SCB3
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I got it on PS5 but it will make for a cheap replay on Deck down the line, Portable Mercenaries sounds like a dream imo
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I got it on PS5 but it will make for a cheap replay on Deck down the line, Portable Mercenaries sounds like a dream imo
TaroYamada
Member
TaroYamada - how did Metal Gear Rising work for you on the Deck?
I bought it ages ago and I always hear people praise it but it's just one of those games I never get around to playing.
I had heard it's a fussy game on PC so I'm curious how your experience was with it.
Yup, plays flawlessly. Had 0 issues. But it doesn't really support 16:10 if memory serves, so there's small black bars on it. Didn't really impact my enjoyment.
SCB3
Member
Finally got all my Emulation stuff set up and no idea what to play......
Nah just kidding, set all up for Zelda and Mario fun, I actually sat and played through Sonic Adance on a whim this morning, great game on here
I downloaded the Fallout Series and started up 4 on Survival, fuck me this looks incredible on Deck, a smooth 6-fps for the first few hours or so as well, its making me want to 100% the game this time, I never did do most of the Companion stuff
Nah just kidding, set all up for Zelda and Mario fun, I actually sat and played through Sonic Adance on a whim this morning, great game on here
I downloaded the Fallout Series and started up 4 on Survival, fuck me this looks incredible on Deck, a smooth 6-fps for the first few hours or so as well, its making me want to 100% the game this time, I never did do most of the Companion stuff
Jebron
Member
Are you running Windows? If not, how are you playing Game Pass games on Steam OS?I'm weak....but happy!
Also....just did the logical thing: Game Pass!
SCB3
Member
You can stream from the edge browser, Microsoft put up a guide to do it here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb...eam-deck-43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296
Zephir
Member
Exactly this and it works perfectly! With that guide, you'll never realize you're opening a browser page and games works and control great!
Tried only Hi-Fi rush and Doom and I had zero issues, aside from some artifacts in HiFi, but lag was non existent
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
This device is so great. Talking to devs on the forums while taking a dump, now I am finishing up Resident Evil 2, considering my next game from the sale - and all on Linux. No way in hell would 2008 me predict I'd be gaming on a handheld Linux device in 2022-2023.
SCB3
Member
For me its the Emulation, I was playing New Super Mario Bros. 2 whilst getting my Daughter to sleep and its been amazing for that alone (it can take her well over an hour some nights to fall asleep)
I have all my games now Dumped on there and they play much better mostly
SCB3
Member
What Forspoken? I heard mixed reviews tbh
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
I don't know dude. But 33% off is tempting
SCB3
Member
It is but I can wait for a bigger sale, its gonna drop pretty quick by the next sale I think
jshackles
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GHG
Gold Member
Spent all afternoon testing out the ridge racer series via emulation:
Ridge racer type 4 - runs great, as expected
Ridge Racer V - runs great as well, 1080p 60fps, need to do a bit of fiddling to get it to run in analogue mode though instead of d-pad (if anyone needs a guide, let me know).
Ridge racer 7 - this one surprised me considering it's a PS3 game, runs at a rock solid 60fps, just needs a simple tweak in the emulator audio settings to iron out the audio bug that was present.
Will test out Ridge Racer 2, the PSP version next but don't expect any issues.
Will be trying out xbox 360 emulation next.
Lost Odyssey and PGR here I come.
Ridge racer type 4 - runs great, as expected
Ridge Racer V - runs great as well, 1080p 60fps, need to do a bit of fiddling to get it to run in analogue mode though instead of d-pad (if anyone needs a guide, let me know).
Ridge racer 7 - this one surprised me considering it's a PS3 game, runs at a rock solid 60fps, just needs a simple tweak in the emulator audio settings to iron out the audio bug that was present.
Will test out Ridge Racer 2, the PSP version next but don't expect any issues.
Will be trying out xbox 360 emulation next.
