I haven’t owned a handheld console for the reason that Nintendo DS which was about 15 years in the past. I’ve by no means actually felt the necessity to have one bar the odd sport right here and there. However, for the reason that Steam Deck got here alongside, the concept of getting my Steam library with the place ever I am going has been an attractive prospect.

I’ve had mine Deck for a few month now and I’m so glad I made a decision to purchase it.

I pre-ordered the Steam Deck throughout the summer season when the estimated supply time was round This fall. Expecting it to be November or December. The concept was that it will be a Christmas current to myself as a result of, why not. Then on the finish of September, I obtained an e-mail saying it was accessible for me to purchase. I’ll be sincere, initially, I wasn’t certain whether or not I used to be going to undergo with the acquisition as I figured it wasn’t one thing I wanted. More one thing I needed. For a day or two (I had just a few days to make my thoughts up) I deliberated on whether or not to undergo with it. After all, upwards of £400 is some huge cash. But clearly, I made a decision to do it. Just over per week later it arrived.

Why did I purchase it?

I’ve an excellent PC for gaming, I don’t play on console. So why did I desire a Steam Deck?

I assumed it will be one thing good to have for touring, like after I’ve discovered myself staying at a lodge by myself for a convention or one thing. Having my Steam Deck then would have been so a lot better. Additionally, generally I simply need to lie in mattress or lie on the couch, chill, and play one thing slightly extra informal. Let’s be sincere, I’ve no ‘real’ want for it. I simply needed one as a result of I assumed it was cool and the concept of having the ability to play a few of my PC video games ‘on the go’ was interesting.

It additionally felt like a possibility to play another video games. Far too usually after I’m on my PC I revert again to taking part in comparable video games – principally FPS video games. However, with the Steam Deck I don’t really feel like I need to play FPS video games on it, primarily as a result of I favor mouse and keyboard for these video games. It’s subsequently the proper oppourtunity to play a few of these video games I’ve had sitting on my wishlist for ages. I’ve a great deal of Indie video games on my wishlist that I need to play however simply haven’t gotten round to it.

Now that I’ve it although, I’m beginning to work by a few of these titles.

The Perfect Indie Machine

I do know that there are already a good few AAA video games which were optimised to carry out properly on the Deck. Games resembling Elden Ring, Cyber Punk, Unchartered, and extra. However, for me, it’s extra of a console for the smaller video games. The video games I can full it in a handful of hours. That I can sit down on my couch for an hour or so and relax with an excellent Indie sport or two.

I opted for the 256GB machine which means I don’t have baggage of room. That being mentioned, whenever you’re putting in video games which are just a few GB at most you possibly can simply match a variety of video games on the machine. So far I’ve about 10 video games put in and I’ve used hardly any house. Being in a position to carry all these superb video games round with me may be very cool.

The Deck itself

As for the Steam Deck itself, I’ve no complaints up to now. The construct high quality feels nice. Out of the field, all the things feels acquainted and intuitive. It does really feel pretty heavy and is fairly large. But I’ve not discovered that to be a problem.

I’ve solely been utilizing the Steam Deck because it comes out of the field up to now. However, I do know you can principally set it up like your property PC in desktop mode. I do know individuals who I work with who’re working emulators on it and doing all kinds of tinkering. Talking about how good of a chunk of equipment it’s.

Maybe I’ll fiddle with that in some unspecified time in the future. But for now, I’m pleased to make use of it as it’s.

Obviously, I’ve not tried any of the extra technically difficult video games. That being mentioned, the efficiency for all the video games I’ve performed has been wonderful. I’ve not needed to mess with any sport settings to ensure a selected sport works correctly. The load instances for the video games are good. I’ve been very impressed with the way it’s carried out.

Once I’ve had some extra time with it I’ll give some extra ultimate ideas on the Steam Deck. But up to now, it’s an distinctive little machine and I’ve zero regrets in buying it.

-Will