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[bender]

I guess it's good for people who want more powerful handheld, but I bought my Switch for games rather than power.

If only Steam had games. Or any other Windows Store Front.

 

[Denton]

Since gamepass is Windows exclusive it won't work on Linux, but there's nothing that can be done about that on the Linux side since it's a Microsoft service.

Considering that MS wants to get Gamepass on every device known to man, they will either port Xbox App to SteamOS, or make a deal with Valve to make Gamepass accessible via Steam itself. Just a matter of time.

I guess it's good for people who want more powerful handheld, but I bought my Switch for games rather than power.

What is nice is that not only near all PC games ever made will run on SteamDeck, but so will many console games. Including WiiU and Switch games.

 

[TheDrunkenMerchant]

For someone who isn't a huge graphics whore and is fine with 3-5 second loading screens from time to time, should I get the $399 or the $529? They'll be getting a 512gb micro SD card regardless of which.

 

[sncvsrtoip]

800p will not look great imho on 7inch screen but it will be able run games almost on xss level thx to this low res

 

[jshackles]

Considering that MS wants to get Gamepass on every device known to man, they will either port Xbox App to SteamOS, or make a deal with Valve to make Gamepass accessible via Steam itself. Just a matter of time.

Valve wants Game Pass on Steam

The interesting part is that it's Valve asking for it Tyler McVicker (Valve News Network) as just dropped this @31.08 Is Valve considering a subscription service like GamePass on Steam ? Response: Valve is trying to get GamePass on Steam.

www.neogaf.com

 

[Fahdis]

What's the added Tax amount? Anyone check the price for the highest model? $649+tax?

 

[Sgt. Pinback]

Lol it's in the middle of the night here you need to draw it in paint or something, the picture I'm getting in my sleepy head doesn't look comfortable at all compared to slouching with a portable console

Well, I don't know what to tell you. Lying back on a couch with a 15" 4K screen on a chair seems far more comfortable than holding onto a weird looking Switch-esque thing, but you do you.

 

[CapnAmaricrunch]

Is no one talking about the price, and how amazing it is?

 

[bender]

Considering that MS wants to get Gamepass on every device known to man, they will either port Xbox App to SteamOS, or make a deal with Valve to make Gamepass accessible via Steam itself. Just a matter of time.

Wouldn't they need to port the Windows Store and make all of their games Linux compatible or are we talking about their streaming offering?

 

[Little Chicken]

Considering that MS wants to get Gamepass on every device known to man, they will either port Xbox App to SteamOS, or make a deal with Valve to make Gamepass accessible via Steam itself. Just a matter of time.

Gabe did say a few months ago that they were working with MS on something, this is probably it.

 

[JoeBudden]

This has potential to shake up the game, but I expect Valve to fumble.

 

[vkbest]

This is I said when Sony announced their games on Steam, maybe today it's not your direct competitor, but can be tomorrow. If this console is successful for Steam, they will launch their own domestic console

 

[Denton]

Well, I don't know what to tell you. Lying back on a couch with a 15" 4K screen on a chair seems far more comfortable than holding onto a weird looking Switch-esque thing, but you do you.

If I am lying home on a couch, I will use my 55" plasma to play games.
But I will use Steam Deck when there is downtime at work, or when I want to quickly play something in bed before going to sleep, or when I am at a cottage lying in a hammock just chilling outside. It has a much different use case than laptop.

 

[Fess]

Considering that MS wants to get Gamepass on every device known to man, they will either port Xbox App to SteamOS, or make a deal with Valve to make Gamepass accessible via Steam itself. Just a matter of time.

Yeah it needs to happen. Just show they're serious. I've stumble and double dipped on Microsoft's GP and Steam games before (Ori) and the versions didn't even share saves.

 

[Little Chicken]

For someone who isn't a huge graphics whore and is fine with 3-5 second loading screens from time to time, should I get the $399 or the $529? They'll be getting a 512gb micro SD card regardless of which.

I think if you're willing to drop $400 on a purchase like this then you may as well spend another $250 and get the best.

 

[bender]

What's the added Tax amount? Anyone check the price for the highest model? $649+tax?

Assuming you are in the US, tax is derived from the rate of the delivery location.

 

[GHG]

The portability factor isn't worth that price for the hardware it's packing. Not in my view.

That's just your opinion. Plenty of people will buy this for the amount of utility alone.

Stick to your Series S and better luck shilling next time.

 

[dezzy8]

Is this a game gear ?

 

[Denton]

Wouldn't they need to port the Windows Store and make all of their games Linux compatible or are we talking about their streaming offering?

Their games already mostly are linux compatible due to Proton.

 

[Sgt. Pinback]

If I am lying home on a couch, I will use my 55" plasma to play games.
But I will use Steam Deck when there is downtime at work, or when I want to quickly play something in bed before going to sleep, or when I am at a cottage lying in a hammock just chilling outside. It has a much different use case than laptop.

All of those use cases you've described there are so funny to me. The idea that I must make sure that there is literally not a single second of my life that I can't fill with video games is just kind of amusing. I guess this thing just isn't for me.

 

[bender]

I think if you're willing to drop $400 on a purchase like this then you may as well spend another $150 and get the best.

I wish the default option was larger but that free space should fit most games to the internal storage if you don't mind micro managing the storage for the games you are currently playing. The upgrade storage options seem out of whack.

