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Post by dfunked on Jul 26, 2022 10:14:07 GMT
Wait... This year or last year? Definitely a bit optimistic if it was this year.
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Post by harrypalmer on Jul 26, 2022 10:23:36 GMT
last year!
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Post by Fake_Blood on Jul 26, 2022 21:27:40 GMT
I’ve got a new fan for mine coming today from ifixit. I honestly don’t have much of an issue with the fan noise as it is, even though I have one of the older fans with the slight whine, it’s more an experiment to see how easy it is to repair it all. Given this a shot yet? Every time I check the site these are sold out :/ |
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Post by 😎 on Jul 26, 2022 21:36:02 GMT
It arrived yesterday but haven’t cracked it open yet. Probably this weekend.
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Post by kal on Jul 27, 2022 6:58:03 GMT
Damn, mine’s changed from Q3 to after Q3. That’s a bummer  |
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Post by dndhm on Jul 27, 2022 9:40:07 GMT
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Post by Fake_Blood on Jul 27, 2022 10:32:25 GMT
It arrived yesterday but haven’t cracked it open yet. Probably this weekend. Did you just check the site every day or some other place I should watch for availability? |
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Post by dndhm on Jul 27, 2022 10:39:22 GMT
You will receive an email and Steam will notify you from within the app once it's available to order.
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Post by neilch on Jul 27, 2022 12:30:08 GMT
Anyone using any of the Steam Deck plugin managers? I've got crankshaft.space/ running and using the ProtonDB plugin to check status of games in my library. There is at least one other Plugin manager that seems to have a couple of extra plugins plugins.deckbrew.xyz/, but I don't mess around with settings enough to justify a switch |
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Post by dndhm on Jul 27, 2022 12:44:16 GMT
Are you using crankshaft for the Proton version management stuff? Have you seen any performance or compatibility benefit to messing with different Proton GE versions?
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Post by neilch on Jul 27, 2022 14:20:17 GMT
Are you using crankshaft for the Proton version management stuff? Have you seen any performance or compatibility benefit to messing with different Proton GE versions? Not yet, although that was the plan. I couldn’t get it to add any options under the properties menu. At the moment I either use experimental or v7, so any benefit in juggling multiple versions isn’t worth the effort |
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Post by 😎 on Jul 27, 2022 14:29:48 GMT
I use protonup for handling GE. It’s definitely better for several games, especially ones with video. Even Experimental doesn’t quite fix all the video issues.
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Post by dndhm on Jul 27, 2022 14:55:02 GMT
ones with video. Even Experimental doesn’t quite fix all the video issues. Are we talking porn here? I haven't experienced many issues outside of emulation, but now I feel like I'm missing out on some bleeding edge Proton hotness. |
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Post by 😎 on Jul 27, 2022 14:59:41 GMT
A lot of games marked as unsupported are marked so because the video codecs don’t work for pre-recorded cut scenes and the like. Using regular or experimental proton may just result in a weird color test screen showing. It’s not a universal rule though and Valve have fixed a load already.
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Post by dndhm on Jul 27, 2022 15:01:21 GMT
Ah ok - makes sense. So I guess it's only worth messing with if you come across games which haven't specifically been patched in the latest stable Proton version Valve is using.
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Post by 😎 on Jul 27, 2022 15:02:33 GMT
Tbh in general I’ve found GE is a little smoother and faster all around. There are a small handful of games where the opposite is true, but they’ve been few and far between for me.
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Post by dndhm on Jul 27, 2022 15:11:05 GMT
Cool I may have a fiddle this evening.
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Post by kilters on Jul 29, 2022 23:16:30 GMT
Just got my purchase within 3 days email.
Decisions.
I've all the other systems including a PC with decent components apart from a wheezing GTX 970. It's the steam deck or a new graphics card...
Buying a card means I get reamed price wise whereas the Deck is great value. But I hardly use my Switch so why would I buy this. Gahhh
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Post by KD on Jul 29, 2022 23:46:59 GMT
It's got to the point that I'll be using the deck over the winter to save on electric compared to running my pc with single monitor or triple.
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Post by dfunked on Jul 30, 2022 6:38:41 GMT
In fairness GPU prices are somewhere towards being sensible again. Tricky call, though. I don't use my switch much, but at the same time I don't use my PC much as I've usually had enough of that space due to WFH.
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Post by Fake_Blood on Jul 30, 2022 7:04:52 GMT
Well, the gpu apocalypse is only scheduled for when the 4000 range starts shipping, and you’re probably not going to sell the deck at a loss if you end up not using it that much.
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Post by Tomo on Jul 30, 2022 7:12:22 GMT
What games do you like to play? If it's gorgeous AAA games like Cyberpunk, Elden Ring, etc, then I'd go for the GPU. If you play a lot of 2D or indie games, I'd opt for Deck. If both, then flip a coin.
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Post by Tomo on Jul 30, 2022 7:13:56 GMT
That's not to say the Deck can't run Cyberpunk and Elden Ring - but they do feel like gimped experiences on a 6 inch screen.
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Post by cubby on Jul 30, 2022 8:55:49 GMT
I'm still umming and ahhing over whether I'll buy one when I get my email in 2 years time. I probably should as I don't have anything like a gaming PC, so it's not like it'll be redundant. It's just whether I'll have time to use it.
Also in the back of my mind is if a new version will be on the horizon by the time it comes round to me.
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Post by Tomo on Jul 30, 2022 9:22:49 GMT
I'd be surprised if there is another version until 2024/25 at the earliest. I would say the immediacy of it does make it a lot easier to play games. Less mental effort flicking it on than booting up a PC and sitting in front of monitor or whatver.
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Post by Vandelay on Jul 30, 2022 9:24:39 GMT
Just had an update on my "After Q3" delivery estimate (from a Feb 2022 reserve). Now saying that it will be Q4. A pleasant surprise, as I really was expecting to wait until 2023.
The sensible part of me is saying that I really shouldn't bother getting one, as I have enough gaming devices already, be they portable or not (a PC packing a 2080 Super, a PS5, a Switch and a recently purchased laptop with a 3060). I'm going to order it though aren't I?
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Post by cubby on Jul 30, 2022 9:31:51 GMT
Just had an update on my "After Q3" delivery estimate (from a Feb 2022 reserve). Was this an email update? My reserve is from September 2021 so I'm curious. |
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Post by uiruki on Jul 30, 2022 9:50:48 GMT
If you travel a lot for work or are otherwise on buses or trains for any reason, I highly recommend it. It's definitely been worth the extra space in my bag. I got it on the same day as I was going down to London for work and it worked extremely well; battery life doesn't matter with modern trains having decent quality plugs in the seats (not on the wall anymore) and the controls are comfortable enough that it really does suck you in after a little while, especially if you have decent earphones in.
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Post by razz on Jul 30, 2022 10:19:28 GMT
I just discovered desktop mode lol. I thought I'd have to jump through hoops to get emulators on here, HA! I love this thing! Wipeout here I come
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Post by Vandelay on Jul 30, 2022 10:33:41 GMT
Just had an update on my "After Q3" delivery estimate (from a Feb 2022 reserve). Was this an email update? My reserve is from September 2021 so I'm curious. No, I didn't receive an email. It has just been updated on Steam. If you have a reservation and go onto the Steam Deck store page, it will show you the estimate. Previously, it just vaguely said "After Q3" and the third party delivery estimates were giving me around about this time next year. |
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