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Steam Deck OLED is the Best Handheld in 2024
I finally caved and got a Steam Deck OLED and I'm so glad I did. This video is not sponsored, I paid for this out of pocket and I don't have an affiliate link. I just think it rules.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video! If you do wanna support the channel, consider checking out my album There's Something Better on your music service of choice here: hyperfollow.com/dylanparis
MY GEAR (affiliate links):
Main Video Camera: amzn.to/3ApKw1a
My Wireless Mic Setup: amzn.to/3vyJf7S
Small Audio Recorder (used in this video): amzn.to/41myYaB
#steamdeck #switch #handheldgaming
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Quik-Lok Stand Long-term Review 2024 for Gear / iPad Music
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This week I'm FINALLY talking about the true backbone of this channel, the single piece of gear I get asked about more than anything else: my Quik-Lok laptop stands. I use these bad boys in basically every video on the channel since I bought them around 2020. If you want to pick some up yourself (after watching the video to see the pros AND cons) consider using this affiliate link which gives m...
Fender EOB Stratocaster in 2024 is the Coolest
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For the last few weeks I've been playing with the coolest guitar I've ever seen, the Fender Ed O'Brien (Radiohead) Sustainer Stratocaster. Let me tell you about it and show you how it sounds along with the Walrus ACS1 Amp Cab pedal and the Hologram Electronics Chroma Console. Pedals were paid for by myself, the Fender and the Digitakt 2 were provided by the amazing folks at zZounds If you enjoy...
Digitakt II: Making a Track with AstroLab
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This week I'm making a song / track / beat from scratch with the Elektron Digitakt 2 and the Arturia AstroLab (both provided by zZounds links below). This is a pretty awesome combo. I'm not sure it's the best beat I've ever made but it was a good time and hopefully watching the process of making it is helpful! If you enjoy the video please consider checking out my album “There’s Something Bette...
Digitakt 2 Fixes (almost) Everything!
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This week I'm messing with the Digitakt II from Elektron. It is, as you might expect, the sequel to the Digitakt, a device I liked a lot but had a few somewhat glaring flaws. In my humble opinion the 2 fixes most of these and is a substantially upgraded device. I share my thoughts on this here and walk through a beat I made, then play the whole beat for you. I hope you enjoy! If you enjoy the v...
Logic Pro 2 for iPad, What's New, Testing Midi Gear + Making a Track
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This week I'm trying out Logic Pro 2 on my 12.9 Inch iPad Pro M2 (couldn't justify an update to the M4 iPad Pro). Trying out some midi controllers to see if they have the same mapping as the Mac Logic Pro, and making a song with some of the new sounds! If you enjoy the video please consider checking out my album “There’s Something Better” wherever you listen to music: hyperfollow.com/dylanparis...
M4 iPad Pro Thoughts, Why Upgrade? Logic, Final Cut, M2 Air?
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Apple announced the newest iPads Pro last week (along with the M2 iPad Air, with a new 13 inch option). The new pros have a lot of interesting changes, I figured it would be fun to talk about why I would or wouldn't upgrade from my M2 Pro, and who maybe should consider the upgrade. Apologies for any rambling and gravely voice, I've been sick for a week (hopefully back to full health soon!). If ...
Ableton Push 3 as a Standalone Studio
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This week I used the Push 3 in standalone along with the Elektron Syntakt and the Arturia AstroLab to make a dawless (?) beat loop thing. It was a really fun and meditative process. Paid Promotion tag is for the Syntakt, the Push 3 I paid for myself. Major thank you to Perfect Circuit for sending over the Syntakt (affiliate link here): bit.ly/perfcircsyntakt Thank you to zZounds for sending ove...
SP404 Mk2 Is Really Neat!
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So I finally got my hands on the Roland SP404 Mk2 after wanting to try it out for years. I won't lie, at first it felt like an alien spaceship, but after a few weeks I'm finally starting to really get it (even if I'm a total beginner). Thank you to zZounds for sending this over, if you're already thinking of buying one, this affiliate link helps the channel out with a commission: www.zzounds.co...
Why is AstroLab Controversial?
