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If you are making the move to PC I would genuinely recommend the Xbox Ally Base model since the Steam Deck is over pricing itself comparatively for about the same performance. It starts with Windows So you'll have a bit of familiarity with the OS to an extent.
I would also look into splitting your Launchers up. Everyone says to just stick with Steam but there is worth in GOG as a main for your single player and offline games and then use Steam Primarily for your Multiplayer Titles and Indies.
GOG offers the best offline option, Where you install it once and can play it infinitely without needing a login.
Steam offers the best online option, While you can play Steam games offline, you still need to log into steam even when offline it will ask if you want offline mode and will auto log into the last logged in account.
GOG recently posted that they are wanting to invest in the indie side more but as of right now Steam has the better selection of Indies.
In terms of if you want PC Game Pass, I usually recommend it for like... 3 months for First time PC buyers to try games out first and see if you actually want to purchase said game.
And if you want to explore more and not have to deal with Microsoft's bloatware, you can install Bazzite which has a dedicated build of their Linux Distro made with the Xbox Ally in mind.
You can also use practically any controller you want if you decide to use it docked.
Best part is that your library will carry over from PC hardware to PC hardware.
If you aren't on the money side just yet, look into seeing if you have local internet cafes in your area.
Now if you are looking into Nintendo, your best bet is to go first party heavy as opposed to third party titles. Reason being is that Nintendo doesn't really pull sales on their first party titles ever and you're more likely to see a third party title pop on sale instead. Nintendo is also now the only company doing physical media.
In terms of Nintendo's Physical Media, avoid any cart that says "Game-Key Card". Those are your games that work the same as Xbox and PS5 where the game cart is just a DRM check to download the game and not the actual game on the cart.
You're also stuck with a company that likes to abandon its IPs more often, and put it's public opinion on the verge of a downward spiral numerous times. This is more recent with the patent abuse that they've been getting caught with.
You'll also be stuck with whatever proprietary controller you can get. Let alone the peripherals that Nintendo tries to sell people.
I'm not going to stand here and go "This one is better" because end of the day, it's your money. I just had enough people ask me recently with the whole PS/XBOX free fall that's happening right now where to go next because People have vocally told me that they don't want a PS6 or the Helix. This is just the main things you want to look at for the start.
This keeps getting taken down on Reddit because it promotes "Console Wars" Apparently.
I would also look into splitting your Launchers up. Everyone says to just stick with Steam but there is worth in GOG as a main for your single player and offline games and then use Steam Primarily for your Multiplayer Titles and Indies.
GOG offers the best offline option, Where you install it once and can play it infinitely without needing a login.
Steam offers the best online option, While you can play Steam games offline, you still need to log into steam even when offline it will ask if you want offline mode and will auto log into the last logged in account.
GOG recently posted that they are wanting to invest in the indie side more but as of right now Steam has the better selection of Indies.
In terms of if you want PC Game Pass, I usually recommend it for like... 3 months for First time PC buyers to try games out first and see if you actually want to purchase said game.
And if you want to explore more and not have to deal with Microsoft's bloatware, you can install Bazzite which has a dedicated build of their Linux Distro made with the Xbox Ally in mind.
You can also use practically any controller you want if you decide to use it docked.
Best part is that your library will carry over from PC hardware to PC hardware.
If you aren't on the money side just yet, look into seeing if you have local internet cafes in your area.
Now if you are looking into Nintendo, your best bet is to go first party heavy as opposed to third party titles. Reason being is that Nintendo doesn't really pull sales on their first party titles ever and you're more likely to see a third party title pop on sale instead. Nintendo is also now the only company doing physical media.
In terms of Nintendo's Physical Media, avoid any cart that says "Game-Key Card". Those are your games that work the same as Xbox and PS5 where the game cart is just a DRM check to download the game and not the actual game on the cart.
You're also stuck with a company that likes to abandon its IPs more often, and put it's public opinion on the verge of a downward spiral numerous times. This is more recent with the patent abuse that they've been getting caught with.
You'll also be stuck with whatever proprietary controller you can get. Let alone the peripherals that Nintendo tries to sell people.
I'm not going to stand here and go "This one is better" because end of the day, it's your money. I just had enough people ask me recently with the whole PS/XBOX free fall that's happening right now where to go next because People have vocally told me that they don't want a PS6 or the Helix. This is just the main things you want to look at for the start.
This keeps getting taken down on Reddit because it promotes "Console Wars" Apparently.
