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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago (5 children)

When the SteamDeck was first announced I was sure I was going to order one, but when I started reading about the dimensions I came the conclusion that I'd only use it at home, and if I'm home, I can jsut use my gaming PC. If I want to sit on the couch, I can just use Big Picture to my TV and use a controller. If I am on the go, portability is top priority and a pocketable retro handheld fits that use-case. I couldn't imagine using a SD on a plane, what with how closely packed in the seats people are. I'd be elbowing the passengers next to me.

So when do you guys use the SD? Long train/bus commute?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

I use it on my hour long train commute every morning and evening as well as in bed when I don’t want to sit at my desk.

The size is actually a huge plus for me. It fits my enormous hands so much better than the Switch which has been really uncomfortable since I started playing ToTK last week.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I work from home and after the shift to remote work it didn't take long for me to pretty much stop using my gaming pc because at the end of a work day I kinda want to be out of my computer room.

Most of the time I'm using it on the couch or lounging around the house. I have brought it on planes (flown like 14 times so far this year) and it's not that bad but I guess that may vary from person to person.

It's not for everyone but it fits my needs pretty perfectly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I understand where you're coming from, but I have a different perspective.

It's not much bigger than a Switch with a grip. I used it on my last flight to play Vampire Survivors and didn't have any space issues.

I use my Deck and Switch in bed. I use them on the couch when someone else is watching TV. I use them on the toilet. I use them while at the gym. I use them in my car while I'm waiting for an appointment or something.

Basically, I sit in front of a computer all day for work. I don't want to sit in front of a computer all night to game.

Yeah, they aren't as portable as a Gameboy, but they're good enough.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I put docks everywhere, in several rooms in my house, at my friends' houses, at my parents'. It's a lifesaver when I need to access work or do some programming, and I can play games when traveling as well, great for plane trips.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It's been major for me with RVing. I guess I could have used a gaming laptop but given the limited "table" space in an RV the handheld formfactor is a major advantage. That plus the minimal power requirements - I don't need to factor it in to our off-grid time at all, while a 200W gaming laptop would definitely be noticable.

I also just prefer it for home. Sitting on the couch, in bed, whatever. I find it comfortable to play on.