The Steam Deck LCD Is Still Absolutely Amazing | Steam Deck in 2024? [Long Term Review]

No one's really talking about the OG Steam Deck nowadays and, well, it's easy to understand why - newer and more powerful devices have flooded the market. That, however, is one heck of a shame. Despite its few shortcomings, it's still one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market, and is definitely worth buying in 2024, especially at its current price (be it used, new, or even refurbished).
#steamdeck #steamdecklcd #valve #handheldgaming #handheldgamingpc #steamdeck2024 #longtermreview

[@whollymindless]

Steam made 500 compromises and nailed the balance. And then they worked their butts off with updates and support.

[@CGD.Studio]

Crap, I wish that opening line was mine. 😂 Couldn't agree more!

[@AljoschaSINNLOS]

well i can t wait for a steamdeck 2. Most likely will have a strix point apu with 16 cores.

[@CGD.Studio]

@AljoschaSINNLOS Definitely worth waiting for! 🙌

[@hilo558]

"It smells amazing", Love that you added that.

[@CGD.Studio]

Man, I've been smelling it for two years straight. If Valve ever makes it into a perfume I'll gladly drown in it! Smells like... happiness?

[@Aigis31]

Reminds me of when people were apparently tasting Switch cartridges. Like, excuse me??

[@CGD.Studio]

Never wanted to try it out personally, not a fan of licking things that shouldn't be licked. 😅

[@jvaldez5]

It smells like a new vhs tape after you put it in the vcr. I’m not sure if you are old enough to remember that new vhs smell or not.😅

[@deanshaw6588]

lol

[@rocknflip66]

got the LCD and still love it, it’s a reminder and a special place dear to me. I was those customers that had to wait months & months during the pandemic, and it feels fulfilling to finally have one. I play Tekken 8 online on it and it’s a blast! one day I’ll get an OLED but for now I’m good!

[@cosmic_drew]

The Steam Deck is barely 2 years old. A lot of people seem to think it's outdated and old now... the Switch is 7 years old in comparison and they cost the same amount of money.

[@markdebruyn1212]

I think more of it as console in this case (even if it is a PC under the hood)

[@Smexbi]

The best part about the OLED was, that people sold their LCD oleds in masses. I was able to get a 500GB model for 300€, which was a pretty sweet deal. I wasn't completly sold of the idea of a SD, but now I love it. If there is a SD2 in the coming years, I might be dempted to actually buy a new one this time.

[@CGD.Studio]

Yeah man, once the OLED popped up, LCD models lost like 25% of their value on the second-hand market, almost overnight. A great thing for first-time buyers!

[@Malyt538]

@@CGD.Studioit was for sure got an amazing deal off mine thanks to the Oled

[@agrisimfarming]

Tell that to eBay sellers right now, when you factor in shipping it’s actually MORE expensive to buy a used one then to buy a new one from valve. It’s not like they are hard to get ahold of either.

[@nitinkastil5145]

Black thumbnail & back ground, is something new and unique, you have earned a sub by being different, cheers.

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you brother, really appreciate it! Yeah, it really stands out among all the surprised pikachu faces and neon colors. 😄

[@malcolmar]

Well said! I am still loving my OG LCD Steam Deck. At the time I bought it and even now it is such a great value in gaming. I also bought the 64 GB model and upgraded it to a 1 TB SSD and a 1 TB Micro SD. You are also right about the vivid software update and how that improves picture quality. Rather than spend the money on a "more powerful" gaming PC I chose to compliment my OG Steam Deck with an, Analogue Pocket and a Switch OLED. These 3 devices complement each other well and I really don't feel like I am missing out in the portable gaming department plus all can be docked to my TV. What a time to be a gamer! I definitely don't take any of it for granted.

[@CGD.Studio]

Couldn't agree more! A device for every kind of scenario and use-case. People are sleeping on the Switch as well, it's a little beast for indies! But the sheer level of performance and flexibility that the OG Steam Deck provides is just mind-blowing. I've been seeing used 256GB models for like 270 euros. Insane stuff.

[@malcolmar]

@@CGD.Studio Agreed.

[@malcolmar]

@@CGD.Studio Agreed. Plus you get all the Nintendo first party games and the Switch is a beast when it comes to battery life. I definitely and not surprised the Steam Deck is holding its value.

[@anthonyharding4380]

I have both LCD and OLED. Like CGD says in the video, once you adjust the colour temperature on the deck either with the in-built adjuster or VibrantDeck plugin through Decky Loader (if you can still get it) the display actually looks great. The one thing about the old deck is the buttons sit more flush and don't rattle as much as my OLED buttons. Apparently they made the OLED deck buttons ever so slightly smaller to mitigate them from getting stuck. Anyway, I still use my old LCD model and I give it to my friends to play so we can play some couch co-op when they stay over at my place.

[@CGD.Studio]

Oof couch co-op with two Steam Decks, love it. 😄

[@migottt]

Which colour settings is the best for LCD model ?

[@xavmar1091]

Bought the limited edition OLED for my brother on christmas and the only thing im truly envious of is the weight distribution on it, it doesnt actually weigh much less than the LCD but somehow manages to feel so much lighter and comfortable when holding it by the grips

[@Kyoti]

Just got my Deck (used, 512gb LCD) the other day, which I am still learning everything about it. I'm new to online gaming and PC gaming, and not very tech savvy. So definite learning curve for me. I'm hoping 🤞. I got a couple of small games from the sale, as I can't afford much currently (recovering & rebuilding after a house fire). I've been enjoying it so far, a nice distraction and escape from my life currently when I have down time.

