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Steam Hardware@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 4 months ago

Gaming handheld prices are out of control, except for the Steam Deck

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Gaming handheld prices are out of control, except for the Steam Deck

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Steam Hardware@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 4 months ago

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Can you really be expected to pay over $1,000 for a handheld gaming PC when Valve's handheld can be yours for as little as $399 brand new?

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Thats only Part of it, the others are efficence, Formfaktor and weight. Make it 2-5cm thicker and its now nearly silent
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  I think even 1cm would be enough. Take a look at the ifixit steamdeck heatsink replacement guide to see how small the heatsink is.
  
  https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+Heatsink+Replacement/148904

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