Just keep in mind, that any screen protector will remove every positive aspect of the anti glare etching your 512GB model has and only leave you with the toned down colors of the etching for the antiglare.

@andrebrait

2 жыл бұрын

That's a bit why I regret getting the 512GB. I mean, the space is neat and I kinda need it, even with a 1TB card, and the screen looks sweet, much like a very high quality IPS gaming monitor (like a Samsung G70A), not a fuzzy mess, but I kinda wonder if I should've gone with the 256 or 64GB versions.

@eziothedeadpoet

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrebrait I am enjoying my 256GB and as for the storage you can also just hotswap the SD cards and get more. And with a nice clip for all your micro SD cards this is actually pretty neat.

@emeraldcelestial1058

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrebrait why the hell would you want a screen protector on a normal one let alone 512gb version? Just don't drop it and keep it in its case when it's not being used.

@andrebrait

2 жыл бұрын

@@emeraldcelestial1058 yeah, that's kinda what I'm doing and what I do with my Switch, but generally I like having screen protectors on because accidents do happen. Not talking about dropping it on the ground.

@MobileDecay

2 жыл бұрын

@@emeraldcelestial1058 The screen protector is for scratches. Not drop protection.

That is the smoothest screen protector installation I have ever seen. I always seem to need to do it over and re-clean at least a few times

@samnite3

2 жыл бұрын

My man slapped that thing on like Steph Curry hitting a three point shot

@dio8070

2 жыл бұрын

@@samnite3 nice one

@dio8070

2 жыл бұрын

@@samnite3 not being rude btw

@Burial18

2 жыл бұрын

it's too on the left side tho

@AnthonyMiele

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Burial18 that's my problem with screen protectors is that they aren't perfectly cut to fit.

Great advice as always, straight to the point no fuss. Great presentation.

By time I get mine "after Q3" I look forward to getting the transparent colorful housings ala N64.

There is still a risk of getting fake SD Cards even if you buy the 'official' ones, since Amazon seems to put all of the 'Samsung' cards in a big pile at the warehouse.

@123ftw1

2 жыл бұрын

So that's why some people are complaining. I try to avoid Amazon nowadays for stuff that might be replicas. I'd get one from Currys or Samsung directly I guess.

@Dgrif12

2 жыл бұрын

How are SD card prices during Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

@bimmer8602

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah commingle inventory is the worst thing amazon could've done. But I guess its less hassle for the workers.

@jordirapper

2 жыл бұрын

It really sucks but you can ask for a new card if this happens.

Yes, that "sunglasses case" is the little baggy for the power supply. You can tuck it behind that strap on the back of the case.

@hellishinc

2 жыл бұрын

Mine didn't come with that :(

@Slimek

2 жыл бұрын

neither did mine (512 gb model)

@Trigger200284

2 жыл бұрын

Neither did mine 256 model

@Slimek

2 жыл бұрын

@@Trigger200284256 don't come with a pouch

@Trigger200284

2 жыл бұрын

@@Slimek meh, no big loss, I wasn’t gonna use it anyway

Honestly this looks great. The Steam Deck takes out all the guesswork of a good grip with its perfect shape and you can just get a clear simple case to show off the aesthetics of the cool looking device! These are so cheap I'm getting 3 of them and if whenever it starts to look bad I'll use another.

The TouchProtect stickers for the trackpads are a must IMO. Gives the trackpads some texture making them a little easier to use, plus can customize the style and colors.

@B727X

Жыл бұрын

Which brand thanks

@ssjyash

Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a sticker for the trackpads?

If you order an sd card on amazon test it as soon as it comes in. It doesn't matter if its from the manufacturer. Amazon puts all of the same product in the same bin for quick shipping and sorting. So you can get a fake card no matter who you order from.

@AnarickTheDevil

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I only order form the western digital site.

Love that set up when you go through the keyboard functions that’s really cool with how you got your gaming set up like that , hopefully you can do more in future uploads with tutorials.

Got the silicone case and love it. What I like is that it has good protection as well as not making the steam deck heavy.

I'm a fan of the matte anti-glare antifingerprint screen protectors

This one is great vid been looking for more steam deck content

Another thing to keep in mind is that the SD card reader on the Deck has limit of 100 MB/s read speed so faster cards won't have better load times, like the sandisk extreme A2 instead of ultra. All you will get is faster write speed for downloading or moving files from the Deck to the card

@Dgrif12

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you could achieve faster speeds with an SD card over USB, whether the Deck supports that kind of thing.