Lost Odyssey and PGR here I come.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
My screenshots taken on the Deck aren't showing up any longer on my Steam profiie. Known issue?
Also I just bought and downloaded Dead Space. I was too scared to play it on PS3.
Edit: Oh shoot I accidentally skipped something about Vulkan. Now it's taking a long time to build shaders. Did I mess up?
Edit 2: everything is fine. Running at 30 fps but I will deal with that later
Also I just bought and downloaded Dead Space. I was too scared to play it on PS3.
Edit: Oh shoot I accidentally skipped something about Vulkan. Now it's taking a long time to build shaders. Did I mess up?
Edit 2: everything is fine. Running at 30 fps but I will deal with that later
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balls of snow
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Chiaki is the real deal. Played Fifa matches, Uncharted 4 and Dark Pictures Devil In Me via remote play. I had to tweak settings to get it just right for my internet setup but damn, smooth as butter.
CrustyBritches
Gold Member
I got my JSAUX translucent green backplate today. It was $30(+$5 s&h), shipped from China and took exactly 2 weeks from the time I ordered. My early impression is that I really like it, but without it being a full shell/housing replacement it's largely unnoticeable and pointless aside from the fact it doesn't creak in bottom left like my old backplate did after upgrading the SSD, and this came with custom back-buttons.
I would fucking love to have a full shell/housing in this green color or atomic purple!
Here's some photos of the package contents, the installation process, back-button comparisons, and also an offscreen photo of the JSAUX screen protector I ordered from Amazon for $10 out of curiosity. I initially used AmFilm, but imo JSAUX has a better fit and easier installation process.
, but it gave me a taste of the glory that could be a full shell replacement. I'd be day-1 on that shit.
Here's an offscreen shot of the JSAUX tempered glass screen protector. It's hard to capture the Deck screen with my phone, and in real life you don't have a screendoor effect like the picture. Should still give a good idea of the clarity of the protector.
$10 on Amazon. Comes with 2 protectors, cleaning kit, and a cool bracket for perfect placement. I find this superior to amFilm that's also a decent product, but the Deck screen protector didn't fit as perfectly as the JSAUX, and doesn't come with the alignment bracket.
I would fucking love to have a full shell/housing in this green color or atomic purple! Here's some photos of the package contents, the installation process, back-button comparisons, and also an offscreen photo of the JSAUX screen protector I ordered from Amazon for $10 out of curiosity. I initially used AmFilm, but imo JSAUX has a better fit and easier installation process.
So yeah, I love how it looks, but you don't really see it, so it's kind of pointlessThis is what comes in the package. There's the backplate, screwdriver, plastic spudger/pry tool, Deck backplate screws, back-button screws, tiny-dick condoms(analog stick covers?), 3 sets of back-buttons, and instructions. The screwdrivers doesn't seem to be magnetic, and the pry tool wasn't great. I ended up using the iFixit screwdriver with size PH0 along with their guitar pick style pry tool. Worked much better.
Here's the inside of both the JSAUX backplate and the original backplate.
Here's a top view of the backplates. The JSAUX has original buttons on the left(R4,R5), and the raised, opposite/inward facing buttons on the right(L4,L5).
Here's a more angled view to show the height of the buttons in the L4,L5 position camera right.
Here's what it looks like assembled(aside from some screws). I ended up going with the outward-facing raised style buttons. I played DOOM Eternal for about 30min. using these and I liked how they felt. Only downside is that on my left hand I have a "boxers break" and damaged pinky finger that causes it to slight hook inwards compared to my right pinky finger. This makes it ever-so-slightly touch the lower L5 button, so I'm having to adjust my natural grip a bit with that hand. I might end up mixing an original/flat style button on L5, and leaving the others the raised style in the future. There was a sharp edge on the right side by the shoulder button about 1cm. I pulled the backplate off and bent it a little by hand and used my thumbnail to kind of blunt it. It's fine now.
