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Undoubtedly, the Steam Deck and its success was a pivotal point in gaming.
It’s not that it can’t play AAA games, it’s just other handhelds do it better.

Carrying a battery pack is essential for using the Steam Deck on the go.
Many have reported issues with titles likeStarfieldin big cities.
Improved battery life
This one goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway.
The battery life on the Steam Deck sucks.

Carrying a battery pack is essential for using the Steam Deck on the go.
Large improvements have been made to the Steam Deck OLED, which has a larger 50Whr battery.
Comparatively, the Steam Deck lasts around 1-3 hours and the OLED model 3-12 hours.
If they can pull this off, I’ll be happy.

Give me an extra USB-C port, hey!
Also, the fewerSteam Deck accessorieslike adapters and docks I need to carry with my handheld, the better.
Built in support for other gaming apps
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Carrying a battery pack is essential for using the Steam Deck on the go.
A lightweight design
Size matters, and the Steam Deck is a chonky handheld.
The ROG Ally’s aesthetic isn’t to my personal taste.
I think the Steam Deck is much cooler, but I’d like it to be lighter.

There’s only one USB-C port on the Steam Deck
Steam Deck Design Lab
Modding the Steam Deck’s outer shell, buttons, and joysticks is extremely popular.
Heck, I even tried it myself,destroying my Steam Deck in the process.
Not many people want to learn this and risk breaking a $500 unit.

Those who do live to regret ittrust me, I know.
Comment below I’d love to read other ideas!

I have to rest my wrists when playing the Steam Deck due it’s chonky weight and build

JSAUX Shell swap on Steam Deck in Atomic Purple

Hall-effect sticks in the Steam Deck would give me more confidence in the devices lasting power

The Steam Deck OLED screen is quite an upgrade from the OG LCD

















