TOP 10 Tips for New SteamDeck Users!
Ғылым және технология
These are my Top 10 Tips for your shiny new SteamDeck
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Tip 1: Install all updates first!
00:59 - Tip 2: Micro SD Card
02:20 - Tip 3: Change Frame Buffer Size
04:21 - Tip 4: Calibrate Battery
04:50 - Tip 5: ProtonDB
05:29 - Tip 6: Emulation Setup
06:08 - Tip 7: Per-Game Profiles
07:33 - Tip 8: Adjust TDP and Frequency
08:14 - Tip 9: Get a Dock
09:42 - Tip 10: Get a Tracker
What are you doing this far down? 🤨
Пікірлер: 538
It has come to my attention that Red Dead Redemption has a bug where if you change the Frame Buffer size from 1GB to 4GB it will not auto allocate past 4GB. All other games to my knowledge at the moment work fine and can actually get an increase in performance. Regarding A1 vs A2 SD cards, I am going based on US pricing, but some A2 cards are as cheap as A1 cards, so why not get the faster card. Doesn't mean you have to, I would just shop around and see what best suits you. A1 cards are still great and perform very well.
@dravyn757theicedragon8
Жыл бұрын
i read somewhere that the steam deck sd card reading is capped at 100mbs so i mean if the price is the same as an a1 why not buy an a2 right but for people on a budget woulnt it be better to buy an a1?
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
@@dravyn757theicedragon8 I have a video coming up about this, but another thing to keep in mind is the write speeds when installing games. The A1 cards that I have take a while to install games, the A2 card I just got installs them significantly faster. But yes keep your budget in mind and if an A1 card makes more sense, by all means get an A1.
@dravyn757theicedragon8
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali i didnt think of write speeds interesting looking forwards to the video
@abbzky
Жыл бұрын
Will there be any issues when playing red dead redemption in changing the frame buffer size from 1 to 4? or it is still ok if I does not auto allocate past to 4gb? thanks
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
@@abbzky You could lose on performance. I haven't played red dead 2 yet so I cant really say much more.
Bro, I am absolutely loving this presentation. It's like a realistic conversation and you don't include a million stupid little jokes like other people are doing well spoken and very clear audio. You earned an immediate subscriber out of me and I'm not even getting a steam deck for a while.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Im still working on how I want to voice myself and I think you helped me out decide on how I want to do my content. Thank you!
@abrealgaming5649
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali oh hell yeah man!
I'm in my 40's and the only reason I own a Nintendo Switch is to legally play first party Zelda and Mario games. To me, the Steam Deck is a way better value for the money as compared to the Switch.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
100%
@nicolamilessmith7938
Жыл бұрын
Have both and amazed at the Steam Deck
@SunnyExMusic
Жыл бұрын
Man idc about piracy. The day I figure out how to get any switch game i want in the steam deck. My older is being sold
@HoneyTwee
Жыл бұрын
You can emulate without it being piracy. Backup the ROMs yourself. Both legally and morally fine 👌 But you do you, I'm sure you've heard this before. 🙂👍
@mehere3013
Жыл бұрын
I got it for emulation
thank you, i just got my steam deck a little over a week ago and had no idea i should've changed the frame buffer size. i was also surprised to see you had 400 subs because the quality of the video was great. subbed!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate it.
Just ordered my SDeck today and I’m glad this video popped up in my recommendations!
This is a very impressive explanation/ tutorial on the deck settings much thanks and please do more setting videos on plugins like the contrast shaders that give the pseudo switch OLED look or a Proton guide.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I do have some other videos planned for the steamdeck including Decky.
Finally took the plunge and ordered mine yesterday, can't wait to have a play around on it when it arrives.
@hightimes3814
Жыл бұрын
How do you like it 4 months on? I just ordered mine today
@Daytona_73
Жыл бұрын
@High TIMES I love it, it has been a breath of fresh air. The battery life can be quite poor depending on what time of game you play so I would suggest buying a power bank when you can (if you plan to use it on the go) but obviously you can play with it plugged in for however long you like. Overall I have been very impressed. I've played and completed God of War, Uncharted and Days Gone, to name a few and they all look and run brilliant on the deck. I've been very happy with my purchase and I still use it on a regular basis.
super cool video ! thank you for the clear and nice explanation ! your channel deserves to be more known !