[@CGD.Studio]

It's really not that bad, you just have to do a bit of reading, experimenting, and you'll get the hang of it soon enough! :) And it'll be worth it! Btw, my colleague Christopher wrote a bunch of amazing guides for the Steam Deck, you can check them out here: www.gamersdirector.com/category/steam-deck/ And good luck with the reconstruction, don't let it bring you down, man. Shit happens, you gotta push through. Health comes first. 🙌

[@josemaria8724]

Less than 1k subs? Dude, you got me. Subbed. Great vid, great point. It was fair and you were conscious that not everyone is printing money the way some creators talk 😂

[@CGD.Studio]

Aw, thank friend, really appreciate the comment! 🙌 Yeah, it's insane. They have to make a living, sure, but the point is not to do it at someone else's expense. (those watching)

[@vel5063]

The vent fumes are amazing

[@ramstab]

were, it’s gone now, after 13 months

[@CGD.Studio]

Really? Mine still smells like heaven. Hope it never fades, it's one of its biggest and most unique selling points. 😁

[@ramstab]

@@CGD.Studio that or my smell is done for, you should get yourself checked while you still have it

[@namduonghoang2931]

did they put drug in it to make us addicted

[@HardDrumStep]

almost one year in and mine still smells, love it! keeps me thinking it's still new😅

[@bb_lou]

I got my Steam Deck in early 2023, and while I am a bit envious of the OLED Steam Deck or ROG Ally, I've realized with time that there is a reason I jumped on the OG LCD Deck as quick as I could: while it's not perfect, it fits my use case more than any other handheld out there. I love to leave things on in the background but I also hate having to worry about burn in or a micro SD card slot dying. While I think the Deck OLED is probably an amazing handheld (I have an OLED ultrawide at home and it's insane), the few games I play that even are HDR compatible I don't really ever play on my Deck. On top of that, I feel like the new color calibration setting does an AMAZING job at making the screen look better, which helped to soften the OLED blow. I also recently got an RMA unit after my left bumper broke and it couldn't be repaired, and I got a revised LCD model instead, that has a redesigned cooling system that's a lot quieter and what seems to be a slightly different screen since the color controls don't change anything between native and sRGB so I think maybe the panel is native sRGB now. All that to say, Valve made it apparent that Deck OLED was like a relaunch for them, and that with the supply chain issues mostly gone, they were able to fully fulfill their vision, but it seems that might also be applicable for the newer units of the LCD variant too! I'm glad to see they're not just giving up on it altogether now that they have a revised model.

[@CGD.Studio]

Yeah, their post-launch support and efforts have been unlike anything I've ever seen. Really makes it worthwhile for the people who purchased the LCD model early on. Commendable, to say the least!

[@sly2792004]

@@CGD.Studioheard valve is now using a 3rd party company that is known for bad service and faulty repairs

[@69bruh]

You're going places. Mark my words. I'm subscribing

[@CGD.Studio]

Aw, thank you! Really appreciate it!

[@KingDevoneo-GamingChannel]

I just subscribed too 💯

[@H4GRlD]

I have the OG Deck and I've just purchased the oled one 😊 The initial goal was to sell the current one and now I've found myself in a spot where I'm looking for excuses to keep both. Unfortunately I live alone so there's no real reason to keep both, but I just love these devices.

[@Trippsy05]

you could keep it as a backup in case your oled gets broke. otherwise I would say sell it, the LCD model is going for around $300 - $400 on Ebay right now depending on how lucky you are with bids and how well your listing is written. I just got a 256gb LCD model for $308 on an ebay bid and have been impressed so far to where I almost wish I saved up for an OLED first.

[@H4GRlD]

@@Trippsy05 Yeah I just got the package 15m ago, I'll be testing the new device for a week or 2 and will probably sell the LCD one since I'm not a collector. Used prices are quite high here where I live as well.

[@KingDevoneo-GamingChannel]

Sell me the LCD one 😂

[@benpaholke3922]

Do the other handhelds have touch-capacitive sticks for the gyro?

[@granath55]

I got shocked you had less than 1k subs. You now have one more! 🔥🔥

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Granath, really appreciate it! 🙌

[@worldphoenixpart85]

Keep up your good work, it is amazing to listen to you ♥

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you, really appreciate it! 🙌

[@benlyle3593]

Man, great content, can’t agree more with the message AND the delivery is on point. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you brother, really appreciate it! 🙌

[@Rspsand07]

In Canada the refurb is only 250$ USD with free shipping which is usually exorbitant. The other options may be, "better" but they just aren't 300% better like they are more expensive.

[@C00II]

can’t believe you only have 1.3k subs, this video is very high quality !

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you! 🙌 Every subscriber counts. 😄

[@idontcode]

Amazing video! I bought a used Steam Deck LCD 512GB on eBay, can't wait to receive it. Would love to hear some of your games recommendations.

[@CGD.Studio]

May it serve you long and well! Oh, recommendations, oof, that's a tough one. 😅 It really depends on what you're into. I'm mainly playing Diablo 4, Darkest Dungeon, games like Dave the Diver, some PS3, old school point and click games like Curse of the Monkey Island, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Hades runs like a dream, Dredge, a bit of Sifu, Hi-Fi Rush, etc. You're spoiled for choice!

[@NoobGingeBot]

I recently bought a refurbished one & it’s awesome 😊

[@meixizou86]

I just recently bought my steam deck 64gb base model for 400usd and it's very amazing. I just bought 256gb SD card and with this little storage, I still have enough. SD is really great.

[@Itsjayduhhhhh]

I’ve got a PC so I’ve been extremely happy with the 64 gig steam deck since I paid 350 for it, bought an ssd on sale and it took minutes to swap to a terabyte! I kinda put it down for awhile during the semester but now that I’ve picked it back up again during my downtime I’ve been having a blast!

[@thefailuregamer1438]

I’m really thinking about getting the OG Steam Deck soon and it is very refreshing to hear your perspective on the constant evolution of technology, FOMO, and just feeling like the things you have now aren’t good enough. I kept feeling like if I don’t get the OLED then it ain’t worth it but that is so far from the truth. Thanks!

