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> The problem with the Switch is, why buy that when you can get a Steam Deck? One reason is that the cheapest steam deck is twice the price of the cheapest swi
by enragedcacti 3y ago
> The problem with the Switch is, why buy that when you can get a Steam Deck?
One reason is that the cheapest steam deck is twice the price of the cheapest switch while being much less portable. If you want a Switch-like TV experience you need to spend an extra $150 on the dock and a controller whereas that comes in the box on a Switch OLED with a vastly better screen for $350. The Steam Deck is obviously more capable but it definitely has tradeoffs even for someone willing to go through all of the effort of piracy and emulation.
- capitainenemo 3y agoFWIW, you don't actually have to spend that much on a dock. Since the docks weren't initially available, I purchased a $20 USB-C hub from Anker on newegg (with passthrough charging, SD card, USB/USB-C/HDMI) although there are even cheaper ones some as low as $10 for HDMI only. It fits pretty easily in the nylon bag with the charger so it's now a portable dock which I can also use for work due to the full linux desktop on the steam deck (I combine it with a collapsing BT keyboard and mini mouse when not at a desk). Controllers you can get pretty good USB ones for $10 with better form factor than the switch and easier to replace. The openness of the steam deck really helps with peripherals.
- capitainenemo 3y agoOh... one thing I forgot to mention. I was concerned about strain on the USB-C connector, esp w/ the hub, so I added a magnetic USB-C connector. It's worked both to protect the port and break away if the hub was mispositioned and adding strain at an angle.