I know Baldurs Gate 3 is a turn based combat game, but i’ll shamelessly plug since it’s absolutely fantastic. Difficulty is easy to switch, a great game to explore!
Buy the 64gb, and upgrade the SSD. I have a 2TB SSD and a 1TB microSD card. :) i pair PS4 controllers and one Xbone controlller and they all work great. PlateUp and all the emulated games with 4 players are a blast docked to a TV!
First thing I did once I had more than 3 party members! Game isn’t quite balanced for it but the difficulty level changes helps. Ran into one bug already (getting on a boat in the underdark area) that made 3 party members forever invisible. Definitely makes the big battles super cool!
I played a ton of EU4 and it did just fine, didn’t hit 60fps but really don’t need that kind of performance on a map game. back buttons for hotkeys/zooming in/out. Left trackpad set up as a touch to swap between different map types. Can always dock to a monitor with mouse/keyboard or just pair a bluetooth mouse. :)
I had fun playing it on PC, but the game is just that much more fun and immersive on the Deck. I’d say it’s the first game where I’ve noticed a big difference since I got my Deck last week....
Diablo 2 Resurrected and Diablo 4 have both seen more Steam Deck time than PC. Really nailed the controller scheme, and the graphics still decent for an 800p screen.
If you are confindent in the PvP zones doing events in there give the same amount of obols but also give you seeds of hatred you can also gamble with in the PvP towns. Double win that way.
Just kind of a bummer when someone 30 levels above you decides you are no long worthy of those seeds before you extract.
Diablo IV is amazing on the deck for me, but I only dock the Deck occasionally. I already have a mid-high end PC at the desk with an HDMI running to the TV. Only thing that bummed me out was lack of local co-op for PC. Would love to share the Diablo experience locally.
Personally the Deck docked isnt really for AAA titles, but more for all the lighter indie games and even better party games like Jackbox, PlateUp!, and all the emulated games I can bring to a LAN party and everyone pairs their controller to.
Dont expect to play super graphical AAA titles without compromise, but the Deck is an emulation powerhouse(even some PS3/Switch games work good, dreamcast, ps2, gamecube, wii and older just about flawless), and is so versatile that the $360 64GB model and a $100 1TB SSD upgrade makes it a great deal. Got a console/PC already? Can stream to the deck. Get a dock and it becomes a budget desktop with mouse/keyboard. The amount of money you save from Steam/Fanatical/any storefront you want(or piracy ;)) is great too. Got a Steam Library already? It works on PC and on Deck.
It is a tinkering device for sure though. Linux is a learning curve if you want to do more than just steam games. Kingdom Hearts 3 on Epic Store was an adventure to get working for example. Also still havent gotten my logitech steering wheel to work either. Overall though, absolutely a good deal from over a year i’ve had mine.
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Good multiplayer games for 3 people
What are some excellent games that remain excellent for a group of three?...
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You can have any B-tier superpower you like. What do you choose?
I’d be Cables Don’t Tangle Man.
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Game recommendation, looking for easier western 3D ARPG
I am on the older side, really like everything about Elden Ring, except the difficulty. Is there games like Elden Ring but easier?
multiplayer?
I’m looking into purchasing a steamdeck for my kids. Ican I attach my 2 old Xbox controllers to it, so the kids can play together?...
Baldur's Gate 3 - Discussion Post #2
The previous post was starting to lose steam so here is another one....
Top 20 Steam Deck games of August 2023, by hours played (twitter.com)
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Hades on Steam Deck is a blast
I had fun playing it on PC, but the game is just that much more fun and immersive on the Deck. I’d say it’s the first game where I’ve noticed a big difference since I got my Deck last week....
Best Source For Obols?
I have been doing every event I see, but those are only around 65 Obols per chest. Is there a better source for them I am missing?
[Discussion] AAA Games: Worth it on Steam Deck?
A triple-A game I’ve been eyeing is finally down to a reasonable price on a third party website....
On the fence: should I buy?
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