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Steam Deck

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[–] HouseWolf@lemm.ee 15 points 2 months ago

Also the Steamdeck has games worth playing.

If I was forced at gun point to switch back to console gaming I'd pick the latest Xbox just because of the backwards compatibility.

[–] HEXN3T@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If the PS5 wasn't my first PlayStation ever, I'd probably be pretty disappointed with it. Kinda wish I held off and waited for this one, since I'd rather have it, but financing this just doesn't make sense in my current position. Would rather build a PC and use my Deck for remote play.

This is an aggressively mid generation, I have to admit.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 9 points 2 months ago

I think the best thing about this gen is running those slightly too ambitious PS4 games at 60fps.

[–] Resol@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

PS5 Pro: PRObably not for you

[–] 2pt_perversion@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Now that the Steam Deck and linux gaming has found some success I really hope Valve or someone else revisits the home console market with a similar approach.

You couldn't really build a PC for the same price as a PS5 with the same performance unless you're buying used parts in most places but that's not because Sony is selling consoles at a loss right now like the olden days. A large system integrator like Valve (or xbox if they want to change their formula) could offer similar perf/price without all the downsides of these locked down consoles.

[–] egonallanon@lemm.ee 13 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Honestly I think the trick for valve there would just be to release a build of steam OS people can install themselves into desktops (if they don't already) and just have folks building their own machine for TV pc use.

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[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 12 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Even if it's priced too highly, the PS5 Pro will probably sell pretty well. The Playstation Portal is very overpriced for what it is, and yet it's sold very well. There's a lot of Playstation fans with money to burn apparently.

[–] Erasmus@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

The whole reason I bought my Steamdeck was because I couldn’t get the Portal (thanks to scalpers).

Now I hardly ever turn the PS5 on because I am playing tons of games on Steam instead. When I do I am usually running something over my LAN via Chiaki to my Deck so others in my house can watch TV.

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[–] my_actual_brain@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 months ago

I love the steamdeck. In almost always dock it and use it as my default computer.

If I did not NEED windows for a SINGLE work app, it would probably be my only computer.

[–] Nuke_the_whales@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (13 children)

Can you plug a steam deck to the tv and use a controller? Cause if not, I don't want it

[–] xavier666@lemm.ee 12 points 2 months ago

Steam Deck + USB type C dock + HDMI cable + bluetooth controller. You're done

[–] Lemmchen@feddit.org 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Sure, but don't expect incredible graphics on a 4k display. It's a handheld after all.

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[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

My thing is if Sony wants me to pay computer prices, it better act like a computer. If it doesn't and the trend continues with PS6 then that's the end of me buying PlayStations.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (3 children)

PS5 Pro - only marginally better than an option that's only $450.

Steam Deck OLED - only marginally better than an option that's only $300.

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[–] texasspacejoey@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Which do i choose? The $300 dollar deck and a $100 tb drive

[–] OwlPaste@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (13 children)

Can you actually use steamdeck as a desktop PC though? Can it drive dual external monitors? Is it a reasonable "minipc" type thing? How much power does it munch on in idle?

Can I maybe put some other linux distro on it? So many questions

[–] ygurin@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 months ago

In short yes. I use it as a mini pc, with dual monitor set-up.

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