My favorite thing is that I use mine connected to the dock, but handheld, so that it's the controller to what is on my TV. It also has an ethernet cable connected to the dock. Not sure if this would work for everyone. I sit on the floor on a tatami mat and the 40-something-inch TV is also on the floor. It is heavy, so my hands tend to rest on my folded legs while playing, or I'll put a pillow on my lap for it to be a bit higher.
this post was submitted on 17 Jun 2023
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I loveimy steam deck but for your purposes, if you have literally any other device you can run steam link on it, connect it to your TV, etc. And that would probably be better performance assuming that your computer has good specs
It's fantastic for emulation and 2D/3D retro gaming. I find I play more indie titles too, partly due to their charm and uniqueness but also because of their smaller file sizes.
Favorite: I can stream games from my desktop flawlessly. Favorite: The Dock makes this a wonderful Kodi box too
Least favorite: The screen is merely OK Least favorite: Battery life could be better when playing new games
Likes: Portable, play games like on a console but have access computer exclusive things, like console commands, grate control customization, and nice button layout.
Dislikes: Not so great battery life, a bit too heavy for my taste, and doesn't come with a dock.
My opinion is likely outdated. I was really excited for the stream deck, but it struggled to work properly when I received it. And there were often issues with the clock and wifi that made it nearly impossible to use. Throw in some issues with audio not playing over tv speakers...
It ended up becoming an expensive paperweight over the last few months as it brought me memories of frustration and buyers regret rather than joy.
I'm not trying to make anyone angry or anything. Many people here seem to love it, so maybe I should give it another go. I hope some updates have maybe increased its performance. Just wanted to share my honest experience...
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