Recording summary · November 2022
Why I Regret Selling my Steam Deck
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Overview
Daniel regrets selling a Steam Deck for about £400—taking a nearly £200 loss after paying over £600—and replacing it with a Nintendo Switch OLED and a 17-inch gaming laptop while traveling in Thailand, largely due to disinterest in Switch games compared to PC titles like Cyberpunk and Call of Duty.
Carrying the heavy 17-inch laptop, power brick, and extensive electronics proves cumbersome across Thai hotels and airport security, prompting plans to reduce backpack weight and potentially purchase another Steam Deck for use directly or connected to apartment TVs via HDMI.
Themes
Regrets over selling the Steam Deck and dissatisfaction with the Nintendo Switch OLED game library.
Travel difficulties caused by carrying excessive electronics, including airport security checks and luggage weight.
Potential use cases for a Steam Deck as an apartment desktop or couch console setup.
Developments
Daniel sold the Steam Deck without its box and charger a couple of months prior to the recording.
Daniel traveled to Thailand carrying a backpack packed with a 17-inch gaming laptop, a Nintendo Switch OLED, a winter sweater, and multiple electronic accessories.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the Steam Deck is available for purchase in shops in Thailand.