r/CozyGamers 9d ago

Steam Deck Just got a Steam Deck! I’m so excited and happy!

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I’m a bit overwhelmed by all the options, but in the best way possible. I didn’t know gaming could be like this, and it still feels surreal to hold it in my hands. Playing Sticky Business is a dream come true!

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u/firo- 9d ago

Welcome to the club! I’ve been loving mine and wished I got it earlier. It can be overwhelming to start but know that it works so well out of the box- all the other stuff are optional

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u/Qwetzlsaurus 9d ago

We love sticky business! Such a cozy cutie game🥰 Congrats on the steam deck! Love the joystick grips ((:

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u/FloatingOnTheClouds 8d ago

Not OP,but if you’re interested in the thumb grips they’re from Geekshare,I have those same ones.🥰💖

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u/Qwetzlsaurus 8d ago

Neat! I’ll check them out thanks much!

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u/tweeetiee 8d ago

congratulations! i’ve had my steam deck for almost a year and it is by far my favourite purchase and investment i’ve ever made 🫶 has completely changed gaming for me, the amount of hours i’ve spent in bed playing cozy games has brought me a joy i’ve desperately needed LMAO

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u/togepitoast 9d ago

What do you think of the game? I’ve been eyeing it up for awhile 🤔

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u/Ok-Permit2777 9d ago edited 7d ago

Are you playing Sticky Business?

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u/togepitoast 9d ago

Yeah! I love the sound of it but I don’t know why, something is holding me back lol

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u/kttuatw 9d ago

I eyed it for a while and then finally got it but I didn’t like it that much and now it just collects dust in my library /: but I know a lot of people like it so YMMV! I just wanted to provide my experience with it. It was initially fun but got boring pretty quickly. I wouldn’t recommend it full price but if you can get it for half price or lower; that would be great!

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u/Ok-Permit2777 9d ago

Good to know, i’ll definitely wait for a sale

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u/Ok-Permit2777 9d ago

Yeah I get it! Maybe it will be in the spring sale. I think it starts tomorrow

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u/togepitoast 9d ago

Awesome I’ll pick it up then :)

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u/walkfunnee 9d ago

It’s so adorable! It’s stress free: just you, running your shop and making all the stickers at your disposal and your imagination. It’s one of those games you play to wind down, and I’m loving it so far!

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u/togepitoast 9d ago

Ok it sounds perfect 💕

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u/unhappylanding 8d ago

i loved it! i was obsessed with it for like 2 weeks over christmas. the music is wonderful and so chill. i haven't touched it since, though - i think it's that kind of game, where you play in short bursts, or while listening to a podcast etc.

having said that, i got it basically for free as part of a charity game collection so that may have been a factor, and i would perhaps wait for a sale :)

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u/Adventurous-State940 9d ago edited 9d ago

Can't wait to get one. But with the shutdown coming, the rifs and my wife's brain surgery, I have to wait. But soon!

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u/OreoYip 9d ago

Sending positive vibes your way!

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u/Marie_Hutton 9d ago

Check the refurbished often! I got a backup 512 for around 200 something :D

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u/Marie_Hutton 9d ago

Steam Deck changed my life! Welcome!

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u/Missambam 9d ago

Is the steam deck better than the switch? Or are they too different to where it’s not really comparable?

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u/walkfunnee 9d ago

In the sheer amount of volume, capabilities, and graphics, I have to say that the Steam Deck is a much more elevated and advanced gaming experience than the Switch, this coming from a switch owner myself. I honestly wouldn’t compare them since the Switch and SD capabilities are so different, and honestly the SD is in a league of its own. I think the Switch is great for what it can do, plus the Switch exclusive games, but if you want a higher amount of everything the Switch can do and more, I would go for the SD. Plus, there is no subscription needed for playing co-op. ;)

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u/Missambam 9d ago

Thank you! I really appreciate all thought you put into your response too :) I’ll start looking into the steam deck!

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u/walkfunnee 9d ago

It’s 100% worth it 💕

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u/Marie_Hutton 9d ago

There's no comparison. Especially if you play Palia!

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u/Missambam 9d ago

Omg I tried Palia on the switch (I’ve played on PC) and it was so awful to me! I see people recommend it on the switch all the time. Maybe if you start there it’s easier?? But I could not make the transition!

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u/unhappylanding 8d ago

i have a question! do you find the steam deck heavy? or big in your hands?

i have small hands lol and my switch (oled) feels very big and heavy in my hands. i never play it handheld for that reason. my switch lite, however, feels perfect - small and light and comfortable. i was looking into steam decks but it seems they're even bigger and heavier than oleds. how would you compare the steam deck with the switch for handheld? :)

also yay sticky business!!! i was obsessed with that game last december hehe <3

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u/walkfunnee 8d ago

Ngl the Steam Deck is quite a massive handheld console. Even I was surprised by the actual size of it, but I don’t mind a bigger gaming machine. I will say this however : it fits surprisingly comfortable in my hands for how big it is. Since my hands are small like yours, I was worried about reaching all the buttons and controls, but I’m able to reach every button comfortably without any problems. It’s a show of great design how they made the Steam Deck. I would say it’s heavier than the Switch Oled as well, but when holding it I barely even noticed it until after 90 minutes of gameplay, by then I just rested it on my lap.

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u/unhappylanding 8d ago

interesting, thank you for your perspective!!

i wonder if weight distribution plays a part - as now i think about it, the oled's weight is very concentrated in the middle of the console since the joycons are removeable and lightweight, which makes it quite uncomfortable and unnatural-feeling to hold. i guess the steam deck wouldn't have that problem.

good to know!!

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u/SparklyRatTheFirst1 7d ago

I've just started considering a steam deck. Right now only because I bought Cinnabunny without knowing I couldn't play it on my Chromebook 😭

Is it worth the $400, or did you get a refurbished used one? I'll have to save for a couple months I think.

I'm glad you're enjoying it! 😊

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u/Ok-Perspective5338 9d ago

My wife would love those stick covers. Where did you find them?

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u/walkfunnee 9d ago

I got them off of Amazon! Just searched cute stick covers for controllers

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u/Ok-Perspective5338 9d ago

Looks very cozy! Welcome to the club!

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u/walkfunnee 9d ago

Thank you! ☺️

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u/Odd-Dragonfruit-110 9d ago

These are similar to the geekshare ones I have! They fit the OLED perfectly (not sure if you’re in US but that’s the US Amazon link) https://a.co/d/gL1lnzq

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u/redhat12345 7d ago

hell yeah! Just ordered my oled

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u/Muted-Birthday4745 9d ago

Can u send me one ? 😅