Very good! I needed this a few weeks back, still some info I didn't know today... keep up the good work!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Very helpful tips. I am truly loving my Steam Deck OLED and the advice about increasing the framebuffer to 4gb actually did seem to help some of my games. This device blows me away with what it is capable of.
Can't wait to see your channel grow! The video was well made and very informative
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Tankoo!
I'm a complete newcomer when it comes to PC gaming having purchased a Steam Deck yesterday, these tips are very helpful. Thank you!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
You're Welcome! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do
ordering my steamdeck this, and this video here has been; BY FAR, the best helpful tip vid ive seen. thanks man! looking forward to future content!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
how do you only have 900 subs!?! you deserve way more! keep up the amazing videos! i just ordered my deck a few days ago, cant wait to get it!
Best home setup ever is with a dock that let you attach a portable hard drive, I got 2t or the portable 1t on the sd card and upgraded the internal storage from 64gb to 512 my emulations alone got well over a 1000 games. It awesome watching my friends mouth wide open looking at damn near a endless collection of games that you can play on any controller.
great tips will definitely implement these can’t wait to get my steam deck this week!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Less go! Enjoy it, been enjoying mine.
@spyrojoe4721
Жыл бұрын
how you been enjoying it? I'm thinking of buying one end of this month
One of the best videos ive seen regarding this topic man. Great job man👌🏼
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
The frame rate limit I had already set because I like to have as much frame rate as possible and the rest is of no use to me but the change of ram in the BIOS changed everything for me I didn't understand why the games seemed to lag like that Small details but big change in the end, thanks for that I like my steam deck more and more in addition to my Switch
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. Can’t wait for Thursday when my steam deck gets here.
Love the Zero Custom and Strike Freedom Gundams you have in the corner
Great tips! I’ve just ordered my Steam Deck and have been buffeting on Steam Deck videos lately; these tips will definitely help me get running when it arrives! +subbed! 😄
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Just got my Steam Deck this week and this video was super helpful. Thanks bro.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy your deck
Amazing the sort of quality content being put out on a tiny channel like this. Script, editing, presentation all on point too. Keep at it!
@Quazarthegreat
Жыл бұрын
Didnt even realize it was so small till i saw this, you got him my sub that way xd
*Quickly adds to favourites for future reference*
Fantastic video showing some little nuances for us new Steam Deck owners! Instant subscribe based on how informative this is and the breakdown for each piece of information. Thanks a lot!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you!
how do you only have 300+ subs with such a great and yet simple video, SUBBED! look forward to more steamdeck videos or general tip video
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
Thanks, this is really helpful. Finally found a video that really giving tips.
Just got my steam deck and appreciate the tips. I also like the production value and delivery in your video! I look forward to watching more of your content.
@Shahrukh_Ali
11 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Great tips. I am expecting mine in Feb and these tips are something I am going to follow. Saved this video for reference. Thank you.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
This was a great video! Helped me a lot!Thank you! You deserve more followers onggg!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Just subscribed! Really like your content and your setup 👌🏻👍🏻
I know I’m late but I just got my steam deck and this video was so helpful! Thank you!
Great video, thanks for uploading the info!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
Great video! Clean and direct to the informations was really helpful! Never had the chance to own a gaming device but i got my steam deck! I dont know stuff like this so this helps me to understand more!! Thank youu :)
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
No worries!
Great video. Production quality is awesome.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that!
hey brother just came across this video. keep up the hardwork, loved the way you did everything!
@Shahrukh_Ali
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
thx for the video buffer size trick!
Thanks for your information. This is really helpful for me when I get my steam deck.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Enjoy it.
very informative! 👏🏻 from all the videos i’ve seen, the best! thank you so much ❤ from italy
Solid youtuber. Keep at it dude.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
Great video just ordered my steam deck
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
Super helpful, good video quality and poise.
@Shahrukh_Ali
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
That website one is hella good, thanks so much for that!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
No problem!
Great video, well made and very informative.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Subbed. What a great informative presentation. You will go far with this channel.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Really good stuff here! Thank you for creating. You’ve earned my sub and like. Looking forward to seeing more in the future.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
First video that is really useful - thank you
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
Thank you so much got mine yesterday!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
Thanks!
This was great bro!!!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!!
Great video! ordered a 512 Gb Steam Deck that should arrive in a couple days so this is appreciated.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Aye, enjoy your deck!