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Okay, people are upset about this keyboard. Let's talk about it! Check out Death and Texas by my friends the Juniper Berries on bandcamp here or wherever you listen to music! thejuniperberries.bandcamp.com/album/death-and-texas If this video somehow made you want to buy an AstroLab (or something else that you'd prefer), use my Zzounds affiliate link here to help the channel! (huge thank you to ...
Getting Existential w Arturia AstroLab
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This week I let the camera roll with the new Arturia AstroLab (sent over from my friends at Zzounds) and decided to get real existential. It's my birthday tomorrow so uh, really feeling it. If this video somehow made you want to buy an AstroLab, use my affiliate link here to help the channel! www.zzounds.com/a 3981117/item ARAASTROLAB I'd be stoked if you considered checking out my album “There...
Push 3 Having a Battery Rules Actually!
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My power has been in and out all weekend which has lead to a newfound discovery of how much I appreciate the push 3’s built in battery. This video was filmed and edited using my iPhone and iPad while my power was out. I will stop at nothing to get you these videos lol. If you enjoy the video please consider checking out my album “There’s Something Better” wherever you listen to music: hyperfoll...
This Could End My Channel
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After 3 weeks of fighting, I have lost against UA-cam Content ID erroneously flagging a beat I made live on camera as someone else's work. Let's talk about how this could end my channel if it keeps happening. If you enjoy the video please consider checking out my album “There’s Something Better” wherever you listen to music: open.spotify.com/album/6HCemxzxzH49z9vXIOjgug?si=nk78v1_IQwKWMl4guHTh6...
Live 12 on Standalone Push is here!
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This week Ableton dropped Live 12 for the standalone Push 3, a few weeks after releasing 12 on desktop. It brings some interesting changes to the push, but is it a really substantial upgrade? If you enjoy the video please consider checking out my album “There’s Something Better” wherever you listen to music: open.spotify.com/album/6HCemxzxzH49z9vXIOjgug?si=nk78v1_IQwKWMl4guHTh6A MY GEAR (affili...
MPC Key 37 is Great for Fast Beatmaking
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This week I decided to make a little beat / loop thing from scratch with the MPC Key 37. This thing continues to delight me, I hope you enjoy watching the creation process! If you're already looking to pick one up, use my zZounds link to help the channel (affiliate link): www.zzounds.com/a 3981117/item AKAMPCKEY37 Do not use the link above if you are suffering from GAS, sleep on it for a few da...
Ableton Live 12 is Okay.. but Meld is Rad!
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Ableton Live 12 is Okay.. but Meld is Rad!
Push 3 & Kontrol Mk3 Making a Beat
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Push 3 & Kontrol Mk3 Making a Beat
Every MPC is a 9 out of 10
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Every MPC is a 9 out of 10
Goodbye Polyend Play Plus
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Goodbye Polyend Play Plus
MPC Key 37, it's Just Right
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MPC Key 37, it's Just Right
Push 3 + Kontrol MK3 is Futuristic
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Push 3 Kontrol MK3 is Futuristic
Logic on iPad: Live Loops to Arranger Walkthrough
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Logic on iPad: Live Loops to Arranger Walkthrough
What's Wrong with Logic on iPad?
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What's Wrong with Logic on iPad?
Korg Gadgets AUV3 in Logic, this is HUGE
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Korg Gadgets AUV3 in Logic, this is HUGE
Music Gear in 2024, 5 Things I Want To See!
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Music Gear in 2024, 5 Things I Want To See!
Ableton Push 3 Standalone Track Production and Thoughts
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Ableton Push 3 Standalone Track Production and Thoughts
MiniFreak 2.0 is a GREAT Update
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MiniFreak 2.0 is a GREAT Update
Polyend Play Plus is a Mess
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Polyend Play Plus is a Mess
Ableton Push 3 Standalone: trying to make a song from scratch in realtime
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Ableton Push 3 Standalone: trying to make a song from scratch in realtime
Ableton Push 3 Standalone Track Walkthrough
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Ableton Push 3 Standalone Track Walkthrough