@unibu1534

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dgrif12 With the right cable and card reader? Definitely

@mingyi456

2 жыл бұрын

I think the A1/A2 rating is about application performance, which is more of random I/O rather than sequential (which falls under the V rating I believe). So an A2 card should still have an advantage because random I/O is affected less than sequential by the interface. Loading games relies more on random I/O than sequential I believe.

@DigitalJedi

2 жыл бұрын

Faster writes still seems worth it to me IMO. A lot of what that SD card is going to be used for is probably storing the games I'm not playing at that time.

@unibu1534

2 жыл бұрын

@@mingyi456 Someone has already tested it, load time difference is literally in milliseconds between sandisk extreme and ultra.

I really appreciate the demo for the screen protector putting those things on stresses me out.

Glare from the crystal case matches the glare from the screen protector nicely.

That clear case is pretty cool, it would look awesome painted

Thanks for the video ETA. I am likely to get a Steam Deck by the end of the year and it is neat to see different products and software targeted at the Deck.

Love my choices. The Jsaux case fits perfectly into the ivoler dock!

Appreciate the vid, my order date changed from Q1 to Q2 so looking forward to paying for my pre-order soon

@fedricojgarza464

2 жыл бұрын

Mine get move to after Q3

@ricksmith4840

2 жыл бұрын

@@fedricojgarza464 that sucks dude

@fedricojgarza464

2 жыл бұрын

@@ricksmith4840 it ok months go bye by fast 😊

@MugenZeroX

2 жыл бұрын

@@fedricojgarza464 I'm sorry to hear that 😥

@TheCoolDave

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was Q2 (NOT AFTER), and I just got moved last week to Q3... Not too happy about that...

That was a really satisfying screen protector application 😁

Hopefully the Dbrand case looks incredible, the ones you showed were ok, and they will do the job but I think I want a little aesthetic. I'm so excited to get mine, eventually!! TEAM Q2!! TEAM Q2!! TEAM Q2!!

Thanks alot for the tips!

That was the nicest i seen a screen protector go on. Crazy

Great video. I am looking forward to getting mine.

I might actually get that crystal case and just intentionally sandpaper the front plates a bit to diffuse the glare, at least until better cases come out.

Just bought the last keyboard with blue switches. Thank you for the keyboard recommendation

Would love if you can test out how the controls holds up when you have those added protector cases, since it's probably gonna affect the ergonomics.

I always use a few drops of UV resin glue to attach the glass screen protector. It is a much Harder way of prepping it and it needs to have zero bubbles zero dust, but definitely worth it. I'm really OCD about it so it looks factory when I screen it.

I just got the glass protector x2 pack and also the 'Heystop' TPU Protector for the Steam deck and a 512 Samsung Evo from Samsung Thanks for your info video, and bought off Amazon UK. salute to you ETA

Only if someone would make a bigger battery that comes with a replacement back panel made to account for the larger size but made to very close to oem spec. That would be a must have for me.

The hard plastic clear case looks really good

If you want, you could hydrodip the clear case in whatever cool pattern you like the look of.

The more I see on the Deck the more I plan to get one.

@ricksmith4840

2 жыл бұрын

Then get one

@TheCoolDave

2 жыл бұрын

IF you can get one... If you order it now, you will not get it till December or even the start of 2023.... They are that back dated...

I've placed dozens of glass protectors on phones and devices, I've never had it just smooth out perfectly like yours did. Damn!

Those hard clear case and silicone cases can actually cause damage to devices if dust or dirt gets under it. Better off waiting for the killswitch case from Dbrand I've had their grip cases for phones and they are usually really good quality.

You can always paint the crystal case to try and get the glare off. It would be a good diy project

@phunkstar7347

2 жыл бұрын

you could do amazing effects if you paint it throuth the inside

@phunkstar7347

2 жыл бұрын

@@sokhi4415 no. But if the case would have to much room for the steam deck. That it can be moved in the case, the paint would come of. And you would have to clean the deck from paint particles. Edit. But you could do a thin foil under it From preventing that. Like cling film and cut the rest what sticks out.

For the crystal case buy a can of mat varnish, hit it all the day before you install it (from 12-18" away) and that should fix it

Hoping for a video for using the Deck as a plain laptop :)

@ETAPRIME

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon. Within the next 2 days for sure

@vncube1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ETAPRIME Awesome!

