There is literally no reason to get a Switch 2 in a world where the Steam Deck exists.

FPCs (frequently posted copes):

>it barely outsold the n-gage
Now compare the Deck to other PC handhelds and you realise it dominates the (very niche) market. Why are tendiesnoys crying about sales when the Gamecube exists and got mogged by the PS2 at the time? Are they just hypocrites? Also, Valve clearly sees the Steam Deck as a live experiment. Sales are second to SteamOS and Proton (the main products).
>but it's weak!
Handhelds are always behind home hardware. Steam Deck = 1050ti with a Steam Controller bolted on. Also the Legion and Ally exist and you can install SteamOS on them if you really need to play post-2020 AAA, and if you want to avoid raping your battery, Moonlight exists. You do own a PC right?
>but you don't own games!
You don't have spend money on Steam. You can install DRM-FREE software from GoG/itch.io/DLsite/torrents.
>but physical!
Locked down proprietary cartridges are just as bad as software DRM.
>but Nintendo games!
Obviously Nintendo hardware is going to be backed by their IP - their only unique selling point. I don't expect to ever run Mario Kart World on the Steam Deck, ever. But you know what I will play? Everything else. Even Deck Verified alone mogs the eShop, and don't get me started on PC exclusives that you can play with the minute it takes to set a Proton version. Emudeck completely mogs NSO, and you don't have to pay a subscription.
>but the resolution!
800p is fine with 7.4 inches. Higher resolutions will strangle the battery, which is bad for a portable.
>but Switch 2 Cyberpunk!
Stuttery 30-40fps on 5 year old game. Cool.
>but Linux!
Valve fixed it with Proton. Fuck Windows 11 and Epic Games.
>you're a jeet shilling!
The Steam Deck is LITERALLY SOLD IN FIRST WORLD NATIONS ONLY. Meanwhile jeets line up for Switch 2 as we speak.

Are there any arguments? Or can we finally accept the Deck as the final solution to the console problem?

I still buying super switch.

what if I'm gay? Hmm? Which system should I buy if I love sucking cock?

There's no reason to get a Shit Deck when PC exists.

>>713126281
Portability?

2wo 2ore 2eeks

>>713125998 (OP)
Tendies can't afford an $800 piece of hardware. Most of them are turd worlders

>>713125998 (OP)
lol you are so autistic you don't have theory of mind

>>713125998 (OP)
Sure, but why would i get a steam deck when i already have a gaming laptop?

>>713126537
Easier to play the deck on a couch or in bed than with a laptop

>>713125998 (OP)
You're still mad the Switch 2 sold the lifetime sales of the Deck in it's first week, huh

>>713126281
Because my PC is on my bedroom desk and I want to play my Steam backlog on the couch?

Why are deck fanboys so insecure and bitter?

>>713126624
most hobbyist PC nerds (the type who might buy a steam deck) have probably figured out they can run a cable to their TV and play games on the couch

>>713125998 (OP)
Splatoon and Splatoon alone justifies the Switch. Or any console that has the game really.

>>713126624
Eh, I've figured out how to play games in bed and still be comfortable. Try again

>>713126783
Based

>>713126691
says a lot when you're selling the deck like infomercials making up problems that don't exist to sell garbage no one needs

>>713125998 (OP)
I am genuinely surprised by how popular the Steam Deck is. It is so naturally unappealing from so many angles.

>>713126691
It probably isn't that good yet ergonomically but this mini laptop form factor might end up being best https://gpdstore.net/en-au/gpd-mini-laptop-en-au/gpd-win-mini-2025/

>>713126537
gaming laptops are fucking ass this is a terrible argument

>>713125998 (OP)
>Buying the PC handheld that is already struggling with new games instead of the dedicated portable that will be supported for at least the next 7 years
If you still prefer going the PC handheld route the steamdeck is one of the worst options right now

>>713126636
Metroid Prime 4 is on Yuzu day one, and there'll be upscaling and FPS mods shortly after.
>>713126783
>>713126923
>16hz tick rate
literally barely on par with modern warfare 2 (2009) holy fuck

>>713126537
If you already have a solution that works for you that's the important part. Personally I prefer the handheld style form factor but a laptop is definitely a good alternative

