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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (7 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

laughs in Minecraft Java Edition

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (8 children)

Is there a database for listing which games run on Steam Deck at what FPS and what settings?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Protondb has user reports that (usually) include performance stats and settings, as well as any additional setup like launch options or specific preferred proton versions.

I also check Valve’s own “top 100 played on steam deck” list to see what other people are rockin, always surprised to see shit like Fallout 4 on there.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Fallout probably got a boost from the new series, that was quite well received.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

That'd be great if I could buy one where i live

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I'm not even mad that I just paid full price. I don't think I've been happier with any other purchase I've ever made!

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If anyone is on the fence, Steam deck is the coolest gadget I own. Play all the time. Got the OLED but even the 1st gen deck was fantastic

I have a massive desktop with a very good graphics card. Collecting dust

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You can still stream any games that might be more intensive to the Deck from that massive desktop.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (7 children)

The best thing about a Steam Deck is the fact that with Emudeck, you can make your deck a much better Switch. The only thing you'll be missing is lack of Internet features and the GUI.

I'm also always happy to try and convince anyone and everyone not to buy from Sintendo and buy hardware that isn't inferior because I swear Sintendo hardware has absolutely been inferior compared to the competition since at at least n64.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I use my Switch to exclusively play Smash Bros with my friends using GameCube controllers with the switch adapter.

My Switch has been having lots of issues lately though. Anyway to replicate that with the Steam Deck?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

If you're playing offline with friends, Emudeck has Ryujinx available. All you'd need is to either dump your cartridge if you can (which I don't know how to do) or get a copy and make sure you got a dock to hook up your deck to the TV. I don't know what kind of port the GameCube controllers use or if they'll work, though. I don't have one, so I couldn't tell you. I know the 3rd party wired pro controller I have works fantastically, though. Only other thing you gotta worry about it having enough ports to plug in to depending on the number of players and dock you got.

As for whether the game will be as smooth on Ryujinx as it is on switch, that's something I don't know considering I've never tried it on my deck.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The only thing you’ll be missing is lack of Internet features and the GUI.

You can even run the Switch UI in Suyu (or other forks of Yuzu): https://youtube.com/watch?v=rOLoVZ_br9M

And both Ryujinx, as well as Yuzu (and Forks) offer local/online multiplayer:
https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/wiki/Multiplayer-(LDN-Local-Wireless)-Guide
https://yuzu-mirror.github.io/help/feature/multiplayer/

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Both of them offering online features is true, but as far as I'm aware, you ain't connecting to any official servers.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (3 children)

You talk about convincing people into emulation, but can you even do that on moderated websites? I mean, helping them get ROMs without going into “wink wink nudge nudge” communication or risking Nintendo’s lawyers invading that site.

Speaking plainly, I still buy games and hardware the normal way because I don’t want that complication. It’s not worth the effort and hassle just to risk putting viruses on my computer.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'd like to think Lemmy is still small enough that talking about piracy of their games and stuff is flying under their radar for now, which is why I don't care. Also, fuck Sintendo. I ain't afraid of their corporate stasi.

Also, on Steam Deck, Emudeck takes away the vast majority of complications regarding getting multiple emulators set up by having pre-configured configurations for each emulator you install to try and make sure game compatibility and running them is as smooth as can be for most games.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I do get the impression that Nintendo has consistently had worse hardware for a long time... And I appreciate it. Instead of cranking up the hardware, they make games that are fun and run on weaker hardware, often with neat stylization.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

While I agree that not chasing further hardware demands is refreshing, it's also really frustrating to buy a nearly decade old tablet to play games. Many smart phones could run switch games at this point and seeing PCs emulate the switch better than the switch can run natively is exceptionally frustrating.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Its less crazy when you remember the system is near 8 years old and the sequel system is coming out

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

But I like Nintendo consoles for their couch-multiplayer games. Like Wii-sport, Boom-blox, Just Dance, Mario party, Mario kart...

A Steam-deck is good for single players games.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

With an USB-C dock/hub you can plug the deck into your TV and multiple controllers. Lots of wireless controllers are also supported OOTB, including joy cons.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You can play multiplayer with emulators, just hook up multiple controllers

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Great for games like Vampire Survivor and Gauntlet Dark Legacy.

Ah... I really need to transfer over the CD image. Someone really needs to make a new Gauntlet.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Honestly, I think we need to stop worrying about console power. It's not contributing to games getting any better.

If anything, the absolutely insane graphical targets of modern games are causing fewer games being made.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

"Sintendo" lol!!!

I'm gunna start using that haha.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Still waiting for a good deal on the OLED model to convince myself to upgrade from the LCD. I'm hoping the holiday sale this year might bring some deals.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

I upgraded to the OLED model when it came out. The screen looks much nicer, has a faster refresh and longer battery life. I definitely recommend it over the original, but it is a steep price when you already have one that works fine.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (5 children)

You might be better off waiting for a steam deck 2, possibly out next year?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I can see a Steamdeck 2 happening, but definitely not a 3.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Last I heard was that the steam deck wasn't getting a version 2 update until there was next gen hardware to match it. Gaben isn't a big fan of regular sub five percent hardware refreshes that other companies are happy with.

Might be a name thing though. They did the OLED update, but it's not called the steam deck 2.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

If they want Steam Deck to be a legitimate platform to target for developers - which seems to be the case and which seems to be working - they practically need to make sure they’re not refreshing it every 2-3 years with a spec bump. I’d personally be very surprised if Valve releases the next generation Steam Deck before 2026.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Imagine they pull a half-life on us and release a steam deck 2 decades later.

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