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[BootsLoader]

So, after watching the latest Digital Foundry video I was thinking if those are Gaming PCs or Gaming handhelds. I think they are more gaming handhelds and less gaming PCs. They are build upon PC architecture as the rest of gaming consoles. They are running Desktop operating systems but, on the other hand you can "install" operating systems on current gaming consoles also so.

What is your opinion on this? I would like to know your point of view. Thank you for your time.

 

[01011001]

the Deck is almost a console.
it has a custom OS with a preconfigured marketplace and gets semi decent support from developers.

it's like an Open Market handheld console

 

[rodrigolfp]

Both? LOL

 

[Guilty_AI]

They work like PCs, you can even configure a PC to have the Deck's OS and interface. The games they run are also the same version common PC's run.

Its a PC custom made to feel like a handheld console.

They are running Desktop operating systems but, on the other hand you can "install" operating systems on current gaming consoles also so.

Afaik, you can but you don't have full access to its hardware capabilities.

 

[Captain Toad]

The Deck is the same as the Switch.

 

[Zathalus]

This is like asking if the Switch is a handheld console or a home console. The answer is of course both.

 

[BootsLoader]

This is like asking if the Switch is a handheld console or a home console. The answer is of course both.

No I don’t think you can compare it like that. Switch is a pure mobile gaming console.

 

[Setsuna Mudou]

Handhelds (one Linux based and the other Windows 11)

But some people take this shit way too seriously, like it's some sort of a dig

 

[Wildebeest]

If you have a gaming PC connected to your TV and only use a controller on it to play games, then is it a gaming console?

 

[Interfectum]

 

[brian0057]

They're gaming handhelds pretending to be PCs.

 

[keraj37]

One who fall a sleep with itchy butt-hole, wakes up with smelly finger.

 

[rofif]

Deck with it's fantastic steamOS is too sleek and free of windows shackles to just call it a PC.
Seriosuly. SteamOS solves many issues windows gaming has

 

[Banjo64]

I ain’t gunna use a deck to type up word docs. it’s a gaming unit.

 

[Gone]

Why does it matter?

 

[Banjo64]

Why does it matter?

Why does anything matter?

 

[Gone]

Why does anything matter?

Only the Activision deal matter, nothing else does.

 

[funkygunther]

It’s obviously both. Valve even say their Steam Deck is a PC.

 

[01011001]

Why does anything matter?

 

[Banjo64]

Only the Activision deal matter, nothing else does.

 

[BootsLoader]

Only the Activision deal matter, nothing else does.

I thought it’s not a deal anymore.

 

[LazyParrot]

I don't see why one should preclude the other.

 

[Topher]

They're gaming handhelds pretending to be PCs.

Nothing pretend about it. Simply a PC in a handheld form factor, but can still operate as full-fledged person computer.

 

[Sleepwalker]

I ain’t gunna use a deck to type up word docs. it’s a gaming unit.

I actually use my deck as a secondary computer and have done work stuff on it at times lol

 

[Topher]

I ain’t gunna use a deck to type up word docs. it’s a gaming unit.

Sure....but any gaming PC can handle Word. Add a keyboard and mouse and you can all that non-gaming PC stuff you want.

Now if you mean use Windows with the built-in handheld controls.........oh hell no. lol

 

[rodrigolfp]

I ain’t gunna use a deck to type up word docs. it’s a gaming unit.

The hell? What you do or not is irrelevant to what the device is.

 

[Guilty_AI]

Why does anything matter?

Anything can matter if it leads to sex

 

[Guilty_AI]

In the end its a question of content vs form.
If you differentiate a console from a PC by the form, its a console. If you differentiate by the content, its a PC.

 

[Banjo64]

The hell? What you do or not is irrelevant to what the device is.

Sound. Well the question is completely moot if it’s not tailored to our own individual opinion/need, it’s obviously a PC.

 

[clintar]

Gaming handheld mobile PCs

 

[brian0057]

Nothing pretend about it. Simply a PC in a handheld form factor, but can still operate as full-fledged person computer.

Yeah, that's a no from me. If I don't already have a PC, I'd just go for a laptop.
I can game and do work. And the only peripherals I'd need to buy are an Xbox controller, a mouse, and a pair of headphones.
A Steam Deck makes more sense when you already have a PC.

 

[daffyduck]

Why does anything matter?

Only the Activision deal matter, nothing else does.

 

[Topher]

Yeah, that's a no from me. If I don't already have a PC, I'd just go for a laptop.
I can game and do work. And the only peripherals I'd need to buy are an Xbox controller, a mouse, and a pair of headphones.
A Steam Deck makes more sense when you already have a PC.

Sure.......that's fine. I'm just saying the use case of Steam Deck or Rog Ally as a PC is legit.

 

[KiteGr]

The Deck is a PC in the shape of a console. It comes with a custom operating system pre-installed, but you can switch to a traditional operating system and doesn't stop you from installing anything in there.
It also play PC games and can run PC programs and products... Duh!?

 

[Torrent of Pork]

If I can run MS Office on it, then it's a PC plain and simple.

 

[DavidGzz]

It's both, and that's a good thing.

 

[Codes 208]

Both? LOL

This should have been the first post

 

[AngelMuffin]

You hold them in your hand to play then.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Hybrid for sure. Buy yourself a USB Dock and controller and you have an awesome hybrid console.

I played my deck probs 70 / 30 in favour of handheld but it's deffo used a lot docked.

 

[BootsLoader]

Do any of you use the steam deck or other similar handhelds as a PC? I mean, doing work or browsing the Internet and stuff like that.

 

[funkygunther]

Do any of you use the steam deck or other similar handhelds as a PC? I mean, doing work or browsing the Internet and stuff like that.

Yes I have a dock and use the "backend" Linux OS often to browse the Internet, install software and load ROMs.

 

[BootsLoader]

Yes I have a dock and use the "backend" Linux OS often to browse the Internet, install software and load ROMs.

That’s very interesting, which browser are you using? What kind of software do you install? Are you using it as emulator too?

 

[Panajev2001a]

Both? LOL

Yeah both.

 

[funkygunther]

That’s very interesting, which browser are you using? What kind of software do you install? Are you using it as emulator too?

I have Edge installed and use Emudeck as a launcher of sorts, which collates the actual emulation software (RetroArch, Dolphin etc emulators) which are also installed. The handheld consoling UI is literally just that, just a controller friendly front-end for you to launch games. Once you switch to "desktop mode" you're using the Steam Deck as a Linux PC.

 

[BootsLoader]

I have Edge installed and use Emudeck as a launcher of sorts, which collates the actual emulation software (RetroArch, Dolphin etc emulators) which are also installed. The handheld consoling UI is literally just that, just a controller friendly front-end for you to launch games. Once you switch to "desktop mode" you're using the Steam Deck as a Linux PC.

Thanks, that was a clear explanation, so they are Mobile PCs after all.

 

[Crayon]

Lol windows.