The speaker discusses their initial reluctance to make videos during a break in France but decides to cover the Steam Deck, a portable console by Valve. They criticize its design, size, and screen resolution but acknowledge its unique position in the market due to the extensive Steam library and Windows compatibility. Despite Valve's history of supply issues, the speaker intends to purchase the Steam Deck, albeit from resellers.
They express hope for the Steam Deck's success, influencing the industry and potentially prompting Sony to create a portable console. The speaker believes the Steam Deck won't threaten Nintendo Switch's market due to its niche appeal and lack of awareness among casual gamers.
The speaker also mentions Tinkoff Bank's cashback benefits while in France.
They detail the Steam Deck's versions, advising against the 64GB model due to its slower memory type and recommending at least the 256GB model. The speaker appreciates the hardware specs, especially for older or less demanding games, and sees potential for cloud gaming services to reduce reliance on hardware power.
Overall, despite some design criticisms, the speaker is excited about the Steam Deck's capabilities and potential impact on gaming.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The Steam Deck is a portable console developed by Valve.
2. The Steam Deck has a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 720p.
3. The console has a GPU with a performance of 1.6 teraflops.
4. The Steam Deck has 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
5. The console comes in three versions: 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB.
6. The 64 GB version uses eMMC memory, while the 256 GB and 512 GB versions use NVMe SSD.
7. The Steam Deck has a battery life of 2-8 hours.
8. The console can be charged via a USB-C port.
9. The Steam Deck has a docking station with multiple ports, including DisplayPort, HDMI, and Ethernet.
10. The console supports Bluetooth 5.0 and has a microphone and speakers.
11. The Steam Deck can play games from the Steam library, as well as games from other platforms like Xbox and PlayStation.
12. The console can also run Windows and other operating systems.
13. The Steam Deck has a gyroscope and supports games with motion controls.
14. The console weighs 670 grams, which is heavier than the Nintendo Switch.
15. The Steam Deck has a trackpad that can be used as an alternative to a mouse.
16. The console has a rating scale for portability, with the Steam Deck scoring 4 out of 10 and the Nintendo Switch scoring 7 out of 10.
17. The Steam Deck is not designed for playing games like Call of Duty, but is better suited for platformers, single-player games, and RPGs.
18. The console can be used with a keyboard and mouse for tasks like browsing the internet and working in Photoshop.
19. The Steam Deck has a potential for greater potential with the development of cloud gaming services.
20. The console can install other platforms' emulators, such as PlayStation and Xbox.