The portable game console market is hot.
Steam Deck (OLED version), which lets you play PC games anywhere, and Nintendo’s Switch successor (rumor).
Both are attractive hardware, but their user groups are clearly different.
In order to avoid making mistakes with purchases that are not cheap, we will compare the definitive differences between the two.
Steam Deck Strength: Infinite Assets
The biggest advantage of Steam Deck is that you can play the games you have previously purchased on Steam.
There is no need to go out of your way to purchase software for mobile devices.
Being able to play AAA titles such as Elden Ring and Cyberpunk while lying down is a unique experience.
However, it is heavy and the battery life is only a few hours for light games.
Strengths of Nintendo hardware: exclusive titles and lightness
Of course, Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, and Smash Bros. cannot be played on Steam Deck.
If you want to play theseNintendo titles, you’re spoiled for choice.
Also, the hardware is likely to be lighter than the Steam Deck and have a design with better battery life, so Nintendo will likely have the upper hand in terms of portability.
Summary
For those who already have a large amount of games in their Steam library, use Steam Deck.
For those who want to play Nintendo’s new releases and play with family and friends via local communication, the Switch successor is the one for you.
If you look at the lineup of software you want to play and decide, you won’t regret it.
おすすめの記事 (Mobile game console 関連)
[PUBG] Explaining the difference between PUBG and PUBG MOBILE in an easy-to-understand manner
[Valorant] When will the mobile version be released? Regarding cross-play and transfer with the PC version