Steam Deck Dad

Did you guys see the Computex announcement from ASUS today? They just dropped the ROG XBOX Ally X20, and it is absolutely wild.

They finally listened to the community and put a massive 7.4-inch Nebula HDR OLED screen on it (120Hz, VRR, and a ridiculous 1,400 nits peak brightness). On top of that, it’s got a translucent black and gold 20th-anniversary design, TMR joysticks to completely eliminate stick drift, and a transforming D-pad. An OLED Ally with those premium upgrades sounds incredible on paper. 

But here is the catch... 😮
It's releasing this holiday season, but you cannot buy the handheld by itself. ASUS is releasing it strictly as a collector's bundle with the new ROG XREAL R1 Gaming AR glasses. Because of the mandatory XR glasses bundle, this thing is likely going to cost a serious premium. 

What are our thoughts on this? Is an OLED screen and TMR sticks enough to make you look past a mandatory tech bundle, or is the forced AR glasses requirement an immediate dealbreaker for you?

Drop your thoughts below—let’s talk! 👇

1 day ago | [YT] | 5

Steam Deck Dad

Hope you guys are having a good weekend so far.

I’ve just finished recording the a-roll for the next video. Got a new camera and mic set up instead of having to rely on my aging iPhone!

Not sure if it will make any visual difference, but it made filming a lot easier!

2 days ago | [YT] | 12

Steam Deck Dad

Hey everyone, quick heads-up: there won't be a new video dropping this weekend.

As you can see, I’ve been completely sidetracked. Arthur, Dutch, and Hosea dragged me out onto Flat Iron Lake, and honestly, the fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 is just way too addictive to put down right now. I’ve officially traded my editing timeline for a fishing rod.

Plus, once I finally make it back to dry land, I’ve got an itch to dive into some classic James Bond.

Appreciate you all understanding the brief intermission! The regular schedule will be back next week. Have a great weekend, and let me know what you're playing in the comments!

4 days ago | [YT] | 8

Steam Deck Dad

So with the price of the Steam Deck shooting up, I’m taking extra precautions with mine ….

If anyone wants some here’s the link -
amzn.eu/d/0cV8y2EZ

5 days ago | [YT] | 12

Steam Deck Dad

We need to talk about Valve. 🤯

The Steam Deck OLED is finally back in stock, but it comes with a massive catch. Valve just quiet-dropped an absolute bombshell of a price hike.
The 512GB OLED has jumped from £479 / $549 up to £649 / $789.
The 1TB OLED has gone from £569 / $649 all the way to £779 / $949.

That is up to a £210 / $300 increase overnight for the exact same hardware. Valve is blaming skyrocketing component and memory costs (thanks, AI datacenter boom), but it means a 1TB handheld PC now costs significantly more than a PS5 Pro.

But here is the real elephant in the room: If Valve can no longer subsidize a handheld, what on earth is this going to do to the upcoming living room Steam Machine? If a portable APU is pushing a grand, a dedicated console-sized living room PC is easily looking like a £1,000+ luxury.

I’m putting the final touches on my quick thoughts right now.

It goes live TODAY at 2:00 PM UK time (9:00 AM Eastern / 6:00 AM Pacific).

5 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 20

Steam Deck Dad

Valve just announced a major price increase for the Steam Deck OLED, with the 512GB model now at $789 and the 1TB model at $949.

For those of us who already own one, do you think it still holds the same value at these new prices, or has the "entry fee" for the handheld space finally gotten too high?

Poll: Does the Steam Deck OLED still feel like good value at the new price?

6 days ago | [YT] | 5

Steam Deck Dad

Editing the next video, but I couldn't resist a quick trip down memory lane.

Current status: My desk is a mess of open editing timelines, but I’ve already snuck a little "research" time in for the next project.

I’m diving deep into some absolute classics from the PS2 era that I haven't touched in years. The nostalgia is real, and running these on the Deck has been an absolute blast.

I’m keeping the next title under wraps for now, but I’ve attached a screenshot from the game I’m currently playing.

Can you guess the title from this shot? Let me know your best guesses in the comments!

6 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

Steam Deck Dad

Next video is in the edit stage and it’s all about the monitor to the left! Don’t forget there will be a giveaway tied to this video!

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

Steam Deck Dad

The votes are in, and the Steam Gift Card won by a landslide!

I'm building the giveaway right into my next video dropping next week, where we'll be taking a look at the Arzopa Z3FC—a brilliant piece of "Dad-tech" that has completely changed how I use the Deck around the house.

The video and the giveaway will drop next week, and the comment section on that video is exactly where you'll need to go to lock in your entry to win.

Keep your eyes peeled for it, and a massive thank you again for all the incredible support lately!

1 week ago | [YT] | 15

Steam Deck Dad

What should my next channel giveaway be? 🤔

I want to say a massive thank you for all the support lately, so I’m setting up a giveaway this week. What are we feeling?

(Vote now! Full entry details and the link to the giveaway video drop tomorrow...)

1 week ago | [YT] | 6