Great video. Will rewatch when my deck gets here in 7 days.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
Super helpful, thank you 🙏
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Lots of great advice, and I appreciate the vid. Subbing for sure.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Great video! I'm not very tech savvy, but this was very helpful. Thank you :)
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
nice video! very well made, keep going!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Another one is to make the UI look how you want it with CSS Loader through Decky Loader. You can make edges round and set up dark mode
Thank you brother my Steam deck is coming tomorrow and i will use the tips and all you provided!! :)
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
Good tips man thanks.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Hope you find them useful!
Awesome video bro!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate that.
One that is kind of similar to emulation in that it is for the steam deck but doesn't come with it, people should try to install decky for the steam deck which is just steam deck homebrew and it allows users to install extensions and stuff, really cool and one of the most popular extensions lets users change the vibrancy of their deck since the steam deck's display sometimes seems a bit dull edit: just saw that you seem to also already use it, surprised it isn't on the list
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
It's a great extension, I 100% agree, wasn't on the list as its something you should install after playing with the Steamdeck first. I am going to make another video for it specifically but I appreciate you suggesting it!
@fretboardrunner
Жыл бұрын
I also love the protondb badge on games!
@mynamesjeffe782
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali I love using decky, It made having custom boot animations very streamlined and I can have a bunch that it shuffles through.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Oh really?? I gotta look then cuz I did it the other method that Valve listed.
@mynamesjeffe782
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali yes! There's a plug in all about animations, boot up and suspending. I forget what it's called but animation is in the name. You can download straight from the plug in and from what I saw its ever growing and basically has the same ones I've found on the reddit page for the subject.
Thanks brotha, going to do all of this. I snagged a perfect condition month old deck with an upgraded 1TB SSD for $35 more then retail. (64gb)
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
That’s a W right there! Enjoy it!
Thanks for this video, I hope you'll have more subs because you deserve it, your channel is actually cleaaan !
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it!
Well made video good tips thanks!;)
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
super sweet video! question: what projector do you have? that was an awesome setup!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Its one from Apeman but they stopped selling it for whatever reason on amazon
I really like the way you made this video. Clean, useful, easy to watch. And the audio? Spotless. Audio is the biggest problem among youtubers by my opinion. Keep going man :)
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it.
I ordered a steam deck Friday night, got the shipping notice Sunday, it’ll be here Wednesday. So if you want one now, now’s the time
I don’t even have it yet but I’m hyped
Hey great Video, actually stuff I didn't knew. cool
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I'm at work right now but mine was just delivered to my house and it's killing me!!! The only reason I got one was to play the higher alphas in 7 days to die! But I'm definitely going to use some of not most of these tips! Thanks so much man!!!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
Dig your delivery here. Just ordered my deck. The bios bit, tips like that, im on the hunt for. This video was a good find. Thanks!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@thomasmadden3080
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali is a BIOS tip like that applicable to any PC or just APU? I have a laptop with a 3080ti and feel like it’s not hitting its peak performance
Thanks helpful 🙏
Hello shakrukh Ali, which projector do you use for your steam deck? Which one do you recommend?
Stop. I'm gonna give you a thumbs up. Here's why. I've been watching steam tip and tricks videos endlessly since I bought my steam deck which I should be Opening within the next maybe 12 hours or so and you are the Only one so far who told me I can change my boot up video. See I am big on presentation for myself or to others. I like to Wow people and I wanna use a device thats TRULY my own. It makes MINE different, And for that I thank you. Like this video and subscribed.
Great video mate! Very informative and simplistic walkthroughs, keep it up and you'll grow significantly I feel.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lasttrueviking3687
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali no worries man! My Deck should arrive this week so will be following all your steps! Big love.
Nice video, what projector is that you are using there, I love the size.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Its from a brand called Apeman but they stopped selling on Amazon 😭
this is nice I have a nreal air cant wait to get a steam deck to match. would love to have 3 screens and use it as a all in one linux machine but that is not there yet
i did not knew that you can recalibrate a Battery nice one instant subbed
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Some people, including myself had a battery that didnt properly report the health correctly. Thats why Calibrating the battery should resolve that.
@animationmann6612
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali Knowledge is Power thank you for sharing this
Man reading reddit posts are insanely difficult for noob PCers. Super easy video that simplifies this shit and makes it easy to get into. Thank you!
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I want to do more teaching of PC components.
