank you for giving me more reasons to convince myself to get a deck!

[@TechAdventure1]

Hey thx!

[@nopalito300]

This is literally the first Steam deck video I’ve ever seen. You fulfilled your purpose

[@TechAdventure1]

LMAO no way!

[@alpindale]

Lmao same. I keep getting Linus' videos in my recommendations but I never watched them.

[@TechAdventure1]

Curios why you aren’t watching his videos. He’s like the gold standard, right? Personally I’m more interested in low-production videos. They seem way more authentic.

[@sirsmalls4565]

I’ve found myself buying steam games throughout the years and never getting around to playing them for similar reasons you mentioned in this video. I’m a family man and have a full time job and work overtime a couple days a week and when I’m home I really don’t want to segregate myself to my office just to play video games. The steam deck just seems way more convenient to me . I finally was able to place my order yesterday so we’ll see how long it takes to come. Loved the video!

[@TechAdventure1]

Great choice! Totally understand your situation. I hope you enjoy it!

[@InVaZiOnAzN]

I know this is late but they did update the shipments for steam deck, I pre ordered January of this year and from the comments I see people are getting their emails from when they pre ordered in November and December 2021, so I am guessing yours will be some time next year. They should of updated your order with q1 or q2 for next year.

[@dylanstallings2581]

@@InVaZiOnAzN He said he put his order in and was waiting for it to arrive, so it's being shipped to him. You're sent an e-mail when you're able to make the purchase itself, afterwards it'll get shipped within 1-3 days.

[@InVaZiOnAzN]

@@dylanstallings2581 oh i know about the email, that was what i was reading from other people. and yeah, i read that wrong then, i thought he said pre order.

[@mmgbtv]

I hear ya man. I have an 8 month old. And if it wasnt for my Steam Deck gaming would pretty much be impossible.

[@nadezhdanikolaeva7995]

Your video convinced me to finally complete my purchase! I've preordered my deck two days ago and literally after a day I've already got the email, so I absolutely had no time to ponder if I actually want it or not which I was planning to do for a couple of months while I was waiting for the email lol

[@TechAdventure1]

Nice! Keep me posted.

[@seraaron]

I think the sleep / suspend function is the most useful feature that people don't talk about much. It's *the thing* that makes this a portable device, imo. All other handheld consoles have had a suspend feature since the GameBoy Advance in 2001, so it's really important that Valve were able to successfully add this to PC architecture. It's something that (as far as I know) not a lot of the other Deck-like competitors out there have this, or don't seem to have implemented it as well as Valve. When I play games on my desktop PC it's always an ordeal to get everything set up, which can take several minutes, but when I play on my Switch it's just 4 button presses and I'm straight back into my game, without even a loading screen!

[@TechAdventure1]

100% agree!

[@inkbomb675]

GBA did not have a suspend function.

[@milosstojsin6099]

Exactly this! For e.g. had a GDP Win and without sleep, it's just not as portable. Sleep function on PC is really a game changer

[@seraaron]

@@inkbomb675 Yes it did. If you pressed Select + R on the original gameboy advance, or if you just closed the clamshell on the SP.

[@inkbomb675]

@@seraaron I had an SP, both the original and the improved backlit latter version and neither did that. This is a DS function, simply closing it would still run the gun. This is a stupid argument, literally look it up, you are wrong. Only SOME games had a sleep mechanic with the button combo you mentioned.

[@jayst]

Blows my mind how great the Deck really is. I’ve been playing Metal Gear Solid V non stop on it, and it runs perfectly. To think I could play a game like that on a portable console is just insane.

[@TechAdventure1]

Agreed. It’s the kind of thing you have to experience to understand.

[@MrFernand0007]

love that game

[@sonnieslim5973]

“I’ve got a small channel but I have a big Deck” 😂😂 that line earned a sub. Great video

[@churros1012]

Instantly subscribed because you made me laugh in the first minute of the video. “I gotta big deck” yeah I’m a child and laughed at that.

