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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/trexx0n on 2024-09-21 07:30:49+00:00.
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My primary gaming platform has been a Xbox for years and years. I am heading on a sabbatical to an Island for 2 months where is it impossible to set up the Xbox. My MacBook is great but pretty limited on games. My buddy recommended that despite the price I should investigate the Deck. I was very hesitant at first because of the small screen and wondering how games were going to look and play with so little screen real estate. Would it be too small to play games that require timing and intricate combat? I have a 2 week return window so I thought I would give it a chance. Don't like it send it back. I bought the 512GB OLED. At 1st the screen felt really small. Though I was impressed but how it felt in my hands and the control layout. Luckily I am a Computer Engineer so I was ok with digging into settings and getting my non-steam game libraries working. Not sure 'regular' people are going to risk trying to figure that stuff out. LOL - I am still in the weeds about getting the whole ROM thing setup and working.
I installed one of my all time favorite games: Bioshock Remastered and dove in. Took about 20 minutes of playing and then did not notice the screen anymore - I was immersed in the game. For 3 days I played and did not even spin up my console at all - I was having a great time with the Deck. Just finished the game and actively trying to decide what to play next. Might go for BioShock 2 remastered. Also going to give Diablo IV a chance.
Ok I may not be in completely in love with it yet, but it is definitely a whirlwind romance heading in that direction.