I recently sold part of my inventory to buy my very own deck (yes, I know what happens on the 16th but I’m not in NA and I’m quite content with what I’m already getting for the discounted price) and I wanted to be ready for the day it eventually arrives, so my question is: what tips would you give to a total newbie like me? Any must have apps, settings? Any kind of advice is welcome really.

  • Steamdecktips@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If you decide to do emulation and have never attempted it before, start small. People get discouraged when they can’t get PS2/3 or Wii U games going when they’d also be pretty content playing an SNES Mario, GBA Pokémon or a Genesis game.

    • wakawakahuehue@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Good one!

      Plus the size of moving and then testing… games. Sometimes that just one is enough for the hassle (so take notes), you prolly don’t need 300 retro games.

      One per system is a good approach really.

      • Steamdecktips@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I do enjoy using Emulation Station’s screensaver feature as a kind of retro game roulette wheel for larger rom sets though. Makes it incredibly easy to just press A when you see a game that looks interesting and gets rid of decision paralysis.