@davem1027

2 жыл бұрын

That's the use-case I've got in mind, I'm gonna run PowerPoint, and control my video switcher, mixer, and lighting board for live events. It's a much smaller footprint than a laptop, and I'm always low on desk real estate. Plus it'll fit nice in my carry-on. Keep up the good work ETA! All the other tech channels assume I can spend 5k/month on technology

@mitrovarr

2 жыл бұрын

This just doesn't seem like a good idea for a number of reasons. The form factor of the deck is just inferior for laptop use. You don't have a keyboard, you don't have a trackpad, and the screen is tiny for a laptop. You'll be fiddling around with two or three disconnected devices in your lap instead of having one nice discreet device in a form factor designed for such use. Also, laptops can have dGPUs and can outperform the Deck (for more money, though). A laptop would also probably have a bigger battery. It would be ok as a desktop replacement since you can have a monitor as well and there is a desk to set everything up. But it won't be a good laptop replacement.

I don’t even have mine yet and I just can’t wait to get my hands on one.

It makes me shiver to see you use the steam deck case without the screen cover it comes with

Have you tried it with the Nexdock yet? Could be a great option for some niche use cases.

Thanks for all your vids! Quick question please - with the plastic shell can the Deck still fit in the official Valve carry case? Thanks again and a big Hello from Ireland 🙂

@Cyborganism1

2 жыл бұрын

Same question here

@sevillan0man

2 жыл бұрын

Same question, can you respond?

Since the silicone case was loose, have you tried fitting it over the hard case? Would remove the glare, and could make the silicone skin fit in a more pleasant manner.

@allhandsonsteamdeck1440

2 жыл бұрын

GREAT IDEA IM GONNA DO THIS!!

They have a purple crystal case. It goes really well with the teardown skin from dbrand. Gives an OG purple gameboy color look.

@DARKNIGHT-117

Жыл бұрын

Link? porvavor

OF COURSE! For the power supply! 🤦I've been using the little bag to store my USB-C to A adapter, SD cards and USB-C to HDMI adapter lol Putting the power block in there makes way more sense.

I use the Euasoo usb-c adapter, like having more ports and the sd card reader

I have a question, which seems the most relevant here since the Steam Deck can run very hot and requires the back of the case to stay cool. How do the temperatures look with the cases on?

@chrisdpratt

2 жыл бұрын

The back being required is a function of the airflow pattern inside the steam deck. With the back off, the air just escapes before it can make it over all the components. Having a case shouldn't have any effect on that.

@GateSide0

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisdpratt Good info, thanks. Also, loved you in Guardians.

that crystal cover is gonna be a hell of a fingerprint magnet

The ONLY THING I keep seeing as a positive on being in the Q2 gang is that we're getting the advantage of letting YOU test all these things out for us first, rather than ending up with drawers full of modern PowerGlove/Sega Activator level bad gadgets. Thank you for helping us dodge the ones that turn out to be real lemons! Edit: Spelling (OMG, Sorry!!!)

@christiand2426

2 жыл бұрын

What? Im Q2 and i got my Deck last week? Whats going on

@mepmop5710

2 жыл бұрын

@@christiand2426 thats literally impossible, you probably got moved to q1 because so many people ended up not buying it

2 жыл бұрын

Q2 starts in April and end in June...

2 жыл бұрын

@@mepmop5710 You're not the sharpest tool in the shed are you

@ArtemisKitty

2 жыл бұрын

@ As opposed to the chap popping in weeks later and not looking at when the post they're replying to was made? Also... What did you bring to the table? What does your participation add to the conversation by posting those replies? Are you a direct part of it? Indirect? Had to defend honor or something?

I have my preorder in for the project killswitch from Dbrand, they also sell glass protectors and skins!

@brandon_nope

2 жыл бұрын

Yup that's what I'm excited for as well

@foxxionair

2 жыл бұрын

But it is still a long time until we get those things :/

Man what kind of dark magic did you conjure to put a screen protector on first try without any hassle

Nice video like always! Sorry if i missed it but could you go over how the steam deck runs with BigBox?

I would love to know if you plug a 20 A power bank to the Steam Deck "from your backpack", while you play how much time can it play more, or if you have to stop playing to charge it better. And if you add a external SDD, "from your backpack", via USB, you can play better than from the SDD card.

I can't wait until D brand drops their "Switch Killer" case.

@perpetualcollapse

2 жыл бұрын

Killswitch poggies

@DjadamGee

2 жыл бұрын

@@perpetualcollapse yeah that thing

@UnboxingAlyss

2 жыл бұрын

I saw that, but can't find the price? I know you can reserve it for $3, but do you know the full price?

@catgarcia2238

2 жыл бұрын

Probably. $59.99

@UnboxingAlyss

2 жыл бұрын

@@catgarcia2238 Thanks. I go with this. My other issue is the screen protector. I would like to get one, but I reserved the 512, which has the anti-glare screen. With the DBrand's protector negate that?

