Welcome to Steam Deck Dad — a channel all about handheld and home gaming, with the Steam Deck at the centre of everything I do.

I make simple, honest, and relatable videos about:
The Steam Deck & Steam Deck OLED — tips, settings, game recommendations & real-life experiences
PS5 / PS5 Pro content — upgrades, impressions, comparisons & “is it worth it?” breakdowns
Accessories & setups that actually make gaming easierThe funny realities of dad-life gaming (including my ever-growing Steam Deck backlog)

If you love the Steam Deck, enjoy console gaming, or just want tech that fits around real life and family life — you’re in the right place.

Subscribe and enjoy the journey!


Steam Deck Dad

I honestly never thought I’d see those numbers next to this channel name. 803 people choosing to stick around and watch me waffle on about games, the Steam Deck, and whatever else pops into my head is wild.

Whether you’ve been here since the early days or just recently hit subscribe, thank you. It genuinely means a lot that you spend your time hanging out with me and being part of this little community.

Here’s to more handheld gaming, more random tangents, and plenty more waffling. You legends.

Thank you!

3 hours ago | [YT] | 11

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If anyone wants to add me on Steam, feel free.

Steam ID: ElGee88

Always good to see what you’re all playing — especially if it fits into 30–45 minute sessions.

Drop your Steam name below too so others can connect.

Let’s build a proper Steam Deck Dad friends list.

19 hours ago | [YT] | 14

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Be honest… when do you ACTUALLY use your Steam Deck?

1 day ago | [YT] | 6

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Evening all,

Editing the next video now - '5 Reasons to get a Steam Deck' (preliminary title!) What do you think of the the colour of the video in the poll?

If you've not had the chance, please check out the latest video where I test the PS Portal and give my views on it.

Don't forget to like, hype and comment on the video!
And if you're new to the channel, why not hit that subscribe button!

Cheers, EI!

2 days ago | [YT] | 9

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The new video is live.

I switched from Steam Deck to PlayStation Portal to see how it actually fits around real life — not as a spec comparison, just as a genuine experiment in everyday use.

If you enjoy this kind of honest, experience-led breakdown, a like on the video really helps it reach the right people. And if you’re watching early, don’t forget to hit the hype button — it gives the upload a strong start.

Curious to hear where people land on streaming vs native handhelds.

I Switched From Steam Deck to PlayStation Portal for 7 days.
https://youtu.be/JAyBNLvZYwo

3 days ago | [YT] | 5

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Good morning all!

Quick blast on Hit n Run this morning! What a fun game!

Remember, new video drops tonight!

4 days ago | [YT] | 10

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Tomorrow’s video is a reflective one.

I tried switching from Steam Deck to PlayStation Portal — not as a spec comparison, but just to see how it actually fits around real life.

I owned the Portal before the Deck, so this isn’t anti-Portal. I genuinely wanted it to work.

What surprised me wasn’t performance.
It was friction.

If you game around work, family, and normal life — this one might resonate.

4 days ago | [YT] | 16

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Be honest… why did you originally get a Steam Deck?

5 days ago | [YT] | 8

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Editing the video while the house is quiet. If all goes to plan, it’ll be up soon.

Is the PlayStation Portal actually better than people think?

Or does the Steam Deck still make more sense?

6 days ago | [YT] | 10

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Okay, be honest. Do you still sniff the vents on your Steam Deck?

I still enjoy the occasional sniff here and there!

1 week ago | [YT] | 5