Steam Deck

[GlennN]

Re: Steam Deck

So? Did anyone get in the first group to get their hands on a Steam Deck?

[mgoblue]

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I'll be interested to read how this performs with xCloud or streaming from console....The 400ish version could be a decent option for remote gaming, since Switch won't add Game Pass. Obviously you can use your phone or get a controller case for that but minorly annoying and can suck up phone battery too

[Scott]

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Still waiting on my order..


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[mestevo]

Re: Steam Deck

Site attempts to give you an estimate on when you can expect your Steam Deck.

https://steam-deck-calculator.web.app/

Mine is 56-72 days out in the Q2 group having ordered at Fri Jul 16 2021 11:32:44 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)

[mestevo]

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An initial iteration of Xbox Cloud Gaming now available on Stream Deck.

This stuff is what I'm most looking forward to with this device.

https://www.engadget.com/xbox-cloud-gaming-steam-deck-support-edge-browser-202511356.html?src=rss

[Scott]

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Was finally able to pay for my Steam Deck in full today.

[Chiefsfan881129]

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Does this allow you to play any Xbox game?? & If so would I need an Xbox live account??

An initial iteration of Xbox Cloud Gaming now available on Stream Deck.

This stuff is what I'm most looking forward to with this device.

https://www.engadget.com/xbox-cloud-...6.html?src=rss

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[mestevo]

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Does this allow you to play any Xbox game?? & If so would I need an Xbox live account??

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Over 350 games supported, not every game. And yeah to do anything Xbox you need an account, cloud streaming is part of Xbox Game Pass.

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass/games#cloud

Ultimate is $1 and then $14.99 a month, so low barrier of entry to yolo into it and give it a go to see how well it works for you.

[mestevo]

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Last of Q1 emails went out today, Q2 emails begin next week.

[mgoblue]

Re: Steam Deck

Over 350 games supported, not every game. And yeah to do anything Xbox you need an account, cloud streaming is part of Xbox Game Pass.

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass/games#cloud

Ultimate is $1 and then $14.99 a month, so low barrier of entry to yolo into it and give it a go to see how well it works for you.

I'd want to let Steam Deck get a 2nd version and work out the kinks, but I'm moving soon and believe that they don't have internet caps, so the streaming aspects are very intriguing....essentially what everyone hoped Switch allowed, but never has.

[mestevo]

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I'd want to let Steam Deck get a 2nd version and work out the kinks, but I'm moving soon and believe that they don't have internet caps, so the streaming aspects are very intriguing....essentially what everyone hoped Switch allowed, but never has.

Yup. Really the Vita should have been the first great streaming portable. It should have been relaunched w/ the PS4 to promote remote play and streaming gaming. Nothing but missteps with that platform between the memory card money grab and it's untimely demise declaring portable gaming is dead... a year later along came the Switch.

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get a gaming-branded Surface that is similar to the Steam Deck. The reality though is phones are so powerful now, you just need a good form factor and the software support and you can accomplish much of the same - so really little point as they continue to get more and more powerful. By the time you're done with the necessary R&D you're eclipsed by the mobile market - exactly why Sony said they got out of the portable market in 2016 - it just wasn't really true yet.

[GlennN]

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Yup. Really the Vita should have been the first great streaming portable. It should have been relaunched w/ the PS4 to promote remote play and streaming gaming. Nothing but missteps with that platform between the memory card money grab and it's untimely demise declaring portable gaming is dead... a year later along came the Switch.

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get a gaming-branded Surface that is similar to the Steam Deck. The reality though is phones are so powerful now, you just need a good form factor and the software support and you can accomplish much of the same - so really little point as they continue to get more and more powerful. By the time you're done with the necessary R&D you're eclipsed by the mobile market - exactly why Sony said they got out of the portable market in 2016 - it just wasn't really true yet.

Totally agree that Sony completely mismanaged the Vita. Such a great system. Sad that it was killed by its own creator!

I have to disagree on phones though. I cannot "game" on my phone. It just isn't designed for that. I need the feel of a gaming device to really enjoy playing. Buttons and thumb sticks. Triggers. That stuff. The phone is great for killing time with Angry Bird-type apps, but for gaming, I'll stick with my Vita until my Steam Deck is ready.

[mestevo]

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Totally agree that Sony completely mismanaged the Vita. Such a great system. Sad that it was killed by its own creator!

I have to disagree on phones though. I cannot "game" on my phone. It just isn't designed for that. I need the feel of a gaming device to really enjoy playing. Buttons and thumb sticks. Triggers. That stuff. The phone is great for killing time with Angry Bird-type apps, but for gaming, I'll stick with my Vita until my Steam Deck is ready.

I agree with you 100% about phones. Touch controls don't do it for me.

That's why I love products like these.







I'm a bit less fond of the controller clips, they work well enough, but not so much since getting a Fold 3, and far less portable.

[mgoblue]

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That is a great point mestevo! I'd probably just invest in a great phone grip when i get a new phone soon...I don't need to install, so that takes away some of the need for the Steam Deck. The clips are brutal in general, never end up tight enough to stay in one spot as they wear out.

[Scott]

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Mine arrived today.


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