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A few questions before getting a used Steam Deck after my wedding (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago by Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works to c/steamdeck@sopuli.xyz
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Hi everyone!

As I’ve said in the past (see my older post https://sh.itjust.works/post/33787188), I’ll probably buy an used LCD Steam Deck alongside my Playstation 5 right after my wedding as a gift to myself in 2 months.

I’d be using the Deck mostly docked to a screen to play Strategy games like Frostpunk or other games not suited to consoles.

I’d also be using the Deck while travelling (which doesn’t happen often) to play some retro games I’ve missed like the Metro Trilogy.

Here are a few remaining questions:

  • Am I right in thinking that I could play on the big screen games until the middle of the Playstation 4 era?
  • Am I right in thinking that I could play on the Deck’s screen almost every game which could run on a Playstation 4?
  • Since I’d be buying a used LCD deck, I fear that the battery would be in poor health. Is there a way to know its health? If I replace the battery, could I get a better one?
  • My PC screen can charge devices through USB-C and has 4 usb ports. It delivers enough power to charge my Surface Go 1 while using it. In my mind, it could clearly replace a dock, but would I have any advantages in getting one? Could the official dock be used for another handheld like my kid’s Switch?
  • If I end up using a Dual Schock 4 or a Dual Sense when my Steam Deck is docked, will I have to pair them again with my consoles every time after using them with the Deck?
  • Since I'd be buying a used Steam Deck, is there anything I should be particularly careful about?

I’m looking forward to joining the communauty!

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[–] moonlight@fedia.io 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I think you've already had your questions answered, but I'd like to add 2 more things:

First, if it's in budget, I would still consider OLED. I love my LCD deck, but I kinda wish the screen was nicer.

Second, it may be cheapest to get the 64GB version and upgrade the ssd yourself. That's what I did, and it's pretty easy with the deck's repairable design.

[–] seekpie@lemmy.seekpie.nohost.me 2 points 13 hours ago

First, if it's in budget, I would still consider OLED. I love my LCD deck, but I kinda wish the screen was nicer.

Same, especially when playing in a dark room. (IMO) just the 90hz would be worth the extra money (though I have a LCD).

[–] endeavor@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago

I have both and I don't really care about the oled vs lcd display quality. Both give a picture that is way way way more than enough to play any game on it. OLED screen just is a tiny bit bigger which helps and oled model has a better charger with longer cable.

[–] Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago

Yeah I’d love to get an Oled since the screen is nicer and it has more autonomy.

But I don’t want to put more than CHF 300.- (around 300$) since I already have a PS5, a Switch (not being used a lott, would sell it if my kids allowed me) and a Surface Go 1 running Fedora.

Still the LCD screen on the Switch is okay for me so I don’t it’ll change so much especially as I think I’ll play a lot on the Deck docked.