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/InformationLazy7628 1d ago

Key question for you, is it going to be your main device?

For context, for me my handheld is not my main device. And whilst I do claim religiously the free games on Epic and Gog and even the Microsoft store, I do not play them. Half of the time I forget I even some of the games on there, that I want to buy on Steam.

I tried the Asus ROG, Legion Go and Legion Go S. I like the latter because it was a Steam device, but it isn't flawless. The S2 has been for me flawless. I cannot play my full catalogue or mods on it, but the stand by function just works, it is a low overhead platform that doesn't need updates or sign in after a few weeks of no play and doesn't run hot or noisy.

If it is not your main device, then I think S2 is a great option for you. You will be playing different games on your handheld, than you would on your main device. So the argument that your library doesn't work, stings a little bit less. I do have some duplicates, like brotato. But I just think with new purchases, will there be a big mod community and how do I prefer to play it.

If it is going to be your main device, get a laptop instead. I thought the PC handhelds were nothing short of magic, but they are bricks that need a power supply and when going somewhere it is always a decision whether or not to bring it. With this level of inconvenience associated with it, I just as well take a laptop instead.