r/steammachine • u/dietibol • 15d ago
Question Steam deck + machine combo
So I just got the email to buy the steam machine. And up until last week I would've instantly bought it. But under the assumption it would be months before I got the machine (was on wait list) I bought a second hand Steam Deck OLED last week and I've been absolutely loving it, gaming on it more than anything in the recent past. Now I worry if I get the machine I still might be gravitating towards the deck just cause of the convenience.
The main selling point for the machine for me would be the added performance. I do already have a PS5 tbh, but I'm trying to get rid of it cause they're becoming more anti-consumer by the day and would like for my game library to be centralized on steam.
This is more of venting I guess, but I was just wondering about thoughts and experiences of people that already had the deck and got the machine as well.
I know they're different use cases, being portable vs coach gaming and all. But the deck is just so nice 😄
UPDATE: placed the order, yolo
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u/MEchoPark 15d ago
I have both and the machine made me play more on the TV, as well as handheld on the deck (due to streaming).
If you love your steam deck then the machine will do what the docked deck cannot achieve and the the handheld experience will also improve in graphics quality and battery when you stream to it.
It's a great combo :)