u/Aesk

So I've searched this up many times and all I get is people having problems with no audio. But that is NOT my issue

My problem is that videos play normally when muted, buy when I turn the audio on they start to auto pause constantly. I hit play, get a fraction of second of audio and the video plays 1-2 frames then pauses again. This is only on my phone. Videos work fine on any other device I've used.

Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra

Thank you for any advice you have.

Games have been my hobby since I was 6 years old. Many other hobbies have come and gone. But I've always played games. I probably always will. Just not new ones anymore.

Gaming has never been the cheapest hobby in the world. But it's always been one of the more affordable ones. That is until recently. With the price increases for PS5, Switch, Steam Deck, etc. I just can't afford to keep up. I'm sure a lot of you are also wondering if you'll be able afford to play anything new in a year or two.

I'm not sure what my point is other than to rant. But, man... This sucks. I want to play Elder Scrolls 6, GTA6, even Crimson Desert. But unless by some merical it runs on the Steam Deck, I don't know if I ever will.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk. Have a great day!

Edit: I appreciate the optimistic responses. I currently play on Steam Deck. I'm primarily concerned for hardware prices. I always have and will continue to play older games. But I still wish to try the occasional latest and greatest. Thank you all!

I have terrible vision. Extreme near sightedness. I want to avoid getting prescription lenses if I can. I read that the Luma has an adjustable focus, but it seems like the beast does not? I intend to primarily use with my steam deck.

Thanks for your answers.