Steam Deck: Should You Buy In 2023?

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Steam Deck, from hardware to software. I’ll be testing both light and intensive games, along with some emulation to demonstrate the Steam Deck’s capabilities.

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Credits to @DigitalFoundry for the frame time diagram.

USEFUL LINKS
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Steam Deck benchmarks: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVPMXQj74hu6uHxe4UuHADEgOTv5rw2PN
Xbox Cloud Gaming setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjTgQaocG90
EmuDeck: https://www.emudeck.com
Digital Foundry video on Steam Deck performance features: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF8NzlBiaOM&t
Steam Deck case: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicone-Benazcap-Shockproof-Anti-Collision-Compatible/dp/B09Q2Z7HZR/ref=sr_1_17?crid=11ES1BTZI2EX7&keywords=steam+deck+case+jsaux&qid=1676907473&sprefix=steam+deck+case+jsaux%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-17

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:08 Which Version to Buy?
2:04 Carrying Case
2:22 Ergonomics & Controller
3:02 Replacement Parts
3:26 Screen
3:46 Speakers
4:06 Sound Test
4:40 Microphone
5:08 Battery Life
5:33 Thermals
5:52 Haptics
6:11 SteamOS
8:38 Game Compatibility
9:05 Performance
11:30 Cloud Gaming
12:13 Conclusion

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