Can MSI Claw past Steam Deck?

Follow the Panel

@FanTheDeck @ThePhawx @NerdNest

The MSI Claw handheld uses an Intel APU, which may have power consumption and driver issues compared to other handheld devices.

The hosts express skepticism about the performance and battery life of the MSI Claw handheld.

The price of the MSI Claw handheld will play a significant role in its success, but it may struggle to compete with other established handheld devices.

Personal preference and familiarity with Steam input may influence the decision to purchase the MSI Claw handheld. Console amenities, such as extended battery life, are important factors for handheld PC gamers.

The concept of a gaming phone with built-in controls and a larger battery is appealing to some gamers.

Power and efficiency are crucial in PC gaming, and there is a need for more efficient chips and optimization.

Subscription services for indie games can help highlight and support smaller developers.

The number of games on Steam is overwhelming, making it challenging to discover hidden gems.

NCSoft's decision to license a fan project for City of Heroes shows a positive approach to game preservation and community support. Cannibalization of game sales may not be a significant concern given the vast number of games available in the industry.

The snapshot feature in Prince of Persia helps players navigate metroidvania-style games more efficiently by marking areas of interest on the mini-map.

Prioritizing performance over visual quality in games can lead to a more enjoyable gaming experience.

Lengthy tutorials in games can be a turn-off for players and may discourage them from continuing to play.

The hosts express their gratitude to their patrons for their support.

🔔Get notified! https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdNest?sub_confirmation=1

——————————— 🎯SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ———————————

▶️Send in a tip! https://streamelements.com/nerdnest/tip

▶️Support on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/nerdnest

▶️Join us! https://www.youtube.com/nerdnest/join

▶️Humble Bundle Partner Link - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=nerdnest

▶️Nerd Nest Merch - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiC38Llz5e3qR6EaQAGlWvw/store

▶️Check out my Wife's Etsy Shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/runjumpstomp

——————————— ⚠️CONNECT ———————————

▶️ NERD NEST DISCORD - http://nerdnest.tv/discord

▶️THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@billfairchild

▶️ MASTODON - https://mas.to/@BillFairchild

▶️BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/nerdnest.tv

▶️ NERD NEST TWEETS - https://twitter.com/NerdNestTV

Steam Deck Discord https://discord.gg/pbyRVycu7B

——————————— 🎧PODCASTS ———————————

▶️ THE NERD NEST PODCAST- http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdnest

▶️ ON DECK - https://nerdnest.tv/ondeck

▶️ 143 PIXELS - http://nerdnest.tv/143

——————————— ⚙️GEAR I USE ———————————

➡️GEAR I USE - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nerdnest

💵Nerd Nest may receive a commission on sales of items linked above. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links will be marked with a 💵.

_______________________________________________________________________________

Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: https://gameswithbill.notion.site/Nerd-Nest-Ethics-Statement-ddadd635c1704a95a7c45927853a7634