The Steamdeck sale is tempting. I have been trying to decide if I need one (I don’t need one, but that’s not important).
If you consider, consider also to buy the one with the lowest storage. It is not that hard to upgrade it yourself. You end up with even more storage than the most expensive model (if you’re planning to buy that one). You only miss the anti-glare etched glass and a custom profile background. But you can buy a anti-glare screenprotector if needed.
I’m thinking I would get the 256gb version and 512gb SD card ti start with, so I don’t have to upgrade right away. It’s great that upgrading is even an option though.
Building off what the other guy said, you’ll want to upgrade the hard drive when you can, I got the 64gb one and got two 500+ gb sd cards, but the shaders needed for the games can only be stored on the internal memory from what I’ve seen, and even having a few larger games installed has filled up the majority of my internal storage, to a point where I couldn’t download updates for flatpacs or run some games due to so LITTLE storage. I’m going to look into upgrading my drive because it became such a problem for me
Check out CryoUtilities. Can easily store shader caches with each game and eliminate your issue entirely. Yay open Linux ecosystem!
I’ve had mine since launch, I’ve used it less this year since my company cut all travel, but I’d definitely recommend it.
Mainly I use it as a home console, since I don’t have another console and it’s great having all the Steam library right there. I set up Heroic Games Launcher and play Rocket League quite often.
I’d thought of getting an Xbox before as it’s also okay with Game Pass for just playing something on the TV to relax. But it seems that’s really going to end up like Netflix with the decreasing quality and increasing price, and paying 500+ EUR to be locked into that doesn’t seem great.
Then what really sealed the deal was when I visited my brother and we couldn’t watch the World Cup on the Xbox. Like you have some of the best hardware in the world, and can’t stream video because they lock it down so much. Whereas the Steam Deck is so versatile.
I actually started thinking about it because I will be traveling for work this summer for the first time since 2019. I don’t expect to do much more traveling though, so mostly I would just use it in a more comfortable chair where I use a laptop today or while waiting for my kids at various events.
I play it with my kids. My 7yo and I are bonding over his playthrough of Zelda A link to the past. He gets to do all the exploring and puzzles and I get to beat the hard parts (for now)
I didn’t need one but I wanted one and it was a good idea.
Dooooo it
Return of Obra Dinn. Actually bought it from GoG sale. Heard tons of hype about it.
One of my favourite games. Great choice if you like puzzles!
A quick note to set you up to possibly enjoy it best: Most of the gameplay is intended to go on in your head, as you mentally assemble clues and go and re-check things. Don’t be discouraged if it takes you a long time to progress part some scene.
I went big, mostly indie games I’ve wanted to try for awhile, mainly for playing on Steam Deck
ELDEN RING, Escape Simulator, Vampire Survivors, Mini Motorways, Only Up!, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Celeste, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Rogue Legacy 2, Ace Attorney Turnabout Collection, Spelunky 2, Super Meat Boy, Pogostuck, Persona 3 Portable & 4 Golden, Kindergarten 1 & 2
That’s a damn fine collection. I have 1000+ hours in Super Meat Boy and Spelunky 2 alone. If you haven’t got Spelunky 1 (aka. Spelunky HD, aka. the first Spelunky on Steam), you should try that too. IMO it’s a much better (i.e. more fair) game than 2. 2 is a fine game, don’t get me wrong, but the first one is phenomenal.
I would recommend 2 for people who played 1 and are starting to get bored of it, as it almost feels like a remix of sorts. Like you said, 1 is definitely a much less flawed game and definitely better for new players. (especially because it’s somewhat easier haha)
A steam deck. I’ll probably get some games after payday.
Congrats, homie. I love mine. :3
Pinned the post as long as the Summer Sale lasts. Handy overview for everyone to discuss it.
I have some bigger games I intend to get later, but I bought Halls of Torment early. It’s a “[X] Survivors” game like Vampire Survivors, with a heavy Diablo theme/atmosphere to it. It has some fun little changes on the genre and I’m having fun with it. Always funny how these $3-$5 games can be so entertaining.
Bought dave the diver, just fought first boss and game feels fun for now.
I see this one mentioned everywhere, and it does look really interesting, especially the resteraunt management aspect of it – are you still enjoying your time with it?
yeah, theres bit story and kinda interesting too. quirky character. restaurant management seems simple for now but enjoyable enough. Mostly just enjoying diving and catching fish.
Got myself Fallout 4 for on my deck
Let me know how it runs, for some reason I can never get Fallout 4 to run smoothly on any system.
I finally pulled the trigger on Celeste after hearing so much about it for years.
So far:
- Metro Exodus
- Super Blood Hockey
- Zero Sievert
- Grounded
- Biped
Not on sale but also got BattleBit
Just dropped a crisp fiver on Oblivion, figured 17 years of people telling me to play it was reason enough to give it a shot
Enjoy! Obviously keep in mind it’s that old, but it’s still the best in the series.
Interesting the differences of opinion on that. I would say that Oblivion, while still good, sits in an uncomfortable middle ground between the great Morrowind and the polished (for Bethesda) and successful Skyrim, and comes out as the weakest.
While I love Skyrim, I think most of the guild quest lines are much better in Oblivion, especially the thieves guild (as mentioned). I generally prefer to play with a leveling system mod that replaces the weird system they built, but it’s a great game either way.
It’s one of the best games ever made. Especially the Thieves’ Guild missions.
At the risk of being a living meme… You should check out Morrowind as well. So good and weird.
Black Mesa. Been waiting to grab it before I play HL2
Like, play HL2 for the first time? Now that’s what I call a patient gamer :)
Yep, first time! I’ve seen and played bits of it but nothing substantial. Excited to jump in.
I bought Anno 1800 and am really enjoying it, it’s great that they modelled it closer to Anno 1404 but still innovated
I resisted the temptation, as I don’t have the time and space to play the 5 games I already own.
This! This is 100% relatable 🤝☕😅
I got
High on Life
Ys IX Monstrum Nox
Stranger of Paradise FF Origin
Toukiden 2
Tales of Symphonia
DBZ Kakarot
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