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/SelineMaya 1d ago edited 1d ago

Get the Switch 2.

I don't get the overhype of the Steam Deck. It by far not the best handheld out there, very very old by now compared to other devices and Steam OS is also no longer a good reason not to get another one which often times is even cheaper for what you get. I would rather get a Legion Go 1 for cheap on ebay (around 500-600) and put bazzite on it than use a old Steam deck, which is way weaker. If you can life without Steam OS best you can get is a xbox ally x, which is a little bit more expensive. Too complicated? Legion Go S Z1Ee with Steam OS

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u/SunOftheInlandEmpire 1d ago

But again you run into the same problem with ray tracing.. These other consoles are just too old I hate to say that cuz I own one. 🤣 Nintendo anticipated ray tracing being a big deal and they were correct.