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Steam Deck

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A place to discuss and support all things Steam Deck.

Replacement for r/steamdeck_linux.

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[–] xchino 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, I've been using it as my PC for about a year now, I do game on it but my primary reason for purchase was that it was just a great deal on a Linux machine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm curious what makes it a great deal on a Linux machine? It seems like pretty niche (i.e. expensive) hardware for any other purpose than handheld gaming.

[–] xchino 1 points 1 year ago

It's cost:performance ratio at the time was crazy, it is widely assumed Valve is selling it as a loss leader or at mfr cost. The only thing they've said is that it's pricing was "painful". It's hardware isn't that niche, it's just a PC in a handheld form factor.