• xthexder@l.sw0.com
      16·
      2 months ago

      That’s the 512gb version even. You can get the 64gb version for $296 right now, which is a great deal. Upgrading the SSD later is pretty easy too.

      • ysjet@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        2 months ago

        Not to mention you can just toss a 1tb SD card in, with no skills needed and only minimal cost difference.

        Yes, accessing your data off an SD card is marginally slower than off an NVME ssd… but we’re talking, iirc, milliseconds. If it really bugs you later down the line, then you can upgrade the SSD.

        • Dutczar@sopuli.xyz
          11·
          2 months ago

          Well, sometimes load times matter. In Borderlands 3 going off SD card instead of disc drive caused a minute or more of loading time when launching the game.

          • ysjet@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            2 months ago

            That’s not the cause- benchmarks have been done on the matter, as you can see slightly down the comment chain. You’ve simply attributed the slow load times to what you think is the issue.

          • ysjet@lemmy.worldEnglish
            4·
            2 months ago

            Usb-c port, so yes, though you may need an adapter… And a long cord.

            Unless you also grab the dock, but then you also need a controller.

            • TachyonTele@lemm.ee
              3·
              2 months ago

              I’m a PC couch player, I’ve played with a controller for the last decade with my 75" TV.
              I’d definitely get a dock for it.

              You guys are selling me big time on this.

              • ysjet@lemmy.worldEnglish
                4·
                2 months ago

                I’ve been told (haven’t done it myself) that the ps5 controller pairs extremely well with the steam deck + dock. I would ask around though- I have an actual Steam Controller that I use, myself, but I don’t think you can buy those anymore.

                • TheRedSpade@lemmy.world
                  1·
                  2 months ago

                  You can buy them used if you can find them. I bought 2 directly from Valve before they were discontinued then a 3rd on Ebay.

                • TachyonTele@lemm.ee
                  1·
                  2 months ago

                  I have an 8bitdo that can switch between Xbox and switch at any time. It’s great and works with everything.

          • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
            6·
            2 months ago

            Load times have always been bottlenecked by the CPU, so it’s not a massive surprise that the SSD is about on par with a decent SD card.

            On the PS4 an SSD was faster than a HDD, but not by a massive amount. At least it was quieter though.

          • ysjet@lemmy.worldEnglish
            4·
            2 months ago

            Yep. At some point maybe Valve will change that, but for now, it’s a great way to get a steam deck. And even if they do change/fix that later, you’re not really missing out on anything- everything will be the same speed it always was for you.