The ergonomics of Switch 2 are absolute ass. The Switch was bad but the S2 is heavier, larger and still has the same short ass joysticks and no grips. I tried playing MH Rise on S2, it looks really bad, worse that S1 because of the larger screen, also 30 fps. The lack of control due to the shorter sticks was palpable my hands started cramping after half an hour and I went straight back to the Deck, 60 fps, comfortable, 4 back buttons. Yes, the S2 is better hardware wise, but until the patches come through and somebody makes adult hand sized joycons with proper joysticks it will be an inferior portable experience IMO.After playing Switch 2 for a week it made me realize how great the Steam Deck is.
On the hardware side, the OLED screen Steam Deck pummels the Switch 2. I remember hearing in previews that the Switch 2 screen was great but I strongly disagree with that due to noticeable ghosting and washed out picture. I like the concept of Joy Cons (the way they attach magnetically is awesome), but they are still uncomfortable to use and the lack of dpad makes some games unplayable IMO. I refuse to use the analog stick for 2D games like a filthy casual. The Steam Deck is just so much more comfortable to hold.
On the software side its usual woes of console gaming. Yes, the Switch has an amazing catalog of games. Unfortunately many of them are handicapped with crappy settings that require a developer to update. That means we're left to beg online and wonder if/when a patch will come for these games. All so they don't look like ass.
Take Dave the Diver for example, great game... locked at 30fps until the dev updates it. People are left to beg for a patch. Now do that with the majority of your Switch library. Disgusting.
I dunno man. I won't call it buyers remorse but I'm feeling a little unenthused. Anyone with me?
It may be sacrilege but I much prefer the Wii U version. The Wind Waker is my favorite Zelda game and similar to how I feel about Personal 4 (favorite game of all time) the updated version is superior for me.
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I know 'most' PC gamers play Fortnite, Roblox etc and thus dont give a fuck but the Steam Deck is a premium handheld for enthusiast gamers so I dont believe your statement. They buy one so they can play Switch games at higher framerates lol.
How do know someone owns a Switch 1 OLED, OLED TV or Steam Deck? They'll tell you
I rarely see these guys on Neogaf. All those Asus and Lenovo owners have sunk into the background pages deep.
There is no other way to play an increasing amount of new releases on the deck other than at 30fps. Do you really want me to prove to you that people play new AAA releases on the deck? You never seen someone or GAF mentioning playing a new game on the deck or ask for support? Have you never seen any of the YouTube channels dedicated to ideal settings for playable games on the deck? It's such an odd thing to ask for proof.
I know 'most' PC gamers play Fortnite, Roblox etc and thus dont give a fuck but the Steam Deck is a premium handheld for enthusiast gamers so I dont believe your statement. They buy one so they can play Switch games at higher framerates lol.
I also played halo 1 on a shitty laptop at 640x480 but i don't brag about it
I only play 60fps or more on my SDO.
There is no other way to play an increasing amount of new releases on the deck other than at 30fps. Do you really want me to prove to you that people play new AAA releases on the deck? You never seen someone or GAF mentioning playing a new game on the deck or ask for support? Have you never seen any of the YouTube channels dedicated to ideal settings for playable games on the deck? It's such an odd thing to ask for proof.
still, knock yourself out
Thanks. I will try that. MKW looks ok in handheld but everything else looks bad.
Again, I don't care about you specifically. Other people are happy to play at 30fps on the deck. This exchange has been completely pointless.
There is. Unlocked frame rates.
This was me this past weekend. Played my Deck instead of my Switch 2 and it felt wrong lol.
Why should anyone care??
Maybe because grip/controls are king and not beauty.
You obviously care. Judging by your rapid defence of the deck... lol
PS5 launch lineup was ass. Demon Souls was the only great title.
It won't even probably take 2 weeks let alone a month. The Steam Deck had sold an estimated 3.7-4 million in February. Switch 2 sold 75% of the Steam Deck's lifetime sales in a matter of a couple days.
Typical PCMR behavior.
At least the Steam Deck looks better then all of the other gaudy ass PC handhelds. I think my SD OLED looks pretty good though I have issues with the ergonomics (I don't like the button/stick locations very much and I hate the vertically aligned grips though that can be fixed with grips. I also just think it's too big overall which is an issue all of the new handhelds have including SW2 unfortunately). I like that the SD is understated looks wise.
the bc stuff alone makes switch 2 worth it imoAfter playing Switch 2 for a week it made me realize how great the Steam Deck is.
On the hardware side, the OLED screen Steam Deck pummels the Switch 2. I remember hearing in previews that the Switch 2 screen was great but I strongly disagree with that due to noticeable ghosting and washed out picture. I like the concept of Joy Cons (the way they attach magnetically is awesome), but they are still uncomfortable to use and the lack of dpad makes some games unplayable IMO. I refuse to use the analog stick for 2D games like a filthy casual. The Steam Deck is just so much more comfortable to hold.
On the software side its usual woes of console gaming. Yes, the Switch has an amazing catalog of games. Unfortunately many of them are handicapped with crappy settings that require a developer to update. That means we're left to beg online and wonder if/when a patch will come for these games. All so they don't look like ass.
Take Dave the Diver for example, great game... locked at 30fps until the dev updates it. People are left to beg for a patch. Now do that with the majority of your Switch library. Disgusting.
I dunno man. I won't call it buyers remorse but I'm feeling a little unenthused. Anyone with me?
Do I care for the amount of Deck's sold?? How?? Will it selling more or less change it's features for me??
Uhm... why don't you try the pro controller if you hate the joycons? You can even used the dPad and not be a filthy casual.
I mean, I think retrocompatibility is just a nice plus. You're really stretching it.
You do seem to care to be honest. But it's all up to you at the end of the day. The Switch 2 is a mass market device the Deck is very niche. So I guess why should any of the mass market care in the slightest if a few people prefer the deck...
Games released years ago and BC make the Switch 2 launch fine but PS5 was ass? That's an interesting take.
Steam Deck's lifetime sales are 3.9 million, Switch 2 sold 3.5 million in four days
Or want a launch console with Nintendo's biggest selling franchise on day one... Get a Switch 2..
How what other people care/want affects a product I or OP wants??
Technically the more something sells, the bigger the ecosystem of first and third party fixes and features for it will be
Deck selling almost nothing compared to Switch 1 didn't forbid it to have gazillions of more games including Switch games and accessories too. Almost every USB stuff works on Deck so I doubt Switch has more accessories.
The Pro controller is great for docked mode. Not viable for handheld mode.
Nothing was made for Deck, is the point being made. You being able to repurpose things made for standard PCs via USB or translation layers doesn't make them for the Deck
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