[@CGD.Studio]

Yeah, 95% of the tech KZbin space makes a living through FOMO, all at the expense of those watching. :/ Don't fall for it, an LCD Steam Deck delivers, like, 80/85% of the experience. Sure, a newer device is often better in one way or another, but money's hard to earn and easy to spend.

[@sp0re8900]

Yeah i love the og steam deck it got me back into gaming since ps3. That said there was so much in the 8th gen that I missed that I bought this knowing i might only be able to play a few 9th gen quality AAA games.

[@CGD.Studio]

Definitely, it feels like we're all in the same boat. The older we get the more games we miss, but it's nice to have a dedicated device to go through one's backlog.

[@tecsmith_info]

Great video! I recently invested in an OLED and filled it with just over 6000 games from old to new. You can't fault this device, it is absolutely amazing!

[@sixstab2967]

I really like how you set up your vids and wordplay!! 🎉

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you friend! 🙌 Trying my best!

[@GhostLink92]

For Game pass, I assume that will require a Windows install. So is it just streaming component, or do you get the full PC functionality that comes with GP Ultimate?

[@CGD.Studio]

Hi Ghost! Yes, as far as I know, you still have to install Windows in order to play Game Pass games (unless someone came up with a brand new workaround, which I doubt). Nope, it's not streaming, you're literally getting the full GP Ultimate functionality! Cloud saves and everything. :)

[@darkemperor418]

I installed windows 10 on my Samsung a2 sd card. It’s amazing what this thing can do.

[@danielhaposanmarbun6867]

I saved up my money to get the OLED, and now I'm thinking to get the LCD one. Great video by the way, you really speak up in different point of view. subscribing!

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Daniel! Really appreciate it! 🙌

[@booyeah4u]

I’ll agree with this! If cash was disposable, OLED for sure. However, I bought my 512 LCD, mid January 2024 used for a steal of a deal. My first handheld, and indeed first gaming pc (I’ve always had one of the PS’s) annnnnnd currently I’m primarily playing steam deck, it does everything, Indies, AAA, and AAs. It’s amazing, good vid

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you friend! 🙌

[@Lurkin63rd]

I’m definitely thinking about picking up a SteamDeck LCD for a first time handheld pc knowing it can run AAA and AA is good because I really want it to play ps2 games on the go

[@CGD.Studio]

@Lurkin63rd You're gonna love it!

[@knowntheplaya]

Just got a LCD steam deck locally for $300 usd. Haven’t bought a steam game for 3 plus years and finally started trying new games.

[@trinux9892]

The fact that the OG LCD can plug into any monitor on the go / in the hotel / at a friends / or PLAY ON THE GO? , connect to any of my controllers and still run big titles like Titanfall 2, The Division, Hogwarts Legacy, DragonAge Inq, Elite Dangerous, Lego Games, Final Fantasy, Shadow of Mordor, Jedi Fallen Order, Rocket League and play them well! Are the graphics turned up to Ultra with every feature on pushing 120 fps? no.. but they're all more than playable.. playable on the go... for the price it's a STEAL! I absolutely love mine! And that's not even getting into Emulation.. Can I get an OH YEAH for BOTW or ToTK on steam deck? :P

[@RyanMakochowski]

Subbed, you speak really well and your points are direct. can tell you have a passion for this. Very unbiased, thank you. PS, i'm also a fan of smelling fumes/freshly unboxed games XD

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Ryan! 🙌 Really appreciate it! ♥️

[@renerodriguez7778]

You nailed it! Here in the US, I picked up a refurbished Steam Deck for $240 at GameStop last month. It was a steal! I use it every day at work!

[@CGD.Studio]

Oh man, that's a steal, bravo! 🙌 Be careful, your boss might steal it. 😂

[@lunarneos]

Finally some love for the 64gig. For some reason people have for got about it lol. On top of that I get the praise for the Oled but the og Steam Deck is still amazing I play it more now that I did when I first got it! And when I need more space I just buy an SD Card and keep it going. I love the 64gig Steam Deck, I'd make that purchase 100xs over again

[@CGD.Studio]

We're all so busy talking about the latest and greatest things that it's easy to get caught up in all the FOMO. But the OG Steam Deck still kicks ass!

[@adgeifc]

Steam deck is so good There's a reason gameboy sweeped sega game gear of the map

[@adgeifc]

*off

[@aliawada3553]

Great video! Do you see yourself sticking to consoles (Xbox) for your triple A games or potentially moving over to pc? I’m in this weird position where I have a beefy pc, steam deck oled, laptop and ps5 and seem to prefer using my ps5 the most for game, especially triple A ones

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Ali! Absolutely! I'm not going back to PC gaming any time soon. 😅 I mean, I've gamed on both for over 20 years, and they both have their benefits, but the ease of use that a console provides, it's just unmatched. Man, you grab a controller, and you're "in it," you're gaming. It's so seamless, so user friendly. I find that whenever I play anything on my PC I start drifting away, I start Alt-tabbing, checking things, I'm getting Discord notifications, Slack, Telegram, all that stuff. I get distracted, and I hate that. It's not a weird position at all! Your PS5 provides you with everything you need: impressive graphics, stellar performance, and the ease-of-use that trumps any PC or laptop. "It just works." I also think that - and this is an unpopular opinion among the "PC Maste Race" crowd - as you grow older, as obligations and responsibilities start piling up, you have less and less time to game, and you need as few "points of friction" as humanly possible. If I power up a Windows-based device and there's a system update, or if my GPU drivers are outdated, or if my temps are getting out of control, I'm done, I'm not getting anything else done that night, it's like a rabbit hole with no end. Sorry for the wall of text. 😅 Welcome to the channel!

