Hi all, my son is 11 and a gamer. He does a lot of Roblox (yeah, I know) but also has gaming interests outside of Roblox. He is getting into more robust games. He also likes to record and make YouTube videos of his gaming.

He had a Razer Blade 15 and it crapped out after a year (RMA says motherboard). I had the extended warranty and they are giving me a cash settlement (check) for what I paid for the computer because Razer apparently said they cannot replace the part as it’s not available anymore.

So, did I just have bad luck with the Blade and should I go for another in the Blade series OR go with a different gaming laptop replacement?

I’m researching on my own, but also looking for recommendations from people that have knowledge in this area.

Thank you!

Edit 1: Yes, it should be a laptop. My child likes to switch environments and space is also an issue. Eventually we will consider a desktop, but I am looking for laptop suggestions.

  • WindyRebel@lemmy.worldOP
    6·
    1 month ago

    Potentially. We have Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PS5, my desktop, and he wants the laptop to take to other houses and play on occasion as well.

      • WindyRebel@lemmy.worldOP
        3·
        1 month ago

        I appreciate this response. As I said in another post, the Steam Deck is intriguing! I wouldn’t mind one myself.

        I do want to say that part of why a laptop is “needed” here is because he does record and edit YouTube videos of his gaming, so a Steam Deck wouldn’t allow him to do that unfortunately.

        • blargbluuk@sh.itjust.works
          3·
          1 month ago

          It has a desktop mode that would let you use it like a regular computer (Linux, that is), but I wouldn’t recommend a steam deck for a kid personally. I have one and they run into some of the weirdest crap that can be frustrating to sort out, and I tinker with it intentionally, I can’t imagine the shenanigans a kid could cause inadvertently.

        • mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          2·
          1 month ago

          As someone who regularly plays on a Steam Deck, I almost exclusively play 2D indie games on it. 3D games (even 2D gameplay with 3D graphics) tend to have 30-40fps and go through the battery in ~2 hours. I love the thing and it works great for my needs, but it doesn’t handle everything well.

          Hopefully this helps add context