The top model is also only one to feature anti-glare display.

I predict people will miss freesync more than they expected. Especially on lower end hardware where you will get dips in frames, etc. Instead of smooth scene transitions it will be tearing, etc.

user556The top model is also only one to feature anti-glare display.

Doesn't it also have a glass display instead?

It's a touchscreen, all models will be glass. EDIT: Here we go, "All models have a glass screen (optically bonded IPS LCD). The 512 GB model's screen has an additional anti-glare etched treatment applied to it.", from - www.steamdeck.com/en/faq

shipments will vary a lot....

I preordered the biggest version very close to the opening of the pre-order and it still shows Q2-2022 already for me. But we'll wait and see ;)

Nintendo switch 2, where are you when you are needed the most... Good for AMD. Another console in their pocket.

If only they had opted for a standard size M2 card instead of that tiny one only OEMs use. I'd have gladly gotten a base model and swapped in a 1TB right away. Now, I'll wait till they get decently priced storage options.

I can't wait to get mine in q2. Part of me wants enough people to drop out of line so I get mine sooner.

Arcdarshipments will vary a lot....

I preordered the biggest version very close to the opening of the pre-order and it still shows Q2-2022 already for me. But we'll wait and see ;)

Same, I preordered mine the day after they were live and it has shown Q2 the whole time.

Hopefully, mine will arrive at least in early March - can't wait to play Elden Ring on the go:

This will hurt sales of high end/gaming phones i bet

TiggerThis will hurt sales of high end/gaming phones i bet

I can't see that to be honest, not initially, you ever tried getting an addict off CSR 2, not easy.

Can't wait. Hoping mine becomes available earlier than Q2.

lynx29I predict people will miss freesync more than they expected. Especially on lower end hardware where you will get dips in frames, etc. Instead of smooth scene transitions it will be tearing, etc.

I've personally had nothing but problems with Freesync. Maybe I just use cheap monitors with crappy ranges.

I'll have it working just fine, and then I decide to play an older game at a low resolution and Freesync completely freaks out. I get a black screen until I exit the game and disable Freesync in my monitor's OSD.

I reserved the top model but I'll probably be buying it way later. Hope those rewards like the Steam community profile bundle remain and aren't limited.

steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/4330775883757445006

Over the last few weeks, the number of verified titles has been increasing. A lot of the game titles seemed random and niche. Turns out there was a reason.

Up until now, we've been prioritizing the titles heuristically, based on playtime and interest from Deck reservation holders.

With the amount of verified games currently being few in number, looking at the currently verified titles gives us a look into the kind of games those interested in a steam deck enjoy.
steamdb.info/instantsearch/?refinementList%5Boslist%5D%5B0%5D=Steam%20Deck%20Verified

Pre-ordered/reserved the base model; primarily to drive a second generation unit (FreeSync, better screen, better upgradability, etc.).
I've been wanting the entire concept that the SteamDeck exemplifies, since I was a kid. I'll support my dream, even if another is actually building it.
I will be modding it, already had a few ultra low power SSDs lined up to try in it. (I've had success with 'improvised EMI shielding' on PCIe devices in the past)

LabRat 891Pre-ordered; primarily to drive a second generation unit (FreeSync, better screen, better upgradability, etc.).
I've been wanting the entire concept that the SteamDeck exemplifies, since I was a kid. I'll support my dream, even if another is actually building it.
I will be modding it, already had a few ultra low power SSDs lined up to try in it. (I've had success with 'improvised EMI shielding' on PCIe devices in the past)

I'm glad some people like it, I just don't see myself ever leaving the house/desk often enough to justify it. For example, if I lived in Wash State like you do, if I go out, I either want to be out with friends or out hiking/enjoying nature. I guess it could be nice to play some steam games in bed, but eh, I try not to lay in bed longer than necessary these days, life is short.

lynx29I'm glad some people like it, I just don't see myself ever leaving the house/desk often enough to justify it. For example, if I lived in Wash State like you do, if I go out, I either want to be out with friends or out hiking/enjoying nature. I guess it could be nice to play some steam games in bed, but eh, I try not to lay in bed longer than necessary these days, life is short.