[@TechAdventure1]

Haha laughing makes life more fun!

[@willford7717]

Great video. The best thing about the discourse surrounding the Deck is the pure passion you can sense from people when they talk about it. I get it too. As much as I have loved PC gaming for most of my teenage and adult life, that initial spark - which for me was transitioning from the sub 30fps performance of the 360 to the unchained potential of a PC - has never quite been replicated. That's not to say I've ever fallen out of favour with gaming, it has and, I hope, will remain forever, but the sheer giddiness of getting my first PC and tinkering to squeeze as much greatness as I could out of it just hasn't been matched... Until the Steam Deck, a formidable performer given the form factor, but obviously nothing in comparison to a beefy tower, and yet tinkering with games individually, exploring hacks others have created and still playing console/PC quality games (and most importantly, being able to play FPS or mouse-heavy games) on a handheld has been surreal. It seriously evokes that same child-like buzz for when I got my first PC, never letting it leave my mind. Whether I wanted it to or not, the Deck just won't get out of my head, and I love it.

[@zackmac5917]

Wait until Valve release the Deckard VR headset. It will perhaps be like the Steam Deck (though with better next gen hardware), but for VR. Should be incredible.

[@solm67]

Excellent video. I got my Steam Deck two weeks ago. It's an awesome piece of kit.

[@TechAdventure1]

Thanks!

[@meohmy8870]

I think everyone watching is still waiting for their steam deck yes we've probably all seen videos of million times we're going to keep watching them until we get it in our hands so content creators have about the end of the year to keep these going keep making them I'll keep watching them.

[@TechAdventure1]

Ya I think you’re right. The waiting can suck but it’s also fun knowing a sweet product is on its way.

[@Cavemanheartrock]

I've only had mine for a week now and it's changed my habits and I'm happy extremely happy with how it's changing them. Lots of games I have that have been "extras" through humble bundles and what not are already getting played. I bought a laptop dec of 2020 and barely use it. This is how I was expecting I would play the laptop in bed. Sit down hook a controller to it and play stuff that I prefer to play with a gamepad. I only did it a handful of times, the laptop mostly sat in its case I got for it and was almost never used.

[@TechAdventure1]

Yep! Now imagine you can now shop / use an ultrabook instead of a 5-6 lbs gaming laptop. Game changer!

[@whitesupreme6638]

I actually looked for and watched 3 videos about steam deck, and after that your video was the first to be recommended. Keep up the good work!!

[@TechAdventure1]

Thanks for letting me know! That’s awesome.

[@_skud]

Very smart to go this direction with the video! I appreciate your perspective and love that I can get my epic and gog on relatively easily. I live in a campervan, so my quest for low/efficient energy draw PC gaming experiences looks to be over! Can't wait for my 512gb and I'll keep my beefy laptop around for the occasions I play a brand new and hardware intensive title, which isn't often these days.

[@TechAdventure1]

Hey thanks! This is a good time to have those requirements. Plenty of low power options available and upcoming.

[@xTheTamingx]

Ok, you had an overused "Big Deck" joke, but you had a great setup. So you earned a sub, hopefully your channel grows as big as your Deck!

[@TechAdventure1]

Lol thanks! Sometimes I make stupid jokes and have to reshoot the videos I make. This time it just felt good lol

[@carllongworth9581]

This is a great video I love console gaming always have never used a pc only an odd couple of times but the steam deck has definitely given me something I never thought was going to happen steam is incredible (I never used it before the deck) easy interface buy a game get the game play the game I got the steam deck on the bases steam would work for me turns out it’s perfect for me old games new games and everything in between im happy to drop graphics for a smoother experience because I grew up with Mario bros so everything now looks incredible I’m ranting but it’s for all the right reasons I think?

[@TechAdventure1]

Good reasons to rant!

[@kevinthompson7401]

Just wait for steam sales, it makes it even better.

[@NickGuelker]

My deck will be delivered tomorrow and im now watch everything I can find lol I appreciate the different approach. Thumbs up from me :)

[@TechAdventure1]

Aye congrats!! Which game will you install first and which do you think you’ll complete first?

