The Steamdeck sale is tempting. I have been trying to decide if I need one (I don't need one, but that's not important).
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If you consider, consider also to buy the one with the lowest storage. It is not that hard to upgrade it yourself. You end up with even more storage than the most expensive model (if you're planning to buy that one). You only miss the anti-glare etched glass and a custom profile background. But you can buy a anti-glare screenprotector if needed.
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Building off what the other guy said, you'll want to upgrade the hard drive when you can, I got the 64gb one and got two 500+ gb sd cards, but the shaders needed for the games can only be stored on the internal memory from what I've seen, and even having a few larger games installed has filled up the majority of my internal storage, to a point where I couldn't download updates for flatpacs or run some games due to so LITTLE storage. I'm going to look into upgrading my drive because it became such a problem for me
Check out CryoUtilities. Can easily store shader caches with each game and eliminate your issue entirely. Yay open Linux ecosystem!
I've had mine since launch, I've used it less this year since my company cut all travel, but I'd definitely recommend it.
Mainly I use it as a home console, since I don't have another console and it's great having all the Steam library right there. I set up Heroic Games Launcher and play Rocket League quite often.
I'd thought of getting an Xbox before as it's also okay with Game Pass for just playing something on the TV to relax. But it seems that's really going to end up like Netflix with the decreasing quality and increasing price, and paying 500+ EUR to be locked into that doesn't seem great.
Then what really sealed the deal was when I visited my brother and we couldn't watch the World Cup on the Xbox. Like you have some of the best hardware in the world, and can't stream video because they lock it down so much. Whereas the Steam Deck is so versatile.
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Pinned the post as long as the Summer Sale lasts. Handy overview for everyone to discuss it.
A steam deck. I'll probably get some games after payday.
Congrats, homie. I love mine. :3
I resisted the temptation, as I don't have the time and space to play the 5 games I already own.
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Return of Obra Dinn. Actually bought it from GoG sale. Heard tons of hype about it.
A quick note to set you up to possibly enjoy it best: Most of the gameplay is intended to go on in your head, as you mentally assemble clues and go and re-check things. Don't be discouraged if it takes you a long time to progress part some scene.
One of my favourite games. Great choice if you like puzzles!
Red Dead Redemption 2. I couldn't pass it up any longer!
Avoid spoilers if it hasn't already been spoiled for you. Story mode is a masterpiece!
Oh man I just finished rdr2 and did 100% completion and now I'm looking to get other western themed games this summer sale. Have fun!
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You won't regret it! Probably my favorite game of all time in terms of immersion
I bought rdr2 right when all of the covid lockdowns started. It's an amazing game. Good pick.
I went big, mostly indie games I’ve wanted to try for awhile, mainly for playing on Steam Deck
ELDEN RING, Escape Simulator, Vampire Survivors, Mini Motorways, Only Up!, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Celeste, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Rogue Legacy 2, Ace Attorney Turnabout Collection, Spelunky 2, Super Meat Boy, Pogostuck, Persona 3 Portable & 4 Golden, Kindergarten 1 & 2
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Here's my decent haul. Some of them aren't really in the "Sale" as they just launched but have launch discounts.
- Control Ultimate Edition: Already own it on Epic, but was cheap enough to re-buy for easier Steam Deck play.
- Crab Champions: The meme song that become a really competent roguelike shooter!
- Dave the Diver: What if Lucasarts made a mini-game filled roguelike?
- DROP - System Breach: Sleeper hit for me. Intense puzzle/pattern recognition game with a great, simplistic hacking theme/style.
- The Entropy Centre: Big Portal vibes, but using time!
- Humanity: What if Lemmings, but you're an omniscient Shiba Inu. Plays great in VR too.
- Prey: Loved Deathloop but never had a chance to play Prey.
- Shogun Showdown: Crypt of the Necrodancer meets Slay the Spire - SIGN ME UP!
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Nothing. It's the same sale for the past 5 years. I've already got anything I wanted.
Bought dave the diver, just fought first boss and game feels fun for now.
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I got Subnautica for £8.24, original Alan Wake for £4.64 and Surviving Mars deluxe edition for £8.74. Not bad!
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Nothing really. I have 1000+ games owned that I have never played. Though it is always tempting. I might buy the outer wilds.
I bought me and my buddy a copy of Core Keepers. He mentioned he was interested but he tends to not have the extra funds for games so I got him a gift.
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Getting Star Traders: Frontiers! Been itching for some exploration and trading as a space ship captain, since I started reading the expanse. Hope it's good!
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Just dropped a crisp fiver on Oblivion, figured 17 years of people telling me to play it was reason enough to give it a shot
It's one of the best games ever made. Especially the Thieves' Guild missions.
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No games (so far) because I have enough of a backlog to play but went for a Steam Deck (512 GB version because I like anti-glare and don't want to upgrade it right away) and dock. I rarely feel like playing at my desk lately but enjoy playing on my Switch on the couch, so the deck should help me work thorugh my backlog.
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I have some bigger games I intend to get later, but I bought Halls of Torment early. It's a "[X] Survivors" game like Vampire Survivors, with a heavy Diablo theme/atmosphere to it. It has some fun little changes on the genre and I'm having fun with it. Always funny how these $3-$5 games can be so entertaining.
Black Mesa. Been waiting to grab it before I play HL2
Like, play HL2 for the first time? Now that's what I call a patient gamer :)
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X4: Foundations - though I probably won't get around to playing it til later in the year...
Halo infinite, hollow knight, dead cells, and the orange box. Already played dead cells on switch a bunch so I know I'll love it (though a couple new dlc's have released since I last played, yay!). As a fan of the metroid series I'm also super excited for hollow knight.
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Even though it wasn't on sale, I got Battlebit Remastered. It's like Battlefield but the graphics style is simpler kind of like roblox but that doesn't mean the shooting isn't as realistic. It's a cheap game and it's still early access but I feel it's going to be a pretty fun shooter as it gets worked on and improves.
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I’m still on the fence for buying Hogwarts Legacy. 20% off is still more than €40..
If you've yet to buy it, go take a look at GG.Deals; it's a great price comparison tool that lets you look at prices across a bunch of online stores.
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Harvestella. My wife has like a thousand hours in Stardew. She gets a present and a job offer today. It's a good day for her.
I got
High on Life
Ys IX Monstrum Nox
Stranger of Paradise FF Origin
Toukiden 2
Tales of Symphonia
DBZ Kakarot
I just accidentally stumbled onto Dave the Diver and I really want it, though it's not on a particularly great sale. Concept sounds super fun.
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I finally pulled the trigger on Celeste after hearing so much about it for years.
Lumencraft
Yes, Your Grace
The Final Station
Now to actually play them!
I wanted to pick up the Washington and Oregon DLCs for American Truck Simulator, a game I almost never play but it always there waiting for me to pop back in for one run then uninstall lol.
Also picked up Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness (whew, that's a name alright) because I was just turned on to the show (which is awesome!) and wanted to play it, but full price seems like a total ripoff for such a jank niche game.
Now both are on my Deck for less then I spent at lunch yesterday, and I can get back to slowly poking at my backlog!
Three random games that have been on my wishlist:
Galactic Ruler
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare
Plus Days Gone from Fanatical since it was a bit cheaper. I've got more games than I have time to play but still having fun for not a lot of money.
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