47_Alpha_TangoJul 16, 2023

PlayStation Project Q. Will you be buying one?

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PlayStation Project Q. Will you be buying one? - Lemmy.world

Project Q is the upcoming streaming only device that will allow you to play games installed on a PlayStation 5 remotely. It has not been announced if the handheld will allow streaming of games from the cloud and is rumoured to cost between £250 - £300. Will you be picking one up later this year?

Show threadVelvetStormJul 16, 2023
Absolutely not. If it’s a streaming device that means I have to be near high-speed wifi to use it. For the same price you can get a steam deck which can play thousands of games.
Show thread47_Alpha_TangoJul 16, 2023
Yeah it’s why I’m on the fence about a Steam Deck. I’m stuck between a Project Q and gaming PC or just getting a Steam Deck with a dock and monitor so my gaming PC is like a Switch. Is that possible with a Steam Deck?
Show threadJmrJul 16, 2023
Yes it is possible. You should look at the ROG ally since it runs Windows which may be more to your liking
Show thread47_Alpha_TangoJul 16, 2023
I thought the Steam Deck was Windows too.
Show threadbleepsJul 16, 2023
It’s SteamOS (Linux based) with a compatibility layer for Windows games.
Show thread47_Alpha_TangoJul 16, 2023

Ah I though it had Windows installed.

Is it possible to install Windows 11 on it and use it has a hybrid gaming PC/gaming handheld/everyday PC if it’s connected to a dock with a monitor and keyboard & mouse?

Show threadHRDS_654
You can, but the usability does suffer a bit. I would honestly just keep SteamOS on it as you will get better performance even with the compatibility layer, and you don’t really have to touch the desktop if you don’t want to. The Deck boots directly to steam.
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Show thread47_Alpha_TangoJul 16, 2023
So it’s not really a practical replacement for a PC? Damn.
Show threadSatyrSackJul 16, 2023

It definitely is. You can try out the default OS, which functions just fine as a full PC in desktop mode or as a gaming console I’m game mode. You can switch between the two modes as much as you want.

But if you run into game compatibility issues or just cannot get used to Linux for whatever reason, you can install Windows on it. Again, you can use it as a full PC with Windows.