[@NickGuelker]

@@TechAdventure1 I too have a busy life and no longer have the time to play games. I played the first two Wtcher games back in the day and haven't been able to dedicate the time to play Witcher 3. When it came out on the switch I bought one, hoping I could bang it out in 10-25 min bits. However I find it unplayable, it hurts my eyes due to a blur effect or ghosting. Anyway that will be the first to finish and download. I also look forward to emulation of my childhood :) and slowly playing a back log of steam games iv picked up every summer but never playing due to adulting life haha

[@TechAdventure1]

I just installed retroarch the other day. Works like a charm! You’re going to have a blast playing those old games. Regarding Witcher 3, I did finish it on PC a long time ago and I thought it would be a perfect Switch game - meaning mobile and handheld - but I also don’t care for it. Deck though…butter!

[@tfksworldoflinux]

Steam forums is a great place too for questions. There is a specific sub-section for Steam Deck.

[@TechAdventure1]

Yep! Referenced in this video. That sub has been a huge help to me.

[@RolloRoo]

I havent watched any steam deck videos apart from a couple when it was announced. Your making it to the big leagues my friend :)

[@TechAdventure1]

Ha! I’m not worthy 🙏🤣

[@DippyMan02]

Awesome video dude, actually changed my perspective on the steam deck, vs the 30+ other videos i've watched.

[@TechAdventure1]

😂 glad I could help!

[@mrbrochacho99]

Its really nice to hear people are enjoying this device. Really liked my switch when I first got it and I feel like I'm gonna love this when I get my hands on it

[@TechAdventure1]

I love my Switch! And yes, I think you’ll love the Deck.

[@Grimgrin666]

Just clicked by chance and enjoyed the content. Not as in depth or flashy but simplistic and wholesome(especially with what sounded like a child in the background). All and all ya hit good talking points and I think I'll stick around and see what else ya drop. 🍻 Cheers

[@TechAdventure1]

That’s very kind of you to share, thank you! I gave up on having a big flashy channel a year ago. I’m happy admitting I’m just a regular guy who loves tech. Much appreciated!

[@Jaysson83]

Wearing the same shorts for years my guy😂 That’s how I roll😂 love it dude nice video on the steam deck🤙

[@TechAdventure1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jonathanm.ollerjr.6486]

I really love the Steam Deck. The fact it blown my other Ryzen Laptop (R5 5500u) away with it's performance on a mobile format. Even on Gaming mode and stuck to 720p while connected to an external monitor, the image you'll get is still sharp like as you can see from Deck itself.

[@megajackwackstyles6953]

I love this video I haven’t got mine yet but videos like yours get me more excited waiting to get mine so please keep doing these videos i love it . Thank you and great job keeping it real

[@TechAdventure1]

Thank you!

[@crypt58]

I just bought my Steam Deck last night, now just waiting for it to ship. I can't wait to get my mitts on it. Also, I was happy to see 7 Days to Die in your library. XD

[@TechAdventure1]

Nice!

[@Deathcroak]

Honestly loved your video because yes I'm in the same position. Can't wait for this in the mail.

[@TechAdventure1]

Congrats! Hope you enjoy it.

[@nintendoconvert4045]

“But I have a big Deck”. Aaaalllll rrriiiight lol. Good video!

[@xpressbeats501]

I spat out my drink when you said “I got a big deck” 😭😭😭

[@TechAdventure1]

Ayyyye!

[@Kioto_Nakamura]

you might have a small channel, but the information you provide is very helpful. thanks for the vid. I'm in the absolute same position as You - PC gamer with 2 small kids. For me it is not worth it to take a sit for a spontanious 20-30 minute game session, but having a handheld device with access to my huge game library at any time from my pocket is priceless. I am very excited to finally get my deck.

[@TechAdventure1]

Keep me posted!

[@joker6558]

How big are your pockets?