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @shamardaniel4819
    @shamardaniel4819 37 хвилин тому

    Good thing you had an extra kidney lying around so you could buy one!!😂

  • @GODenWord
    @GODenWord 41 хвилина тому

    I remember how huge hype was when mk1 apeared. "This is feature", "this is revolutionery". But the reality is if people only knew that it is 10 year support and then it is brick. The guy says 10 years it is long? No it is not long. It must be life time couse we are garbaging our planet!!!

  • @3DimeMedia
    @3DimeMedia 44 хвилини тому

    Your hat is cold.

  • @freddieharrisgothambygaslight
    @freddieharrisgothambygaslight 9 годин тому

    I was torn between the ally steam deck and Legion. I ended up Buying the Legion it’s on order from Best Buy. This will be my first hand held

  • @TeamLinux01
    @TeamLinux01 9 годин тому

    I have a LCD Deck that I have installed Bazzite on and have decided that it is mainly going to be used for PS1, PS2 and PSP emulation. I do most of my game playing on my OLED Deck (still on SteamOS, but once Bazzite fully supports it, I will switch). I have been using Linux desktops since the mid 2000's and been gaming on them a couple years before the original Steam Machines launched (Wine kind worked for a couple of my games). I am so thankful Value has been working with CodeWeavers on Proton. The Steam Deck is the gaming device I have always wanted and I am very happy with it. I am still looking forward to a proper new controller, new Steam Machines and the next Deck as well. Happy gaming!

  • @MyNameJeff..
    @MyNameJeff.. 10 годин тому

    Dude… killed it. Please tell me you completed this.

  • @MyNameJeff..
    @MyNameJeff.. 10 годин тому

    “And the annsweerr is yes.” Hahaha legit laughed out loud

  • @MyNameJeff..
    @MyNameJeff.. 10 годин тому

    Do you still use this, dude? Got the e4, really enjoy it but not being able to use multi effects made it a no go for me. The vt4 is coming tomorrow, hopefully it’ll be a keeper. Using it with the field.

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 10 годин тому

      Oh rad dude!! I sent this back to zZounds a while back but I might get something like it later! Think of using an MPC for vocal fx but might be overkill

    • @MyNameJeff..
      @MyNameJeff.. 8 годин тому

      @@DylanParisMusic For sure! Getting it for the op-1 field. I love using the mpc for vocal effects inside the op-1, but wanted something small to throw in my bag.

  • @mosthated8848
    @mosthated8848 18 годин тому

    That's a cap! Legion Go or Rog Ally are the go-to the Steam Deck is the switch of handheld PC's.

  • @Rockysbeats
    @Rockysbeats День тому

    id take my pocket go any day

  • @koammudo43
    @koammudo43 День тому

    I hadn't bought a system in like 10 yrs and bought a lcd steam deck anti scratch blahblah .best system I've ever had in my life lol .

  • @Bamx3
    @Bamx3 День тому

    An MPC live does literally everything this does for way less..

  • @brandon..1
    @brandon..1 День тому

    What a stupid take. The ouya is the best console ever

  • @MrPETEHAMMER
    @MrPETEHAMMER День тому

    Thank You for the heads up on 3rd party expansion creators!most helpful👏🏾

  • @dracul74
    @dracul74 День тому

    As someone who owns the switch, switch lite and steam deck… I prefer the switch lite the most. I never realized how much the form factor mattered to me. I’d pick my miyoo mini as 2nd fav. handheld right now. I end up playing most of my steam games on my pc.

  • @HeilRay
    @HeilRay День тому

    When I first saw the Steam Deck Oled on the steam site and what it could do, I didnt think about it. TIll I saw it again one day when it was back in stock and saw the 1tb mode. Before I knew it I took the plunge and waited for it to arrive. After opening it and sniffing the fresh out the box tech, I immediately regretted it after putting it down to play on my rig. Then, I started loading more and more games on it. getting more use to the steam deck controls and buttons i never thought i use. Now I dont want to play on any other controller, even my switch pro which was my favorite till then. I actually looked for steam controllers that came close to the steam deck so I could play it docked like my switch. Speaking of switch, I use to bring it with me whenever i go out. Its been a couple months but I use to have my switch and Oled with me and now I started leaving my switch at home. Its crazy how much the Steam Deck Oled changed me, playing games I never would have on my rig. Games i would buy on Switch are being bought for my steam deck. I played games stuck on my steam account I thought i wouldnt touch. Nintendo has to step up cause the steam deck oled set the standard for me. It is my favorite console surpassing the switch.

  • @user-vl4ex5dr6o
    @user-vl4ex5dr6o День тому

    SD is a dated shit piece of tech

  • @K3rriganZerg
    @K3rriganZerg День тому

    Lets see if Asus can get customers trust back. I guess well see when the time comes.

  • @Dobrufusnoretro
    @Dobrufusnoretro 2 дні тому

    If I want to play offline for months in the middle of nowhere switch is better or steam deck can work for months without internet?

