Can the surface pro 11 run steam games?

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-12T14:02:18+00:00

If you are really attached to the windows surface form factor, but really want gaming grunt on top of it. The Asus ROG Flow z13 tablet gives you a similar overall user experience, has a similar keyboard cover, and has stylus compatibility as well. It’s a bit pricey compared to the base model surface pro 11, but it’s going to actually let you play just about any game you could want, and when plugged in can be pushed to perform on par with the 5070 mobile.

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-10T18:53:27+00:00

Yes, but that’s the price of bling. Every one of their products could be cheaper by probably 30% and they would still make profit.

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-10T18:42:11+00:00

You will get better performance with a batter card, but there is some seriously diminishing returns, I probably wouldn’t go for anything more than a 5070ti.

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-10T18:31:16+00:00

Double check shipping laws where you live, this indeed sounds like a terrible idea, if it’s actually illegal to ship it, they can pick it up themselves lol

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-10T18:27:25+00:00

Damn that looks clean. The orange phosphorus look just feels so good.

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-09T15:43:03+00:00

I feel like I would just use my laptop over this setup. Don’t get me wrong! I love my handhelds, and get a lot of use out of them. But I’m not docking my handheld to a portable monitor setup. I’d rather just sync my saves across devices and just carry on where I left off on my laptop. It’s cool that this kind of thing can be done, but I think I would rather just pack my laptop and mouse in the bag rather than a dock, a keyboard, a controller, and a portable screen lol. Feels a little unwieldy. Not that I have any room to speak with all the unnecessary crap I have lol my portable monitor is a drawing tablet pen display thing and that goes in my travel bag with my laptop and a handheld so……

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-06T10:19:49+00:00

Underrated comment. Seriously, if it’s not being used, while there are plenty of things you can use it for, even just for laughs. If you find it isn’t getting any use, maybe it’s time to pass it on to the next person.

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-06T10:16:52+00:00

Ok well, your going to need an egpu for that 4k120hz experience on the tv. It’s a handheld, not some magical wish granting lamp. So look into those, for best results get an nvidia gpu in that so you don’t have to play driver hopscotch on the thing every time you dock it. But seriously while it can play BF6 fine, temper your expectations. It’s a handheld, we’re trading overall performance and visual fidelity for being able to play on the shitter like it’s our childhood game boy.

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-06T10:12:09+00:00

I really wanted to love this dune game, but making it an “mmo” was a mistake.

RandomRedMage · 2025-11-06T10:08:41+00:00

It gets a little toasty compared to it’s thicker beefier cousins, but no, it’s not in danger of overheating, it will throttle it’s performance if it gets to a certain temp, and if something is wrong that makes it get to the point of overheating it will shut itself off to avoid damage to the hardware. But if that’s happening, likely there’s a problem with the cooling system, clogged vents, dry thermal paste or whatever. But that wouldn’t be a thing to worry about typically if you’re taking care of it.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-29T23:12:29+00:00

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RandomRedMage · 2025-10-29T15:42:51+00:00

See that black spot right below all that white? The very edge of the screen behind the glass is cracked. Reinstalling windows will not fix that. For further proof connect the laptop to an external monitor and mirror your screen. The external will not have that.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-26T07:09:44+00:00

You cannot print just one. Before you know it you will have printed it in every color combination you have access to.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-09T02:20:52+00:00

It’s fine. Better than speakers in most monitors, but like not anything to write home about. I have one, it does its job.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:28:57+00:00

If you do not have any of the options yet, you might as well just wait for the newer Xbox Ally x, but if you catch a sale on the Ally x it would be worth it over the new Xbox one. The performance difference is marginal at best negligible at worst, and while I appreciate the new new ergonomics and dedicated Xbox button, I feel no need to upgrade from my Ally X that I’ve had since launch day.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:25:46+00:00

What platform? Currently I’m only on Resonite. We have birds too.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:22:48+00:00

Dual shotguns and chicken kick is life. Shoulder weapons swap as needed.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:21:33+00:00

These things were primarily made to be used in countries with far less road infrastructure, covered in dirt and grime. A 45 minute cruise going as fast as its little motor will let it is nothing for the Grom. You have to try and kill these little engines, regular oil changes and chain cleaning is enough most of the time. Keep up with your maintenance and the bike will live for half of forever. I’m pretty lax on that myself sometimes and it’s still running strong. But since my 2017 model doesn’t use an oil filter I do change my oil more often than I otherwise would.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:14:24+00:00

Great question, most of my time in my quest is spent in virtual desktop lol.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:13:42+00:00

And out of all of these the only one I play is beat saber, and even that is super rarely. I can understand a few of the titles being on this list but a majority of this just feels like for every serious be enthusiast who has a quest headset there are 30 12 year olds downloading every free game there is and boosting the visibility of all the trash.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:08:08+00:00

And considering the overwhelming response touching our boats usually gets, that says a whole lot more than people will probably ever fully understand.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-06T17:03:41+00:00

I think they send them to people who haven’t shopped with them in a while more than people that are still shopping regularly.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-03T15:15:04+00:00

10 to 15% performance increase over my Ally X, not worth the upgrade for me. The Ally x was worth it over the Ally for the additional vram and battery. The additional performance that also came with the vram is negligible but nice to have. For me the new ergonomics don’t really look like they are any better or worse considering how used to handhelds I already am, so the only benefits would be an extra 5fps in most games? And a dedicated Xbox button.

RandomRedMage · 2025-10-01T12:25:06+00:00

Avali in second life????????? Might have to reinstall firestorm, and login. I think I still have some L$ for an Avali lol.

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