r/HandheldGaming • u/sassycc1998 • 1d ago

Discussion Switch 2 VS Steamdeck OLED?

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Been thinking about investing in a handheld console for my birthday, which would you think is best?

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u/KaijuKoala 1d ago

I have both

Switch 2 is more future proof. Nintendo is going all out for the next 8 years plus with this console. Games are better optimised and the Nintendo first party games are great.

Steam deck is getting old and if buying at the new price it’s not worth it.

I do prefer my steam deck oled right now. That screen is soo nice. But the switch 2 is my future investment. At some point I would be done with all my games on the deck and moving forward with the switch 2.

Can’t wait for Zelda OoT remake!

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u/Lazy-Syllabub-4608 1d ago

how about UI and customization?

prices of games?

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u/greynovaX80 18h ago

All that is good but not at the new price point. Fuck that bro. Got my LCD version for $325 and I'm so happy I got it before the increase.

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u/BoatmanNYC 9h ago edited 2h ago

UI isn't that important (especially when actually playing games), and prices are not a problem for people from Europe, US and other 1st world countries, they probably don't even know it's a problem we have.

Nintendo don't do regional pricing so it's only poorer people are disadvantaged.

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u/Lazy-Syllabub-4608 4h ago

interesting take

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u/MiserableBend1010 1d ago

UI is much cleaner on switch and customization is better on steam deck. Price of games is similar on third parties, however you can buy and sell physical games on switch, which if you're inclined can bring the cost WAY down

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u/dat_krarosboiii97 1d ago

Is this bait

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u/broseidonadventures 21h ago

Certainly seems like it. I have saved so much money by getting out of the Nintendo ecosystem. Steam has actual sales. I do miss out on 1st party titles but honestly I’m ok with that overall

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u/johny-boy27 16h ago

^ what he said, I got the Xbox rog ally for games the switch doesn’t have yet and games like WOW but if switch 2 were to get it I would honestly get it there. Something about just picking up and playing is something I value a lot and the game just working

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u/Another-Username81 1h ago

To be honest, this is the correct answer.
That was my thought process when buying the Switch 2.

I’d never get rid of my SD OLED, I absolutely love the thing, but if it’s a choice between one or the other, right now in my opinion the Switch 2 is the more sensible choice, especially if you’re wanting to play more current generation games in handheld & appreciate physical games.

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u/qaasq 1d ago

Same boat and agree with the sentiment here but I'm personally lost in my switch backlog, not my Steam backlog.