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I ordered one.

Was just looking at requirements for games. I'm a little confused. Doesn't take a lot.

For example I was thinking Dead Space in bed with headphones etc.

I presume the requirements will be updated for steam deck. Or it will have its own version? As currently its Windows only?

I haven't been using steam for years so not up in the know how..

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS​

• Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP SP2 or Vista
• Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster
• Memory: 1 GB RAM or more for Windows XP (2 GB for Vista)
• Graphics: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements)
• Hard Drive: 7.5 GB free space
• Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card

Runs 100%. Has a Platinum rating on protondb.com.

 

[chasimus]

The WiiU had top-of-controller thumbsticks and I hated it. Most uncomfortable layout I've ever experienced. This does look like a cool concept, but those button layouts...

 

[DigitalScrap]

I ordered one.

Was just looking at requirements for games. I'm a little confused. Doesn't take a lot.

For example I was thinking Dead Space in bed with headphones etc.

I presume the requirements will be updated for steam deck. Or it will have its own version? As currently its Windows only?

I haven't been using steam for years so not up in the know how..

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS​

• Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® XP SP2 or Vista
• Processor: 2.8 GHz or faster
• Memory: 1 GB RAM or more for Windows XP (2 GB for Vista)
• Graphics: DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card, Shader Model 3.0 required, 256 MB or better, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or better (7300, 7600 GS, and 8500 are below minimum system requirements), ATI X1600 Pro or better (X1300, X1300 Pro and HD2400 are below minimum system requirements)
• Hard Drive: 7.5 GB free space
• Sound: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card

It'll be fine. Dead Space is "Platinum", so it will work great.

You can do searches of games you are curious about here: https://www.protondb.com/search?q=dead space

 

[OverHeat]

This is bullshit managed to order one in less then 5 min and when I check on the steam store it say expected Q1 2022

 

[OverHeat]

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

Where to pre-order? Is it only at the Steam Store?

 

[Zannegan]

Where to pre-order? Is it only at the Steam Store?

Yes.

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

Yes.

Garbage. Ok thanks.

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Someone on Reddit mailed Gabe. Seems legit enough, he usually responds.

This is nonsense, in the interview with IGN they stated that the internal storage isn't replaceable; "did some googling" my ass.

 

[Represent.]

lmao these mfs literally did everything, including make a brand new console before Half Life 3

 

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This is nonsense, in the interview with IGN they stated that the internal storage isn't replaceable; "did some googling" my ass.

lol just mail Gabe then if you don't believe it. he always responds.

 

[CloudNull]

This is nonsense, in the interview with IGN they stated that the internal storage isn't replaceable; "did some googling" my ass.

The email could be fake but if true it would make sense. M.2 slots are not user friendly to swap out for the typical user. For people that have built a PC then it is 100% possible to swap out with no issues.

 

[Speedwagon]

Someone on Reddit mailed Gabe. Seems legit enough, he usually responds.

If true then I won in the end with my 64GB reservation.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I wonder if the 512 turned out to be the most popular or are they just manufacturing more base models?

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

lol just mail Gabe then if you don't believe it. he always responds.

I don't care if he "always responds", the designers of this thing said otherwise in the IGN interview.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I think we all got that q1 2022 lol

 

[OverHeat]

If true then I won in the end with my 64GB reservation.

Won’t you void the warranty?

 

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I don't care if he "always responds", the designers of this thing said otherwise in the IGN interview.

I'm sure they did. Gabe is also oddly specific naming the exact size of the M.2 slot. I can't tell you what to think, but I personally believe they haven't soldered the storage.

 

[Derktron]

Someone on Reddit mailed Gabe. Seems legit enough, he usually responds.

I once emailed him many years ago a question about something, I do not remember and he did respond. It seems like it was him but seem legit enough at the time

 

[Hellmaker]

I think we all got that q1 2022 lol

I didn't, so I don't know what that means...

