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LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks ago
Playtron can keep their GameOS, anything associated with Cryptocurrency is a hard pass. I remember a lot of cryptobros were financing the fuck out of Playtron. Naturally, this is a product I consider dead to me. I will buy a Steam Deck from Valve, as they aren’t actively trying to scam their potential user base with Crypto nonsense.
LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks ago
I’m probably going to get the middle tier of Steam Deck as it does provide a decent value; as I play a lot of farming sims and cozy games, the Steam Deck fills this purpose well for me. Better than my Switch ever could. I was also considering the Lenovo Legion Go S, but waiting for hardware and software reviews for that device is a smart move. As it could be an amazing device, or it could be fucking shit on launch.
LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
[deleted]samus12345@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
But the cost is hard to justify given its age now.
Is it? When I last checked online, you’d be hard-pressed to find any other PC handheld for $400 or less, even used.
3dmvr@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
with tarrifs the cheap handhelds are all expensive now
LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks ago
I understand what you are trying to say, I feel like it’s not that old of a device in comparison to a Switch or Switch OLED. It’s still going to be a decent buy at the price point; I’m not overly worried about spending that much on a Steam Deck OLED. It wouldn’t take but a month of casual saving to afford a Steam Deck and given a lot of the games I buy are Deck Verified…It’s not a bad deal. This thing will likely be good enough for a few more years of play, particularly with indie games. Given that there is plenty of time for further consideration, I am leaning towards waiting for reviews of the Legion device I mentioned…On the off chance it is the better buy.
deafboy@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I love Valve, but let’s face the reality here. They’re operating an unregulated bank and casino.
LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 3 weeks ago
They were sued in 2019 by a Native American tribe over that, I haven’t heard much about the issue since. It’s likely they are merely being neutral in the situation now, as no one is throwing up a fuss. Still, it’s not cool behavior on the part of Valve.