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Steam Deck

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[–] theunknownmuncher 50 points 1 month ago (1 children)

And they've already lost lmao

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Right? The only ones who can muscle in on the deck are Microsoft and Sony, and that's only because they have their fan base and users who purchased their games digitally from their stores. Even then, they're way behind on the Deck.

PC gamers Deck won hands down. I'm happy to see competition, but the Deck won. Everything else right now are the android Honeycomb tablets following the iPad. I'm sure they work fine, but there's already a winner.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago

Ive been a console gamer for twenty years and I bought Decks for myself and my wife. For me, console gaming was about convinence and comfortability (and group play). The deck nails both of those, with the addition of cheaper games and full PC capability, while consoles have been regressing on convinence. The Deck also has an easy path toward the big screen group play I enjoy with accessories

[–] Davidjjdj 36 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I think what handheld gamers really want is AI integration.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Well, good/useful AI integration. An AI that makes games infinitely replayable by changing the story, levels, and characters so they're 100% unique every time? That could be awesome. Oh man I bet that sort of thing would be amazing if done right in a roguelike game!

AI that tries to figure out how to sell you more loot boxes? No thanks!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

Honestly, I'm just excited for the possibility of NPCs that can have lifelike conversations. Should add a lot to RPGs.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

if done right in a roguelike game

Here, have a Dwarf Fortress: https://bay12games.com/dwarves/ (For the roguelike adventure mode, you currently need to get an older version, 0.47.5 or buy the game on Steam, as adventure mode in version 50.xx is still in beta.)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Ever since I was a kid after seeing BMO in adventure time I've been obsessed with this idea.

A console with an AI that will make new games to play when it's plugged in and not in use. Then you can favorite the ones that are fun and it will scrap the rest and make more games. One day I hope

[–] 2ugly2live 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Didn't, like, steam deck and the switch already do THAT? Maybe they'll force Sony to make a PSP2. I still love that little guy 😭

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yeah, the consoles corpos might fight over who can make a more widely adopted locked down and limited handheld than Nintendo with none of the multiplayer features.

Preferably with underbuilt sticks that can't handle more than a few months of use.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The success of the Steam Deck alongside the Nintendo Switch I think is the primary reason MS is attempting to enter the market, and So y is giving it another try.

Out of curiosity, is there any reason why you don’t consider the Vita a PSP2?

[–] 2ugly2live 3 points 1 month ago

Honestly, just forgot. 😅 PSP3 then lmao

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, handheld war, Anbernic vs Miyoo, amirite?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

I have no experience with Miyoo, but people love their stuff. Personally, I really like everything I've gotten from Anbernic. I just bought a couple of their new wireless controllers and they're great.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

This isn't new.

The list of handhelds goes back 50 years.