[@bullfrogcristiplaka]

small channel, BIG DECK - all the right words to gain my sub

[@charlesbronson2926]

I have an expensive gaming laptop and a steam deck. Also a switch and a ps4. I don’t use anything but the stream deck anymore. I could easily get a cheaper laptop or windows tablet to just download stuff to syncthing to the deck. Obviously it’s not as powerful as a really good gaming laptop, but it’s just so damn convenient, and still plays really well.

[@TechAdventure1]

100% agree! Also, loved you in Once Upon a Time in the West 😂

[@nebgol]

Great succinct vid. This video has been out a while, so I'm sure you found out by now or knew at the time, but if you hold the Steam button and L1 you can zoom in on sections of the screen. Makes text thats too small, a little clunky, but less strenuous.

[@TechAdventure1]

Dude. No freaking way! Thank you!!!

[@family2guy2]

“I got a small channel but a big deck” Made me laugh so I subbed. I’m a simple guy.

[@TechAdventure1]

🤣 thanks!

[@pawelbukowiec1391]

Might be a small channel, but love your delivery. Instant sub!

[@TechAdventure1]

Thank you! I used to try and mimic the big tech channels. And then it occurred to me while watching one of their videos: I don’t want to see them. I just want to see the product! Also lowered my laundry bill 🤣

[@stopndrop4588]

Great video man, I just got mine today and I am in love. I tried GTAV and it runs really well around 40-60 fps on medium to high settings. Very impressed with this baby and it will only get better.

[@TechAdventure1]

Thanks!

[@Aethelbeorn]

Only thing I'm salty about is that my 512GB Steam Deck is in mid transit (FedEX) while I wait and refresh my tracking page every half hour lol Great video btw!

[@TechAdventure1]

Thank you! Man that’s sucks. All of the stories of fedex related challenges left me feeling nervous before mine shipped. Good luck!!

[@shaeshae3684]

The Fedex guy will report it as missing. People need Steam Deck man!

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

That was literally me last week. On delivery day it was out for delivery from 452am til 755pm! I was going crazy all day but when it finally got delivered I was happy as a lark. Device is freaking sick

[@shaeshae3684]

@@chiarosuburekeni9325 sell it. you dont deserve it.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

@@shaeshae3684 wtf.

[@SteadicamCologne]

Great. I could have saved time watching 30 other boring tutorials and could have watched this one instead. Great review. And very relatable. I have a similar "tech situation" and the narration is really great 👍 and very nicely made. More of a tutorial for the novice, perhaps the enthusiastic dude , not like other tutorials where I have to Google the vocabulary... love it. Subscribed. keep it up . 👍 👍 👍

[@TechAdventure1]

🙏 thank you so much! Very kind of you.

[@Thefootqueen]

I can’t wait to get mine as I’m getting my steam deck tomorrow. I’m kind of nervous because I don’t want fed-ex to mess up the order due to how they’ve been in my experience lol. But also I’m so excited to play all my steam games on it while on the go :) The only other thing I feel could majorly change how I play is the steam controller. Which I’ve also seen quite a few videos on. It’s unfortunate valve decided to discontinue it. I have to see where else I can get that from, but that’s another thing to worry about for a later time I suppose.

[@zilearmy07]

I know exactly what you mean about fedex

[@GruppeSechs]

I honestly think the biggest thing about the deck that few talk about is the fact it's a mini PC. That's all it is, but with the added functionality of a built-in gamepad and display. Similarly specced mini PCs aren't even that much cheaper if you factor in those two things. I think when USB-C hub support grows without having to spring for the $50 dock, you could literally just buy the deck and use it as a desktop PC, then unplug it and take it on the go. That's pretty incredible. Just for perspective, my desktop PC was a bit over $300 (and that's with a Microcenter here), and it's only a bit better than the deck, without the portable aspects.

[@TechAdventure1]

Yes the future is looking very good!