[@aliawada3553]

@@CGD.Studio Thank you so much for your message. This is extremely helpful and funny enough, you've basically stated how I've been feeling lately. I've re-read it a couple of times to felt like "wow, are you me?" haha. Great content! keep up the good work and once again, appreciate your reply!

[@Buzz231094]

Great vid, subbed 👍

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Buzz, appreciate it!

[@TheScripflipNetwork]

I think about the hype on the new edition but my original is so good that I can't front on it so hastily. Been playing with it still after the honeymoon phase. Great hardware, even better software. Must buy.

[@ImAlwaysRightjustaskgoogle]

I got the ally for 400 used , perfect condition and its amazing, exp game streaming is amazing.... but today for 300 im getting my first steam deck, im excited

[@CGD.Studio]

May it serve you long and well! 🙌

[@afaambomatayem578]

Hi CGD, I really enjoyed your commentary about the ROG ALLY and the problem with tech KZbinrs and Fomo, I had a quick question about the steam deck. So I'm kind of in a weird spot, I've been a Nintendo guy all my life, I had a gaming laptop but it broke and right now I have a new Nintendo 3ds xl, xbox 360 and a switch lite. Most of my money that I make goes towards college, would it be advisable to hold off on a steam deck and just wait till the next iteration or should I sell my 3ds xl and my switch lite and games to buy a steam deck? Thanks Again for reading my comment!

[@CGD.Studio]

Hello hello! Thank you for watching! 🙌 Glad you enjoyed it! Eh, not sure, to be honest. You know what's my most used handheld device? The Switch Lite. It's so portable, so light, it has very solid battery life, and it has all the games I want it to play. That's the thing with FOMO: people love talking about these devices but it all depends on which games you play. Most of the titles I'm into are available on the Switch as well, and it can actually fit any pocket. And I don't have to think about anything: it just works. Stupidly underrated system. I think you should definitely sell the 3DS XL if you've played everything you want on it, it still holds its value quite well on the second-hand market. What else do you want to play? Do you have those games on Steam? Do you want to run Windows on it? If you can buy a used Steam Deck for less than €300 then that'd be a great investment overall, and you'd get everything you need for a very, very reasonable price. It's unbeatable. It might not have all the bells and whistles of later releases, but it still offers like 75% of the experience. Heck, I would suggest buying an Xbox Series S and subscribing to Game Pass. You can find one for a bit less than €200 used which is insane. Incredible little device, also underrated by the "PC Master Race" crowd because it can't render games at 16K, 500 Hz.

[@afaambomatayem578]

Funny You mentioned the 3ds xl, I just recently got it I think a year or so, I modded that one so I can play any 3ds game I want, I have mostly physical pokemon games and I primarily use the 3ds during my commute between classes since it's so small and easier to carry around. I'm usually in school until the afternoon so it's easier to be able to whip out the 3ds and play a few rounds. I'm kind of attached to my 3ds because I had one during childhood so I wouldn't be comfortable selling it. I don't have a lot of games on my steam library as I don't use steam as much and really the only game I would want to play on the steam deck would be like cyberpunk and Spiderman ps4. But I really appreciate you taking the time to respond to my comment

[@CGD.Studio]

No worries, I'm here to help. 🙌 If those are the kinds of games you want to play, you should definitely wait for the Steam Deck 2 or Ally 2 - in my opinion. The Ally 2 especially because it'll be able to draw more power and give you a higher and (most likely) more consistent FPS. Those games *are* playable on the current generation of hardware, but you have to accept numerous limitations and play on lowered settings, use FSR, etc. At best it looks pretty darn good, at worst it looks like a pixelated mess. 😅 To some people that's totally fine. I personally don't like it. It's kind of a disservice to both the game and the player. It really varies from one game to the next, to be fair, some run great, but the point still stands. Think about that Series S, if you don't mind playing at home/your dormroom. It's an incredible device, and Game Pass will give you more games than you can handle. 😁

[@antunnitraj]

I got my steamdeck used in late 2023 for 379 euros and i am very happy about my purchase. Yeah, I could've gotten the OLED steamdeck but 512GB steamdeck for that price is just an amazing deal! I finished the whole GTA 5 story-mode on it and i don't have any complaints. It can do so many niche things like playing old DOS games and every emulator made for linux/windows under proton. Its a great console to just lay in the bed and get your mind off of things and enjoy your favorite games. It has a few problems that are linux related (anti-cheat not working) but since you report that windows is stable that is no longer an issue. The LTT video is just scaring everyone away (me included) and you shined a light so thanks for that! I might try to install it one day but i don't need to at the moment. And the thing is, you get A LOT of support since this is made by valve and developers are tuning their games for it so you are getting a high guarantee of your game actually working. It would be really nice of value to make a better battery pack in case the technology improves so this console can move on for years to come. Yeah, its made out of cheap feeling plastic but its not worse than chinese stuff we but on aliexpress. I just love for that price you can get a console for all of your tinkering needs. Also, i LOVE the touch-pads, such a great thing to add to this type of console, i can't live without it so this just makes it 10000 times better than any other handheld (legion go has only one, but i need two for the usage of the keyboard). Now, to sum everything up, great console, great OS, stable as a rock, makes linux more mainstream (thank you valve, you have my respect).

[@CGD.Studio]

Yeah, you can't fully trust big-time channels and KZbinrs, they all have an agenda of some kind, to push people towards affiliate links and sponsored products. Praising the latest and greatest thing is always the way to go, for revenue purposes. The OG Steam Deck is still going strong, and it's better (and cheaper!) than ever. 😁 Couldn't agree more!

[@daneo2518]

I’m really considering picking up a second hand steam deck, mainly for docked play on my tv so i can play all the steam indie titles and older pc games i can’t access on my PS5, does this sound like a good enough reason to grab one? i won’t be playing demanding games but god i miss out on so many pc games and i’m not a pc-play-at-a-desk kinda guy so i would ideally just play on the lounge… also fantastic video!