I want the steam deck to play steam games in bed. I am not shamed to admit that. That will be my use for it 99% of the time. I will travel with it too, but I don't travel often.

@LabRat 891 they did intentionally make it difficult to take apart, or at least it seems that way. Besides the ssd, what do you want to be upgradable?

NordicI want the steam deck to play steam games in bed. I am not shamed to admit that. That will be my use for it 99% of the time. I will travel with it too, but I don't travel often.

@LabRat 891 they did intentionally make it difficult to take apart, or at least it seems that way. Besides the ssd, what do you want to be upgradable?

there is no shame in that, sorry if it came across that way. everyone is in different phases of their lives, i am at a unique phase in mine where i am trying to limit game time and get out more is all. someday i will return lol

NC37If only they had opted for a standard size M2 card instead of that tiny one only OEMs use. I'd have gladly gotten a base model and swapped in a 1TB right away. Now, I'll wait till they get decently priced storage options.

im doing thi. idc waht valve says... ill take the steam deck apart and swap out the pci-e x1 eMMc m.2 disk for a 2230 m.2 1TB gen3 x4 NVMe i already have lol.. i got teh drive befroe im evn geting my $399 model lol I do have a WD 1TB Gen3 x4 NVMe 2230 SSD 1TB ready to go in my steam deck once i get my bas model lol.... i cant wait, im putting windows 10 on mine , i dont want steam os, il try it tho, but if my games that use EAC dont work, Teh division 2.. ill go to win 10 on my 1TB nvme ssd 2230 drive when i swap it in... and i dont care if this ssd effect the wifi performacne like vlve said it could,, i wont use wifi as i can plu into my iphone over usb and still use my phones 4G internet so no biggy, and im onna use windows 10 x64 nyway so i know the usb modem iphone connection will still work, idk about SteamOS 3.0 on teh deck. but i know win10 will..... and ill have a 1TB of NVMe ssd storage Gen3 x4 speed HAHAHAHAHHA ;)

lol me too, i wanna be able to ply the division 1 & or 2 while laying in bed lol.... so im not setting t my desk uncomfortably,, which is alot lately.. i wanna be more comfortable then grinding gear n that game wont be as bad...

CutechriI reserved the top model but I'll probably be buying it way later. Hope those rewards like the Steam community profile bundle remain and aren't limited.

if you paid the $5reserveation fee u have to pay whe tehy send ur email or i beliee if you dont they may send to next person in line? idk...im sure that is the case tho. u will have a time limit to place ur order if you et teh email to get ur reservation.. i gotta make sure my $400 is saved up by next month and keep it just in case i can get mine , fingers crossed

Adam Krazispeedif you paid the $5reserveation fee u have to pay whe tehy send ur email or i beliee if you dont they may send to next person in line? idk...im sure that is the case tho. u will have a time limit to place ur order if you et teh email to get ur reservation.. i gotta make sure my $400 is saved up by next month and keep it just in case i can get mine , fingers crossed

I reserved pretty late. By that time I'll be good enough. Even if I don't pay, I can wait, I don't care that much. I honestly want the exclusive profile more than the Deck itself and I just hope that perk doesn't go away with time.

CallandorWoTthere is no shame in that, sorry if it came across that way. everyone is in different phases of their lives, i am at a unique phase in mine where i am trying to limit game time and get out more is all. someday i will return lol

I work outdoors with lots of field work in nature. While I used to go hiking a lot, now I want to stay in when I have time off. Different phases. No one here is trying to sell you a Deck.

NordicI work outdoors with lots of field work in nature. While I used to go hiking a lot, now I want to stay in when I have time off. Different phases. No one here is trying to sell you a Deck.

I never said anyone was trying to sell me a deck, I forgot we live in 1984, I will make sure to be silent on all opinions moving forward.