[@paulkinder8440]

Mine was reserved August last year, i've been given October or later for when i get mine. For me personally i'm a console gamer, but with the Steam Deck, i saw it as opportunity to play games that passed me by,the likes of Trails in the Sky, Half Life,Blue Shift,Opposing Force, the Final Fantasy Pixel Collection,Chrono Trigger etc. That's the reason i reserved one, because none of those games are on modern systems and i really want to play them. I've never done pc gaming, so it'll be something completely new to me.

[@TechAdventure1]

I think you’re going to love it

[@paulkinder8440]

@@TechAdventure1 I hope so.

[@keithstone818]

also pre-ordered in August mine comes in this afternoon hope yours comes in as well

[@paulkinder8440]

@@keithstone818 I got mine this afternoon too.

[@elcapitanortz]

Mines arriving in three days went for the 512G thanks for the video cant wait to sit on the sofa with the wife and kids and play some games.

[@TechAdventure1]

Heck yes!!! Keep me posted. Hope you love it.

[@MarceldeJong]

It’s the first gaming pc device I’ve preordered in decades. I preordered it in August last year so I’m still waiting on mine (EU though, so hopefully soon) Can’t wait to get my hands on this “game-changing” (heh) device.

[@TechAdventure1]

Heck yes! Soon for you I hope.

[@fencefirst2722]

Decades? So it's the only gaming PC device you ever preordered because there wasn't any gaming PC devices to preorder decades ago

[@98SE]

Great Video, I like your channel, I have bought the highest end steam deck and I know for a fact that my dad is gonna be judgy with how much I have spent on it but it is my money and I have the same philosphy as you as that is where I spend my money because it is mine and it is my hobby! :)

[@TechAdventure1]

Thx! I can put myself in his shoes, as I am also a father. I can tell you that there is an opportunity for you to make him proud here. This can be a long term purchase that prevents other, more expensive purchases. It can also help enable you to learn more about Linux and even game development. Finally, it’s a device that allows you to be a little more present around the family instead of holed up in your room, gaming. Good luck!

[@98SE]

@@TechAdventure1 Yeah at the moment I am learning Programming (The C Programming Language specifically) and the Steam Deck will be my primary test and compiling machine, my laptop is a Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH 81FK and it, along with most of the other IdeaPads in the "300-Series" have faulty UEFI Firmware so linux (specifically ACPI) doesn't work properly on it at all so I have to run Linux on really old machines or my main Gaming Machine, but my RTX 3060 doesn't work well in Linux, but works great in Windows (Thanks Nvidia, or as Linus Torvalds would say, "Nvidia, F**k you!"), and yeah I would love to learn how to develop games, at the moment my Nintendo Switch does the job of bringing me downstairs, and I bring it to my Dad's house too so we can all play together, but it cant play some of my favourite PC games without using moonlight gamestreaming to my PC upstairs, the games I would love on a handheld are: COD: Black Ops (not the DS version lol), BeamNG.Drive, IL-2 Sturmovik 1946, Teardown, DCS World, Minecraft Java Edition (The switch can play Java Edition in Linux but its quite laggy), Roblox (switch can play it on Android), but because my switch is running CFW I have Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Android 10, EmuMMC, and my SysMMC on the same switch so I can run pretty much everything but I think the Steam Deck will be alot better because I can run full PC games on it, Also thanks for the Good Luck, I appreciate it and Good Luck to you too from the UK! :)

[@TechAdventure1]

Good for you!

[@cth2lhu]

Bro I literally work the same job as one of my roommates and he doesn't understand how I spend so much on games. Overtime is godsent if you can get it (and you don't have kids), love the passion my man.

[@TechAdventure1]

I hope he learns from you! Lol It’s important to save money too. No doubt. But if I have a choice between like $250 sunglasses or a few games that’ll get me through a good chunk of the year, the choice is easy.

