Steam Deck Is On Sale for Steam's 20th Anniversary - Steam Deck HQ
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The Steam Deck is discounted for Steam's 20th Anniversary and this is the best time to get one!
      • chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world
        2·
        3 years ago

        Yeah, 100%. It only has one USB-C port, so you can only use one plugged in without a dock, but it has bluetooth, so you can use a keyboard and mouse that way, too.

        • XbSuper@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          3 years ago

          So a wireless Bluetooth keyboard+mouse setup would be the way to go for playing with the dock? This wouldn’t be a huge part of my gaming, but there are certain games I’d probably prefer it for, so I just wanted to know it’s possible.

          Any suggestions on a good controller for when it’s on the dock? I’m convinced I’ll be buying one with this sale.

          • chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world
            1·
            3 years ago

            8bitdo makes some of the best controllers out there, or you can go with an Xbox controller, though they are much more expensive.

            As far as mouse and keyboard, yeah, if you need to play with them, that will be totally possible and comparable to a desktop set up. However, the track pads on the steamdeck may be more convenient for you.

    • Cowboy_Dude@lemmy.ml
      4·
      3 years ago

      I’d say its biggest strength is that this is the only dock you can guarantee will continually have firmware updates to support the Steam Deck.

    • Kevadroz@lemmy.world
      2·
      3 years ago

      It includes an additional charger, wich costs 25$ in the ifixit store, + has both hdmi and Displaylink, both of wich can reach 4k 120hz. Also 1Gb/s ethernet port and 3 usb 3.1. Also firmware updates and support from valve.

    • HubertManne@kbin.social
      1·
      3 years ago

      my official dock likes to not recharge it often. I have to look and replug in the usbc to the dock to and check to make sure its charging. I actually now just plug the usbc directly to the deck as then I don’t have to fuss with it so much.

    • StupendousMan@lemmy.world
      2·
      3 years ago

      It does have a micro SD card slot. It is also possible to replace the main M.2 drive with a larger one, I have 2TB in my Steam Deck.

  • Player2@sopuli.xyz
    2·
    3 years ago

    Tempting, but I think I’ll wait for some sort of v2 release (I know it might be years still)

  • opponent019@kbin.social
    1·
    3 years ago

    I’d definitely buy one… if there was one that wouldn’t cramp my small hands after 5 minutes of holding it :(