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Dane! 🙌 Absolutely, it makes all the sense in the world! You can get a refurbished Steam Deck for, like, $275. That's a *steal*! It's a two-for-one kind of device, and for that kind of money, it's unbeatable. It'll run indies and older legacy titles with ease, even on a large screen TV! And when you're traveling, you can just dettach a few cables and take those games with you. :)

[@loriennebrown1604]

So in my country we sit with an odd situation, the rog ally, is actually cheaper then the original steam deck 64GB and the oled version is currently unavailable. would your opinion still be the same if this was the case after using both?

[@CGD.Studio]

If the ROG Ally is cheaper, I would 100% go with the Ally. Honestly. It's the better device from a sheer specs perspective, and if you're okay with a bit of jankiness (either from Windows, ASUS' Armory Crate, or both), it'll blow you away. It's almost dead silent and surprisingly powerful, too. Plus the screen is just jaw-dropping. The battery life is pretty meh (at best), but if you're with that, you're bound to love it!

[@pixelmentia]

Refreshing to see a tech reviewer with a clear head on his shoulders! Just because the OLED exists doesn't mean the LCD isn't still amazing and should no longer be recommended. When you can find one used or refurbished under $300 it's an absolute steal.

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you, Pixel! 🙌 Imagine that, someone *not* trying to shove the latest thing down your throat to get affiliate revenue. 😅 Scandalous!

[@AFryingPan]

How did you get around the clock issue for the Steam Deck running windows? I find I need to reset the clock every time I boot

[@CGD.Studio]

Eh, I never had this issue, to be honest, and I never turn it off, I just put it to sleep and then wake it up whenever I want to resume playing. I've set the timr settings to adjust automatically according to my location, and it's been flawless so far. (Windows 11)

[@trickster4555]

Great video!

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you friend, really appreciate it! 🙌

[@M19871]

I bought mine as I’m mainly a horror gamer checked out the steam deck store loads of great horror games to play

[@ethanvalentine4299]

OLED Steam deck is phenomenal but if you only want to spend 300-350 OG Steam Deck works just fine. I got the OG from one of the first few waves of the preorders and used it nearly every day then bought the limited edition OLED simply because i loved it so much i wanted to see what the best version of it could be and I think it will be my favorite device for a very long time.

[@PopPunkNerd]

Seeing it’s more similar to a ps4 than it is to a ps5, do you recommend it as a primary consoles or secondary to a ps5? I have my ps5 as my primary and Xbox series s as a secondary but hardly touch my Xbox. I mainly play Halo for my multiplayer game

[@CGD.Studio]

Oh if you already have a gaming console, the Steam Deck is a killer supplementary device! The moment you run into a game that can't run as well, you just swap over to your PS5/Xbox. I'd buy one used for less than 300, swap out the SSD if it's a 64GB model and you'll be golden. Although you should definitely check on KZbin whether it's capable enough to run the games you want (there's a bazillion benchmark videos online). I mostly spend my time playing on the couch or in the bed, and it's a joy unlike any other.

[@PopPunkNerd]

@@CGD.Studio yeah mainly wanna play halo and a few other games I’ve missed out on , that I don’t have much time for to just sit and game. Was thinking of the oled but yeah everyone has told me to get a LCD version for cheap and just upgrade the system. So pretty much if something new comes out, just get it for the ps5/Xbox ? And if it’s an older game get for the steamdeck?

[@CGD.Studio]

Yup, that sounds about right! I mean, the Steam Deck is actually a lot more capable than one would expect, but if it's a AAA game, then you'll be better off playing on a console or PC of some kind. But it varies a lot from game to game. Like, Diablo 4, for instance, runs great, and so does Hi-Fi Rush. Darkest Dungeon 2 as well.

[@Zurosake]

just ordered my OLED SD, this is going to be my first handheld pc and i’m so hyped

[@CGD.Studio]

You're gonna love it! It's the ultimate Steam Deck experience. 😁 And you won't have to worry as much about battery life which is one heck of a plus, in addition to the jaw-dropping display and lower fan noise.

[@homer-wn5cu]

Got mine 2 days ago and knocking out ps exclusives i never got to play! My gf tired of me showing her. Best thing i bought since the series x

[@Zurosake]

@@homer-wn5cu I keep talking to my girl about it too LOL

[@lllllll5990]

Yep mine still going strong n is definitely playable despite lacking the oled display n 90 hz

[@LegionzGG]

Watching this while playing ff7 rebirth on my deck oled 😊 subbed

[@CGD.Studio]

You can always create a dual boot setup and pick and choose the OS depending on your needs and preferences. 😁 That being said, Windows has gone down the drain over the last few years (and then some), so maybe getting accustomed to Linux isn't that bad of an idea. 😅

[@LegionzGG]

@@CGD.Studio not sure your answer applies to my commment lol.. Im using chiaki4deck to stream ps5

[@CGD.Studio]

Ah, sorry, not sure where that comment was supposed to go. 😅

[@Outre7]

I have mine for 2 years and I still love it

[@BLAKSOLDIER]

I purchased mine like you, from re sellers because in my country (mexico) it was the only way to get one, man i love mine, is just incredible, titles from ps4 era and before runs like butter and the trackpads are the best thing ever on a controller you can use both as joysticks or buttons is juts amazing im waiting for the steam 2 to release because im buying it day one

[@CGD.Studio]

Yeah, pretty much the best device for gaming and emulation for the asking price. 😁 Worth every penny!

[@dyvawn]

Was wondering which one should I buy and settled down with LCD since I only played it when I visit my grandparents, other than that I'm always on my PC so battery life doesn't really bother me, could've just get a power bank or something. Not to mention, OLED price difference in my country cost wayyyyyy lot more than it was listed in US due to taxes or whatnot, so I might as well use the money to upgrade my PC instead.