[@Deathwept]

Small channel, big deck. Loved that 😂

[@TechAdventure1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Mizufluffy]

I haven't got my Steam Deck yet but I'm in the Q3 queue so hopefully I won't have to wait much longer. I've been preparing by for example following which games are already verified or playable, and currently there's about 270 titles in my Library are are either one of those. Verified games alone are a little over 130. However, over the years various games may end up in a library from bundles or sales so I've made a little bit smaller collection in my library that only contains verified games that I'm more or less interested in. That collection has about 80 games at the moment. It's great how there is already a good number of games ready to be installed and played when I get my hands on the Deck. I'm well aware that not all games will be fully or partially supported, and about 10% games in my library are currently unsupported. All I can hope is that they improve their support for games over time and also go through more and more games. Honestly speaking I'm not even sure which game I'd like to play first. I've been thinking I might want to try a game that I'm already familiar with so I can practice the inputs and buttons but it could also be exciting to try a game that I haven't played yet. Anyway, I'm very excited for the Steam Deck and I can hardly wait to try it out.

[@TechAdventure1]

I like the way you’re thinking about this. And keep in mind that games that are not verified may still work.

[@dwoodfolk89]

Hey I was in the Q3 queue also and I just got my purchase email the other day, so hopefully you shouldn't be waiting too much longer! I can't wait to finally use it

[@Mizufluffy]

@@dwoodfolk89 I got the mail on Monday and it was in "processing" and "shipping soon" status for a while but on Thursday the status changed to "shipping" with an email from Steam and giving me a tracking number. Later I got email from GLS informing me that they are delivering it. All I need to do is wait and hope it gets delivered safely.

[@personsworld]

You totally fit the teacher vibe man

[@AndreVieiraguitarist]

So glad I came across this! I need D series on my deck dude!!!!

[@MartinCox1986]

I find the "grip" buttons are much easier to push towards yourself with your finger tips rather than pull them like a trigger (how the steam controller works)

[@SAGERUNE]

Old games have so much potential here because many of the ui elements were designed for an even lower resolution than what's on offer here. Which is why I'm super stoked to get this, because I have my desktop 3070ti for modern stuff, but I'll be able to delegate older stuff to a more sustainable and comfortable option.

[@TechAdventure1]

I’ve been playing through Quake - almost done. Going to hit Q2 and 4 and then Blade of Darkness. I’m digging this.

[@andrewpelletier7921]

"I've got a small channel, but I've got a big deck." Perfect lmao

[@supershaggyberto]

So unfortunate that you felt the need to explain why you've purchased all your gaming devices. I totally get it! People online love to hate. It just feels like "mea culpa" when you clearly weren't trying to flex. Great video! 👍

[@TechAdventure1]

hey thanks! Honestly, I figured this video would get like 1K views max, since that's kinda how my channel performs. And I don't do any post-production or editing. But it's ok, so many people have enjoyed the video. That matters way more to me than any hate I've received.

[@Jempai]

The left pad does do that, you just have to have it configured for something where those haptics make sense

[@TechAdventure1]

🙏

[@BrazenScull]

Great video, even better game library.

[@TechAdventure1]

Lol thanks!

[@_livekraft]

"I do extra jobs... for example... I TEACH" Hahahahaha, bro I am a teacher and a salesman and I do not enjoy it as I should, but I do it for the bucks. I feel you!

[@TechAdventure1]

I’m a salesman who teaches sales!

[@glmorten]

Yo, pro tip on your videos. If you take a stiff piece of black poster board and cut a hole in it for just the camera then you will no longer see the phone in t he reflection of the screen. I use this technique to sell items on ebay.

[@TechAdventure1]

Dude thank you SO much!!!

[@potatosniper3796]

I can't stop watching deck vids, mine is in transit, hopefully I'll get it over the weekend 👁👄👁

[@TechAdventure1]

Awesome!

[@alkakesari3273]

When will legion 5 pro giveaway results come

[@TechAdventure1]

Already announced

[@mrtissues8450]

Great video, I’ve been finding the same thing with my Deck. Keep it up!

[@TechAdventure1]

Thank you! Glad to hear that! I’m playing Quake RN and loving it!

[@DeebsGamingTV]

“ I wear shorts I’ve had for years, this is the way I roll “ 🤣 but seriously thanks for this video!!