, but it gave me a taste of the glory that could be a full shell replacement. I'd be day-1 on that shit.Here's an offscreen shot of the JSAUX tempered glass screen protector. It's hard to capture the Deck screen with my phone, and in real life you don't have a screendoor effect like the picture. Should still give a good idea of the clarity of the protector.
$10 on Amazon. Comes with 2 protectors, cleaning kit, and a cool bracket for perfect placement. I find this superior to amFilm that's also a decent product, but the Deck screen protector didn't fit as perfectly as the JSAUX, and doesn't come with the alignment bracket.
Come On Tars
Member
Been really enjoying wind waker. Still holding out if more he’s y games are fun. Tested resident evil 2, looks pretty good but a bit blurry
Damien Crowley
Member
Stealing the link from
Kupfer
s post: Try decky loader, there is a plugin for better Controller-connectivity (didn't try that plugin myself), maybe it helps.Ordered from dbrand. They are a bit more pricier, but their protectors have an anti glare and oil coating. I had the 512GB model side by side and the reflection with the screen protector on the 64GB model was almost identical. You still see finger prints, though. It's no magic but it helps.
Maybe other glasses offer the same features, I didn't compare those, but I'm happy with the dbrand one.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
If they had a front plate, I might get tempted to get something like this. I don't really care what the back looks like, since it is typically facing away from me. Those back buttons like nice though. Are they comfortable without accidental presses?I got my JSAUX translucent green backplate today. It was $30(+$5 s&h), shipped from China and took exactly 2 weeks from the time I ordered. My early impression is that I really like it, but without it being a full shell/housing replacement it's largely unnoticeable and pointless aside from the fact it doesn't creak in bottom left like my old backplate did after upgrading the SSD, and this came with custom back-buttons.
Here's some photos of the package contents, the installation process, back-button comparisons, and also an offscreen photo of the JSAUX screen protector I ordered from Amazon for $10 out of curiosity. I initially used AmFilm, but imo JSAUX has a better fit and easier installation process.
So yeah, I love how it looks, but you don't really see it, so it's kind of pointless
Here's an offscreen shot of the JSAUX tempered glass screen protector. It's hard to capture the Deck screen with my phone, and in real life you don't have a screendoor effect like the picture. Should still give a good idea of the clarity of the protector.
$10 on Amazon. Comes with 2 protectors, cleaning kit, and a cool bracket for perfect placement. I find this superior to amFilm that's also a decent product, but the Deck screen protector didn't fit as perfectly as the JSAUX, and doesn't come with the alignment bracket.
One of these days I will get a replacement analog stick for the one on my deck that is slightly askew.
GHG
Gold Member
In my post above:
PGR doesn't work via this method unfortunately, that needs a windows installation unfortunately which I will not be bothering with on the deck.
calistan
Member
I was tempted by this (pointlessness aside) but some of the reviews on the Jsaux site said that the metal piece in the backplate gets uncomfortably hot. Have you experienced that? Also, can you still fit it in the standard carry case with the extended back buttons?I got my JSAUX translucent green backplate today. It was $30(+$5 s&h), shipped from China and took exactly 2 weeks from the time I ordered. My early impression is that I really like it, but without it being a full shell/housing replacement it's largely unnoticeable and pointless aside from the fact it doesn't creak in bottom left like my old backplate did after upgrading the SSD, and this came with custom back-buttons.
Here's some photos of the package contents, the installation process, back-button comparisons, and also an offscreen photo of the JSAUX screen protector I ordered from Amazon for $10 out of curiosity. I initially used AmFilm, but imo JSAUX has a better fit and easier installation process.
So yeah, I love how it looks, but you don't really see it, so it's kind of pointless
Here's an offscreen shot of the JSAUX tempered glass screen protector. It's hard to capture the Deck screen with my phone, and in real life you don't have a screendoor effect like the picture. Should still give a good idea of the clarity of the protector.
