Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Here's the longer retrospective on the Steam Deck. 2023 is in full swing and the question is:
Do you buy a Deck or do you wait for something else?
Maybe we can help you decide! Be sure to check out the other handheld reviews on the channel! Thanks~

*Video Chapters:*
00:00 Intro
00:24 First Impressions - Mind Blown
00:38 Form Factor, Controls, & Display
01:19 Included Accessories
03:10 Brief Performance discussion inc. Emulation
01:58 User Experience Impressions
05:00 6 Months In - We still good?
05:25 Opinion shift on Controls and Display
06:20 New opinion on Accessories and Hubs
07:00 UX or UI after 6 months
08:06 Final Word - Still a yea or a nay?

Other handhelds mentioned in the video:
AOKZOE A1 (pictured in the video), ONEXPLAYER 2, AYA NEO 2, GPD WIN 4

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*Sources*
Autumn "Chill Mix"
youtube.com/watch?v=BbkWMOWPfjI
The Phawx - Steam Deck - PS3 Emulation With RPCS3!
Yongyea - I Made This Entire Review Only Using A Steam Deck:
youtube.com/watch?v=HI8ujnfjSp0
Valve - Introducing Steam Deck
youtube.com/watch?v=AlWgZhMtlWo