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The OLED is significantly improved over the LCD if you can stretch to that.
No. You can stream from another PC if you want to, but you don't have to.
No. It can only draw 15 W. There's a limit to the amount of performance you can get out of 15 W, especially with the way many current games don't run well on any PC. In addition, the Deck runs Linux, and most PC games aren't made for Linux - the Deck uses Proton to translate Windows software calls into Linux ones to make those games work, but there can be wrinkles with that process. And lastly Windows games' anti-cheat will look for "not Windows" and refuse to run unless the game developers have specifically decided that Proton is OK - some have, some haven't. ProtonDB is a user-generated database of how games are working on Linux generally and the Deck in particular.
That depends entirely on the game. The Deck itself doesn't require WiFi to play and there are thousands of games that will work perfectly fine with no Internet. However some games, and sometimes the launchers rather than the actual game, will require an Internet connection to work, or a check-in, or the like.
Fallout 3 and new Vegas will work on deck.
Most games on Steam will run, but some games with anti-cheat may not, or some of them will work in single player but not online, GTA 5 for example after the latest anti-cheat update. Halo has anti-cheat but works online. It's different for every game
It's also worth mentioning that games that aren't marked as deck verified or playable doesn't mean it won't run, it just means valve hasn't gotten around to testing them. Most games I play don't have any rating.
You don't need wifi to play, but any games that do need it are the same ones that won't run on PC without Internet.
Some games don't work. ProtonDB lists 3 and New Vegas as gold rated (runs well in Linux, might need some tweaks) and are listed as 'playable' on Steam Deck.
You need to start the game once while connected. After that, you don't need to connect to WiFi.
If you're already comfortable with PC gaming and the occasional tinkering it can sometimes demand, I'd say yes.
OP didn't ask about the Switch 2. They asked some questions about the Steam Deck specifically.
Do you have anything better to do? There's gotta be more engaging things to do on the internet than trying to make everyone else dislike linux as much as you do.
You should join a club or volunteer at a homeless shelter or something!
You can access browsers easily, all your games on Steam (which are supported). Even games that aren't in Steam which may require a little more technical work. I have GOG, Epic Games and Xbox Cloud Gaming on my SteamDeck. If you have a Playstation and it uses a system like Cloud gaming with Xbox, I'm sure you could set it up on the Deck somehow.
If you're looking strictly for PC handheld devices then there are better options than the SteamDeck. Such as the Legion Go and ROG Ally. They use Windows so, if you're use to Windows, that also helps since almost all games just work without any extra steps.
Price tag is a lot better for the SteamDeck in comparison though. You can always get the cheapest storage one and then upgrade storage after the warranty is up in a year.
i dont own new vegas but im 99% sure it'll run good. there are also resources out there that let you know how well a game preforms on the steam deck!
and yes you CAN play your games offline! i do it all the time.
plus steam has sales for their games all the time. with switch 2 games being priced at 80-90 bucks, its a better investment in the long run to go with the steam deck.
lol thats also a big waste of money. op is considering the steam deck as an option (vs "playstation portal"), because it may offer something better.
even with compatibility issues, linux (and steam deck) can run many more games than the small library the switch 2 will offer; then also for the same amount of money you could get only one game for the switch 2, you could buy many more in steam, specially if discounted.
and then, if you have a windows pc, to run the games that wont in linux, or other programs, you can stream that through steam and play that in the deck (with its own screen or an external one).
steam deck not only offers better quality in the device, but also more options for a lot less. imo, if you can afford it, and live where you can get it directly from valve, is a very good option.
you get quality AND quantity from steam deck dude. access to modern games (albeit with lower graphical settings) modern indies, as well as everything good ever released on steam. you can also install stuff that ISNT on steam, so you get those quality libraries too.
also, if you're tech savvy enough, you can even emulate games from older systems that were never released on PC. I'm working through every game worth playing on the SNES, PS2, Gamecube, Wii, and GameBoy Advance.
right now im almost done with the first rachet & clank. never got to beat it as a kid so being able to play it wherever I want now is incredible. upscaling the 3d models also makes everything nice and crisp, almost like a proper pc port would look.
you can also install a decky plugin that tracks your retroachievements account (yes, a lot of emulators have achievement support which rocks) and it even displays all your achievements for emulated games within your steam library, as if it were native achievement support.
steam deck is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ awesome.
did you know that valve explicitly states they dont sell your data to third parties right in their license agreement? That should be an industry standard!
They do the same thing with their games as well. Just repackage the same thing, and sell it back to their victims as much as possible.
Normally I write this whole big spiel about having the right expectations and doing a reality check to ensure the Deck will meet your needs before you buy one. I'm sure you can find some variation of that speech easily. Instead, I'll just lay down a few facts
- The Steam Deck is a PC. It's basically a laptop in the shape of a handheld with built in controls. The same stuff you can do on a PC, you can do on a Steam Deck.
- The Steam Deck is built from the ground up to run Linux, particularly a version custom built specifically for the Deck called "Steam OS". It can technically run Windows, but it's at its best when it's running the OS it was made for.
- Though it's a Linux device, you don't need to learn too much to use it. The average user can be perfectly happy sticking with the console-like "game mode" interface. You should be aware that certain multiplayer games with kernel-level anti-cheat don't work on Linux, so newer Call of Duty games or Destiny 2 are currently out of the picture. If you need to be able to play those games, you should look into a Windows based alternative, like the ROG Ally. Just know that the Deck isn't limited only to Steam Deck Verified titles. A good and often cited resource to check compatibility is SteamDB[steamdb.info]. I've also found Youtube to be helpful, as you can see not only how well a game runs, but what settings to use and get some tips on things you can do to make it even better.
There's not much information in your profile, but I see a few signs that you enjoy RPGs, including JRPGs. This is my favorite kind of game too, and IMO the Steam Deck is an incredible device for burning through your RPG backlog.