I think no switch 2.

We already have a date for that.

But let’s see!

Yes you’re right, in a way. I have much respect for valve for that.

However the ‘non streamlinedness’ is hidden there. It’s not a closed system like a console.

That’s a fair question which I have to cut a little short due to it being a huge topic:

The overhead of a full blown operating system you have to maintain is not a trivial thing. You have to update and maintain os, drivers and applications at least and it’s directed at all purpose use in general. That means all of the above and games might or might not fit well to a handheld device. Even if it’s maintained by a third party (eg Asus) there are many many moving parts that are all purpose. This might be a dialog box with unaccessible options you have to work around or games not working with the controls you need to fix and might never (for me steredenn on steam deck). You can however literally do what you want with it.

Compared to this a console is an optimized experience, golden cage. Things just work. Yes there might be the off chance but in general the producer has a system. 100% under their control and can test and optimize very well, which Nintendo debatably does.

Well Windows is a no for me on that. And while the steam deck is nice and the OS runs on the ally too, it’s still a pc with all it’s pros and cons.

(I use both worlds BTW)

Don’t forget to mention the huge wattage.

More performance for me is more identical fps at the same amount of power.

Heave ho.

You’ll all have a blast.

Schwein gehabt!

It’s called idiot tax. (hint: not the discounted price)

It’s a bubble.

A friend of mine who bought it clearly states that that’s never going to get anywhere. But he’s only paid a regular amount and accepted the risk and loss.

It is a difference if you get stuff prepackaged in a uniform format.

But full agreement on the rest, yes with steam tendency to include drm (especially if new aaa) and gog hopefully not (but sometimes failing) as it still is their selling point.

Okay let’s chalk this up to some language barrier or cultural misunderstanding then. 😁

Thanks.

Err… You often don’t have the files drm free on Steam. Nor in an installable format (without steam).

Anyhow. Seeing the down votes I’d love for some to elaborate.

Otherwise it just looks like some rampant steam fanboys.

While that may be partly true, (also likely) depending on the county you’re located, they’re not able to revoke the license though.

So in this specific case you having the files makes a world of difference.

I might, thanks!

I didn’t read that one.

Ken’s book is mainly focused on the business side of things. While that does sound boring how I stated it it is very good imo.

Color me surprised. I’ve read ken’s book which is recommendable. So what’s new here?

Having a closer look I’d really recommend the book, written by him and not some interviews with him. 🤷

https://kensbook.com/

And hi to all other old farts.

Haha, nice to know but no 😁.

I tried everything the ui is able to to, proton and all, to no avail.

Tried to get steredenn working on Steam deck in February. Failed miserably (controls didn’t work).

Works on switch (within it’s limitations of course).

Take that 😂

Btw steredenn is even Linux natively, that’s what made me even more angry.

Edit: What’s with the downvotes? I mean it’s fine but - if I did something wrong or it works since date x, tell me!

Yeah that and it’s still super expensive and does not have system sellers for me. Eg. Uncharted.

Also I don’t need another PC, thank you.

Aside all other legitimate concerns mine is mostly that they’ll use the MS store on PC…