And a SSD I guess.
Alternative question: Do you want steam to offer a console only version? Same motherboard, just no screen or battery.
And a SSD I guess.
Alternative question: Do you want steam to offer a console only version? Same motherboard, just no screen or battery.
Unpopular opinion - while the steam deck is cool, get a tablet with steam link and an Xbox controller. All the benefits of your rig with a better display and familiar controller.
Edit: I bought a refurbished iPad 2 with retina display for $65 and now I have this setup, so it’s even cheaper than your proposal.
If you are using Steam Link you still require a PC
Yes, which many people who use Steam already have.
That’s cheaper, but it’s also a whole hell of a lot worse.
Streaming is OK, if you have a great network, but it’s significantly worse than playing on device. An XBOX controller is OK (but worse), but attaching a tablet to it is awful balance.
In my experience, it’s smooth as butter, no lag, everything works with no issue.
The Steak Link app doesn’t recognise controllers reliably on Android. I’ve got a few controllers that work in other games, are recognised as being connected in Steam Link, but just don’t work. Connecting them with a cable lets them work straight away.
I’ve had more luck streaming games with Moonlight (+ Sunlight server on game pc) than using Steam Link, both for controller support in certain games and just better latency. Even on Steam Deck, when I’m at home I barely notice a difference, it saves a lot of battery and I can AAA games without compromising in graphics settings.
I’ll give it a try, thanks :)