Ooooo i'mma grab that clear case. Spray paint on the inside, seal that, clear pasti dip spray on the outside. fun colors, good feel.

Idk what you're talking about, I think the plastic case looks absolutely beautiful of the Steam Deck

At least your testing things out so if I get one I know what my best options are

I never apply screen protector on my iPad, and the screen still doesn’t have single scratch after 5 years. Your device glass screen is tougher than you think, as long as you don’t bring keys or sharp metal objects near your devices.

@brandon_nope

2 жыл бұрын

And yet iPhones scratch like hell

@Swarm509

2 жыл бұрын

I don't run screen protectors or cases for my phone (just a skin for extra grip/color) as I hate the feeling and bulk of both of them and even after two years I only have a single scratch in one corner which I know if from when I had keys in my pocket with the phone by accident. As you say the screens are pretty good right now if one takes a bit of care with handling.

@mitrovarr

2 жыл бұрын

I think how much you need a case depends on how you use it. Phones get carried around in pockets with no cover and sometimes other things, so they absolutely need protection. On the other hand, something like the Steam Deck will live in a case most of the time when not in use.

@AdvancedGamingYT

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah no this is terrible advice, especially for something as portable as this. My old phone had tons of scratches when it wasn't even a year old.

@BahhBahhBrownSheep

2 жыл бұрын

@@Swarm509 You hate the "bulk" of a screen protector? Geez if you actually think your device is unwieldy by adding a millimeter or two, you're actually insane.

You can also get usb type c dongles with m.2 slots

If you dont have the most expensive version deck I recommend you use a glare resistant screen cover.

Awesome video 👍

Tip for the clear case: spray paint the inside. Use sandpaper on the outside.

@robertlawrence9000

2 жыл бұрын

💡 🤔 👍🏼

@kewlztertc5386

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertlawrence9000 I'm thinking burgundy red, or blue and black paints. Use a little masking tape to get clean lines. Print out a stencil of the Valve logo, and get creative. I can see girls using glitter paint. If you don't want it glossy, use a fine grit sandpaper. Clear cases are excellent for DIY personalization.

@AnarickTheDevil

2 жыл бұрын

I got a couple clear cases for my ps4 controllers and its not that bad... Of course I'm not always looking at my controllers so this might be different.

Nice!

Amazing video

Hello, I can’t wait to get mine. Thanks for all the content.why dont you try to put the silicon over the plastic best of both worlds.

I'm going to get the Dbrand case

I really wish any review of a case for this or phones included thermals. Biggest concern with case is rising thermals and dropping performance, besides surviving a drop.

I'm gonna see if there's an "antiglare" screen protector when I get mine as I reserved the 256 model

I snagged a 1TB micro SD while it was on sale. I don't even have my Steam Deck yet. I'll pick up a screen protector though. Have one on my Switch.

I really want an otter box style case. Maybe put the silicon over the clear plastic?

PRO TIP: You can format your SD card using BTRFS instead of EXT4. That way you can save A LOT of space thanks to data compression, with a negligible/next to zero impact on performance or battery. The only downside is that SD mount have to be done from Desktop Mode instead directly from Game Mode (unless you edit...certain things). Could be a good investigation topic, because BTRFS seems to fit Deck's SDs use case MUCH more better than EXT4.

@oasdfe1691

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the game. Btrfs doesn't compress AAA games that well

@valshaped

2 жыл бұрын

@@oasdfe1691 Yeah, compressing encrypted or previously compressed data doesn't work too well. Still, it'd probably be a great boost to your space if you want to do console emulation, etc., on the deck.

I got the 512gb Samsung Evo microsd card because the read/write card was really good, it had 170 read, 120 write

Though it seems thin enough to avoid issues, I am curious if the hard shell makes the tolerances too tight when putting the Deck back in it's official carry case. Would love any insights you might have. Also, lots of back and forth here and elsewhere about screen protectors potentially harming the etched-glass version of the deck. Thoughts?

Nice accessories. I just need a Steam Deck first.

I'm wondering if any of the magnification screens that people sell for the Switches would work for the Deck? They're very close in height.

This was a fun watch, especially when I started saying "that's what she said!" after most of what he said, starting at 5:00.

I just ordered the usb c hub (HDMI Adapter), and everyone should know that it only gets minimal charge while it's connected. I was using it last night watching KZread in Desktop mode and I got a notice that the battery was near dead. Which is majorly disappointing.