$10 on Amazon. Comes with 2 protectors, cleaning kit, and a cool bracket for perfect placement. I find this superior to amFilm that's also a decent product, but the Deck screen protector didn't fit as perfectly as the JSAUX, and doesn't come with the alignment bracket.
PS The Maradona-size condoms are gross anti-static things for your fingertips.
CrustyBritches
Gold Member
I only played DOOM Eternal for 30min, then I played NSMBU for a bit. I’ll have to see what happens when I run something more intensive like HZD benchmark, or 3DMark Time Spy on a loop via Win10. I have one of those laser thermometer guns in a drawer somewhere. Maybe I’ll get an actual temp on both of them.
It seems to fit in the case just fine, and from I can tell it’s not depressing the buttons. The inward facing buttons might be different. While using it you’re not going to experience accidental presses. They have a stiffer springboard style action.
I didn’t realize those were finger condoms. That’s some weird shit.
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Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
I'll be downloading the demo for Terra Nil. Currently rated Platinum on ProtonDB but the feedback is based on the demo so far.
I made an OT in case any else has been waiting for this release:
I made an OT in case any else has been waiting for this release:
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
yet_another_alt
Member
Mine's arriving tomorrow. I've been reviewing my library in anticipation and I don't think my 512gb sd card is going to be enough. I completely forgot how huge some games are since it was a non-issue on my primary PC. I was looking at Metro Exodus' 80gb install and thought I was looking at the Enhanced Edition but nope, they're actually very similar in size. On the other hand, I was pleasantly surprised at how small Skyrim and Fallout 4 are.
Anyway, anyone have experience with grand strategy games or 4X games on the Deck? Any recommendations on what runs/plays well?
Anyway, anyone have experience with grand strategy games or 4X games on the Deck? Any recommendations on what runs/plays well?
calistan
Member
Just playing it now. It has an option to scale up the user interface, which is a good thing, but otherwise I'd say it's not really suitable for the Deck - no controller support and the tutorial asks you to click and hold the middle mouse button, which is when I gave up and moved to the desktop PC.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
One of us
Come On Tars
Member
Nvm the blurry mess of RE2 was the super fidelity resolution thing. Turned that off looks great. RE2 is hard to put down. The pacing of the police station is so good
JC 1080P CRT
Member
If it helps, I tried 10 minutes ago and I wasn't able to login either.
Right when I want to lie in bed and play Steam Deck of course the issue starts now...
They're doing maintenance. For some reason they think its a good idea to schedule it for 7pm EST when everyone's trying to get in and play.....
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JC 1080P CRT
Member
Don't worry BB, we'll survive and get through this drought!
yet_another_alt
Member
There's maintenance every Tuesday in case you guys get worried about it next week.
Diseased Yak
Member
Right when my Humble Bundle monthly games hit, Steam starts shitting itself. No spare keys this month, but I'll be sure and hit you all up should I have extras in the future.
Midn1ght
Member
I'm already in love. Installed Vibrant Deck right away and the difference is night and day for me, looks so much better.
Not that it matter but my 64GB came without the cleaning cloth and the little bag to store it. The carrying case also doesn't have that little strap to easily pull the Deck out of the case. Wonder if those are exclusive to higher models. Everything else is perfect though, got it delivered in 5 days. Can't wait to play it more.
TaroYamada
Member
I have a 64gb I preordered day one and it had the strap to pull the Deck out.
I'm already in love. Installed Vibrant Deck right away and the difference is night and day for me, looks so much better.
Not that it matter but my 64GB came without the cleaning cloth and the little bag to store it. The carrying case also doesn't have that little strap to easily pull the Deck out of the case. Wonder if those are exclusive to higher models. Everything else is perfect though, got it delivered in 5 days. Can't wait to play it more.
CrustyBritches
Gold Member
They stopped including the case strap from what I've read. I've had both the 512GB and the 64GB models and the difference is that the 512GB model has the anti-glare screen, color logo on the case, micro fiber cloth, and charger baggie. My 64GB model came with the case lift strap thingy.