Steve Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 A hands-on from IGN: - I can't see this taking off tbh, much like "Steam Machines", which nobody talks about anymore. It's not that there's no market for it, but how big is the market for PC gamers who want a handheld where they're effectively playing with a controller, not a keyboard and mouse? Also, it runs SteamOS, not Windows, and a lot of big games are not currently compatible with that, including Destiny 2, PUBG, Apex Legends, and Rainbow Six Siege. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie(the)goonie Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I reserved mine. Did you? Word is that it can run a bootloader for Wii games + emulators as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 I'm not getting one. I know I wouldn't use it. If I had Deft-money, I would, just to see what it's like. Being able to run emulators on it would be cool for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I tend to agree with Steve, the reason PC people like PCs, is that they are not handheld. But a bit of choice is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHouse Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I hope this thing doesn't take off. Last thing we need is another 2bit tranny trying to txt and play video games while driving their vegetable oil powered shortbus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 4 hours ago, JHouse said: I hope this thing doesn't take off. Last thing we need is another 2bit tranny trying to txt and play video games while driving their vegetable oil powered shortbus. Too late man: - On 7/19/2021 at 6:39 PM, scottie(the)goonie said: I reserved mine. 😛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie(the)goonie Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 hours ago, JHouse said: I hope this thing doesn't take off. Last thing we need is another 2bit tranny trying to txt and play video games while driving their vegetable oil powered shortbus. I resemble that remark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 The release of this has been pushed back to February 2022 due to supply chain issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Steve said: The release of this has been pushed back to February 2022 due to supply chain issues. Not surprising really. I work for an electronics manufacturer and we’re getting quoted 70-80 week lead times on some parts. The general consensus is that things won’t be back to normal until 2024/5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 @scottie(the)goonie Have you got yours now? If so, what do you think of it? One day I'm sure it will be possible to have a version that's capable of high resolution/framerate output over HDMI, then it would be a really attractive device IMO. A friend of mine has one and uses it hooked up to a monitor with a keyboard and mouse, but she's not really that bothered about graphics and high framerates, where I definitely am (to a point). Right now to me it's just a pretty awesome handheld, which I know wouldn't get much use if I bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie(the)goonie Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 @Steve I actually passed when it was my turn to order it. I had the opportunity to invest in a few "things" while I still had the chance but it tied up about $3000. After seeing some reviews on the deck, I didn't realize just how big the damn thing is. I think I'd rather have a small laptop + xbox controller than try to lug this thing around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 It's currently on sale: - 64GB = £314.10 (10% off) 256GB = £390.15 (15% off) 512GB = £455.20 (20% off) https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 They've announced a new revision with an OLED screen instead of an LCD. Other improvements include Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 5, a 50Whr battery instead of 40, and a die shrink of the APU to 6nm. It will come with either a 512GB or 1TB SSD for £479 or £569 and it'll be available from November 16th. They are discontinuing the 64GB and 512GB LCD models and they are being sold off at the reduced prices of £309 and £389 respectively, which is the cheapest they've ever been. For some reason they are going to continue to sell the 256GB LCD model alongside the new OLEDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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