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by duncanc4
1290 days ago
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Steam Deck. I got it to replace playing games on an Intel Mac, as Mac has become a worse platform for gaming (32bit dropped, OpenGL deprecated, no Vulkan support, and now developers would have to support Apple Silicon). The plan was to use it mainly in desktop mode, but it has been really amazing for handheld gaming, that I game more on the couch and in bed with it than as a desktop. Also Proton works really well and it is great to be able to boot in to a full Linux desktop environment. It’s so refreshing to have control of the device and to use it how I want. |
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On the day I received it, I had the feeling that my Steam Deck would end up closed in its case taking dust, once the “new gadget” sensations would have worn out. In fact, something similar happened to me a couple of years ago with Stadia.
But after ~6 months I am still in love with this pocket PC, well after the usual honeymoon. I finally found the best way to play Paradox games and many indie gems right on my couch, reducing the friction that is involved in gaming while being “tied” to your desk.
Now, every 30-40-mins slot is the ideal moment for a gaming session, instead of mindlessly killing time with doomscrolling or casual activities on my phone.