>>713127138
Well yeah, but i still don't see how the steam deck is superior to my laptop

steam deck can currently play 41% of steam games and 0% of switch 2 games

>>713127058
It’s really not that popular at all. I’ve never seen anyone actually play steam games on it, just pirated nintendo games. And I’m not sure if they even play the pirated games or just take pictures of themselves pirating them

>>713127251
And yet it's still better than anything in pc desu

owning a steam deck seems like something you should keep to yourself. just the vibe it gives off

>>713127417
My friend and I got a co-op 1CC of Wild Guns Reloaded the other night, both on Deck. We couldn't hang out in person and the game doesn't have online natively, but it's compatible with Remote Play Together and it worked great. We had a really good time

>>713127409
>streams from PC using Moondeck, allowing max graphics and max battery, while taking advantage of the built-in trackpads with a steam input scheme that an autist built for me
your move tendies
>>713127417
>deckies don't play games-ACK!
>>713127449
Anon, you are aware that you can jerk off to squids without putting up with Nintendo's dogshit netcode, right?

How do I play mario kart world on a steam deck?

>>713125998 (OP)
this pic always reminds me of that charizard skyrim comic

>>713126636
This is obviously more closely related to available stock and marketing than anything else
The deck is only sold in select regions, only through steam's online portal and was sold out as of recently, not to mention how it was backordered for months on release
Whereas the switch 2 was available in every brick and mortar store in the known universe and still had ample stock even after selling millions
Valve simply has no interest in ramping up the production of the deck to even be able to match the switch 2's sales, as there's not even enough units in existence to allow such a thing

>>713127721
so you gotta own a steam deck and a PC lol
and you could just play on PC since that shit only works on the same LAN anyway

>>713127771
You emulate Crash Team Racing instead of playing Empty Tracks Bagging Simulator 2025.
>>713127836
see >>713126691

>>713127771
You put the soundtrack on YouTube in one tab and ChumbaCasino in another tab

>>713127409
41% of steam is literally tens of thousands of games
>but most are shit
even if only 10% of those were any good it would still be larger than any console library

>>713126691
>>713127969
connect your TV to your PC dumbass

>>713127814
Pretty sure the steam deck only exists to popularise steamos once that is done hardware manufacturers can take over and valve can go back to focusing on creating software and collecting their cut from steam sales

>>713125998 (OP)
Is PC gaming really that bad? That you'd rather write a novel about how totally unbothered you are by Nintendo? Nothing has changed in the last 30 years goddamn.

>>713128003
>haul your heavy ass desktop rig and bend over while wiring cables!
Or I could just plug my Deck into the TV, run Moonlight over LAN and enjoy silky smooth virtually lag free gaming.

>>713128129
It's kinda failing in that regard then, because anticheat devs are now whitelisting steam deck hardware ONLY for their games, meaning that you CAN play them with linux but only on valve's hardware

>>713128164
No, I just believe that the Steam Deck is simply everything good about a console (convenience) without the faggotry brought on by modern console gaming (locked down hardware). It's the final victory of PCMR.

>>713126737
>LET ME CONSUME MY SHITTY INFERIOR SLOP IN PEACE WAHHHHHHHH

imagine a $450 nintendo tablet outperforming your $550 huge downgraded laptop

>>713128546
Oh the Nintendo tablet with paid online?

>>713128546
>a 5 year old game at a glorious 20-30fps in quality mode
>for $70 + tip
I bet you feel proud.

That’s cool, anon. I’m glad the steam deck makes you happy. I’m personally happy with my Switch 2. I’m just glad there are more options for handhelds now

>>713128546
Yeah especially with its shitty game key cards that costs you 80$ for what is essentially a shit experience

>>713125998 (OP)
i simply own both
however i rarely use the deck since i have a very good pc already
>t. idort

>>713125998 (OP)
My PC
>plays every PC game

My Switch/2
>plays every Switch game

Steam Deck/Any UMPC
>doesn't play every PC game
>doesn't play every Switch/2 game

There is no reason to own a UMPC and there never will be

>>713125998 (OP)
C'mon wagie, get excited for new product

>>713128174
>Purchase a shittier PC just because I'm a fat, lazy fuck.
Or you could not be a fat lazy fuck.