Steam Deck @sopuli.xyz Brtrnd @feddit.nl 1 yr. ago

multiplayer?

I'm looking into purchasing a steamdeck for my kids. Ican I attach my 2 old Xbox controllers to it, so the kids can play together?

Most multiplayer articles talk about playing with remote players.

Also, should I go for a more expensive version? It seems like I can swap the SSD myself.

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If a game has split screen support, sure, knock yourself out.
Apparently you can connect up to 4 Xbox controllers, but only one at a time can be the "Primary" controller, the one that moves around the UI and picks the games, etc.

https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/use-external-controllers-on-steam-deck.html
- I don't know why it would be different with Xbox controllers, but with Stadia controllers I can controller the UI with either controller.
  
  At the same time?
Buy the 64gb, and upgrade the SSD. I have a 2TB SSD and a 1TB microSD card. :) i pair PS4 controllers and one Xbone controlller and they all work great. PlateUp and all the emulated games with 4 players are a blast docked to a TV!
You can connect any controller really. Either via Bluetooth or cable (you'd need to buy a dongle for cable controllers tho).

As for which version, I'd say go with 256 and get MicroSD card if you need more space. That is, unless buying the 512 model would be cheaper than 256gb model + 256gb card, then I'd recommend you 512 model
If you want a screen protector, stay away from the 512gb version since you either put a protector with glare ontop of the anti glare screen. Or double down on anti glare which reduces image quality.

Most people should probably buy the 256 gb version and get a large external storage.

Only buy the 64gb version if you are looking to make an internal swap. It's very easy but obviously not for everyone. Some people argue that 64 gb is ok if you buy a 512gb se card or bigger. But shaders cache caches up to most of us. It's a bitch, and storage will fill up even if you have 0 games in internal storage. Especially if you wanna use a basic install of CryoUtilities which I recommend everyone to do.
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  Agree. Guessing you aren't using CryoUtilities for higher vram and such. Mine got full in an instant and it was all I had locally. Dunno what caused it.
  
  Edit: had the same issue over multiple wipes and reinstalls so I just pulled the trigger on new internal storage and everything feels great.
I've had six controllers connected and working on mine at once. It was a mix of Nintendo switch, wired PS3, Xbox and stadia controllers. It worked fine.

I have had 4 wireless controllers running at the same time. I believe you can do up to 7 wireless.
I wouldn't buy anything but the 64gb version. Very easy to swap the SSD and it's much cheaper.
Keep the screen size in mind. It's fine for one person, but with two people you will likely want to connect it to a screen.

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