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[–] kurcatovium@lemm.ee 46 points 1 month ago (26 children)

I really do like the idea of switch and might be a potential buyer, but... as a long time PC user woth zero console experience I'll pass. I don't want to (re)buy games that seems to be quite overpriced on Nintendo. So if anything, I'd be buying Steam Deck.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I agree mostly and did the same. At some point when the Steam Deck was new, I really thought about getting a Switch instead alongside my PC. Because the Steam Deck is more like an extension to the eco system I already have with my PC (especially as a Linux user). On the other side, the Switch would widen the the number of games to play. You can't buy specific games on PC, such as some of the most beloved franchises and games in history.

I went with the Steam Deck, as a fan of Steam, Linux and PC in general. The Switch system is what, 7 years old? 8? Even games from its launch time are still sold very expensive. Plus Nintendo does really bad things to the fan games and such, that I won't support this company any longer.

[–] kurcatovium@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Exactly. Not only the games are still (even after many years) very expensive with not that much "steam sale" level of discounts or various humble/fanatical bundles, it's Nintendo's behavior that is the most off putting part in the equation.

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