My use case is playing a handheld device on my couch for 15 minutes at a time. I want to be able to turn the device off and then instantly resume the game a week later, like the Nintendo switch. I also value a really nice screen.

I intend to never use this device outside the house.

I already have a nintendo switch oled for older/retro and want something to play AAA games handheld on the couch (Baldur’s gate).

I don’t have time to fuss around with the device.

Thinking of getting a PS5 and playstation portal.

Any reason I should go for steam deck (or other handheld PC) over PS5 and portal?

I think the PS5 and portal will be a better idea, because PS5 can run all aaa games, and there is no fussing with it although slightly concerned about how well the sleep function works on it. Looking for alternate viewpoints.

Thanks.

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  • erwan@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’m partial but I would still go for the Steam Deck, as it can do what the Portal does plus more. You can still stream your PS5 games to the Deck, and additionally you can play PC games natively. Typically when a humble bundle is released you can grab a few games for cheap and play them on the Deck. Sales are also better on Steam, so for indies or less demanding games that run great on the Deck you can get them for cheaper and play natively on the Deck.

    The only disadvantage I see is that the Deck will have wrong glyphs (ABXY instead of PS) but if you’re used to PS buttons positions and don’t look at the glyphs you should be fine.