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devildread

What kind of deck user are you?

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I got my deck few days ago but didn't have the opportunity to play it yet. I find myself more of a wargame / role-playing / strategy gamer and those kind of games are better played on desktop (or at least with a mouse). So when I got time to play, at home, I prefer the computer and I abandon the mobile stuff in its box until the next time I'm out in a situation where I have time to play (not so frequent actually). I got a switch but I play it super rarely as well (not at all for one+ year). I wonder if I'm not limiting myself arbitrarily.

So anyway I wanted to get inspiration from you, what kind of deck user are you and how does this new technology can create new opportunities for gaming life style?

Help me find usage for this piece of tech!

Thanks for your input!

Posted Jun 9, 2022, 10:40 AM UTC

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sheerness84512GB - Q2•

To be honest it doesn’t sound like it’s really for you 🤷‍♂️

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CleverLime512GB - Q2•

I'm just like OP, if I'm at home I prefer my desktop PC, with a big screen. I have just gotten my deck yesterday, played a bit of Road 96 (didn't like it as the controls were not to my liking) and Desk Job. I'm extremely satisfied with it, but I'll probably only play it while away from home, and sometimes in the evening in bed for a something short and sweet.

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gr4nis256GB•

I bought it three months ago. Tested it, love it. Now it sits on a shelf, because I play everything on my PC and don't actually need Steam Deck. I just liked the idea of having it.

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throwsarerealz256GB - Q2•

Married with kids 2 under 2. The only way I can get any game time is with the form factor of the SD and Nintendo Switch. Sitting at a computer or TV for long gaming sessions isn't a thing for me anymore.

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Neagex64GB - Q1•

My primary games have always been some form of shooter and a MMO. I continue to play my MMO(Guild Wars 2) and my shooter (Apex) on my PC. Both games I did get it working just fine on the deck but I feel I play them the best on my PC.

For me the Deck is for all the Story driven games that I have always felt interested in...I buy but never play because when I am at my desk I feel like if I am not playing my MMO or my Shooter I am wasting time that could be used getting better skins/loot/cosmetics. So I have a decent backlog of games to play through and my Steam Deck has really played a huge role in getting me through that backlog. 15 mins to an hr here and there has got me through Prey,Monster Hunter Rise, Persona 4, Control, Elden Ring.

I have also tried games I don't typically get into ever. For example Core Keeper is a type of game that has been around in one form or another but it never caught my interest. When I saw it runs on the Steam Deck I figured "Eh, why not" and I ended up really enjoying it. So I ended up trying: Core Keeper, Hades, The Messenger, 30XX, Hollow Knight.

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Warrie2•

Whenever I sit on my couch I grab play with the Deck. I find it much more convenient than sitting behind my pc. Ofcourse mouse-controlled games are better played behind a pc with a mouse, but I think you could have guessed that before buying a Deck :)

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auqustfire64GB•

Imo, the track pad is pretty close to a mouse and works fine in games for me. As far as usage, I like laying in bed or leaning back in a comfy chair to play. When I played on my old computer, I'd always end up in an awkward position, hunched over the keyboard. It got uncomfortable super quick. Plus, when I go to visit my grandparents, it's way easier to carry compared to my old laptops.

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DKOB•

I'm bedridden 90% of the time. I find it too hard to sit at my computer desk these days, so being able to play my PC games in bed has made a big improvement with my quality of life. It's made my energy levels through the day a lot more stable.

I'm using it all the time each day. I've played Portal 1 and 2, Hollow Knight, The Messenger, Stardew Valley, Slime Rancher, River City Girls, and many more games including some through emulation.

I use a wireless mouse and keyboard for some games where I find using the trackpad too hard for my hands, like FTL.

I need to mention how amazing being able to remap any buttons to the back buttons or the trackpad is. My fingers and hands tend to hurt these days, so games were you need to mash buttons a lot can be too hard(shooting in shumps for example). So, I just enable "turbo" on the button to shoot. Some days my right hand hurts too much, so I'll switch some of the buttons on the right side of the Steam Deck to the back buttons on the left side of it. This is just amazing for accessibility.

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FunkyTown313256GB - Q2•

I sti love my PC. But be aise I also work from home, it's nice to not be in front of my PC a little bit. So, I play on the couch. Woo

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Feniks_Gaming512GB - Q3•

Non existent one as my deck is not due for another month :P

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Exploratorum64GB - Q1•

I play a lot of triple A first and third person games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Wolfenstein The New Colossus II, The Outer Worlds, The Witcher, Black Mesa. But also Disco Elysium, Portal, etc.

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SeaworthinessFree272•

I play it a lot while cuddling the wife The switch was great for that too. I don't need to be an ultra nerd on my desktop 24/7 obviously DOTA and CS are for my PC but I play a lot of chill games now and hang out with the wife more.

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xunknown2ux•

Im an imaginary Steam Deck user. As in, Im imagining playing my deck as I wait for my Q2 email. Any day now…

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deadcrazyzombie•

I'm playing look at the deck tracking number.

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lasttycoon256GB - After Q2•

I have been enjoying playing PS4 games like MGSV and MHW. That along with indies and emulation.

I'd recommend trying some smaller strategy games if u like that. Into the Breach and War groove are great games

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Sea-Tax1650•

I mean yeah it’s just for the portable cases, when you’re travelling or playing on the go. It’s not intended to be your main console where you spend most of your time. It’s a secondary console.

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