• LCP@lemmy.world
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    17 days ago

    Happy to answer! Don’t worry I don’t bite haha.

    Its draws for me were:

    • Portability: Carry it wherever you want. Game on the couch or on the go.
    • Price: Starts at 400 USD.
    • Performance: It has decent performance.
    • Ease of use: It’s plug and play like a console. Don’t have to mess around with settings if you don’t want to.
    • Dockable: Use any USB C dock to connect it to your monitor/TV and play games on a larger screen.
    • Linux PC: Switch to Desktop Mode and it’s now a regular computer.
    • Not restricted to Steam: If you have a game library on other service such as GOG or Epic, you can use a third-party launcher like Heroic.
    • Repairability: Valve’s been good about providing spare parts. You can upgrade storage on your own.
    • Comes with a nice carry case.

    Drawbacks that I found:

    • Certain games aren’t supported on Linux - especially many multiplayer games with anti-cheat.
    • It’s heavy: My fingers fatigue far quicker as compared to a Nintendo Switch. Haven’t tried other handhelds so I can’t provide a comparison with them.