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A new Steam Deck rival is coming, and you’ll never guess who makes it [Antec] [expected price range $600~$900] (www.pcgamesn.com)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I have no use for a slide out keyboard, but I love that these PC handhelds are trying out weird shit to see what sticks.

[–] thesink05 19 points 6 months ago (4 children)

I wish slide out keyboards would make a comeback on high end phones. I might actually play mobile games (but not gachas). Touch controls feel like garbage to me, not to mention blocking the screen with your thumbs.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

Ibwant a slideout keyboars so I can type normally

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I really miss the keyboard on my old Motorola Droid 2. Still wasn't any good for gaming honestly, but it's way better for typing than a touchscreen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Get one of those gamepad cradles with USB-C (but don't cheap out on it).

[–] thesink05 3 points 6 months ago

Problem with those is portability and convenience. Work breaks, waiting rooms, etc., I'm not going to have a controller with me so a slideout keyboard works better. Any situation I'd play mobile games with a controller would probably be a situation I could just bring a Switch or Steam Deck.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yeah this is the reason I mainly play stylus only DS games on my phone, since the controls translate very well making it feel like official mobile ports.

[–] thesink05 1 points 6 months ago

Ya that's generally what I've done as well. Inbento is one of the few times I've enjoyed playing a mobile game.

[–] TropicalDingdong 9 points 6 months ago

We're in the 'weird' phase of a new form factor.

There are a few designs that have been interesting. I like weird, but as a steamdeck daily driver, its a pretty good starting point. Hard to improve upon.