Flash May 27, 2024 @ 3:18pm
Steam Deck is it really worth it ?
Or for the same price I could get a Ps4 or Xbox

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Knee May 27, 2024 @ 4:03pm 
Consoles and handhelds have slightly different use cases. That would depend on how much you’d get use out of a mobile video game device or the exclusives in PS4 you might want.

I don’t know enough about the Steam Deck whether you’d be able to get non-workshop mods for some games but you can put Windows in it. Don’t know if you’re willing to go through that much trouble.
Last edited by Knee; May 27, 2024 @ 4:05pm
Crazy Tiger May 27, 2024 @ 4:04pm 
Only you can decide that, OP. For what purpose are you purchasing it.
Electric Cupcake May 27, 2024 @ 4:16pm 
Originally posted by Knee:
Consoles and handhelds have slightly different use cases. That would depend on how much you’d get use out of a mobile video game device or the exclusives in PS4 you might want.

I don’t know enough about the Steam Deck whether you’d be able to get non-workshop mods for some games but you can put Windows in it. Don’t know if you’re willing to go through that much trouble.

Don't cripple it with windows.

The Steam Deck has plenty of methods for playing non-steam mods and games. Even with the linux rootspace set to read only, it can run almost anything through Bottles and Proton and the game launchers in the flathub.
D. Flame May 28, 2024 @ 5:21am 
XBOX: Already dead
Playstation: censoring everything and you lose all your games every generation shift

Steam Deck: Portable, can dock to use as a PC, can play on TV, can use games you buy on multiple devices. When you upgraded devices, your games go with you. Etc.
NaNa May 28, 2024 @ 5:22am 
you can play steam games in your bed yay
Pierce Dalton May 28, 2024 @ 6:08am 
If you don't have a PC or console, definitely. Otherwise, not at all.
invision2212 May 28, 2024 @ 7:31am 
Steam deck is great if you buy the lower tier lcd model and upgrade the SSD

Otherwise you are better off buying a ROG Ally or a Lenovo Legion Go as they offer far better game performance and can also be used as a desktop pc without the hassle of Linux.

I would look up comparison videos and see the benefits of all the 3 handhelds.
Monnsteri May 28, 2024 @ 8:06am 
I've never liked handhelds, so my answer would be no.
Dr.Shadowds 🐉 May 28, 2024 @ 8:08am 
Up to you really.

Do you have PC already, is it portable, do you want a portable PC, do want it to be handheld?

I wouldn't bother with console due to everything just coming to PC.

But if you don't have a good PC, and want a PC that portable, then yes it can be worth it, if got extra cash, maybe consider a laptop instead, but if it must be handheld then check the other brands that completing again Steam deck. Reason I suggest laptop is because can get much greater performance for couple hundred dollars more.

If you're not into PC, just looking for plug & play, to only play games nothing else, then sure get a console, I suggest PS5, but get whatever you want really.

There pros, and cons between PC, and consoles and pros from PC outweigh the console often, unless it's only to one thing to play game, and nothing else, then pick whatever.
WhitePhantom May 28, 2024 @ 10:03am 
Assuming you already have a Steam library of games then it's easily worth it. Take your games anywhere. If you buy a console you're going to have to build up a collection, and it's going to cost more than it would on PC.
ReBoot May 28, 2024 @ 10:06am 
Steam Deck is a mobile gaming device. Xbox and PS aren't. Are you going to play games on a train, on a park bench, in a mall? If yes, then Deck's most certainly worth it.
Last edited by ReBoot; May 28, 2024 @ 10:06am
Unn4m3d (♥AUT♥) May 28, 2024 @ 11:30am 
If you're like me and away from home for multiple days due to work, yes.

Otherwise? Depends. If you travel a lot in general it's quite useful. I certainly didn't regret buying one when it released.
D. Flame May 28, 2024 @ 11:48am 
Originally posted by ReBoot:
Steam Deck is a mobile gaming device. Xbox and PS aren't. Are you going to play games on a train, on a park bench, in a mall? If yes, then Deck's most certainly worth it.
Or with the tv on while you are playing in the couch, or playing while lying in bed.
PaulKrawitz May 28, 2024 @ 2:03pm 
I believe it is worth it, but for racing and/or emulator games only...

I use it to play Flatout 2 and emulator games.
RSebire May 29, 2024 @ 1:37pm 
Avoid the SteamDeck, it’s not worth it.
You have to be online all the time, just to use it..
No internet, no game…

Totally useless outside the home.
Last edited by RSebire; May 29, 2024 @ 1:39pm
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