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In case anyone is interested in a Wipeout/Fzero type game. Redout is currently on sale and it runs perfectly at a locked 60 on maximum settings on the deck. It's closer to Wipeout than Fzero, but it's good fun and only 6gb to boot, so it doesn't take up much space either. Nice game to have on the go, it's easy to knock out a couple races if you've got 10 minutes.
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 18:10 |
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# ? May 27, 2024 03:27 |
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Got my email today as well - 256gb, USA. My rtReserveTime was for 25 minutes 49 seconds after it went live, if that helps anyone. The order date estimator for my time was exactly correct. Looking forward to this being the most powerful computer in my entire household.
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 18:16 |
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Hell yeah. Email received. 28m after live. The calculator was right.
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 18:21 |
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If the calculator is right I'm SOL until mid May, so I'd like to shoutout Valve for cockblocking my initial order because your servers melted and I wasn't able to make my reservation because "lol, you tried purchasing one too many times, so try later!"
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 19:09 |
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Pretty sure someone else got my pre-order so if you got an email about it today, just send it on over to me and I can take care of it. (Where is my steam deck gaben)
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 19:36 |
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Lat week, robot said I was today Now it says I am next Monday...
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 19:37 |
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Yooo got mine. I was at about 25:21
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 19:38 |
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I got Deck blocked by Valve's servers and lockout payment issues as well, got a 256 gb order in almost 2 hours after it went live, and the calculator estimates late May for my preorder. I'm still disappointed every Monday and Thursday when the purchase email isn't in my inbox. Cmooooooon
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 19:43 |
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My thing says I ordered mine at 2:00 PDT which means I’m going to never get a Deck. Q2? Nonsense!
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 19:48 |
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Firebert posted:Lat week, robot said I was today
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 20:14 |
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If you bought that Best Buy deal on Steam Cards (as I did, $200 worth), be aware that they might not arrive activated! Way to go, Best Buy! Let's see how support can help me with this. EDIT: I got it all resolved, had to call their support line. JazzFlight fucked around with this message at 22:05 on Apr 18, 2022 |
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I'm actually relieved I didn't get an email bc I'm going out of town this weekend and didn't want to deal with the anxiety of FedEx. Mistakes into miracles
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 20:26 |
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Marx Headroom posted:I'm actually relieved I didn't get an email bc I'm going out of town this weekend and didn't want to deal with the anxiety of FedEx. Mistakes into miracles Edit: "A driver commenting why this kinda action can happen posted:When I delivered packages, we had to do this to prove a delivery attempt. It happened several times daily, so this video doesn't necessarily mean a stolen package. It looks bad though because he doesn't even seem to ring the bell or wait for a reasonable time for someone to open the door. minusX fucked around with this message at 20:47 on Apr 18, 2022 |
# ? Apr 18, 2022 20:40 |
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JazzFlight posted:Just want to mention because I'm absolutely furious right now: just used my activated cards to fund my steam deck purchase. e: ^^^ i am extraordinarily paranoid about getting this thing delivered, though. i've had really horrible experiences with fedex and electronics in the last few years. Insanite fucked around with this message at 21:03 on Apr 18, 2022 |
# ? Apr 18, 2022 20:59 |
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JazzFlight posted:Just want to mention because I'm absolutely furious right now: Basically, tried web chat, it was useless, they said you had to call, so I eventually did. Waited on hold for ~20 min, explained the issue, waited another ~5 min, and the cards were activated. Quite a relief, I didn't want a $200 issue just floating over my head. Also, imagine if I had given this as a gift and the person hadn't tried to redeem it for a while...
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# ? Apr 18, 2022 22:05 |
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The Deck's display being capable of arbitrary refresh rates (not VRR but fixed at say 40, 45, 50hz) is confirmed. Rollout of the feature on SteamOS is waiting on some backend improvements, but it works on Windows today. It'd be interesting how precise and flexible it is, being able to run at precise NTSC and arcade monitor clocks would allow for emulator gameplay and audio to play at the correct speed with no judder, at least for anything under 60hz. SCheeseman fucked around with this message at 22:14 on Apr 18, 2022 |
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minusX posted:Speaking of, the subreddit is going wild with stolen devices from FedEx delivery people. I haven't had issues in the past with other deliveries, but if you have might want to invest in a camera and like...watch the door like a hawk on delivery day. Video of the driver scanning at their address so GPS says it was there and then walk off with it: https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/u5p78o/fed_ex_driver_steals_steamdeck_confirmed/ e: i also wouldn't put the steam deck on the level of demand of, say, a ps5 or series x, it's a niche computer shipped in an unassuming box. if fedex drivers are secret scalper thieves, they probably have higher-margin packages they could lift within their other deliveries. i do realize i'm tempting fate by saying this before mine arrives The 7th Guest fucked around with this message at 01:34 on Apr 19, 2022 |
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The 7th Guest posted:i don't think that driver is stealing the item but i do think it's typical FedEx behavior from subcontractors. they have so little time to hit their quota that they don't bother to ring or knock, just scan to show they tried then keep on going, or else they don't hit their quota and lose their job. it's hosed and it's on the company ultimately. if a signature is required, they jog up to the door and slap a door tag on the door and then jog right back to the truck So the person who took that video later posted on reddit that that actually wasn't their package, and their package wasn't even out for delivery that day. Turns out, that was another person's package and the driver approached the wrong house and turned around as soon as he noticed. The owner of that house made a massive leap to "this guy stole my steam deck!" based on the video alone without even looking at their tracking info.