[@TechAdventure1]

I do buy quality shorts though. Gotta have at least one pocket with a zipper.

[@DeebsGamingTV]

@@TechAdventure1 the pockets with zippers are game changers

[@TechAdventure1]

Always a pleasure to meet a fellow zipper man. Cheers to you brother!

[@Al-USMC-RET]

Haha Ms. Rachel in the background. Songs for littles is the best free babysitter right?

[@cleverestx]

Nice video. The 4-back buttons are best pressed by pressing them directly into the BACK of the system, not into the grips. Best to start that habit early and build that muscle memory...makes actually using them way easier and more enjoyable.

[@captainthruster9484]

This makes sense, prevents accidental inputs by just gripping the controller

[@TheSmokinPotato]

"small channel big deck" 1:30 alight dude ima sub

[@TechAdventure1]

….all too easy 🤣

[@FusionTechCinema]

I literally spent $2800 on a razer blade and now another 700 on the steam deck and even tho the blade has a 3070ti, there’s something more fun about the steam deck for gaming just reminds me of a psp I had when I was 12

[@TechAdventure1]

Bro I don’t miss my gaming laptop or desktop. Deck is legit.

[@RE4PER]

I can't wait to get one soon. Great video!

[@TechAdventure1]

Right on! Happy for you!

[@qabsal]

Me after the 70th video: fine i will go reserve one steam: This item is not available for reservation in your country Me: opens ebay ebay: 1000$ for reservations nice

[@JackGuitar1207]

I am on this mission before my steam deck arrives in few days to watch literally any available content about it. Taking swift MBA. Who's with me 🙃?!

[@mrb3991]

HI I waited a year for Steam Deck in the UK, Hopefully will be delivered this week, thanks for the video

[@TechAdventure1]

Awesome!

[@3agoor]

I'm still in Q3 and waiting for my steam deck :( I ordered it like early august last year

[@comradesandwich9437]

I wanna be your friend irl lol, you're so chill. Thanks a lot for this video. Ez subscribe you're the best!

[@TechAdventure1]

Lol thx! I fart a lot so be glad

[@liquidrival]

I just gave heroic a shot and it works. The more steam deck video there is the better it will be to find out what can we do to make steam deck better. The only problem is not having enough memory space. Have some try to see if the usbc can be used with a like a thumb drive harddrive?

[@GoodBariusOfTheNorth]

Cannot wait to get my hands on mine today! Quick question, does pdanet+ work on it?

[@Naruxos07]

I finally purchased a Steam Deck. I'm so hyped.

[@TechAdventure1]

Dude that’s awesome! Congrats

[@cloudd6535]

Actually right and left track pads are identical, you just have to change input method.

[@TechAdventure1]

Thanks!

[@slkmo8243]

I think I've literally seen every steam deck video. Dang! I want one so bad

[@TechAdventure1]

What’s holding you back?

[@slkmo8243]

@@TechAdventure1 Im too broke to get one lol

[@TechAdventure1]

Ah sorry. Well, for stuff like this I work a side hustle. Maybe you could try that?

[@mrspeeddemon727]

He's got a big deck. Woah, spicy!

[@TechAdventure1]

😂 I wish lol

[@insertrichie]

"But I've got a big deck" I see what you did there😉

[@TechAdventure1]

Stole it from my boy Kenney TBH

[@Apvizionz]

The right track pad has unexpectedly replaced the right joystick in most games for my look/aim functions. It's the most control and accuracy I've ever experienced without using a mouse. I would highly recommend everyone give it a try and mess with the sensitivity settings till you find your sweet spot.

[@TechAdventure1]

I’ve read that from others too….I have to try it.

[@name_christian]

Yeah! It’s a great device. The most benefit for me: you can play pc games while lying down. That way I don’t scroll through tiktok all night long, I play some serious games!

[@mansoso3903]

Facts

[@TechAdventure1]

This is true! I’ve taken mine outside…I’m able to play my PC library outside!? Bananas!

