Recording summary · December 2022
why i DON'T Regret selling my Steam Deck + Thailand updates
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Overview
Living in an apartment in Thailand with his girlfriend, Daniel does not regret selling his Steam Deck, as his daily routine involves staying home on weekdays and relying on his gaming laptop.
Daniel sold the Steam Deck to a shop in England for £400, addressed viewer remarks concerning dropped hardware, noted difficulties with heavy backpack electronics at airport security, and retained his Switch OLED for prospective game reviews despite travel motion sickness.
To downsize his gear, Daniel is considering selling both his Switch OLED and 17-inch laptop to switch to a 15-inch gaming laptop.
Themes
Selling the Steam Deck and reasons Daniel does not regret it based on his daily routine in Thailand.
Living in an apartment in Thailand, weekend trips with his girlfriend, and gaming habits on trips.
Backpack weight, electronics carried, and challenges encountered at airport security.
Switch OLED usage, car motion sickness, and reasons for retaining the device for future game reviews.
Financial details of selling the Steam Deck, and addressing viewer comments regarding dropping a Switch on its screen.
Future plans to potentially sell the Switch OLED and 17-inch laptop in favor of a 15-inch gaming laptop.
Developments
Daniel discarded the Steam Deck original box and manual upon initially receiving the device.
Daniel sold his Steam Deck to a shop in England for £400 after buying it for £550.
Daniel relocated to an apartment in Thailand, where he lives with his girlfriend.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel will upload videos of his travels in Thailand to his channel.
Whether new Nintendo games like a new Zelda will be released the following year, prompting reviews.
Whether Daniel will sell his Switch OLED and 17-inch laptop to downsize to a 15-inch model.
Whether Daniel's 17-inch gaming laptop is becoming slower with age and heavy use.