Ok so I know obviously this sub is in full support of the steam deck, but that’s why I’m asking.

I currently have a Switch OLED but am really considering adding a steam deck to my collection. Or even selling my Switch Oled and getting a Switch Lite + Steam Deck. What would you say are the major advantages to having a steam deck, as someone coming from a Switch? Do you think it’s worth it to have both?

Also, is it necessary to buy the new OLED Steam Deck or would the regular one work well enough? I know newer is better, but the old ones have a price drop. So I’m curious if the old ones are bad or will not be supported soon?

Thanks all!

  • Nelsonic26@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I just got a Steam Deck (LCD) and already had a Switch OLED. I’ve been very happy with the Steam Deck.

    The biggest advantage is definitely being able to play the huge library of PC games. But the big plus is that they run much better than on the Switch. Or the games that wouldn’t have a chance of releasing on Switch. I’ve already double dipped into a few of the multiplatform games I had on Switch which just run so much smoother on the Deck. Though keep in mind this is strictly for handheld. I haven’t really messed with it Docked.

    Also of note, I dipped a bit into trying emulation on the Deck and the Switch games I’ve tried that don’t have any issues seem to look and run a good bit better than on the Switch itself.

    The LCD model still looks crisp with the right game settings and I’ve been very happy with it. But I do find myself wondering sometimes just how much better it would look on OLED. The price just isn’t on the table for me though.