[@lvgs7348]

“I got a small Channel, but I got a big deck” 😂😂

[@TechAdventure1]

😂😂😂

[@fromamesstothemasses]

Love this video! Thank you so much! :) mine is arriving tomorroooow!

[@TechAdventure1]

Ayeeee thx! Enjoy your deck!

[@badimpulses17]

After an hour of playing my fingers and hands are numb and stiff.

[@RedForeman]

I only have an Xbox because of L4D and Halo…. I have a switch for Smash bros exclusively.. the steam deck does it all it’s crazy I am definitely getting one as soon as possible

[@kroooassant9899]

The buttons in the face are not designed to be "gripped" with the fingers. The fingers have to "push out" the buttons, it feels just as natural and much much easier to push, that's a smart way to avoid you clikcing these buttons unintentionally.

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

Looks nice tech adventure ! I have just subscribed to you

[@boyk4boyka]

not trying to be rude or anything lol but proton is mostly based on wine, also including dxvk (dont quote me on that one haha) but wine is an acronym? for Wine. Is. Not. (an) Emulator. its a compatibility layer. For the rest amazing video, im gonna wait for the deck 2 probably. Hope you enjoy your experience with your deck mate!

[@TechAdventure1]

You’re not being rude at all. I’m not an expert and don’t pretend to be. I’m just a fan of this stuff. On the other hand, I’m also not a shill, so that’s good! I’m loving the deck. Just finished Quake 1 and I’ve started Quake 2. This is after I’ve finished Dead Space 2 and 3.

[@SimpleFiction]

Does Modern Warfare have a good fps through steam OS?

[@Nizzote]

Small channel big deck. I like it 😂

[@TechAdventure1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@knockedgoose4206]

"I've got a small channel... but I've got a big deck!" MAN CHILL

[@TechAdventure1]

🤣 I’m super constrained in these videos.

[@magnawaves]

Bruh, I don't know if that's a cat or a kid in the background but I'm walking around the building on night shift and I went looking for whatever was in your video. BRUH

[@TechAdventure1]

🤣🤣🤣 it’s my kids. They were watching some weird show. I just can’t spend time doing multiple takes and editing. Plus I’m lazy AF.

[@zotii17]

Currently contemplating whether to save for ps5 or steam deck. I don't have a tv for the ps5 yet so steam deck looks like the way to go but I'm looking forward to gow ragnarok so I'm a lil bit confused. What you guys think?

[@TechAdventure1]

For GOW I’d play it on PS5 before Deck. The great thing about Deck is the library and that’s especially true if you already have a bunch of games on Steam.

[@jimreynolds619]

can you do this with Riot games?

[@TechAdventure1]

I bet so

[@louis0nfire]

Are you using a screen protector? I can't tell if you have one installed. If you do, good job on the application haha.

[@TechAdventure1]

lol I’m using the one pre installed by Valve

[@mhinkle82]

I have Origin installed on my Deck. The thing I hate is that you have to run the Origin client and then awkwardly scroll through the menus to get to your games. I wish I could I just add the game to Steam after installing with Origin like you can do in Windows. Makes me just want to re-buy all my Origin games on Steam so there is less hassle.

[@TechAdventure1]

You can! You can find the exe for your game and add it to steam!

[@mhinkle82]

@@TechAdventure1 How do you find the exe? It's buried in a bunch of folders named with random numbers. I tried to do a search and nothing came up.

[@TechAdventure1]

Ya that’s the hard part. When you install the games they get a string like 01234567. You have to look through each one to determine which is the game you want. I suppose you could google search the name of the exe and then search your Deck too. Once you have the path you’re golden.

[@Wesmoen]

You can add your game's exe as a non steam game. You only need to add STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH="/home/deck/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/" %command% To the launcher options of the game's exe. Every non steam added game will be put in it's own compat folder. Otherwise the game will think origin isn't installed.

[@aftonstjarna_enoch]

@@mhinkle82 kfind. just use it and search the folder. Just remember to enable "search hidden"