A Plague Tale: Requiem, Gotham Knights, The Witcher 3 Next-Gen and more tested.
As the latest client update rolls out for Steam Remote, it appears Steam Deck users may not be able to reap the benefits just yet. The client update in question has added support for full HDR streaming from a Windows PC using Nvidia or AMD hardware acceleration to another Windows PC or Mac with an HDR display. However, Steam Deck users are struggling to send HDR from their PC to their device.
We published the performance optimization guide for Ghost of Tsushima earlier today. This is the second post in that series, recommending the optimized settings for the Steam Deck handheld console. Ghost of Tsushima was tested in the below scene using customized graphics settings that provide a stable 40-45 FPS at 720p.
Shaz from GL writes: "AMD could spur the beginning of a new era in handheld gaming with their upcoming APUs"
To me the most important hardware is the battery. Doesn’t matter how powerful the chips are.
There’s no way you’re getting that 40CU 16-core APU in a handheld. That’s too hot and power hungry for that. The highest end APU they’re suggesting is going to end up in gaming laptops that can cool a 100W chip.
I think these articles get things a little out of perspective, Steam Deck has sold around 3 million and Switch has sold 140 million. But if you are browsing certain parts internet you'd think the Steam Deck had sold over 100 million. If articles are going to continue to circulate like this and continue to put the Steam Deck in the same arena then I'm comfortable calling the device a flop.
sure but theres still a limit to what u can put in there ha. power consumption would be the biggest hurdle. and cooling.
I wana try out a pc handheld but I would like to experience a steady framerate etc I don't wana have to keep going into my settings trying to make things smoother in gameplay, that's the only thing that's been keepin me from getting one I've heard others having to go into the settings time from time that'll be annoying
Results are kinda what I would expect. Some good some bad, especially on unoptimized or CPU heavy games
It does a stand up job, for a handheld.
I'd really like for Nintendo to start talking specs on their next handheld. Some people probably want to know whether to wait for that or go for the steam deck.
I just can't game at 720p anymore unless it's naturally older older game, I am my wits end with the switch and hanging for a new one.
The deck sounds like it would be awesome for emulation but don't think id pay that much just for that.
Bring on 1080p handheld gaming on that happens I'm in !
The fact that it can run some of the most demanding games at close to 30 fps is still impressive,it has set the bar so high that now not being able to run Callisto Protocol or Gotham Knights at 30 fps is somehow a letdown lol, and with close to 6,000 games marked either verified or playable on Steam,you could be using Steam Deck for a lifetime with what's currently available, and that's not counting emulation, which should add a few thousands more.