Given that most game developer don’t even target the Steam Deck, it’s quite impressive. The Switch and Deck have a lot of junk games too. And both are handhelds, capable of docking to the tv/monitor. While both systems are vastly different, they have lot of in common and people might buy only one of the systems. Therefore comparisons fair or not, are still comparisons people make and decide.
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bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
I mean is it really a fair comparison? I say this as someone who enjoys his deck way more than his dusty switch lol
thingsiplay@beehaw.org 1 month ago
bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
I’m not saying it isn’t impressive, I’m just not really sure comparing the two makes a lot of sense. Yeah they’re both handheld devices that use docks to go onto your TV/monitor, but the experiences are wildly different, as anyone who owns both can attest to.
thingsiplay@beehaw.org 1 month ago
That can be said about any console too. The fact is, people have limited money and time. Some people have to decide which of these devices to get and it makes lot of sense to compare them. Off course they differ, but that is why people need the comparisons. But in the end both machines are handhelds with screen, battery, controls and both are here to play games.
Lets do a car comparison! Imagine someone looking at two different cars, one traditional and the other electrical car. Both are vastly different, but both serve the same. And have lot in common, despite some of its technology is lot of different and the user experience also differs lot. But people still can afford only one car and need comparisons to decide which one. And that is a similar situation with the consoles or handhelds.
bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
Ok but we aren’t comparing any consoles, we are comparing a switch and steamdeck. They are very different experiences so comparing game libraries is only a smart part of the equation.
I’m not saying it’s worthless, but this is truly apples and oranges. At best you’re going to determine whether you want an apple or an orange. But saying one is “better” is kind of difficult.
PopOfAfrica@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I dont see why not. Especially with the switch 2 coming out eventually, I think the value proposition of the deck goes up for consumers who might want to make a choice
FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Well I think neither of the numbers mean much since in my opinion a majority of those games on both systems are just slop. So the numbers of available games is irrelevant to anything in my opinion. It would be like stating or bragging about how many words can be made from the alphabet.
bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
Yeah really it’s about the 20-30 games you’re most interested in over time.
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
It has some value as a comparison, some people might be worried about buying a deck because they’ve heard that some games don’t work on it because of linux. But no one would think the Switch is lacking in games.
bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
I think if you’re buying a switch in 2024 then a steam deck is not really for you. I love my deck but there’s no denying it’s a bit janky at times, especially if you jump between desktop and gaming mode a lot. It’s not a frictionless system like the switch which is much more set it and forget it (minus the atrocious digital store experience).
Zoot@reddthat.com 1 month ago
You say that, but I can keep my deck in docked/gaming mode, and my son who’s only 7 has been playing away it like its a switch.
I think people just like to make excuses for their spending habits, which isn’t wrong at all. It just becomes disheartening when you say such blatantly wrong things.
bolexforsoup@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
I own both a switch and deck and have used them for years. They simply aren’t the same re: usability.