My use case is playing a handheld device on my couch for 15 minutes at a time. I want to be able to turn the device off and then instantly resume the game a week later, like the Nintendo switch. I also value a really nice screen.

I intend to never use this device outside the house.

I already have a nintendo switch oled for older/retro and want something to play AAA games handheld on the couch (Baldur’s gate).

I don’t have time to fuss around with the device.

Thinking of getting a PS5 and playstation portal.

Any reason I should go for steam deck (or other handheld PC) over PS5 and portal?

I think the PS5 and portal will be a better idea, because PS5 can run all aaa games, and there is no fussing with it although slightly concerned about how well the sleep function works on it. Looking for alternate viewpoints.

Thanks.

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  • chrisdprattBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ll just say the initial reviews of the portal are not exactly kind. It’s not as seamless as Sony made it out to be, and there’s times when it just drops, won’t connect, etc. You’ll have these same issues occasionally with any form of game streaming, but the point is that the portal isn’t buying you anything your phone or another device like the Deck that can remote play PS5 too can’t.

    My biggest concern, though, is the joysticks. I actually just had to buy a new PS5 controller because stick drift finally set in. That’s a potential issue for most controllers on the market, but in all my years of gaming, this is the first time, I’ve had to junk a controller because of this issue. I’ve probably just been very lucky, but the DualSense is known for this being a bit more prevalent than it really should be. The long and short is that you’re still essentially buying a $200 controller. It just has a screen attached. If you start to get something like stick drift, it’s done. At least the Deck’s joysticks are replaceable.