 

[CapnAmaricrunch]

I will buy the cheapest version and make it into my dreamcast 2

buy dreamcast collection
monkey ball
soul caliber
team sonic racing

 

[jshackles]

Wouldn't they need to port the Windows Store and make all of their games Linux compatible or are we talking about their streaming offering?

It looks pretty easy to install a web browser (or it comes with one installed, I guess...) as they're showing it in all the promotional material. Game Streaming from XCloud would probably work with that...

 

[kungfuian]

Has this industry learned nothing from it's mistakes? Never let Giant Enemy Crabs anywhere near your product. Makes my wrists hurt just looking at it! Holy Hell!

Thumbs Up on the Specs though!

 

[Salz01]

But can it run Crysis….

 

[Danjin44]

but so will many console games. Including WiiU and Switch games.

So you are telling me the upcoming SMT5 will playable on this device?

 

[spons]

I guess it's good for people who want more powerful handheld, but I bought my Switch for games rather than power.

Both the Switch and Steam have good games, but nice try.

 

[Denton]

All of those use cases you've described there are so funny to me. The idea that I must make sure that there is literally not a single second of my life that I can't fill with video games is just kind of amusing. I guess this thing just isn't for me.

It is wonderful how much of an arrogant twat you are being. What I wrote are just examples of use cases where this will be more useful than a laptop. It does not mean MUST PLAY VIDEOGAMES ALWAYS. But then you know that.

 

[Danjin44]

Both the Switch and Steam have good games, but nice try.

I'm not saying Steam doesn't have games, I'm if it has the games I personally care about.

 

[Zannegan]

I guess it's good for people who want more powerful handheld, but I bought my Switch for games rather than power.

There's room in my heart for both. =)

My wallet is another story, especially since I'd want the 512GB option. =/

 

[Sgt. Pinback]

It is wonderful how much of an arrogant twat you are being. What I wrote are just examples of use cases where this will be more useful than a laptop. It does not mean MUST PLAY VIDEOGAMES ALWAYS. But then you know that.

Calm down, tough guy. I think your use cases are funny. I also said that the device wasn't for me. Deal with it, you fucking pathetic snowflake.

 

[jshackles]

So you are telling me the upcoming SMT5 will playable on this device?

You'll be able to play it through the Yuzu emulator most likely

 

[Gaelyon]

Color me interested. I have a large steam library and currently my gaming PC is used for mining. And decent GC are expensive due to current scarcity.
So a portable Steam machine, that seem quite open to custom apps and connectable to a large panel of devices... A bit pricey but i'll keep an eye on it for christmas.

 

[Spacefish]

For someone who isn't a huge graphics whore and is fine with 3-5 second loading screens from time to time, should I get the $399 or the $529? They'll be getting a 512gb micro SD card regardless of which.

A concern might be windows 11 and direct storage compatibility which may need an nvme drive. Though I don't even know if the thing can run W11 given its strange system requirements.

 

[bender]

It looks pretty easy to install a web browser (or it comes with one installed, I guess...) as they're showing it in all the promotional material. Game Streaming from XCloud would probably work with that...

I can't wait to see benchmarks for the same games on Gabe Gear running Windows vs SteamOS. Windows seems essential.

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

I guess it's good for people who want more powerful handheld, but I bought my Switch for games rather than power.

....what? Are you going to ignore the literally tens of thousands of games available on steam?

 

[celsowmbr]

according to protondb 76% of top 1000 steam games (sorted by popularity) works greatly. this number will most likely grow as proton is under active development and receives major updates regularly.

Many thanks for this info!

 

[bender]

I'm not saying Steam doesn't have games, I'm if it has the games I personally care about.

 

[JayK47]

Impressed to see Valve actually doing something besides swimming in their money bin.

 

[MadPanda]

How long before Valve abandons this?

 

[Max_Po]

looks fucking hideous and uncomfortable to use.


Look at the over reaction ... R O F L

 

[Kuranghi]

Any way to check what payment methods the preorder will support? I'd like to use PayPal.

 

[Danjin44]

....what? Are you going to ignore the literally tens of thousands of games available on steam?

Again I'm not saying Steam doesn't have games but reason I chose Switch because it has exclusives I don't want miss out.

 

[jshackles]

I'm not saying Steam doesn't have games, I'm if it has the games I personally care about.

I've seen your posts, pretty sure you're interested in these games.

 

[Sgt. Pinback]

looks fucking hideous and uncomfortable to use.


Look at the over reaction ... R O F L

People on these forums are really strange. They act like huge corporations are their parents, and the must defend their honor at all costs.

 

[Certinty]

If I had a Steam library I would right on top of this but since I'm a console gamer I can't see the worth.

 

[Danjin44]

I've seen your posts, pretty sure you're interested in these games.

Which I already own on my PS5 and Switch.

 

[Spacefish]

How long before Valve abandons this?

The same way they abandoned steam input, steam OS, steam link and VR? oh wait... Everything they've ever done is still alive in another form and its almost all represented within this device.

 

[bender]

I've seen your posts, pretty sure you're interested in these games.

 

[Fahdis]

I've seen your posts, pretty sure you're interested in these games.

If I showed you my regional pricing for these games. You'd kill me.