I’m a recovering Xbox gamer who grew tired of the monthly cost for the ability to play my purchased games online.

Purchased a pre-built gaming PC (couldn’t build it myself for less) and it’s been working well. Had to re-buy my primary game Forza Horizon 5 on Steam and I plan to pre-order FH6 on Steam and spend a lot of time on it. PC is in my room, Xbox is in the living room.

I’m considering buying a cheap used Steam Deck for occasional travel, playing the occasional Halo MCC at my friend’s house, and using it on a dock in the living room to phase out the Xbox.

I can buy a 512GB LCD version for around $200-250 or a used OLED for under $350.

I’m comfortable buying used electronics and understand the deck isn’t the most powerful thing around, but I just don’t want to regret it if FH6 plays horribly. I guess I can wait until it launches and read reviews, but then I miss out on months of time with the deck and still have to use my Xbox in the living room.

  • jackod@lemmy.nz
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    1 day ago

    Currently playing horizon 5 on it, only just makes it into the playable category in my opinion. I would expect 6 to not really be playable on it, but will have to wait and see.

    I do believe the Ally plays Horizon 5 much better than the Deck. Still wouldn’t trade the Deck for one though 😁