SteamOS VS Windows: The Supreme Handheld OS

Baldly Rudy • May 26, 2025
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Sponsor: šŸ”’Remove your personal information from the web at JoinDeleteMe.com/RUDY and use code RUDY for 20% off šŸ™Œ DeleteMe international Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com ----------------------------------------------------------- SteamOS VS Windows. Which OS are you using? In the PC handheld space, this is one of the hottest debates. They each have their own pros and cons, but how do games run on each one? Let's give it a go. Hi friends! If you're interested in purchasing anything that I mentioned in the video, then here are some affiliate links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/intro-to-patreon-129857906?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Things Used in the Video: šŸ”„JSAUX Ally Battery Mod: https://go.jsaux.com/3SmUpEp šŸ”„Anti-Static Mat ESD Safe: https://amzn.to/4jUxyfJ šŸ”„iFixIt Pro Tech Toolkit: https://amzn.to/4mkUVAS šŸ”„iFixIt Mako Drive Kit (Cheaper Version): https://amzn.to/3Yz20Ue šŸ”„SABRENT Rocket 2230 NVMe 4.0 1TB: https://amzn.to/3JnQQtH šŸ”„Elgato 4K X Capture Card: https://amzn.to/4ihqoRb šŸ”„JSAUX Ally Dock: https://amzn.to/3GZDnK4 šŸ”„JSAUX Ally Modcase: https://amzn.to/4jMQdKs Software Used: šŸ”„Balena Etcher: https://etcher.balena.io/ šŸ”„Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/ šŸ”„Steam Recovery Image: https://steamdeck-images.steamos.cloud/steamdeck/20250320.1000/ (Pick the Steam Deck Repair Image ZIP) šŸ”„Hue Sync App: https://github.com/honjow/HueSync šŸ”„Simple Decky TDP: https://github.com/aarron-lee/SimpleDeckyTDP Other Recommendations: šŸ”„ASUS ROG Ally X: https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/dOe9J7 šŸ”„ASUS ROG Ally (Old Model): https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/XmWLv3 šŸ”„ASUS ROG Ally (Old Model) (Amazon): https://amzn.to/48NY6c4 šŸ”„Lenovo Legion Go: https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/Wyg6zZ šŸ”„MSI Claw 8 AI Plus (Best Buy): https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/zxRemW šŸ”„MSI Claw 8 AI Plus (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4iRWEfd šŸ”„MSI Claw 7 AI Plus (Best Buy): https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/EE2zdQ šŸ”„MSI Claw (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3TAbdrN šŸ”„MSI Claw (Best Buy): https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/3JY9rk šŸ”„MSI Claw (Walmart) ($549 at time of publishing): https://howl.link/cfd0edde14pfk MSI Claw Screen Protectors: šŸ”„amFilm: https://amzn.to/3VvS2lI 3rd Party Docks: šŸ”„JSAUX Docking Station: https://amzn.to/3EyFAIJ šŸ”„JSAUX Omnicase 2: https://amzn.to/3JksBMW šŸ”„iVoler Docking Station: https://amzn.to/3khmRKN SSD: šŸ”„SABRENT Rocket 2230 NVMe 4.0 1TB: https://amzn.to/3JnQQtH šŸ”„Samsung - 990 PRO 4TB: https://howl.me/cmyJy2SS9S5 microSD Cards: šŸ”„Samsung 512 GB A2: https://amzn.to/3KFXXPs šŸ”„SanDisk 1TB A2: https://amzn.to/3lXjx7Y Handheld Wireless Keyboards: šŸ”„Rii K06 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard: https://amzn.to/468HKuH šŸ”„Gimibox Mini Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard: https://amzn.to/46p0JRZ šŸ”„Rii X8 Portable 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3PgQ5GJ 65W Power Banks: šŸ”„Baseus Power Bank 20000mAh: https://amzn.to/3CBfByL šŸ”„UGREEN Power Bank 25000mAh: https://amzn.to/3qQyMSG šŸ”„Anker Portable Charger 24,000mAh: https://amzn.to/3Pmej2m 3rd Party Controllers: šŸ”„8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller: https://amzn.to/4h2jqQc šŸ”„GuliKit KK3 MAX: https://amzn.to/4g2xZC0 Bags & Cases: šŸ”„tomtoc G47 Bag: https://amzn.to/3E4aw6a šŸ”„ASUS ROG Ally Modcase: https://amzn.to/4js809O šŸ”„ASUS ROG Ally X Modcase: https://amzn.to/4h1nr7j Misc: šŸ”„Foldable Keyboard: https://amzn.to/42iwiNy šŸ”„Lossless Scaling: https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/ šŸ”„ASUS ROG Charging Dock: https://howl.link/is299uf3e3ye1 šŸ”„ARZOPA Stand: https://amzn.to/3E6Ao1p If you use these links to purchase anything, I may get a commission from the sale. It helps support the channel at no extra cost to you, so thank you! Timestamps: Intro: 00:00 Sponsor: 02:20 How I Ran These Numbers: 03:48 30w TDP: 05:03 25w TDP: 05:29 15w TDP: 06:34 10w TDP: 07:38 Battery Life Expectancy: 08:25 Experience with Both: 10:02 Which OS for Who?: 11:20 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baldlyrudy/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/baldlyrudy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baldlyrudy Check out my favorites on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/baldlyrudy Like the Music in the Video? Check out more here: https://share.epidemicsound.com/8zqvhz Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Thanks for watching! Business Inquiries: [email protected] #ROGAlly #SteamOS #WindowsOS #Keymailer #DOOMTheDarkAges #TheElderScrollsIVOblivionRemastered Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.keymailer.co

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