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 05:53 |
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Dr. Video Games 0031 posted:So the person who took that video later posted on reddit that that actually wasn't their package, and their package wasn't even out for delivery that day. Turns out, that was another person's package and the driver approached the wrong house and turned around as soon as he noticed. The owner of that house made a massive leap to "this guy stole my steam deck!" based on the video alone without even looking at their tracking info. lol I am shocked at this new information
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 06:00 |
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Yeah if a driver is gonna steal a package there are ways to do it that don’t involve going up to the door if your victim. Even then it’s really really hard and generally not worth it
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 08:24 |
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Dr. Video Games 0031 posted:So the person who took that video later posted on reddit that that actually wasn't their package, and their package wasn't even out for delivery that day. Turns out, that was another person's package and the driver approached the wrong house and turned around as soon as he noticed. The owner of that house made a massive leap to "this guy stole my steam deck!" based on the video alone without even looking at their tracking info. IDK, the other comments by OP says "Yeah FedEx marked it as delayed and now when I talk to them over the phone they say it was stolen and Vavle agrees but just refunded me." Thread is locked now though.
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 14:53 |
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minusX posted:IDK, the other comments by OP says "Yeah FedEx marked it as delayed and now when I talk to them over the phone they say it was stolen and Vavle agrees but just refunded me." Thread is locked now though. I mean if it’s marked as delayed then I have no idea why he went to his door, he has no reason to ever take it off the truck
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 14:58 |
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If you trusts goons, there were similar stories about FedExed PS5s here on SA at the height of the craze.
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 15:03 |
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CharlestheHammer posted:I mean if it’s marked as delayed then I have no idea why he went to his door, he has no reason to ever take it off the truck Link to the OP's comment record with a lot of the discussion that's not just "I got it sorry y'all" but deletes might've happened. https://www.reddit.com/user/JoeySnack5
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 15:28 |
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Also it should be said a driver can not take a package off his manifest unless it’s marked as delirvered as drivers actually have no control over that process. That’s completely on the on-site package handlers. So if your stealing, your better off doing it at the hub
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 15:30 |
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Rinkles posted:If you trusts goons, there were similar stories about FedExed PS5s here on SA at the height of the craze. I have a real horror story concerning my PS5 delivery from UPS. There was a power line down on my road so they took it back and didn’t deliver it until the next day. I still have nightmares about it.
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 16:02 |
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I know I said it a few pages back, but the label on mine had to get replaced at a regional hub and that's when I spent a few days hoping I wasn't getting 4lbs of rocks because that's exactly where you'd steal something and replace it if you were inclined to do so. I imagine "porch pirates" are the greater risk once it gets on the delivery truck. Motherfuckers will straight up follow delivery trucks and either wait for them to leave and go for packages themselves or call a buddy to go get it while they keep trailing the truck. Especially if you live in an area with a lot of meth-heads, that seems to be their game. On topic with the thread: I tried an un-optimized game on my deck that needed a keyboard and it would let me type but not delete anything. chainchompz fucked around with this message at 21:05 on Apr 19, 2022 |
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minusX posted:IDK, the other comments by OP says "Yeah FedEx marked it as delayed and now when I talk to them over the phone they say it was stolen and Vavle agrees but just refunded me." Thread is locked now though. I followed the link from that thread to another thread and assumed it was about the same incident, but maybe we're talking about two different incidents here.
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# ? Apr 19, 2022 21:10 |
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So how long does it usually take to get a shipping confirmation?
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 16:15 |
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Lockback posted:So how long does it usually take to get a shipping confirmation? This probably isn't a good example as mine happened over the long weekend, but last Thur (14th) I got my notice to purchase it. I did that immediately, and didn't get my shipping notice until yesterday morning (19th). It's scheduled to arrive tomorrow (21st) from Illinois to Alberta, Canada.