[@MusicJunkie37]

What about the fan on the LCD model? Isn't it noisy? Or is it only for more demanding games and not if you play indies/retro games?

[@CGD.Studio]

If you're playing retro/indies it's never gonna be an issue. It's really not that bad, it's blown out of proportion. You can also set custom fan curves through a third-party plugin. Valve used two different fans, one from Delta and then another one from Huaying. That second one's a fair bit less noisy, but I never found it to be obnoxious even when pushing it full tilt, and I'm alergic to fan noise. Sure you can hear it but it's not bothersome at all. But I probably have a Huaying so that helps. I guess if you're playing Elden Ring on it it's gonna have to produce some kind of noise. 😁

[@MusicJunkie37]

@@CGD.Studio Thanks for the info. Do you think there will be a sale at the end of next month? And what about if you want to plug the deck onto a TV?

[@CGD.Studio]

A sale? oof, no idea. 😅 Probably not. You can already get a refurbished LCD Steam Deck for like $275 straight from Valve, or a used one for about the same money in most regions, which is insanely cheap for what you're getting. You can use any HDMI/DP-to-USB C cable and connect it to any TV or monitor, it works great! Or you can get an adapter or a dock for the same thing and get a bunch of USB-A ports, Ethernet, and in some cases even an M.2 slot for an additional SSD, to expand the Deck's storage whenever it's connected to it. Incredible stuff.

[@Dewy_Salvo]

Saw the refurbed 256 gbs were really low priced so I figured Id snag one to join the steam deck crowd! spent so many points on the customizations may as well try it out xD

[@Aigis31]

I've been looking into getting one since it released. I don't have a working PC and haven't for a while, and the funny thing is that the Steam Deck has better specs than my old setup! It may not be the flashiest or have a unique gimmick to it, but it's functional. And sometimes that's all you need. Also the community is massive for the Deck, since Valve is the ones behind it. If I ever run into a tech issue or need help running a game on the Deck, I can guarantee someone else has already posted a solution online. I don't know how true that is for the competition.

[@CGD.Studio]

Couldn't agree more! The ROG Ally community is pretty active, but it simply cannot compare support- and ingenuity-wise to what people are doing over on the Steam Deck side of things.

[@Trippsy05]

I just got a 256gb LCD model on ebay for $308 and so far I have been very impressed all around. The things I have to complain about are the controls mainly. The ABXY buttons remind me of an Xbox controller, which is fine, but ever since I got a dualsense nothing has gotten close to how good that controller is. I often cant find the Steam and triple dot button in the dark because it is flush with the body and the same texture as the rest of the deck. Otherwise its a decent controller, and it fills my hand better than most. Coming from a very high end PC, the Steam Deck humbled me in that not every game is going to run at ultra and achieve consistent frames at the same time, but at the same time it's insane that I can play real PC games on the go without lugging around any extras. Overall the only thing I regret is not saving a little longer and getting an OLED model.

[@CGD.Studio]

Don't let into the FOMO, your LCD model is still amazing! The OLED's battery life is the only big game-changer, but other than that, the OG still spanks. :) Btw, $308 is an insanely good deal!

[@adrianwilliams6577]

Gabriel Newell is my hero, my Steam Deck only has 512 GB of hard drive space, I have Genesis games, Capcom classics and normal pc games installed. I have more than 100 games installed and I still have about 80 gigabytes free, Valve did an excellent good job 👍

[@leon38688]

keep up the good work buddy.

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Leon, appreciate it! 🙌 Will do!

[@Flooozeee]

I was so happy when the OLED SD came out because I was able to pickup a outstanding condition 512gb LCD model for $240 😄

[@-pressxtostart-]

30 year console gamer, but got one for emulation now to downsize my physical collection. Its been an amazing purchase, also picked up a few games like noita and terraria. So worth it

[@richardwatson5730]

Personally, I utilize the SD in a handheld state when either the games are 360-era games, locked at ~7 Watts, or pre-2013 games. More modern games I play docked with the occasional 90ish minute stretches when I'm hanging out with my wife and kids elsewhere in the house. This gives me the flexibility to keep up with what I feel is relevant while spending what little time I have multitasking and spending time with my family. If it was a tad smaller and lighter, akin to the Nintendo Switch with the same current specs, this would be my Ideal handheld. I find myself continuously drawn to the switch though, because of the ease of use, and great battery life. Honestly, I wouldn't be averse to a "Steam Deck Lite" I've got other handhelds, but they are primarily advertised as emulation handhelds. I would be tickled pink if Valve announced a budget-friendly version of the deck and created a "lite-verified" section in the store.

[@CGD.Studio]

Ah, yeah, a Steam Deck Lite would absolutely be amazing! The Switch Lite and PS Vita are my personal favorites, nothing beats portability. You can lug them around with ease and they take up virtually no space at all. Severely underrated.

[@Hughesburner]

The biggest draw for me is the being able to pick up/put down a game at any time. I have been making my way through my steam backlog since getting one, stuff that I never had to energy to play after working at my desktop. I might get a OLED at some point but the LCD is just fine for now.

[@Innocuils]

Subbed!! Great job, and lets grow the channel!

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you, friend! Appreciate it!

[@jvaldez5]

Vent fumes smells like a brand new VHS tape after being used in the VCR and you rewind it before taking it out.

[@gtPacheko]

Currently saving up money for a 64GB, from a scalper too (I'm from Brazil, there's no other option). Can't wait till I get to December, that's probably when I'll have the money making $2 an hour 😂😅

[@Promikes]

Great point, thanks!

[@zhengfou]

Nice quality content. Chefs kiss hahaha

[@CGD.Studio]

Glad you like it! 🙌

[@KikoBG12]

great review bro 🔥 love my deck, got it for 330$ for 512 gb+512gb sd card from a second hand market insane deal

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Kiril! 🙌 It sure is, congrats! 😁

[@adhymus]

Nice video!

