Hey everyone, I’m a gamer that’s struggling to decide whether I should buy a Steam Deck OLED. Can you guys give me your most honest take about what should I do?
Key points:
- I own a Switch OLED with 50+ physical games that I’d sell in order to afford the Steam Deck.
- The biggest reason I’m currently not satisfied with the Switch is its catalog (too little AAA games, I don’t like most Nintendo exclusives anymore except for the occasional Zelda and Metroid game) and it’s docked experience.
- I’m mostly a docked player but I want a portable system because 30% of the time I’d play in portable mode.
- I’m interested in playing INDIES and AAA games from the last 2 gens. Playing newer games would be just a plus.
Examples of games I’m interested in: Fallout 3, NV and 4. Modded Skyrim. Monster Hunter World. Dark Souls 1-3, Sekiro. Witcher 3. Baldur’s Gate 3. The outer Wilds.
Can the deck deliver a decent DOCKED experience if I’m looking for a stable 30 fps - 1080p performance for them? My TV is small so I don’t really need more. Higher FPS count would be a plus but aren’t required.
If I had more money I’d keep my Switch and try the Deck before deciding, it’s the only part that makes me think twice. i’ve got a big collection, but most of them are games I didn’t fully or enjoy or that simply will play better on deck (indies, AAA…).
I hope I was able to convey what my priorities are as a player. Thanks a lot for helping a fellow gamer on the fence.
You should search the sub with this question. It gets asked every hour.