Is steam deck worth it and can it run all games?

[Media Persuasive]

Is it worth it as of 2025. I watched video of someone running it on rdr2 and it runs perfectly fine and can it run all games i know it can run rdr2 gta v but can it also run games like geometry dash tf2 smth like thay
Bonus questions:
Where can i order it? Im on philippines
How do i upgrade sd card safely?
Will it overheat

[EliteEndermanzz]

It will not run every game, you can check under games if they are compatible, you should be able to order it directly on here or by having a quick search

[Media Persuasive]

Originally posted by EliteEndermanzz:

It will not run every game, you can check under games if they are compatible, you should be able to order it directly on here or by having a quick search

How do i know if its compatible? Also can i order it from amazon? And how to upgrade sd

[EliteEndermanzz]

Originally posted by Media Persuasive:

Originally posted by EliteEndermanzz:

It will not run every game, you can check under games if they are compatible, you should be able to order it directly on here or by having a quick search

How do i know if its compatible? Also can i order it from amazon? And how to upgrade sd

On a games store page it says Steam deck compatibility on the side, yes you can get from amazon, you just swap out the SD card in the slot (can find video tutorial)

[Media Persuasive]

Originally posted by EliteEndermanzz:

Originally posted by Media Persuasive:

How do i know if its compatible? Also can i order it from amazon? And how to upgrade sd

On a games store page it says Steam deck compatibility on the side, yes you can get from amazon, you just swap out the SD card in the slot (can find video tutorial)

So i can order it from amazon even im not in us (you tried it?)

[EliteEndermanzz]

Originally posted by Media Persuasive:

Originally posted by EliteEndermanzz:

On a games store page it says Steam deck compatibility on the side, yes you can get from amazon, you just swap out the SD card in the slot (can find video tutorial)

So i can order it from amazon even im not in us (you tried it?)

I do not live in the US either, search steam deck on your amazon

[Haruspex]

Worth it? That depends on you and your expectations.

Can it run all games? Well, nothing can necessarily run all games. The Steam Deck is a Linux PC, so there are sometimes issues with certain games that utilize kernel-level, aggressive anti-cheat systems. Modern Windows often struggles with older games, which Proton via Linux handles very well, so there's pros and cons to both.

The Steam Deck uses a compatibility layer co-developed by Valve called "Proton". This is the magic sauce that allows Windows games to run on Linux. It's under continuous development, and what doesn't run today may very well run tomorrow. It's at a point now where whatever game you try, chances are it will work fine.

The Deck is available in the Philippines if you can get to the Game One stores at Vmall and Megamall. Some GameXtreme stores may also have them available. I don't think these are official though, so prices may be higher, and it can be difficult to get support.

For the SD card, just make sure you're buying a real one. Fakes are everywhere.

Will it overheat? Probably not, but if it's a really hot day maybe. Mine has never had a problem. The OLED models run a little cooler if you're worried about it.

[steven1mac]

There are lot of 3rd party sellers you can buy the deck from, I wouldn't count on a warranty if you did however. Multiplayer games with anti-cheat software are the most unlikely to run on the deck. You are best looking up what games you own to see if they run well on a deck. There are YouTube videos on how to change your SSD, if your willing to tinker around, as for the card, just try to buy from a reputable store, it might be a little more expensive, but it can save you a headache in the long run.

[Heraclius Caesar]

I love my Steam Deck but at this point in time I would only recommend either getting the most recent version (1 TB OLED) and only when it goes on sale, or waiting for the Steam Deck 2.

Might even be better off spending a little more and getting something like the Onexplayer Pro 2 or the RoG Ally.