 

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I didn't, so I don't know what that means...

Welcome to the club! I also don't have a date, and neither have a select few other people on the planet.

 

[Derktron]

I think we all got that q1 2022 lol

Same I have that on my end too, that would suck if it's delayed simply because there is not enough to produce because you now have to worry is that if your deposit for the preorder won't get canceled as time goes on.

 

[Kupfer]

I didn't, so I don't know what that means...

Without showing a date, I guess we're in the first wave. So hopefully December 2021, as it was stated before I could order.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Same I have that on my end too, that would suck if it's delayed simply because there is not enough to produce because you now have to worry is that if your deposit for the preorder won't get canceled as time goes on.

I wouldn't be surprised if they just listed it as q1 2022 to buy themselves time in case anything happens with shipping from their manufacturer, etc

I am not worried about them cancelling reservations

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

you can play your games offline?

 

[KAL2006]

This makes me excited about a potential Switch 2 in a couple years. I'm hoping they can match these specs. I remember alot of people said Switch 2 must be 1080p minimum and I've always said sticking to 720p is better and it seems Valvr agrees with that so I'm hoping Switch 2 continues to stick to 720p

 

[Guilty_AI]

you can play your games offline?

yes, as long as the game itself lets you, much like it works on normal pcs.

 

[Fahdis]

This makes me excited about a potential Switch 2 in a couple years. I'm hoping they can match these specs. I remember alot of people said Switch 2 must be 1080p minimum and I've always said sticking to 720p is better and it seems Valvr agrees with that so I'm hoping Switch 2 continues to stick to 720p

Closed platform. Hard Pass.
Emulated Nintendo Games: smugdrakesmile.png

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Without showing a date, I guess we're in the first wave. So hopefully December 2021, as it was stated before I could order.

The date appears eventually. Mine just popped up.

 

[Twinblade]

I can't wait until people start getting pissed of at the horrendous load times trying to play AAA PC games off of a SD card

You can probably replace the SSD.

 

[Derktron]

I wouldn't be surprised if they just listed it as q1 2022 to buy themselves time in case anything happens with shipping from their manufacturer, etc

I am not worried about them cancelling reservations

I'm hoping that is the case, I guess we will have to wait as months go by to find out.

 

[Derktron]

I can't wait until people start getting pissed of at the horrendous load times trying to play AAA PC games off of a SD card

I personally do not mind, I'm already use to it already with Switch.

 

[Griffon]

Just got my 256gb for q1 2022, like most of everybody it seems.

I hope our steam account age and usage plays a role in how fast we get moved up the queue, because fuck scalpers.

 

[Spukc]

I personally do not mind, I'm already use to it already with Switch.

Starcraft 2 had 10 min load times on my surface pro 1

 

[Derktron]

Starcraft 2 had 10 min load times on my surface pro 1

Ohh well. I still want the device for some games I would like to play portable

 

[Twinblade]

If true then I won in the end with my 64GB reservation.

Same.

 

[rkofan87]

i am on the fence but this might be a good cheep way to get in on stream.

 

[eNT1TY]

I kinda want one but know i will probably not use it. Specs i suspect just seem deceptively low but at 720p (lets face it most AAA titles will probably need to run at 540p for good performance) or below i can see it actually managing 60fps in many titles. The APU specs resemble a cut down series S and that little box can hold its own at 1080p.

 

[Spukc]

Bruh...

call of duty cold war zombies
Finally on a handheld

 

[chasimus]

This is not a handheld, it's a transportable gaming system. That thing is huge.

What are you talking about, you can easily stick that thing in your JNCO back pocket and go!

 

[BadBurger]

If true then I won in the end with my 64GB reservation.

Yea but I get a special case and a Steam profile!

Spoiler

Yea if true and I knew ahead of time, I'd have gone the 64 GB route too....

 

[Ozzie666]

I know it's been stated everywhere, but I cannot understate how amazing this will be for a retro emulation machine, with almost no limitations based on x86. That $399 price is almost too good to be true.

