Hi chat! This is the longest guide ive ever made , so hopefully you enjoy it! I was really really nervous doing the voice overs so please ignore my anxious voice 😭. I’ll get over it eventually!
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:30 – Performance
02:05 – Best Settings
04:17 – User Interface
04:50 – Controller Settings
11:11 – Who is this for?
12:37 – Battery
13:01 – Final Thoughts
14:54 – Outro
The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer produced by Valve Corporation, designed to run the large library of games available on the Steam storefront client. Built upon the experiences gained from Valve’s earlier ventures with Steam Machine and the Steam Controller, the Steam Deck integrates a custom AMD APU and SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system. The Steam Deck represents Valve’s pivot towards a fully in-house hardware development approach, following the challenges faced with Steam Machines’ reliance on OEMs and the requirement for native Linux game support.
Since its release in February 2022, the Steam Deck has garnered significant attention for its widespread adoption and versatility, including support for both native Linux games and those running through Proton, a compatibility layer for Windows games. Additionally, the Steam Deck features a desktop mode and allows users to install third-party Linux applications. The device has seen multiple revisions, including the introduction of OLED screen models in November 2023. Despite criticism regarding battery life, the Steam Deck has achieved notable commercial success, selling millions of units and influencing the market with its approach to portable gaming, and has spurred interest in similar handheld gaming computers.
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Oh how I wish I could afford a Steam Deck! Then I could come back to the main game instead of going to FFXIV Mobile when that launches later this year (it just finished it's Chinese beta). Sure, XIV Mobile will just start off with ARR, but it will be my chance to play XIV once again (the expansions will be eventually released down the road depending on how well XIV Mobile is received).
I cap this game at 40 on Steam Deck and on my WinMax2 (2023). Plays great especially for a handheld.
God damnit I've been looking for a good Steam Deck setup video for FFXIV and here a sillly little meme/music channel uploads one of the best.
Dude… with controller you can access all those things. There's no need for 'customizing' it.
I wish I could play this on my Steam Deck, but my account is the Windows version not Steam and refuse to trust my login information to a third-party launcher.
i'd love to play, sadly getting the non-steam version running is a bitch :c
Imagine getting wiped in pvp and your opponent is playing on a deck. Id just stop playing Frontline
this old new bruh
I went overseas recently for a month and took xiv with me on the deck so I didnt miss on seasonal event quests, and was damn surprised that the game ran not only well, but REALLY well. I would say the main hurdle is getting used to the gamepad controls, but tbh if you can hook up your deck to a tv, mouse and keyboard you are basically playing it the same way you are at home.
Use the "…" button and cap at 40 on legacy model/45 on LED for even frame times. Reduce TDP to 10-12 range to prolong battery life and reduce fan noise.
My power went out on a savage prog night. I tethered my deck to my phone and was still able to raid. Wasn't even that bad.
Something you forgot to mention: Be sure to enable developer mode on your Steam Deck and turn off the "enable wifi power management" toggle or else you will encounter very frequent mini lag spikes while playing that will mess you up on button presses.
Also, if you play on console already you can back up your settings to the server via the character select menu and then download them on your Steam Deck and all the controls you're familiar with will be the same (though you might have to readjust the size of some HUD elements)
I've raided on handheld for almost a year. It really isn't a big deal.
While I mostly play FFXIV on my desktop rig, I love playing on my Steam Deck and works in a pinch when I want to play while away from home. I stick with Laptop High and generally get 60 FPS in most areas, but if gets lower in the busier areas like Limsa. Thankfully it is not low enough to be unplayable.
great video but unfortunately 90% of the footage is spoilers so i can't really give it to my friend 🙁
i really want to know the name of the music playing during final thoughts. thanks for the helpful guide!
I bought a Steam Deck a few years ago when work required me to travel around more often. Became a great investment not having to miss raid nights with my static or treasure map nights with the FC. Bonus points for making layovers in LaGuardia International a TEEEEENY bit more tolerable.
One key note to remember, Steam regularly performs scheduled backend maintenance on their servers on Tuesday nights (CST) leading to experiencing higher latency issues ingame during those times. May ultimately make or break alliance raids or savage prog nights so do plan accordingly given the infamous scourge that is FFXIV's server tick system.
I will say this..
coming from pc I was amazed by steam deck and rog ally performance. I regularly play it now on hand held, just typing and communicating is annoying
I can't play this game without my Steam Deck.
if it was free to play i would have try it
It's not the best way to play it, its one of the worst
It's super amazing i been playing it on the steamdeck since fall of 2022
because you have the extra 4 back buttons and 8 more buttons on the track pads. it won't hit 60fps but low-setting at 45fps is soo good and smooth.
I need to do that
the game was made when the dinosaurs roamed the earth dude, if it couldn't be ran on the steam deck lmao i'd be worried
I am thinking about getting a steam deck or legion go s in may with steam os
The virtual mouse is invisible for me when enabled with LB + R3 shortcut.
Honestly, yeah
Played on Steam Deck from Stormblood to Endwalker back in 2023 and Dawntrail in 2024 and I gotta say this is probably like one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had on a handheld