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<p class="intro">The title does not decieve you, my SteamDeck has in fact arrived! Well actually it arrived on the 15th of August, and I've been using it since.</p> <p class="intro">The title does not decieve you, my SteamDeck has in fact arrived! Well actually it arrived on the 15th of August, and I've been using it since.</p>
<h2>Why order the SteamDeck?</h2> <h2>Why order the SteamDeck?</h2>
<p>I liked the concept, I loved that Valve opted for, and have aided in the development of the Linux kernel (notably for gaming), I wanted to untether from my desktop PC, and I wanted to emulate handheld games on a handheld.</p> <p>I liked the concept, I loved that Valve opted for, and have aided in the development of the Linux kernel (notably for gaming), I wanted to untether from my desktop PC, and I wanted to emulate handheld games on a, well, a handheld.</p>
<p>I also figured buying this device puts a little money in Valves pocket, and shows that there's a want, for both Valve, and other game developers.</p> <p>I also figured buying this device puts a little money in Valve's pocket, and shows that there's a want, for both Valve, and other game developers.</p>
<h2>Which did I order?</h2> <h2>Which did I order?</h2>
<p>I ordered the 256GB model (the middle tier), as I figured Valve made nothing on the model before, and couldn't justify to myself (at the time) the model after.</p> <p>I ordered the 256GB model (the middle tier), as I figured Valve made nothing on the model before, and I couldn't justify to myself (at the time) the model after.</p>
<h2>How long did it take to get?</h2> <h2>How long did it take to get?</h2>
<p>It took a bit over a year for me to recieve my order email. I ordered on the 16th of July (after much hesitation however), and got the email on the 8th of August (2022), but after the order was placed, it was around a week for it to get delivered to my house. It did take a little over a week for me to receive it though, as I missed the Friday delivery due to being at work, and had to take the day off on Monday, to ensure I recieved it next working day.</p> <p>It took a bit over a year for me to recieve my order email (check Steam for your estimated dates though!). I ordered on the 16th of July (2021) after much hesitation, and got the email on the 8th of August (2022), but after the order was placed, it was around a week for it to get delivered to my house. It did take a little over a week for me to receive it though, as I missed the Friday delivery due to being at work, and had to take the day off on Monday, to ensure I recieved it next working day.</p>
<h2>Worth?</h2> <h2>Worth?</h2>
<p>I've only been using it for around a week, but it has been my daily driver so I can give a current thought which is <br><strong>yes</strong>.</p> <p>I've only been using it for around a week, but it has been my daily driver so I can give a current thought which is <strong>yes</strong>.</p>
<p>Using it in both gaming mode, and desktop mode (with external peripherals) has been great, and if you enjoy handhelds I wholely recommend grabbing one once they're more readily available.</p> <p>Using it in both gaming mode, and desktop mode (with external peripherals) has been great, and if you enjoy handhelds I wholely recommend grabbing one once they're more readily available.</p>
<p>With my thought on its worth (strongly worth), I've still written this article unbiased, with any qualms I have with entire honesty, because I cannot stand when people lie about products they like</p> <p>With my thought on its worth (strongly worth), I've still written this article unbiased, with any qualms I have with entire honesty, because I cannot stand when people lie about products they like</p>
<h2>Desktop Mode</h2> <h2>Desktop Mode</h2>
<p>Desktop mode with peripherals works as any Arch desktop would, there are a few hoops to jump through on first use, but after that it's a neat PC. Most of my desktop use is gaming with friends on Discord, or SSHing into servers to work on them, and the SteamDeck does them both.</p> <p>Desktop mode with peripherals works as any Arch desktop would, there are a few hoops to jump through on first use, but after that it's a neat PC. Most of my desktop use is gaming with friends on Discord, or SSHing into servers to work on them, and the SteamDeck does them both.</p>
<h3>Problems</h3> <h3>Problems</h3>
