Comment on Switch 2 supports USB mouse controls, developer reveals
TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
As soon as they showed the JoyCon mouse control I was hoping there would be support for standard mice. It still doesn’t do anything to steer me toward a Switch 2 over a Steam Deck, but it’s an excellent move for accessibility.
woelkchen@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Who’s claiming that giving away your Deck is a necessity?
TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
I don’t have a Steam Deck yet. Given the choice between that and the Switch 2, at this point, I’m still going with the Steam Deck.
woelkchen@lemmy.world 2 days ago
LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
So you really can’t see why someone would only want to spend $400-$500 instead of $900-$1100?
Also some people don’t have time for two handhelds lol
TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
Your perspective is way off. It sounds like you’re young, single (no kids, at least), and doing well for yourself. Which is great!
I have a pretty well-paying job, at least enough for my family and I to live comfortably. But I also have adult responsibilities, including taking care of said family. Sure, on paper, I could feasibly afford to get both, but there’s no sense in getting two systems that–to my earlier point–seem to serve identical functions. Especially not when I’d also like to go out with my wife, prep a high schooler for college, help my younger child with severe special needs with everything he needs to thrive, sometimes go on vacation, do some other hobbies, responsibly maintain vehicles and things around the house, and so on. All that on top of purchasing frugally (every single piece of furniture in my living room, for example, we got secondhand for free).
So yes, it’s very much an either/or decision for me, as it is for a lot of people.
LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
It’s getting a little older but if you find a refurbished one I’d say it’s well worth it. I enjoyed mine for the last few years, just built my first Linux gaming PC because of it!
TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
Funny you mention it, the next large purchase I have planned is a gaming PC to replace my aging 2018 laptop, and I plan on going all-in on Linux. From what I can tell, AMD seems to be the way to go, and as a long time Fedora user, I’m interested in Nobara.
What’s your setup? Any recommendations?