Amazing editing quality on such a small channel. Def sub. Great work and look forward to seeing you grow. Thanks for the SD tips. Just ordered mine late last week.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
I ordered mine last tuesday, it was shipped by wedneday and at my house by Friday. Absolutely insane. I saw the 1-2 week thing but it was at my house within 4 days
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
That’s fast
Hi. Great review / tips. I'm in the market for a steam but also a projector. Which projector were you using and do you like it?
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Its one from a company called Apeman, unfortunately it is discontinued
Very useful video.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
battery calibration is actually obsolete, it was only useful back in the olden days with nickel batteries. Li-Po (Lithium Polymer) batteries are very sensitive with charging cycles and they have an IC (integrated circuit) that controls the battery and is factory calibrated to its respective device. For the best battery performance it is recommended to keep it between 25-85%.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
There were reports of the battery health not being properly reported. Mine was reporting at 83% health after a weeks worth of use. Which is why I include this battery calibration step as it is also recommended to do by iFixit when you change the battery itself.
@gdead2
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali ok, good to know. I appreciate the fast response.
@ItsDoms
Ай бұрын
As a repair tech, this is not true a lot of the time, I often have to calibrate iPads after battery change this way
Great video :)
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
hey, great video what projector is that, love the way its conencted very sleek
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Its a projector from Apeman which is unfortunately discontinued.
incredible production quality, your channel should be bigger haha
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Im working towards it. Soon enough Inshallah
What projector did you have in this video? I'm very interested in that kind of setup in the bedroom lol
I am 58 and I've never gamed. I bought a Steam Deck as I travel a lot and omg I love it .
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it
Great video! Anyone know what projector that is? And the clamp? I'm looking for a similar setup in my bedroom.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
The projector is no longer made, the clamp is the ARKON heavy duty camera mount
Ty
Love the vid. As for the Deck´s offical dock, running 2 displays at once through that apu, what does that actually look like, performance wise? Feels like a real stretch for the deck, or am I wrong? Hope to place an order for mine end of this month, so I'm currently soaking up all the info I can get. 🙂 SO from the Netherlands, I'll check out more of your stuff @Shahrukh
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
The APU can handle it. More of a work thing if you want to use your steam deck as your only “computer” then you totally can do so
@williamhuigens3192
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali Ah okay, that’s good info, thanks!
Steam deck is an amazing console. I love to play games while the TV is on in the background. I used to play the switch a ton but after I got the deck....I haven't played on my switch since. If you are on the edge and don't know if you should buy it.... Do it. You can play so many games. You won't regret it
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
I sold my switch cuz of my steam deck Lol
I would recommend getting a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, especially for desktop mode. I also have a Nexdock 360 which has a keyboard and trackpad built in. This way I can use it similar to a laptop. I do this since I have World of Warcraft installed and running on it (with SteamOS and GE Proton).
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
I have some Logitech one that also has a trackpad on it for desktop use. Very handy.
@ericbarlow6772
Жыл бұрын
@@Shahrukh_Ali yes. I have used mine in desktop mode for Steam games that aren’t supported fully. It’s basically the only PC gaming machine I’m using now.
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
@@ericbarlow6772 Thats sick
I saw gundams, I subscribed coz of that!
Sharing this with my broski as he just got his a few days ago
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Love that
@obidahasdia4095
Жыл бұрын
just got x3 steamdecks xD
@superpork1superboy771
Жыл бұрын
@@obidahasdia4095 why?
@mmichael2383
Жыл бұрын
@@superpork1superboy771 I guess 1 for each rooms 🤣
Great tips. Just bought a Steam Deck and those are very useful. I'm not happy with the battery formatting necessity though. I thought those3 times are long gone....
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
Some people including myself had an issue where the battery health was misreported. Doing what I explained as calibrating fixed that issue.
Great video! Just wandering- would I be better off just getting the Steam Deck with 64GB storage and then just getting a large-storage Micro-SD card? Would it be right to say that it wouldn't be that much slower than having 512GB on-board storage but would be much cheaper?
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
You can totally do that and even upgrade the internal storage now that 1tb SSD’s are available readily for the steam deck from Sabrent.
The crave powerbank will charge your steam deck from 0 to 100 six times before it die out, it's expensive at 249 but it got a 50000mah battery that will basically let you play all day
Thank you for the advice. Unlike many other channels you've kept it simple. Handy for a technophobe like me! Lol
@Shahrukh_Ali
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it simple!