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you, friend! 🙌

[@_alexanderd]

Thank you for the opinion 🎉

[@davidend7641]

Great video. I have aya neo next. Bought 2 years ago £1300. Could not get steam deck. Aya neo plays well. Very few problems. Have been thinking of steam deck OLED but not sure if worth buying. But I do like the idea of just putting games in to sleep mode and resuming instantly. Also the idea of remote play from my gaming pc may work nicely. Not sure how easy steam deck is to install non steam games. I’ve heard lot of people having trouble with Ubisoft games - such as assassin creed. Any thoughts.

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you David! Eh, it's easy enough, I guess? Depends on the game launcher and how much you're willing to tinker with things. Search out the Heroic Game Launcher (github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher?tab=readme-ov-file) and Legendary (github.com/derrod/legendary), I think that's what people still use to load up the Epic Games launcher and whatever else. If you're mostly relying on non-Steam stuff, I'd suggest installing Windows on your (potential) Steam Deck, or just going with an ROG Ally. It's more expensive, but it's pretty seamless as far as game launchers go. It's a lot jankier and sleep/resume doesn't always work the way it should, but once you start up your favorite games it's quite a sight to behold. All in all, there's no "perfect" solution at the moment. I've been playing Game Pass games on my Steam Deck flawlessly for months (through Windows and a few third-party apps shown in the video), so it's definitely a viable option. No experience with Ubisoft's launcher, however, so you'll have to do a bit of research on that one. 😅

[@calculateddeclination5534]

I got the 256gb lcd before it became the base model. Still worth it. Oled is good but I'm not upgrading until the deck 2 comes out.

[@darkemperor418]

For real I bought a 64gb lcd model and upgraded the ssd to 512gb. With the games I’ve bought on steam I won’t be touching the Oled until sd2 comes out.

[@dud324]

best purchase i've ever made when it comes to gaming barely even use my PS5 anymore.

[@ivangarcia5562]

I flip video games and consoles as a side hustle. On Valentine’s Day I was able to find a 512gb lcd steam deck for 250. I was going to sell it to make a profit but since my wife knew how much I had wanted one, she let me keep it. NGL, for the price I got the deck for, I don’t mind having the LCD version. Love my deck!!

[@CGD.Studio]

Man, for that kind of money, selling it would be a shame! A steal! May it serve you for the years to come!

[@ryosama1988]

Thank you! Most reviewers only have the OLED in mind. Heck, they be reviewing the LCD version, saying good things about it and how I should get it in 2023 but at the end of their video, they're like "Get an OLED". I know the OLED is the "best choice" but its too darn expensive! Since we only have 1 reseller, the price is crazy high! The 1TB variant I think was around 1K while the ROG Ally is at 999$ Used LCD version is around 600~700 (in local currency ofc)

[@CGD.Studio]

Yeah, they're always focusing on the latest and "greatest" things, almost to a fault. No one takes price-to-performance into consideration, it's awful. :/

[@sly2792004]

Deck and rog are same price and go is too I think. But I don’t think windows is ready for handheld. Plus rog kills sd cards cause they placed slot right next to exhaust so im goin with oled deck for it’s reliability

[@sly2792004]

@@CGD.Studiothe longer battery life is what I want. If it was price to performance you’d get rog on sale right now for same price as lcd steam deck

[@davidend7641]

Thanks for reply. Probably will get rog ally. Same price here as steam. I think easier with launchers. I know people complain about battery life but I usually keep mine plugged in or use potable battery charger.

[@CGD.Studio]

Definitely easier with different launchers. The battery life's okay, I guess, if you're not using it while traveling. If you're gaming at 7W (indies and emulation) you can kind of get 4 hours which isn't all that bad. I mostly use it as a thing to game on while in bed, on the toilet, on the couch, etc. And an hour and a half to two hours is all I need. Plus it charges *really* fast, so as long as you're near a wall outlet, you'll be good!

[@comper77]

I was thinking of getting a hand-held pc. My brother has the og model. Is the oled one worth it?

[@CGD.Studio]

The OLED model is *definitely* worth it, primarily because of the battery life, smaller efficiency gains, and the OLED display. That first one, however, is the biggest game-changer. That being said, the LCD Steam Deck can now be bought for a surprisingly small sum of money (way less than $300 for used models) which is a steal!

[@comper77]

@CGDIRECTOR what is your take? Get a steam deck now or wait for the steam deck 2? I'm definitely fixed on getting a Valve handheld pc now.

[@CGD.Studio]

I'd get the LCD model now cause it's the cheapest. That way you wouldn't be making too big of an investment. That being said, we're still a ways off before SD 2 comes out. The big jump in performance is expected in 2025 with AMD's Strix Point APUs. They'll offer, like, RTX 2050/3050 levels of performance within the same power envelope which is crazy. Hawk Point (8000 Ryzen series) isn't gonna deliver any tangible improvements, so I would save my money until that really next big thing comes out.

[@comper77]

Thanks for the info, I checked, and you're right. The lcd model is significantly cheaper 👍

[@danielkamal5575]

Saving up to buy a used one...fingers crossed!

[@CGD.Studio]

You'll love it! Plus, now's the best time to get one (or in the next few months) cause it's selling for such an acceptable price!

[@lionelt.9124]

The biggest problem that I'm running into is that 16gb is not enough for desktop use after awhile. Once you fill the ram it runs like a potato as it shuffles data back and forth from ram and the nvme. Here's hoping that the next one will use the CAMM memory or better yet and much easier to do would be to offer a higher capacity memory option. I will also add that I spend far more time programming on my deck than playing games these days.