I would be careful about the silicone cases. Silicone insulates extremely well, which is not good for thermals. I’ve seen people talking about thermal throttling on their steam decks after using a silicone case.

2:30 a note on screen protectors, if you are getting the most expensive version of the Deck putting any kinda of screen protection on it screen will undo all the fancy Anti-glare etching which kinda sucks as if your paying that much you you don’t want the screen getting all scratched up.

@michaelvincent6473

Жыл бұрын

It won't be a problem for most people if they put the deck back where it belongs outside of normal use. In its case.

Wow EzioTheDeadPort….. thanks for that info that’s the one I ordered and was wondering if a screen protector would mess up the anti glare

Im hoping a protective horizontal privacy screen comes out soon for the steam deck.

@brandon_nope

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of games are you playing in public to need that 😳

@yoruzuyatrio5313

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandon_nope japanese games

@hw6664

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandon_nope College Kings and Being a DIK ;)

Can't believe you installed Edge on the Deck...

Definitely staying away from USB-C hubs until the official one releases. Tried one from a trusted retailer and it almost bricked my system, found out on Reddit a lot of other people were having the same issue.

@ghostlegit

2 жыл бұрын

A USB hub. Couldn't brick ur system.

@liamcollinson5695

2 жыл бұрын

I would agree I spent around 25£ last year on a type c hub and it's terrible it hasn't bricked my phone yet but it's so annoying particularly with my projector

@emerson-biggons7078

2 жыл бұрын

@@ghostlegit PD standards can mess up devices

@Nickbaldeagle02

2 жыл бұрын

No. A USB hub bricking a PC? Excuse me while I disbelieve it.

@rinzler2012

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nickbaldeagle02 You can chose not to believe it but I'm not the only one having this issue. At least I was lucky and managed to fix it, other people had to send their Deck's back to Valve.

I got the 256 version but I would love to be able to buy the more expensive deck case.

Great

Nice content

Question, it looks like you have the 512 gb version, would you still recommend using a screen protector? I have reservation for the 512gb model and I don’t care about loosing anti glare, can it cause damage or distort colors on anti glare screen? Thanks

You should make an updated version of this video with new and better accessories!

Try putting the silicone protection over the crystal case. Best of both together?

I think that screen protector not covering the whole screen would drive me nuts. The product page says it's to 'keep it from lifting off phones while in your pocket' or something like that but clearly not going to be an issue with this. Found another one that appears to cover the whole thing based on description/pictures and going that route. Just my personal preference though, appreciate the video!

I just realized after playing Sonic Riders and F-Zero GX (PAL/set to 50 hz) on my phone using MMJR2 that the GameCube is the GOAT. It's the GOAT of the GOAT generation of gaming. Can't wait when Deck plays them perfectly. GOAT handheld.

Hey Mr. ETA sir, would you be willing to do a video for the keyboard you had at the end of the video? I just got a black blue-switch version since there was one left and it was only $20 for an actual mechanical keyboard. If you hadn't already planned on making one, I'd love an in depth review of it and your personal opinion on using it for everyday use.

9H hardness is a lie. Glass scratches at level 5 or 6 with deeper grooves at level 7.

@brandon_nope

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that 9H is for a completely different metric

@theoriginaldylangreene

2 жыл бұрын

9H does refer to the Mohs scale. On cheaper screen protectors I expect it is a lie, as they are made with plain glass. If you buy the $30-40+ screen protectors they are made with synthetic sapphire and do have a true hardness of 9.

Highly recommend the SanDisk microsdxc Extreme pro 1TB for $200

Not sure if I missed it but with the hard clear case, will it fit in the stock carrying case without forcing it in or stretching the inside?

i had a sd card that the steam deck could not format tried several times had to format it in my phone first before i could format it with the deck. I think i have the next model up from that mine has an extra usb and thing works amazing and can charge my deck too. But that keyboard I think is mechanical feel, membrane but for a keyboard for the steam deck its 100% good for the price.

That clear case looks great, unfortunately still no kickstand.

Steam Deck can do Wii U emulation nicely and that console also had Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8. Why pay close to $100 for the Switch versions when you can play it for FREE via Wii U emulation?

@Nickbaldeagle02

2 жыл бұрын

Well, free plus the cost of the Deck.

i've always have had issues with glass screen protectors. They always crack even though I take care of my devices like no tomorrow. It's because of the heat transfer to the screen protector that makes it even more fragile which makes any sort of movement to cause a crack.

@brandon_nope

2 жыл бұрын

Good quality ones won't easily crack