• RxBrad@lemmings.world
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    1 year ago

    Probably for the best. The Deck certification process on games would probably be annoying if they had a whole bunch of revisions with only like 10% difference in performance.

    Wait a few years and make the next one a meaningful jump.

  • stopthatgirl7@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I just hope they can bring the weight down in the next version. It’s a little too heavy for me to use, and I was so sad when I realized it.

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      1 year ago

      Hold it with one hand

      Do curls with it

      Change hand

      Repeat

      Couple of weeks later it will feel light as fuck holding it with two hands!

      • stopthatgirl7@kbin.social
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        1 year ago

        I have a genetic disorder that causes my tendons and ligaments to be weak, so I get sprains and dislocations easily. I’ve sprained a finger pushing an elevator button before, and dislocated a knee standing up and taking a step. My hands are so stupid weak I couldn’t even get a Switch, I had to get a Switch Lite. I can’t use Xbox controllers because the D-pad and left stick being switched caused me to accidentally dislocate my thumb once.

        The Steam Deck is just slightly too heavy for me to hold for long, because you carry some of the weight on your middle fingers when you’re holding it. When I was trying it, a middle finger joint started to go out of place.

        The ergonomics of the Steam Deck were great; so I was so upset when I felt my finger starting to give. I had only played for about 10, 15 minutes before I started having problems, and I had to tape my finger after I got home from trying it.

        I’m a rare case, I know, but usually new versions of electronics tend to be slimmer and lighter, so I’m hopeful.