Steam Deck has become one of the handheld gaming devices over the last two years. Since its launch in early 2022, Valve‘s console has continuously gained fans due to its great versatility, allowing players to access almost the entire Steam library from the comfort of their couch… or bathroom.
In a recent survey conducted on Overkill.wtf with 3,000 Steam Deck owners, the statistics make it quite clear: even though 86% of users have used the handheld device outside of their homes at some point, it is more common for them to use it within their four walls. Once indoors, the majority use it on the couch, in bed… and even in the bathroom. Up to 20 people confirmed using the Steam Deck regularly while in the restroom, not just occasionally.
Regarding how each player plays, 956 individuals use streaming services at home (such as Moonlight, Steam Remote, or PlayStation Remote Play), while up to 520 players admitted to using cloud streaming services (like Nvidia GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass Cloud).
In the survey, players were also asked how many video games they have in their Steam Deck library. Nearly 1/3 of the respondents answered that they have between 200 and 500 games, with 699 players having more than 500 games in their library.
As a curiosity, the statistics also show which console is the most emulated by players. In first place is PlayStation 2, followed by Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Game Boy, and GameCube. This way, Nintendo has four old consoles without service among the top five most emulated, although the top spot goes to Sony. Interestingly, PlayStation 2 is the best-selling console in history.
