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Valve announces a new portable, Steam Deck
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amigastar
Member
In the IGN video they say you can connect a M/K and play it on a big screen.
CamHostage
Member
The dual-trackpad design is really curious (sounds like they want to have it for hotkeys/gestures so that they make up for keyboard input where needed,) but as far as the offset controls up top, it might be a good idea for balance. Most portables put the controls near the middle or bottom, giving little base of leverage to actually hold the thing. (Switch and Vita have staggered controls, but arranged vertical and with little space beyond the buttons/sticks.) Steam Deck puts the controls all up top (unless you use the trackpads,) and has the rest of the device's handle act as a support base for your palms. More support and a more vertical thumb control should make for less playtime fatigue.
I used to have the old Wikipad game system, and while it had lots and lots of things wrong with it, I remember the handles being mostly comfortable, especially with the oversized design (it was a 7" tablet that slid into a controller case, the thing was gargantuan.)
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jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I'm currently lugging around a 17 inch laptop to play PC games in my car. This thing seems pretty tiny in comparison.
Interfectum
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FunkMiller
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Emulated gaming across multiple generations on a handheld?
GamePass on a handheld?
Yes please.
GamePass on a handheld?
Yes please.
Astral Dog
Member
Valve saw there was no Switch Pro so they cooked this one fast 
Ezquimacore
Banned
You can install windows and play switch games using yuzu emulator plus steam games and every other emulator. I'll buy the shit out of this gamegearand more
this shit is the gamegear of 2021
Saber
Gold Member
I watched but I didn't put that much faith on it. He said he played a couple of games, but it would be better if he showed all of them on portable so you could see how it fairs. Also it didn't look that good playing using the analog(visually unconfortable), at least thats the impression I get from the video.
Since this is all not final I hope they make those things better at least in terms of control. The idea itself is great imo and having backbuttons does really make it interesting.
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Cert.in.Death
Member
The backbreaker for me is the inclusion of the touchpads. They add too much heft to the device where it could have been slimmed down if they were removed.
Otherwise I like the ergonomics, premise, and price point, albeit I'm certain I'd wipe steamOS and install something else.
Otherwise I like the ergonomics, premise, and price point, albeit I'm certain I'd wipe steamOS and install something else.
FunkMiller
Member
Valve saw there was no Switch Pro so they cooked this one fast
This rather shits all over the Switch.
I was tempted to buy the OLED Switch, but will get this big bitch instead now.
Exactamundo.
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JimboJones
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The analogue sticks being touch sensitive is a really nice touch so they can activate stuff like gyro sensors
skit_data
Member
Cool!
Holy shit this might actually be viable to me instead of getting a cheap PC/laptop
But I assume they will run at a lower res?
Thirty7ven
Banned
Yeah, while we’re still talking about games made for Jaguar CPU and 2013 GPUs….
This thing is releasing in December, as soon as games start targeting the CPUs on these consoles, the show is over.
Still, it’s a good idea and the library will be immense.
Strider Highwind
Banned
This thing makes me want to go watch Surf NInjas lol
CamHostage
Member
There's a Dock.
"The official dock props up your Steam Deck while connecting to external displays, wired networking, USB peripherals, and power. You can also use a powered USB-C hub, if you've got one lying around."
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You can also install and use PC software, of course. Browse the web, watch streaming video, do your normal productivity stuff, install some other game stores, whatever.
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jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Quan Su Dudes
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
ThisIsMyDog
Member
Hard to tell now, but i really believe that 4/8 Zen 2 CPU is going to be good enough to put minimum 30FPS in games.
Sean Mirrsen
Banned
It should really be called the GabeGear, with that look. 
Seems promising, but a lot of devils in a lot of details, there.
Seems promising, but a lot of devils in a lot of details, there.
CloudNull
Banned
Yeah I am preordering the mid tier range. Kind of bummed the official dock is not included but oh well.
chilichote
Member
Okok, I'm interested!
But if that's actually a thing, Sony can make a PS4 Portable too!^^
But if that's actually a thing, Sony can make a PS4 Portable too!^^
Strider Highwind
Banned
Someone else with a dope childhood haaaaaaaa. Only the real ones know Surf Ninjas bro, one of my fave movies as a kid
Ezquimacore
Banned
They say a usb c cable is enough tho
Dr. Suchong
Member
My very first thought. D-pad and buttons look like they are trying to escape.
Sean Mirrsen
Banned
I think Proton is in a good enough state where not having access to Windows is at best a mild inconvenience. You only lose out on competitive titles with anti-cheat for the most part, which aren't the kind of games you'd want to play on this anyway.
CamHostage
Member
You can use Windows.
You can also install and use PC software, of course. Browse the web, watch streaming video, do your normal productivity stuff, install some other game stores, whatever.
Dr. Suchong
Member
"GabeGear"It should really be called the GabeGear, with that look.
Seems promising, but a lot of devils in a lot of details, there.
That's Gold!
dorkimoe
Member
Main reason I’m in
CloudNull
Banned
You can use Windows.
You can also install and use PC software, of course. Browse the web, watch streaming video, do your normal productivity stuff, install some other game stores, whatever.
Topher
Gold Member
Proton? What is that?