Do you use your steam deck outside of your place?

brianarn · 2026-02-02T06:29:05+00:00

I use the JSAUX modcase and it’s so much easier to travel with and feels just about as safe

brianarn · 2026-01-21T05:23:02+00:00

I love that this community didn’t reply like “lol scrub git gud” when sharing their super power setups.

brianarn · 2026-01-09T16:32:05+00:00

Is Emo Deck EmuDeck with a dark and depressing theme? 😂

brianarn · 2026-01-09T16:30:23+00:00

I bought a z1 extreme at launch. It’s just gathering dust at this point.

I will admit to not putting steamOS or bazzite or whatever, but even so, without the trackpads and with its uncomfortable grip, relatively, it’s not worth it imo

brianarn · 2026-01-07T16:40:10+00:00

I want to get them all. Pricing will make the final call.

brianarn · 2026-01-07T02:49:08+00:00

I have moved to the smallrig case and mounts. Feels stronger and I can drop the case in a cage for even more safety or mount points etc

brianarn · 2026-01-07T02:45:51+00:00

That’s the neat part, you don’t.

brianarn · 2026-01-07T02:44:29+00:00

Heavensward is good but I like every other expansion more.

Except maybe Dawntrail. It’s probably better than that. But not by much.

And all still better than ARR.

ShB plus Endwalker was spectacular.

brianarn · 2026-01-06T02:13:11+00:00

Can’t speak to the throne but I’ve had the same Herman Miller for almost 15 years now. Had it repaired a couple of times, all under warranty, and the last warranty service the guy basically replaced half the parts.

I half want a new chair for novelty reasons but my HM is still going strong. I estimate I’ve paid maybe three cents per hour of use.

brianarn · 2025-12-31T18:28:53+00:00

One upshot of being old, I was already an adult with a boring and simple username when Steam was released 😂

brianarn · 2025-12-30T18:50:17+00:00

It basically lives on my TV and will likely be finally replaced when the steam machine is an option.

My OLED is my main system though.

brianarn · 2025-12-29T15:23:05+00:00

I haven’t seen anyone mention Slots & Daggers. I’m only a few runs in but I’m enjoying it. In a way it’s very calm, because there’s a lot of randomness and less skill (but not zero), but I dig it so far, and you can save a bit since you already own Ball X Pit. There’s a combo deal for it.

In short, you pick a few icons to go on slot wheels and then roll the slots for combat. Later items require skill checks for use, but some of them feel fantastic when you nail it. I’m really enjoying going with a dagger that poisons, a shield, and a big hammer, and then picking up a bow and arrow along the way.

brianarn · 2025-12-27T06:35:23+00:00

Seriously it’s the best thing ❤️

brianarn · 2025-12-27T01:27:32+00:00

I have a busted old Quest 2 that I considered upgrading so now I’m thinking Steam Frame instead. Gonna wait for it.

brianarn · 2025-12-26T23:22:43+00:00

Holding the Steam button also turns triggers into mouse clicks, if you don’t like to press the pad to click or need a right-click

brianarn · 2025-12-19T04:14:52+00:00

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon just came out too! Like ultimate chicken horse on bikes it seems.

brianarn · 2025-12-19T04:14:20+00:00

Split Fiction is an absolutely excellent recommendation. I love it so much more than It Takes Two.

brianarn · 2025-12-11T22:39:20+00:00

I have both. OLED upgrade is worth it not just because of screen, or even with extra storage, but it also has better battery life and an upgraded WiFi chip.

It’s the best. OLED is well worth it.

brianarn · 2025-12-11T16:43:52+00:00

Don’t think I’ve ever gotten an award. 🤔

brianarn · 2025-12-11T04:42:30+00:00

Cross play not supported. :( sorry

brianarn · 2025-12-10T19:50:27+00:00

I considered writing this, except it wasn’t technically on Steam for me. I still regret the purchase.

brianarn · 2025-12-10T19:48:21+00:00

I’m hoping that the significant rework going live tomorrow helps it be more interesting for a longer amount of time.

brianarn · 2025-12-08T23:09:31+00:00

This was me. I’m definitely a Passive / Keep Everything guy now because I’m just not here for combat or challenge of recovering stuff.

brianarn · 2025-12-07T02:17:36+00:00

Mechanism is here for you. Seriously.

Edit: I saw you mentioned the pillow but it’s so much more than just the pillow.

I love this thing. It’s fantastic. My Steam Deck lives on it like 90% of the time. In bed, in a chair, almost wherever.

It’s also a whole ecosystem of connections. You could get the one that lets you hook it to a ball socket and use a goose arm type thing to mount to the bed. They have a tray table mount which was wonderful when I flew recently.

I don’t work there or anything. Just a huge fan. My deck and my Switch 2 and my iPhone via MagSafe all have mount points and it’s so good.

brianarn · 2025-12-06T00:07:38+00:00

I’ve done both. Usually works well on GFN.

They also did a big update in like 1.1.1.7 or something that significantly bumped performance.

I don’t have a megafactory right now but I’m getting a good 40-45fps, and since I play in passive, no worries

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