  • @wilcoxtam810
    @wilcoxtam810 2 дні тому

    it has the perfect balance between price and performance. No handheld should price similarly to a gaming laptop which is why the rog ally and lenovo go make no sense for me

  • @enya64
    @enya64 2 дні тому

    Doesn't it have the second slowest frame rate only beating the MSI Claw? I use my Steam Deck OLED far less than my Ally. I know its a personal preference but I would choice VRR over my Steam Deck's OLED screen. I just ordered the Ally X a few days ago as well with a 4TB NVME. If it performs the way I expect I plan to sell both my Steam Deck OLED and Rog Ally on Ebay within a month.

  • @BigDaddyMacc
    @BigDaddyMacc 2 дні тому

    Lol rog ally x beats this by milessssssssssss

  • @craigbond1513
    @craigbond1513 2 дні тому

    Great video, I would love to see Game pass without using a browser 🙏

  • @brownwallet942
    @brownwallet942 2 дні тому

    Nope. The game experience is ruined by dpad. My cousin lent me his steam deck, and I tried Tekken 7. As somebody who's been playing Tekken for more than 15 yrs with playstation controller, I don't recommend the steam deck. Maybe it's great for other games that don't require the dpad though

  • @xtavares
    @xtavares 2 дні тому

    Im cool with my asus.. playa ALL! My games.. and more ❤

  • @breakfast7595
    @breakfast7595 2 дні тому

    14 people in the dislikes angry that their warranty on their Ally was terminated because they bumped the shell incorrectly. For context, I'm typing this on a system with an Asus motherboard. But I'll never buy another Asus after their RMA BS

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 2 дні тому

      yeah i never even tried to use an SD card with the Ally cause of all that, probably should have mentioned that is a factor as well in the video

  • @WeekendWarriorsWoodworking2
    @WeekendWarriorsWoodworking2 2 дні тому

    It's the iPhone for gamers, doesn't mean it's the best at it.

  • @DBumple
    @DBumple 2 дні тому

    My guy, you're still grinding halo hope we run into each other 👌

  • @juanfumero6951
    @juanfumero6951 2 дні тому

    Do you use the deck on tv, and if so do you have a specific controller?

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 2 дні тому

      I have in the past! It works with any bt gaming controller I've tried including the dualshock 4 from PS4, and the xbox series controllers

  • @tundra_hunter278
    @tundra_hunter278 2 дні тому

    I totally agree with OLED... I love OLED, got OLED monitors, TV, handhelds, and when I go back to some LCD for a reason or another, I see a huge difference. Black not being totally black is the biggest. I can't go back. I need OLED or I eventually gave up when it's LCD

  • @vaperking2103
    @vaperking2103 2 дні тому

    My 512 gig steam deck oled came in on Saturday and haven’t been able to put it down im using it more that my ps5 right now.

  • @beatman1620
    @beatman1620 2 дні тому

    I would never buy that thing. No undo function is ridiculous. You can do so much more with an iPad , and even before it had Logic.

  • @NoMoreLies365
    @NoMoreLies365 2 дні тому

    It just isnt though is it 😂. The rog or even the legion are far superior. Then youve got the onexplayer and ayaneo. Mate.. stop the madness.

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 2 дні тому

      ROG is cool but windows on a handheld is so clunky and frustrating, the 16:9 screen is too small imo, and the OLED colors / contrast and screen size make the performance differences less important imo

  • @stijnvonck1431
    @stijnvonck1431 2 дні тому

    Depends what you use it for. Gaming in handheld mode at home? Steam Deck all day. Gaming on the go, like my daily train ride to work : Switch Lite in my opinion. Weighs nothing, fits in my bag and has some nice rpg's to enjoy like octopath traveler 2, sea of stars and the upcoming Dragon quest 3 remake.

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 2 дні тому

      Switch Lite is too small for my old man eyes but I support this and it makes sense!

  • @Colorandom
    @Colorandom 2 дні тому

    I'm watching this on a steam deck oled rn lol

  • @camgb8025
    @camgb8025 2 дні тому

    I'm sold. Now Valve just needs to make a console and I'll ditch my xbox lol

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 2 дні тому

      I would absolutely consider making my desktop a steam machine if I didn’t use it for music production and video work

  • @rainsthetic
    @rainsthetic 2 дні тому

    playback 1.75 thank me later

  • @Madmohawkfilms
    @Madmohawkfilms 2 дні тому

    I just use my Rokid Max AR Glasses that are Micro OLED n give LARGE screen view. Plug straight into USB-C port

  • @angrygnome4304
    @angrygnome4304 2 дні тому

    As a Dad the suspend state makes the Steam Deck a must have compared to all the other PC handhelds. Something needs my attention no problem.

