I’ve been going back and forth on whether I should get myself a Steam Deck OLED. I kind of don’t want to spend so much on a new gaming device right now, so I could only get one if I get rid of my PS5.
Here’s my reasoning:
I have already played all major PS5 exclusives and 2024 looks to be a rather dry year compared to recent years. The one title that is 100% interesting to me is Yakuza 8 and that runs flawlessly on the Deck.
I have a lot of classic PC games in my Steam library from 2009 to 2021 that I would love to replay on a handheld device
New PS5 exlusives are super expensive at €80, it might be worth it to take a “PS break” for 1-2 years and then jump in again and get the big AAA games at a discount
My PS5 is from 2020 and the new slim model just released. I could just pick up the Slim model with new warranty in one year or two.
I’m traveling a lot recently and the Steam Deck would be a nice device for me.
Could try emulating games on the Deck.
I’ve had two/three consoles in the past and I never played them, usually just one at a time. So PS5 + Steam Deck wouldn’t be worth it for me.
Would make my girlfriend happy, she complains a lot that I’m hogging the TV.
What do you guys think, worth it to switch from PS to the Deck at least for a while?
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Sure, just don’t order one from Valve. ;'(
The Deck pairs well with the Chiaki software to become a more versatile PS Portal, if other people’s posts are any indication, so there’s value in keeping both
Yeah, and you can actually configure all the input as you like with the Deck. Gyro and trackpad aiming on all PS5 game!
Depends… Are you gonna play FF7 Rebirth?
This is the sole reason I own a ps5 lol
I bought a Steam Deck and I’m actually selling my PS5. Everything I played on PS5 runs perfectly fine for me on the deck (I don’t mind 30fps), so it was a pretty good choice for me. Just takes up less space, and I still dock it to the tv.
I have both and there’s no way I’d sell my PS5. The exclusives are too good on the PlayStation
Sounds ideal for you and your girlfriend - double win
Yeah, sell it off, if you feel like playing again, buy it back. I have both and spent the time equally. Also often used them at the same time with remote play. So I just keep both.
It is best to have both. The ultimate gamer has setups for all situations, gaming for travel and gaming for home.
I built a desktop for gaming at home and I also have the Deck for gaming while traveling.
Definitely sell the ps5, especially if you like replaying your older titles. Consoles have accelerated the trend of paying $60 for “remasters” on the new console since you cant just crank the settings. Might as well build up a bigger library on PC that you can play on a new steam deck or PC later. Most Ps5 exclusives will come to PC eventually Anyway
Yes
I did. 👍🏿 You won’t regret it.
Only read the title but I’d keep the PS and stream from it to the deck
Obviously you’re on a SteamDeck sub-reddit… but I would like to think I can provide a somewhat ‘objective’ answer to your question!
For last few years, during pandemic, I ran a Switch and a PS5 - feeling that both gave me access to play any & every game I wanted to. Pre-pandemic my job involved a considerable amount of travel, but of course that stopped… so plenty of time at home meant that the PS5 got a decent amount of play.
Post pandemic, regular service has resumed with my work and I travel 3 weeks of 4. When home I have a busy family/schedule etc… and time to grab the TV for “me” is sparse. So I sold my PS5 and got a Deck, now having Switch and SteamDeck.
Initially I was not fond of the Deck… but this was a “me problem”, as I have never PC gamed - and been very much used to the ease of just plug&play with the Switch.
However, now I absolutely love the Deck - and it is genuinely not too complicated. You just research games before you buy, to assess performance, and then just tweak the in-game settings (+ Steam UI settings) to ensure best FPS without the game looking like sh*t.
I got 100% achievements Lies of P playing exclusively on Deck, and am now enjoying Armored Core and BG3.
Switch and Deck is ideal for me right now, and if you travel a lot it makes sense maybe to do the same? Emulation also allows you to dabble in Nintendo titles, although I am no expert here
Do not. If you can’t afford something new then you can’t afford it period.
I bought a PS5 on launch day and the only exclusives I’ve bought for it is R&C Rift Apart and FF16. Both of which are on/coming to PC. Basically haven’t touched my PS5 since getting my Steam Deck. Unless there’s games you really want to look and run super smoothly then just sell it, Sony isn’t making enough or good enough exclusives for the PS5 to be worth it.