Hey all, I have had my PlayStation since it came out and have had a steam deck but sold it. With PlayStation exclusives coming to PC as post launches. Should I just sell my Ps5 and grab myself the OLED Steam deck?

  • SquigherdB
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    1 year ago

    As someone who is in a similar situation as you: I’m happy with it as my ps5/pc hybrid. I also use it as a little mobile Xbox and it’s awesome!

  • IAmChefJohnB
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    1 year ago

    Should have sold the ps5 instead.

    Famboy aside. Are you going to use it? Are you comfortable having a deck instead of a ps5? Are you okay with maybe having to tinker for a near limitless library? These are the questions. Their not the same thing at all. Yes they play games, but that’s entirely where the similarities end.

  • Unable-Worker3606B
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    1 year ago

    Ive got a PS5 as well. I always wished I could play my PS5 mobile and not have to buy mobile versions of the game. I got a steam deck a year back in anticipation of starfield. When I realized the implications of how steam worked I built a nice gaming rig and my PS5 has been collecting dust. To have a gaming library that grows over the years without having to worry about backwards compatibility… What was I thinking for the last several decades.

    Sure PS5 has a few exclusives that will eventually come to PC but PC has soooo many games that will never come to consoles.

  • Viewtiful-ScotlandB
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    1 year ago

    How many games have you bought on ps5 since launch? How much have you played it?

    Why did you sell your steam deck before? Do you have a gaming pc or a significant steam library before?

    • Perfect_Bank_8778OPB
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      1 year ago

      I only bought a couple games on the ps5 exclusives (spiderman, GOW,). I have a little library on steam like 5 games or so.

      Sold the SD Because I didn’t see the need to play games on SD when I could play it on Ps5.My main console is the XSX.

  • SettingRegular4289B
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    1 year ago

    I have a ps5. When I got the deck I played it significantly more than my ps5. Even today I still play it much more. I’m not saying you SHOULD sell the ps5 but I am saying I personally have gotten more enjoyment from it due to the fact I can play it anywhere and don’t need to pay for an online subscription and the fact it’s got more games and sales.

    I would say however that you should be aware of the decks issues before deciding to sell the ps5 for one. Issues such as shaders taking up a lot of space and such.

  • BittenBagelB
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    1 year ago

    Different products for different reasons. I don’t think comparing a handheld to a console is fair. Keep the PS5 unless you hate it and save up for a SteamDeck. Especially if you already have a PC to game on.