Just curious as to how you guys use your steam deck, docked or not. Do you have a gaming pc or consoles and only use it when you’re out?
I personally just use it inside the house, and sometimes at work. I’m jealous of people that are able to take it out and play in the park or somewhere like that, my OCD scares me into doing so, I always think that I might drop it or it might rain. Funny cos all I have are handhelds (switch, 2dsxl and steam deck) and I rarely go out with them.
I also have it plugged in almost all the time whenever I decide to play, is that bad for the battery or do you guys do it too since when I play it usually just lasts less than 2 hours and can’t be bothered to get up and charge.
Sorry I’m bored at work and I read the rules on the side and I don’t think this “let’s start a conversation” post is not allowed. Thanks!
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I usually play it with my hands.
Speaking seriously though, it’s a mix of docked to my tv with a wireless mouse and keyboard, or in handheld mode in my bed or while traveling. The steam deck IS my gaming PC, and I have a PS5 which can play some more demanding titles, and a Macbook that I use for productivity.
I always wanted to play the spiderman game ever since I saw it, thinking I had to have a ps4/ps5 for it but then they released it on the pc, I thought maybe a gaming pc would be better. Saw how much a gaming pc would cost me, so back to wanting a ps5, then the steam deck released. I was stuck debating on getting a ps5 or a steam deck. Weighing the pros and cons of each, decided on getting the steam deck just cos of the steam sales. Was planning on getting it for myself but my wife got it for me without telling me. Good thing my mind was already made up and I didn’t have to explain to her that what I wanted was the ps5 haha
Honestly, I’ve played my SD so much more than my PS5. I’ve played Demons Souls remake, Returnal, and Elden Ring on my PS5, and about 20 or so games on my SD. It’s my favorite piece of tech that I’ve ever owned.
I use my deck regularly in my hands when I’m watching a movie or my kids are using my gaming pc etc. I also spend time at my in-laws and it’s great to fire up Baldurs gate 3 on a couch far from my gaming pc! I do have a dock too and play on that as well
Funny I have exactly the same consoles as you. I mostly play on the steam deck now, usually inside the house, but I do bring it to work sometimes to play during my lunch break (depends on the game I’m playing at the time). When I play on the switch, I take it everywhere as I am not as scared to break it or have it stolen and it’s way smaller (I haven’t played on my 2dsxl in a loooong time but I use to take it everywhere).
When I play the deck at home, I play on it unplugged, then plug it when necessary, and keep playing (I usually play sitting on a japanese floor seat with the charger nearby so I can easily plug it in and out).
I have games on the switch that i’m forcing myself not to get on my steam deck haha, unfortunately i only play my switch at home as well. I got my 2dsxl to play the old pokemon games but never really got into it, just felt really good getting all the games i wanted for free guilt free haha.
- docked with a controller (no monitor)
- docked with a controller and monitor+sound system
- in hand: on the go, in the couch/bed
On the couch and handheld. Since I became a das I had no time to play on my Computer, so I bought the deck to play whenever my daughter sleeps
Got my Deck since a year and in that year my PC was on at Like 3 Days.
I use it primarily in my house. I have like a 5 minute commute to work, when I even have to go into the office, in the first place, so there’s not a lot of opportunity to even play anywhere else. I’ve taken it with me on trips and have used it extensively in airports waiting for flights that are always delayed now, though.
I’ve never once docked it. If I want to play on my TV, I have a PS5 and XSX for that. That said, I only ever use the PS5 out of the two, and then, only when there’s some exclusive I’m interested in playing, like when Spider-Man 2 came out recently.
I also do have a gaming PC, or it’s probably better said as a work PC that just happens to be great for gaming as well. After I’ve worked on it all day, though, the last thing I want to do is continue to sit in front of it to play games. However, I do heavily make use of Steam Remote Play to stream games from my PC to the Deck. That combo is a game changer.
I mostly use it to watch porn and you’d be amazed at how well it works one handed a true game changer for any experts out there.
Purely in handheld mode. If I was gonna use it docked, I would just use my PC
I have a really nice gaming PC, but sometimes you just need to be cozy with a handheld. Great for gaming under a fluffy blanket or just taking advantage of downtime during the day. I’ve been playing a lot of PS2 games emulated as well as some older games I missed or want to revisit. And baldurs gate 3 of course :)
I think it works well as a complement to a real gaming PC but if you’re budget limited then it can definitely provide a super satisfying experience as your only/primary gaming device.
If you really want nicer graphics though (esp through a larger display like a tv) I might recommend something different. It handles well enough for it’s small/low-res screen but definitely doesn’t have much spare juice in the tank to drive more pixels vs a PS5 or decent PC can do
Mostly laying in bed
With my hands
I should give that a go, playing with my feet hasn’t been the best when playing lies of p.
Try lies of p with just your tongue!
I am student in a city very far from my hometown and got the steam deck so I can game and do other stuff when I travel and when I’m chilling at my dorm.Love my ps5 at home but I was always a big fan of handhelds,despite not owning a switch(psp ftw lol).
I had a psp long time ago too, those were the days. Do you end up buying games you already own on your ps5 or do you try to play ones that you dont have in your ps5?
at home: docked in the living room, sometimes streaming from my PC
travelling: mostly handheld but sometimes setup as a desktop so I can play competitive FPS
I’ve never ever used the Deck docked, the games run better on my normal PC
Also my Deck rarely leaves the house.
Tbh the way I use my deck, a gaming pc would be better but I can’t afford one rn. Atleast I’ll have racked up a big backlog once I do get one.