<p>Sometimes when tabbing between programs, and more ofter when new media starts to play my audio will stop, which is annoying as I require pulseaudio open to change back to the correct device each time this occurs. It's probably an issue with Pulseaudio itself, but none-the-less it's annoying.</p> <p>Sometimes when tabbing between programs, and more often when new media starts to play, my audio will stop, which is annoying as I need to use volume controls to change back to the correct device each time this occurs. It's probably an issue with Pulseaudio itself, but none-the-less it's annoying.</p>
<p>Maybe not a problem, as many laptops are heading this way, but I needed to buy an adapter (USB-C splitter) to plug in my USB-As, HDMI, Ethernet, etc.</p> <p>Maybe not a problem, as many laptops are heading this way, but I needed to buy an adapter (USB-C splitter) to plug in my USB-As, HDMI, Ethernet, etc.</p>
<h2>Gaming Mode</h2> <h2>Gaming Mode</h2>
<p>This is how most of my time with the SteamDeck has been spent. I've played a bunch of Hades, some (emulated) Pokémon Legends Arceus, Minecraft, and tried some mid 2010 AAAs. Within this short stint, it's been a fantastic experience, the screen's spendid indoors, audio is great (for a non-audiophile like me at least), and the controls feel balanced, and responsive, can't ask for much else.</p> <p>This is how most of my time with the SteamDeck has been spent. I've played a bunch of Hades, some (emulated) Pokémon Legends Arceus, Minecraft, and tried some mid 2010 AAAs. Within this short stint, it's been a fantastic experience, the screen's splendid indoors, audio is great (for a non-audiophile like me at least), and the controls feel balanced, and responsive, can't ask for much else.</p>
<h3>Problems</h3> <h3>Problems</h3>
<p>I feel like there's room for improvement with the Steam GUI, such as hotkeys to get to the top bar, etc. but I'm a tiling window manager guy, so of course I want the efficiency of hotkeys.</p> <p>I feel like there's room for improvement with the Steam GUI, such as hotkeys to get to the top bar, etc. but I'm a tiling window manager guy, so of course I want the efficiency of hotkeys.</p>
<p>After a few hours of play, I get some pain in my right arm, and thumb, although if you don't have RSI already, this likely won't affect you.</p> <p>After a few hours of play, I get some pain in my right arm, and thumb, although if you don't have RSI already, this likely won't affect you.</p>
<p>The screen is very reflective on my model, and is annoying to use outside. I went for a walk while playing Pokémon, and even full brightness I still couldn't see great in the sunlight.</p> <p>The screen is very reflective on my model, and is annoying to use outside. I went for a walk while playing Pokémon, and even at full brightness I couldn't see the gameplay very well whilst in the sunlight.</p>
<p>My joysticks make a very quiet clicking noise when I tap them upwards, which most people probably don't notice, but unfortunately I do. Thankfully with the speakers on it's non-noticable.</p> <p>My joysticks make a very quiet clicking noise when I tap them upwards, which most people probably don't notice, but unfortunately I do. Thankfully with the speakers on it's non-noticable.</p>
<p>Battery life is a bit lacking for me, with ~2-5 hours or so depending on the games played (even with GPU clocked down). I knew what I was getting into, but still hope the next iteration has a lil' more juice.</p> <p>Battery life is a bit lacking for me, with ~2-5 hours or so depending on the games played (even with GPU clocked down). I knew what I was getting into, but still hope the next iteration has a lil' more juice.</p>
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<h2>Last thoughts</h2> <h2>Last thoughts</h2>
<p>Yea, the SteamDeck's pretty good. I'll be investing in a reflective screen protector, and a powerbank to hopefully cover up its flaws, but besides that it's definitely worth the buy so far.<p> <p>Yea, the SteamDeck's pretty good. I'll be investing in a reflective screen protector, and a powerbank to hopefully cover up its flaws, but besides that it's definitely worth the buy so far.<p>
<p>If you don't own a PC, this is a good starting point, as it's an affordable in, and unlike traditional PC gaming, you don't need to sit at a desk the whole time!</p> <p>If you don't own a PC, this is a good starting point, as it's an affordable in, and unlike traditional PC gaming, you don't need to sit at a desk the whole time!</p>
<p>I'm looking forwards to some LAN-esk ventures with the 'Deck, and if a new version in announced in the next couple years, I'll definitely be hopping onto that pre-order queue.</p> <p>I'm looking forwards to some LAN-esk ventures with the 'Deck, and if a new version is announced in the next couple years, I'll definitely be hopping onto that pre-order queue.</p>
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