Steam Deck is it really worth it ?

[Flash]

Or for the same price I could get a Ps4 or Xbox

[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.

[Crazy Tiger]

Only you can decide that, OP. For what purpose are you purchasing it.

[Electric Cupcake]

Publicado originalmente por 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]

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]

you can play steam games in your bed yay

[Pierce Dalton]

If you don't have a PC or console, definitely. Otherwise, not at all.

[invision2212]

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]

I've never liked handhelds, so my answer would be no.

[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

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]

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]

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.

[Unn4m3d (♥AUT♥)]

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]

Publicado originalmente por 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]

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]

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.