[@CGD.Studio]

Yeah, true. The fact that it has Zen 2 cores and a 15W doesn't help, either. I think the Ally would be a much better choice for regular (and somewhat demanding) desktop use. I'm not expecting CAMM any time soon, they'll probably fixate on soldered RAM and jack up the speed as much as they can. (and the pricing) :/

[@andriicherevatyi]

I think it's wonderful in terms of versatility and price. This is the main reason I think people should consider buying it. Because it allows you to do so much unlike Switch and it's incredible. Perfect for emulations and indie gaming

[@theblerd1889]

Just got one with everything and extra memory for 250 I love Florida trailer parks!

[@CGD.Studio]

Spectacular price! May it serve you long and well! 🙌

[@MagicalSoundShower]

Passionate ! The deck is awesome, without doubt 🕹️ 👾

[@CGD.Studio]

Thanks Matthew! 🙌

[@worlore1651]

I'm waiting to get payed. Never had a steam deck before. Just a pc I made years ago with a 2200g and a 1050ti. Might get the 500gb oled for $550 or maybe the 64gb lcd for $400 and a 500gb a2 SD card for $50.

[@CGD.Studio]

Wait, $400 for the 64GB LCD model? 🤔 That's a bit high, don't you think?

[@worlore1651]

@CGD.Studio sorry it'd 350. I meant $400 with a 500gb u3 a2 SD card. I'm probably gonna spend $450 total for the 64gb lcd and a 1tb u3 a2 SD card and maybe anti glare screen protector.

[@joethenoob]

Ive had my deck for like 4 days already, and thats what i noticed.. the smell ❤❤❤😍

[@CGD.Studio]

Enjoy it, friend, that's the smell of childhood and happiness! 🙌

[@gamerprophet506]

I have the 512gb LCD steam deck. I paid $520 for it. Honestly the steam deck concept is real next gen it’s a product so well developed that it marked a new age in pc portable gaming. It’s by far the coolest tech gear I own. The way I can easily stream from my Xbox or PC with zero delay it’s just mind blowing. The amount of games you can play on it the ergonomics the battery life the smell coming from the vent… the case the track pads the user interface…, everything is just smoothly developed the steam deck is a solid gaming icon. This is not for casuals, casuals go buy a switch.

[@Naranek]

Dude… wtf… how can you have just 3 videos out???? You are absolutely amazing…

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Naranek, really appreciate it! :)

[@MinhNguyen-yc6ft]

I love my SD Oled. That's so amazing

[@CGD.Studio]

The SD OLED is in a class of its own! Performance, battery life, *and* a jaw-dropping display!

[@user-yw1tp4fx2l]

Keep it up. I think the Steam Deck OLED is the best handheld(if you have the budget, if not get the OG). Remember me when you get famous.

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you friend, honestly! I will, this is a grassroots kind of thing, so the people watching and commenting mean a ton, they're not randomers "used" to generate millions of dollars. :) And yeah, the OLED kicks ass! For $300 though, this one's just spectacular.

[@Saif0412]

I've got the OG Steam Deck and totally agree with you, if I was to sell it in future would probably get the Ally or Ally 2 when it comes out.

[@CGD.Studio]

Personally I'm waiting for AMD's Strix Point. If we can get 3050 like performance in a 15-25W envelope, that'd be revolutionary!

[@antonprendiofficial8104]

I had a steam deck 64 gb in 2023, it was awesome but it had light bleeding everywhere in the screen, it broke my heart, and I had to send it back( bought in a tech shop, not from valve). But after I saw this video I am thinking to buy it again, I hope that it will come without light bleeding (ofc it will be some kind of light bleed, every lcd panel has, but it has to be acceptable) . Again thnx for the vieo!

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you for watching! 🙌 Glad I was able to help. Yeah, backlight bleed SUCKS. Maybe you can buy one used, that way you'd be able to check it out in person! Like, people are selling the 256GB model for 265 euros where I'm at, that's insane! Well worth buying. (do a bit of research on its fan, too, as some units, the earlier ones, came with a noisier Delta fan, as opposed to Huaying)

[@namduonghoang2931]

the 0:51 part just hilarious haha

[@Void_Dweller7]

can't wait for more content!

[@CGD.Studio]

Thank you Daniel, working on it! 😄🙌

[@dijahmedi4882]

I was considering the OG Steam deck just to get into PC gaming, but then I saw that Best Buy has open box Rog Ally available and so I’m torn. Great/ informative video though. Thank you

[@CGD.Studio]

If the price is similar, going with the Ally might be the better choice. It's a bit janky, but it sure can deliver stellar performance!

[@AugustusMcMillan]

i have both. if i was only gonna have one. it would be the Ally.

[@truthgamingchannel112]

the steam deck lcd is still the best I have one and I love it I'm not buying the other one no way

[@Mr.Zonk.Knuckle]

Don't really feel the need to upgrade my deck to the OLED version. The OG/LCD version still works very well for most games. Surprised that it worked well with Street Fighter 6. Troubleshooting wise is also not too difficult. Mostly just a hard reset by pressing the on/off button for about 10 seconds worked for most situations. (Except on some cases where I had to go into safe mode and boot from there) Only complaint is that I can't play Tekken 8 well on the deck.

[@CGD.Studio]

Huh, I was able to get a stable 60 FPS in Tekken 8 (the demo, though) at 720p, Low/Medium settings, and FSR set to Balanced, if I remember correctly. 🤔

[@fridgegaming1544]

Bought a 256gb during spring sale for my gf. she is so giddy - it should arrive tomorrow!

[@CGD.Studio]

May it serve her long and well! 🙌 A beautiful gift, no doubt!

[@fridgegaming1544]

@@CGD.Studio SHE LOVES IT SHE LOVES IT SHE LVOS IT Watching a cute girl - especially one you are dating - play Portal blind is a treat.

[@CGD.Studio]

Love it! 😄 Now all you gotta do is set up a bit if co-op! (#notasexjoke)

[@fridgegaming1544]

@@CGD.Studio dude. Behave. We’ve been playing portal 2