The first things you MUST do with your Steam Deck OLED

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Published 2023-12-26
I've been a Steam Deck user since day 1 and in that time I've learned a lot. In this video we review 7 things you can do to get the most out of your brand new Steam Deck OLED or LCD!

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-- Chapters --
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - 1. Protect your Investment
02:09 - 2. Get Familiar w/ Performance Menu
04:16 - 3. Desktop Mode
04:44 - Install and use ProtonUp-Qt
06:04 - EmuDECK
06:40 - 4. Mod your Deck with Deckyloader
07:25 - 5. Upgrade your Storage
09:09 - 6. Level up your Charging
10:00 - 7. Discover your Backlog

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All Comments (21)
  • @SingTingz31
    The last reason is why I want a Steam Deck. I have a PC, but lately, I rather not sit at a desk to play video games in the same place I do work in.
  • @PixelShade
    I just wanted to inform people of what happens if you drop your Steam Deck. Because I did this Christmas from a pretty high height (1.6m) onto a stone floor... Once I realized it, everything kind of happened in slow motion. but I was surprised of how the steam deck turned around and fell flat on its legs... kind of like a cat... It's almost like the weight distribution of the device forces it into that direction. Nothing happened to it *phew*. when I picked it up it was like nothing happened. it feelt like an absolute tank when it hit the floor xD
  • @gahkak
    "Make sure you like that slam button" 😂
  • @madpoet
    Dude thanks for posting, knew all this - knew I was gonna know all this - watched it anyway. Good content bro!
  • @grantmcleod6922
    Thanks for this video brotha. I love videos like these. Just got my deck and I'm trying to figure out all the cool things to either buy or do to my steam deck id probably overlook myself without watching one of these videos
  • @Lnclt-tc3ln
    A little tip: The 40frames thing is outdated as this was BEFORE the 90Hz screen. You can even see it in your own video! The screen gets dumped down to 80Hz if you do 40FPS. The actual level you want is 45FPS because THIS keeps the 90Hz running instead of reducing it to a lower level.
  • I'm just excited for the LAN party possibilities, got a couple cousins some decks and games, it's so nice playing games with family and not being stuck in our rooms.
  • @SheddysGaming
    Love mine. The deck is the first product EVER that somehow delivered me a product with zero buyer's remorse and then Valve revised it and gave me even less with the second purchase 😊
  • @ChityctyBangBang
    Waiting on my oled steam deck to arrive. Got this for that reason of growing amount of games I bought but don't have time to play. Can't wait to get caught up
  • @CKSimRacing
    Great great video man, thanks for that! Gonna receive my deck in just a few days and im really hyped now 😊
  • @CleoPhoenixRT
    Oh man, I'm so excited. I spent so much on the husband and the kids this Christmas and thought "I'm going to treat myself. Merry Christmas to me!" 😄 I'm going to start looking at screens and SD cards today. Thanks a lot for the tips!
  • @AndersHass
    3:43 Now that you say NIS shouldn't be confused with DLSS it does also make sense to mention that the FSR used in the scaling filter is FSR 1 which isn't the same as FSR 2. FSR 2 is better but requires the game implements it where FSR 1 works on any game thereby it can be used in this scaling filter options, so if the game has FSR 2 (or above) implemented it might be better to use that than the scaling filter.
  • @MightyMoon1
    Thank you for this! I just ordered a 1TB Steamdeck Oled and I’m so excited! I’m definitely going to have fun (but probably also some frustration) figuring stuff out.
  • @BigWynter
    Great video bud! I'd already convinced myself I wanted one, but thank you for the additional confirmation bias!
  • @David-ln8qh
    I was surprised how big of a deal it was moving to a 90hz screen for desktop remote play. Oled plus 90fps makes in-home streaming AAA games FAR more appealing than it was before.
  • Thank you for the video! It’s really helpful and I fully agree with you.
  • I honestly use my deck in desktop mode more than gaming mode, sure it's awesome for gaming but it's also a very versatile and rugged "tablet" pc that I watch YouTube, anime, read mangas, watch movies with VLC media player from the files ripped off my DVDs, plus all the really good desktop applications that regular tablets tend not to have or when they do it's behind a paywall
  • @Rayve1609
    This video went straight up to my favorites. I am so excited. I was browsing all the consoles and i think Steam Deck is what i have been looking for. I dont want to get up from the couch and i dont want to rebuy all my games. Plus i get a mini PC and can do PC stuff with it. :D