• k1ck455kc@sh.itjust.works
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      Yeah it can be a hassle, but is it such a hassle people would rather buy this specific handheld to play the handful of multiplayer games a steamdeck cant?

      Not to mention theyre mainly esports titles that people prefer not to play on an underpowered handheld anyways…

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        I mean it’s partly that it’s a hassle but it’s mostly that it’s a shit experience that nobody wants.

        This thing, in theory, gives them the games they want without the shitty experience that is Windows.

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          I mean if they really nail the UI, and i mean REALLY nail it(which involves nailing game/launcher compatibility as well)…

          Then maybe this handheld will forge the way for a new windows gaming OS.

          But even then without an Xbox game compatibility layer, they arent going to convert any steam users at all.

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              6 days ago

              What do you mean? Gamepass users? You can use gamepass on ANY device, including steamdeck. Idk if paying another $500-$1000 usd is worth it for most people to have a slightly more convenient gamepass handheld experience.

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                6 days ago

                You can use gamepass on ANY device

                We’re going around in circles. We’ve already been over this.