 

[Shmunter]

I know it's been stated everywhere, but I cannot understate how amazing this will be for a retro emulation machine, with almost no limitations based on x86. That $399 price is almost too good to be true.

Can it run Breath of the Wild on Cemu better than switch? That would be something, but I doubt it’s got the grit in such a little package.

 

[MrFunSocks]

I kinda want one but know i will probably not use it. Specs i suspect just seem deceptively low but at 720p (lets face it most AAA titles will probably need to run at 540p for good performance) or below i can see it actually managing 60fps in many titles. The APU specs resemble a cut down series S and that little box can hold its own at 1080p.

From the DF video this is likely to run at 1TF in handheld mode, and 1.6TF when docked. The Series S has 4TF at all times, and runs at 4x the power draw. This thing is going to struggle to play any AAA games released in even the last 12 months at decent settings and framerate.

To everyone talking about replacing the SSD - the Valve engineers and employees that did all the press specifically said that no, you cannot replace the SSD. You're only setting yourself up for disappointment. I think they would know a bit more about it than Gabe.

 

[Stuart360]

From the DF video this is likely to run at 1TF in handheld mode, and 1.6TF when docked. The Series S has 4TF at all times, and runs at 4x the power draw. This thing is going to struggle to play any AAA games released in even the last 12 months at decent settings and framerate.

Didnt realize you could play it docked. I certainly would NOT be doing that if i had one lol.
In handheld mode though, i could see it running next gen games at 720p/30 with medium settings. The small screen size will certainly help with hiding lower settings, and 30fps on a handheld looks a lot better than on a tv to me.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Can it run Breath of the Wild on Cemu better than switch? That would be something, but I doubt it’s got the grit in such a little package.

doesn't take much to run Botw better than switch




Game runs even on lower end APUs

 

[MrFunSocks]

Didnt realize you could play it docked. I certainly would NOT be doing that if i had one lol.
In handheld mode though, i could see it running next gen games at 720p/30 with medium settings. The small screen size will certainly help with hiding lower settings, and 30fps on a handheld looks a lot better than on a tv to me.

I doubt it will do 720p/30 with medium setting for actual "next gen" games. Look how the S performs - some of its games are hitting 720p already, and it is a monster compared to the Deck.

 

[Stuart360]

I doubt it will do 720p/30 with medium setting for actual "next gen" games. Look how the S performs - some of its games are hitting 720p already, and it is a monster compared to the Deck.

hitting 720p sometimes with dynamic rez on 60-120fps games. I'm pretty sure Series S will have the power for 1080p/30 or 720p+/60 with true 'next gen' games, and if it can, the Steam Deck should be able to do 720p/30 with lower settings.
I'm pretty sure Valve will of thought long and hard about this, spoke to devs, etc.

 

[scydrex]

I think i will get one next year. I would want a 256gb and micro SD for more storage. I don't have a PC and having a mini PC in my pocket is nice. Looking forward to this device.

In the tech specs: All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)

 

[Reallink]

hitting 720p sometimes with dynamic rez on 60-120fps games. I'm pretty sure Series S will have the power for 1080p/30 or 720p+/60 with true 'next gen' games, and if it can, the Steam Deck should be able to do 720p/30 with lower settings.
I'm pretty sure Valve will of thought long and hard about this, spoke to devs, etc.

Valve didn't plan for anything, they aren't targeting "generations". They'll either release an updated one in a couple years or scuttle it entirely if it's not widely used or financially successful. They didn't spend 6 years and billions of dollars R&Ding it like a console, they just approached AMD for a gaming capable mobile SoC, which they happened to have by virtue of cutting down and remixing much of the work they did for next-gen consoles. AMD was probably already developing the part to shop around to Nintendo, Sony, MS, Dell, Razor, Amazon, Google, Apple, or anyone else that might potentially want to make a Switch like product.