Can these play AAA games?

Yes, at reduced settings. Expect medium settings at 30-60 FPS for recent AAA titles. Indie games and older AAA titles run at high/ultra settings. Steam Deck Verified labels confirm which games run well.

PC handheld vs Nintendo Switch?

PC handhelds play PC games with vastly larger libraries and better graphics. The Switch has Nintendo exclusives (Zelda, Mario) you cannot get elsewhere. Many gamers own both.

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