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 16:53 |
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my shipping notification was on monday, got it just now initial OOB impressions (won't actually be plugging it in until later today): - grip feels good in my big hands, similar to the hori split pad pro for switch (comparatively the two systems are around the same width when the split pads are connected to the switch as well) but without the crazy amount of bulk - doesn't seem like i'll have any issue reaching anything with my thumbs. the weird button placement sliding off the edge is not a real issue - analog sticks feel good, professional-grade, at least for now - d-pad is a little mushy which is disappointing - buttons are acceptable and clicky. the anbernic rg351p buttons are a bit more fun because they're bigger and clickier, but i also understand some people hate clicky buttons - charger cord is just the right length to reach from the outlet in my nightstand to where i lay down on the bed, so it's all set for bed gaming. if you're in the living room and your outlet is by the TV, it's probably not going to reach the couch
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Lockback posted:So how long does it usually take to get a shipping confirmation? mine was something like 4-5 days, it seems like they do both the ordering and the shipping in batches on the same days
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 17:16 |
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I read that using Chiaki allows remote play from PS5 to work. How is the performance? I’m about 70 hours into Elden Ring and don’t really want to start over just so I can play it on the Deck.
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 17:27 |
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Lockback posted:So how long does it usually take to get a shipping confirmation? My shipping confirmation from Monday's order just got sent (US). No idea if that's typical though.
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 21:37 |
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BONESAWWWWWW posted:My shipping confirmation from Monday's order just got sent (US). No idea if that's typical though. Mine was also just sent, same circumstances as you. Ordered Monday, shipping notice today, Wednesday.
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 21:56 |
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Good Soldier Svejk posted:mine was something like 4-5 days, it seems like they do both the ordering and the shipping in batches on the same days After paying for the purchase, there's a 24-hour grace period to either change the shipping address or cancel the order. Quoting from earlier: Bloodplay it again posted:...They ship via FedEx Ground from Carol Stream, IL. After completing your order, there's a 24-hr period in which you can change the delivery address or cancel the order altogether. If you checked out within ~30 min or so, the label will get printed Tuesday and FedEx will pick it up Wednesday. If you wait until later in the day, the label won't get printed until Wednesday and it won't get picked up until Thursday. Obviously, if you wait a couple of days, you can push the date out however long you waited to complete the purchase. Because they very, very specifically chose Thursday as the second day in weeks with two ordering periods, that means the earliest your order could possibly go out is the following Monday. Even if you paid first thing Thursday, the order won't finish processing until Friday morning and the label won't get printed until later in the day Friday for pickup Monday.
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 22:00 |
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I live in an area that says less than a week according to that map, and it still took a week to arrive. Has anyone added a micro SD card to their deck yet? I have plenty of space after loading the games I want to play for now but I'm eyeing some incoming AAA titles with pretty bulky data specs.
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# ? Apr 20, 2022 22:06 |
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chainchompz posted:I live in an area that says less than a week according to that map, and it still took a week to arrive. If you paid for it on the 7th or 8th and FedEx didn't pick it up until the following week where it arrived on the 15th (Friday), then I don't understand how picked up Monday delivered Friday is taking a week. You paid Thursday or Friday and didn't get a tracking number until the 11th, right? You paid 7th 24 hr change for cancellation/address change Label printed the 11th (because the distributor is not open Sat/Sun) Picked up on the 11th and delivered 4 days later e: Important to note that Valve weren't doing more than one order/week when I posted that. That's also why, in my previous post, I noted that they specifically chose Thursday as the second day of the week for orders. Any orders paid for on Thursday, no matter how quickly placed, will not even get picked up by FedEx until the following Monday. Bloodplay it again fucked around with this message at 22:17 on Apr 20, 2022 |
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chainchompz posted:I live in an area that says less than a week according to that map, and it still took a week to arrive. It's easy, just pop it in and format in settings. I'm still enjoying my Deck a lot but I don't think I'll be going through my whole backlog with it, if only because some PC games I just won't enjoy on a small screen. Stuff like Crystal Project is great though. The trackpad is surprisingly good, I've had issues with others in the past where pushing to click would also move the cursor a bit but that's not a problem here.
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loudog999 posted:I read that using Chiaki allows remote play from PS5 to work. How is the performance? I’m about 70 hours into Elden Ring and don’t really want to start over just so I can play it on the Deck. If you've got a good 5ghz wifi setup you'll be fine. Just run chiaki in desktop mode as when you run it from gamemode it has trouble switching to the game screen after you connect to the PS5. Steam Button + left d-pad pushes the PS button. Quality is not as good as something like Moonlight, but that's the PS5s fault, not chiakis.
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