Naw no good PC games.
Steam Deck
Universal community link
[email protected]
Rules
- (All of lemmy.ml rules applies)
- Post must be related to the Steam Deck
- No politics
- No drama, we're here to enjoy the Steam Deck
- Don't spam emojis in the comments, be constructive
Order
Models
64GB eMMC LCD
- 64GB eMMC SSD
- 1280 x 800 optically bonded LCD
- 7" Diagonal display size
- up to 60Hz refresh rate
- 7 nm APU
- Wi-Fi 5
- 40Whr battery; 2-8 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
- 45W Power supply with 1.5m cable
- Carrying case
256GB NVMe LCD
- 256GB NVMe SSD
- 1280 x 800 optically bonded LCD
- 7" Diagonal display size
- up to 60Hz refresh rate
- 7 nm APU
- Wi-Fi 5
- 40Whr battery; 2-8 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
- 45W Power supply with 1.5m cable
- Carrying case
- Steam profile bundle
512GB NVMe LCD
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- 1280 x 800 optically bonded LCD
- 7" Diagonal display size
- up to 60Hz refresh rate
- 7 nm APU
- Wi-Fi 5
- 40Whr battery; 2-8 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
- 45W Power supply with 1.5m cable
- Carrying case
- Steam profile bundle
512GB NVMe OLED
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display
- 7.4" Diagonal display size
- up to 90Hz refresh rate
- 6 nm APU
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
- 45W Power supply with 2.5m cable
- Carrying case
- Steam profile bundle
1TB NVMe OLED
- 1TB NVMe SSD
- 1280 x 800 HDR OLED display
- 7.4" Diagonal display size
- up to 90Hz refresh rate
- 6 nm APU
- Wi-Fi 6E
- 50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
- 45W Power supply with 2.5m cable
- Carrying case
- Steam profile bundle
- Exclusive startup movie
- Exclusive virtual keyboard theme
Allowed languages
- Undetermined
- English
Is there a database for listing which games run on Steam Deck at what FPS and what settings?
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.
Fallout probably got a boost from the new series, that was quite well received.
That'd be great if I could buy one where i live
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!
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
You can still stream any games that might be more intensive to the Deck from that massive desktop.
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.
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?
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.
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/
Both of them offering online features is true, but as far as I'm aware, you ain't connecting to any official servers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Its less crazy when you remember the system is near 8 years old and the sequel system is coming out
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.
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.
You can play multiplayer with emulators, just hook up multiple controllers
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.
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.
"Sintendo" lol!!!
I'm gunna start using that haha.
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.
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.
You might be better off waiting for a steam deck 2, possibly out next year?
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.
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.
Imagine they pull a half-life on us and release a steam deck 2 decades later.