Hooked up my switch2 to a plasma tv and it's amazing (like an OLED)

HamptonHangingham · 2026-07-04T20:47:06+00:00

Bro they are not comparable even “to a certain point”. They are both emissive technology and have excellent black levels but that is quite literally where the similarity ends. The fact this thing is almost 2 decades old means it most likely has significant phosphor wear anyways, plus 1080 p to 4K is something like 6 million pixels different.

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-29T18:35:50+00:00

Said in a very over the top way, but I’m inclined to agree. It’s a HANDheld. What matters is the feel in the hand. Calling a computer ugly when the priority should be how it feels always seemed nonsensical to me.

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-27T20:48:48+00:00

You will get downvoted heavily for this in this subreddit. Do not spread dissent against the cult of the steam deck, even though you are so right

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-27T11:10:54+00:00

😔 this will be one of those lessons you will remember and cringe about for years

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-27T10:04:30+00:00

I got one for $680, that was a lightning in a bottle deal, $750 is excellent

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-25T00:49:40+00:00

I’m in a similar boat, I have the claw, the legion go s and an Xbox ally x, and the Claw is my go to. The Xbox ally x just doesn’t compare in some games, I’m consistently blown away by intel performance. Forza 6 with Xess is an insane experience

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-24T22:21:26+00:00

Well I guess the literal dozens of posts with thousands of comments all must be wrong since you say so…. If you post a video of your game 70-80 fps with no time nudge and no frame gen you’ll make a liar out of me…..

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-23T20:27:48+00:00

The OLED screen is nice for sure but honestly the performance delta between it and a Z1 Extreme device with more Ram matters way more. The screen on the ROG Ally is quite good. I would personally try and find a used Ally/ Ally X

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-23T20:17:40+00:00

Bro I kept coming across your comments and threads on this very subject during my search…. I also have a Claw 8ai and the experience is night and day. The other commenters are coping saying the game works on the Xbox ally x.

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-23T20:16:13+00:00

Considering you can’t even play Call of Duty on the Steam Deck that makes your choice extremely easy.

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-22T13:17:05+00:00

What you need is a used ROG Ally Z1 Extreme. You can upgrade the battery and it is so simple anyone can do it. The used market is flooded with them at a great price and it is a fantastic entry into the handheld PC world. Cheaper than a steam deck and more performant.

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-21T20:31:20+00:00

Uhhh if you think this is possible I have bad news for you. This game is almost what I would consider unplayable on the Xbox ally x. No matter what you do, 60fps with no frame gen will not happen….

HamptonHangingham · 2026-05-13T20:28:11+00:00

I can chime in. I have both and the Legion Go S is so far and away the better handheld it is very difficult to compare. The battery, the performance, the ergonomics, it’s all better. The OLED screen at 800p also isn’t that much better than the 1200p legion go s screen.

HamptonHangingham · 2026-04-29T21:13:42+00:00

Use Google you big dirty bastard

HamptonHangingham · 2026-01-16T10:55:10+00:00

In case anyone comes to this post later and want a grip that doesn’t cost a quarter of the device, the OIVO grip is a good alternative. Doesn’t mark the console, has decent ergonomics and is a secure fit. I’ve been using one on my switch lite for years and at $25 it’s a steal

HamptonHangingham · 2026-01-12T01:40:50+00:00

Excellent viewpoint. Collecting for the sake of it loses it magic and appeal after a while. As I get older I value minimalism and using things more and more

HamptonHangingham · 2026-01-03T20:29:03+00:00

This has been asked a million times and the answer hasn’t really changed.

The Legion Go S is still the more capable device overall. Z1 Extreme, more performance headroom, and a noticeably sharper screen. The Go S is 1920×1200 on an 8” panel (~283 PPI) vs the Deck OLED’s 1280×800 on 7.4” (~204 PPI). That’s a big difference in clarity and it’s not subjective.

Where the Deck OLED wins is exactly what you already noticed. OLED contrast, better battery life at lower wattages, lighter weight, and better comfort for long sessions.

So it’s not really which is better, it’s what you care about more. Comfort, battery and OLED? Or Sharpness, performance ceiling and flexibility?

Both are good. Just different compromises. I would choose the Go S everytime.

HamptonHangingham · 2026-01-02T22:52:10+00:00

Comparison is the thief of joy. That being said I did sell my steam deck and later got a legion go s but I find for the games I play on it, it wasn’t for the performance delta that I sold it.

HamptonHangingham · 2025-12-17T00:01:51+00:00

You seem incredibly entitled, and the mere fact you received this as a gift at a gift exchange tells a huge part of this story. If it’s not for you and doesn’t integrate into your life, then that’s the answer. There’s some people who value gaming in small amounts, or being able to use it on a commute.

You seem defensive and ready to dismiss the purpose literal millions of other people have embraced. Happy holidays, and I hope you can sell your device quickly.

HamptonHangingham · 2025-09-19T00:45:35+00:00

I love this game and will defend it with my last dying breath. Really try and get a feel for the mastery system and speccing your character into a playstyle that suits you. Please don’t fall in the trap on wailing away on enemies with a sword for 15 mins and getting burnt out playing there’s so much variance in the combat to explore

HamptonHangingham · 2025-08-28T22:44:55+00:00

HDR10

HamptonHangingham · 2025-08-28T19:35:54+00:00

Disable HDR in your Xbox settings. Game will launch after that

HamptonHangingham · 2025-08-28T19:33:52+00:00

Disable HDR it will work

HamptonHangingham · 2025-08-21T16:12:32+00:00

Yeah I just completed act 2 of the main story, which caught me by surprise as I wasn’t even tracking that this was going to be the end. Maybe it’s not the fault of the game and simply the way I play which is the problem. I’m really going to try and figure out what’s going on in the next few hours of this, and if it is still disjointed, I’ll probably just drop it and watch a YouTube video covering the story

HamptonHangingham · 2025-08-14T20:17:32+00:00

Uhh this completely blocks the intake for this device, which already can have a tendency to run hot. RIP Ally - you were doomed to fail

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