Should you REALLY ‘Just get a Steam Deck’?

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Published on September 9, 2025 10:30:36 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR1_CktvR0

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Everyone says “just get a Steam Deck.” But is that really the answer? Let’s talk about when it makes sense… and when it really doesn’t.
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༺ 📖 CHAPTERS ༻
00:00 "Just get a Steam Deck"
01:10 Everyone always says it
02:38 WHY though?
03:55 UGreen Steam Deck Dock
05:27 It depends
05:43 Deck vs Retro Handheld
09:10 Indie games though?
10:43 AAA games
12:22 Desktop mode
13:58 So... Maybe?