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Plainbrain867 t1_j0q7dyi wrote

How does this compare to a gaming PC in terms of strictly gaming not other features? Is it like a low end gaming computer when docked?

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HellsMalice t1_j0qbmti wrote

At its native resolution you can run basically any game. Might need to be on low settings for the big titles like Cyberpunk if you want to be closer to stable 60.Though many can be run at 30 fps on higher settings. And of course basically everything else runs stable 60. It's quite impressive.

I've never docked it before but sounds like it runs basically the same and at 1080p on tvs/monitors.

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NeverComments t1_j0qthz7 wrote

>Might need to be on low settings for the big titles like Cyberpunk if you want to be closer to stable 60

The Deck is not capable of a stable 60 in Cyberpunk. Older games run great but I would tell people to expect a 30~40 cap on most modern titles.

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tym0 t1_j0rcr4r wrote

Absolutely, I would say that Cyberpunk is not "playable" at native res. You can get to 30 sometimes but it's bad enough that it's not gonna be a good experience. By comparison Horizon Zero Dawn can get dips from 40fps but you'll still enjoy yourself.

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NeverComments t1_j0rhj4w wrote

The built-in Deck configuration for Cyberpunk does give me a pretty stable 30 which I would consider very playable! But I wasn't able to achieved a locked 60 even at 400p on the lowest possible settings.

I think a 30-40 target is perfectly fine for portable play but the post above was setting up potential buyers with unrealistic expectations. You won't be able to run games like Spider-Man, Cyberpunk, Elden Ring etc. at a stable 60 even if you drop the settings as low as they can possibly go.

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IslandHamo t1_j0rmsb1 wrote

So are the internal components upgradeable?

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NeverComments t1_j0ry0r1 wrote

The storage is upgradeable but the rest of the system (CPU/GPU/RAM) is a single package.

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tym0 t1_j0tr92b wrote

I don't have my deck with me but doesn't the Steamdeck preset enable FSR? I found FSR turns game into mush at that resolution, especially Cyberpunk with its UI rendered in-world so I only play at native res.

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vassadar t1_j0s7iiu wrote

How is battery life?

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NeverComments t1_j0sjup6 wrote

The Deck has a theoretical maximum of 8 hours at the battery’s peak capacity if all components are using minimum power draw. Real world battery life is around 90 minutes in max workloads (e.g. playing Cyberpunk) and 2~4 hours in most workloads. You can manually limit TDP and clamp clock speeds on CPU/GPU to extend battery life upwards of 5~6 hours in retro 2D games.

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caribbean_caramel t1_j0qci6x wrote

Its a gaming PC, it just run SteamOs/Linux but you can install Windows 10/11 on it, though it won't be as nice as Steam Os.

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sarrazoui38 t1_j0qd1g7 wrote

Its not close to a gaming pc in terms of performance.

You're running games like elden ring at low settings

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caribbean_caramel t1_j0qdd9m wrote

Its a low end gaming handled PC, its more comparable to a gaming laptop than a desktop gaming PC

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FerricDonkey t1_j0rhp2b wrote

I have a ~$1200 gaming laptop (when I bought it a couple years ago) and a steam deck. The steam deck is an amazing little machine, and I quite like it, especially at its price point. But it's not as powerful as the laptop.

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sarrazoui38 t1_j0qdlq2 wrote

You'll get better performance from a laptop though.

Its not powerful at all.

You're buying this for portable gaming. You should not buy this for any performance expectations at all

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realityfooledme t1_j0qxl4p wrote

I have one. After being a console gamer since 2002-ish. This is my soft open to seeing if I want to invest in a gaming PC.

It totally eclipses my switch and I have a much smoother experience than I’ve had with my ps4 lately. It runs gamepass pretty well and games like prey,control, and dishonored 1/2 run on it just fine without any performance changes.

The steam shop lets you know how well set up the game is for the deck and it often undersells how well it works. I’ve got a couple games that aren’t certified for the deck that run without issue. I have a 3rd party dock with a 2tb memory bank for playing on my tv with a scuf control or keyboard and mouse and it switches modes seamlessly.

You obviously aren’t getting a full bore gaming PC experience but this thing has exceeded my expectations and I haven’t even got into the tweaks and emulator side of things. Its good enough that I’m not really sure I can justify a pc. I’ll probably just get s gaming monitor.

I cannot recommend it enough.

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