Some things that are of interest to me are…

  • a screen protector
  • some kind of sleeve or a really slim case.
  • maaaaybe the dock (my friend is telling me to get one)
  • Zak8022@lemm.ee
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    11 months ago

    About the dock, I would add that if you want to do emulation stuff, a dock with kb/mouse makes it a lot easier. Can you do it with the trackpad and on screen keyboard, yes. Will you hate yourself for trying after 5 minutes, also yes. 😂 Maybe it was just me, I found doing anything other than basic settings changes nearly impossible without kb/mouse.

    • Eggyhead@kbin.socialOP
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      11 months ago

      If possible, I’d like to install some kind of Remote Desktop app on the deck so I can just do all that stuff from a window on my primary computer.

      • Kushi@lemm.ee
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        11 months ago

        Steam Link works really well to remote into desktop mode. You just need to install the Steam Link client on your PC or phone.

  • sanpo@sopuli.xyz
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    11 months ago

    None are necessary. Buy what you need, not what other people say you should get.

    For 9/10 people Steam Deck is a complete package.

    • EvilMonkeySlayer@kbin.social
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      11 months ago

      I think the only thing you need to consider with Steam Deck is little things like installing Proton-GE for greater game compatibility. SteamGridDB Decky plugin for non-steam games so they have all the nice artwork etc.

      I will say though, I upgraded my 64GB eMMC Steam Deck to a 1TB SSD a few months ago and this OLED Steam Deck is super goddamn tempting.

      • conciselyverbose@kbin.social
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        11 months ago

        I would look at it as “maybe consider later”, but the limited edition look is sexy. I’m not going to actually do it (I basically locked that in by buying a PS5 today) any time soon, even though I didn’t regret the upgrade with the switch at all, but it’s definitely a tempting upgrade.

          • conciselyverbose@kbin.social
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            11 months ago

            I tried with ps4. I can’t tolerate the latency.

            God damn is the controller an even bigger upgrade than I expected, though. The precision vibration is way better than the switch and the triggers are legit as hell stacked with it. Astro’s playroom shows it off really well.

            • EvilMonkeySlayer@kbin.social
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              11 months ago

              To get lower input latency ensure your PS5 is connected via a network cable, then the only wireless hop is via the Steamdeck. Gets to be pretty reasonable input latency then, best with 60fps games.

  • bridge_too_close@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    If you aren’t sure about a dock, you should at least look at getting an inexpensive usb hub. I found that and a 3d-printed stand was good enough for propping it up to use with kb/m on occasion.

    Other than that, for me at least, installing Anydesk made things much easier to set things up in desktop mode and transfer files from my desktop pc.