If Xbox Series S represents the baseline for next generation console development, can Valve's Steam Deck keep up running the same games at the same settings (or similar!) albeit at reduced resolution? That's the conceit behind this fascinating video from Oliver Mackenzie, tackling a range of challenging games as well as legacy titles.

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00:00:00 Sizing up the Steam Deck
00:02:26 Cyberpunk 2077, Control, GRID Legends
00:08:28 DiRT 5, Guardians of the Galaxy
00:12:26 How close can Steam Deck get to Series S?
00:15:14 Xbox Series S backcompat vs the Steam Deck Library
00:17:34 Conclusions