Computer games.

[DualityNSNO]

Uhmm......not really. Valve maintain a list of steamdeck compatible games. It's not running windows, it's a Linux based OS versus stuff like the Legion Go or ROG Ally which are running windows.

You hook the Legion Go/Ally up to a dock, you can use it like a PC (with a monitor, keyboard and mouse) because they are PC's.

There's plenty of comparison videos it there all telling you why each of them is the best for a particular situation.

Last time I (briefly) tried a Legion Go I was left a bit disappointed - I get the appeal of being able to hook it and using it basically as a gaming laptop, but feels a bit off to me. Maybe they've updated it since then, I have no way of knowing, but the Deck felt better then and also once again more recently. It just feels like it's with the idea to be a handheld, whereas the Legion Go felt a bit clunky when you're not using it to play, if that makes sense?

Then again, I don't really do handheld gaming at all and never did, so maybe I'm in the wrong here. Realistically as long as you like it and it works well for what you want to do - who's arsed what others think

 

[Tommy Chong]

Call in sick mate, easy.

It's currently over 40C today here (and has been for a few days) - perfect day to turn the AC on and kill some demons, but alas, have to work ffs

Hahahaha… There are 3 things in this life that are certain: Death, taxes and England being turbogash!
I already put in for leave last week.

 

[Dylan]

Last time I (briefly) tried a Legion Go I was left a bit disappointed - I get the appeal of being able to hook it and using it basically as a gaming laptop, but feels a bit off to me. Maybe they've updated it since then, I have no way of knowing, but the Deck felt better then and also once again more recently. It just feels like it's with the idea to be a handheld, whereas the Legion Go felt a bit clunky when you're not using it to play, if that makes sense?

Then again, I don't really do handheld gaming at all and never did, so maybe I'm in the wrong here. Realistically as long as you like it and it works well for what you want to do - who's arsed what others think

The wife absolutely loves it. She can do videos for her "bookstagram" account, watch stuff from the streaming services and it's very competent at gaming, either with kB&m or as a handheld.

Personally, I like the chunky feel to it. Plus with the ability to remove the controllers a la Nintendo switch is pretty great (as well as the fps mode where you use the right stick as a mouse - after 20 minutes you forget it isn't a mouse).

Get what works for you I guess is the continuing theme here.....lol

 

[DualityNSNO]

Get what works for you I guess is the continuing theme here.....lol

Hah, well, as it should be to be honest - it's why I don't have any handhelds myself as it'd be a waste of money for me really, but I am glad for more things for the people so everyone can have fun and be productive however they feel comfortable.

Like I said, I find it clunky but that's 100% a "me" problem here if I really wanted to or had a reason to I'd probably get used to it - not much of a console gamer either but you know, adapting isn't that difficult if you put some time into it.

 

[Frosty1878]

Anyone play Hell Let Loose? Got it the other day turned it off pretty quick then give it another chance again turned it off pretty quick, give it a few more goes and slowly getting into, not your usual rush around and get kills game more tactical and slower paced and when you play it knowing that makes for a better experience. Played again last night and really enjoyed it plenty to learn and I like the graphics on it as well worth a buy in my opinion.

 

[the golden visionary]

Anyone else find gaming boring nowadays? Maybe it’s just me and I’m getting older, but I can never get into modern games.

The splinter cell series are great to play

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Anyone played this

 

[DualityNSNO]

Anyone played this

This and another VR game that's you being a wizard in his tower with a talking skull... companion...? seem to be hilarious in that space.

Don't have VR myself so...

 

[Rita_Poon]

 

[JimmyJeffers]

This and another VR game that's you being a wizard in his tower with a talking skull... companion...? seem to be hilarious in that space.

Don't have VR myself so...

Yea going to have to get VR at some point.

 

[DualityNSNO]

Yea going to have to get VR at some point.

I've tried one from a friend and at work and so far it's not my thing, I dunno.

Haven't tried games like that tho I guess, but feels like it'll be boring after a bit...

 

[davep]

I've tried one from a friend and at work and so far it's not my thing, I dunno.

Haven't tried games like that tho I guess, but feels like it'll be boring after a bit...

Superhot and Beat Saber will sell you on it imo.

 

[longers]

This made me chuckle purely because of how accurate it is

 

[DualityNSNO]

Superhot and Beat Saber will sell you on it imo.

Beat Saber is what I tried, it was decent.
Super Hot is something I am just learning from you has VR support and even the idea is fantastic, so that's actually quite interesting...

Might borrow a set for a bit at some point really.

 

[DualityNSNO]

This made me chuckle purely because of how accurate it is

Is it? You've compared clips from some random pro to a "noob" at HL1. As someone involved in that scene I can tell you that nothing has changed - FPS/twitch shooters are exactly as they've been since those days. I've played HL/CS since their inception and still do, at a top/sub-top level (~20-22k Premier; allegedly top 1%?); tried Valorant - same level rank (Immortal) after a month or two, CoD was similar back in the Original MW2 days.

Point is, (other than obviously to brag about being a nolife nerd loser who will easily 1v1 you all), these games have remained the same - graphics have improved and not much else, core mechanics are the same.