    • @_Executor_
      @_Executor_ День тому

      Yes. The steam deck is perfect for adult life. It is a life changer

    • @angrygnome4304
      @angrygnome4304 День тому

      @@_Executor_ makes the wife happier for sure.

  • @DarkVegito934
    @DarkVegito934 2 дні тому

    I was gonna pull a joke from that Bad Lip Reading Yoda and Luke video where Yoda sings about seagulls. But then I realized you mentioned the ROG Ally, so I decided to not use the joke.

    • @DarkVegito934
      @DarkVegito934 2 дні тому

      Joke: “Ya didn’t like it?” *Using Bad Lip Reading Yoda voice* Whilst referencing the ROG ALLY

  • @mackw919
    @mackw919 2 дні тому

    The Steam deck is almost 3 years old it's better out there being the best is subjective and personal to each user. I wouldn't recommend a 3-year-old product knowing how fast technology moves.

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 2 дні тому

      The steam deck OLED is not a three year old product and is more than just a screen improvement

  • @evilcrashbandicootthetouho2753

    Now rog ally x fans going to say no Because rog jad 80w bettery but not sure if it's longer than sd oled or shorter remembered one x player 2021 had 10w bettery life and 4k screen which makes the better die faster, Chinese pc fan's don't know steam deck can had 8k screen and bigger bettery life but the prices will be overrated which will be not famous today

  • @Brandon-mo8np
    @Brandon-mo8np 3 дні тому

    I have the legion and it does the same thing when turn off then on it take you right to we're you left off. Steam deck oled was my other option but I love the windows platform

  • @Lay...
    @Lay... 3 дні тому

    Suspend feature is good but rinses the battery. I'd love to see a steam console unit which you could port around the house from pc monitor to TV. A 4k 60 fps steam console would be amazing.

  • @Monsterism
    @Monsterism 3 дні тому

    Dumb question but what stand are you using. I need a stand but not sure whoxh one, and is there a way to lock the keys to the stand as some have screws so not sure if you screwed to the bottom of rhe 37

    • @DylanParisMusic
      @DylanParisMusic 2 дні тому

      This is a Quik Lok laptop stand, I made a video about it last week and there's a link in the description of this video I think. You can't screw into it though as it is metal, and i'm also not sure you should screw into the MPC itself, but a velcro solution might work?

    • @Monsterism
      @Monsterism 23 години тому

      @@DylanParisMusic thanks matey, do you still use the keys 37 or did you sell it?

  • @shaunwatson9212
    @shaunwatson9212 3 дні тому

    Had one a while no windows support and it doesn't run as many games as valve make out not going to lie wish I had bought a rog

  • @llorenstorrespr4409
    @llorenstorrespr4409 3 дні тому

    No. Ayaneo 2s is the best.

  • @Peremptor
    @Peremptor 3 дні тому

    Imo at least double the performance (GPU wise) with 50% or so better single core IPC with 4-16 hours of playing time would be a worthwhile upgrade target. Imo keeping it to 4 cores would be ideal since its a linux based system you save a lot on overhead and for gaming you don't really need more cores especially with 60hz gaming (which is what they should be targeting for power efficiency sake).

  • @cheeeeezewizzz
    @cheeeeezewizzz 3 дні тому

    Saying the Steam Deck is the best is ballsy when the GPD Win Mini exists, has 120hz variable refresh rate, 2 usb c, a usb A, is more powerful, has a full keyboard and mouse, and is small enough to fit in your back pocket.

  • @Inphenitee
    @Inphenitee 3 дні тому

    As someone who actually sold their Steam Deck OLED for a Legion Go, I acknowledged that the OLED is the best device for probably 95% of people - it’s just fantastic and the best “pick up and play” device on the market, with very little downside. I personally enjoy the large screen and windows on the legion go (which is why I traded it out) but for most people, you cannot possibly go wrong with the oled.

    • @ninjameep8616
      @ninjameep8616 2 дні тому

      Windows is the main reason why i wont touch anything else but the steam deck I dont even use windows on my desktop and god im so much happier

    • @overoula
      @overoula 23 години тому

      i never touch any of my decks.. and believe me i have 5 of them (dont know why :P) i always use legion go nowadays...not even my rog ally... cant go back to the small screen and perfomance of deck...never...

    • @Inphenitee
      @Inphenitee 19 годин тому

      @@ninjameep8616 windows is more something that I can stomach due to compatibility with game pass native on the go - it’s definitely not an optimal experience. I vastly prefer SteamOS and the simplicity of it.