[bartvk]

I have a Steam Deck and it’s definitely more janky than for example an Xbox. It’s not bad! But do not expect the same level of polish. Small example, there’s often a need to dial back the graphics quality. Or the text is too small. Or the screen recording is a hassle.

[okayjustonemore]

I’d be hard pressed to call the Xbox UX “polished” in any way, but I do get what you mean. Though as long as it allows me to play my games with as much ease as the games themselves will allow, then I’m good—I just do not want to be bothered with the “PC” part of this equation.

[bartvk]

OK in that regard you’ll be fine, you won’t be bothered with the PC stuff.

It’s just that for the game publishers, the Steam Deck is an afterthought right now. And Xbox is a first class citizen.

Still, it’s pretty great.

[okayjustonemore]

Good to hear it, cheers. I’ll be keeping a close eye on this once it launches, but I suspect I’ll see about getting myself one asap.

[squigz]

I don't know if it's fair to compare a Deck to a proper full-sized console - especially things like font size being too small, which of course is likely to happen more on a handheld.