Recording summary · September 2022
Unboxing my Steam Deck
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Overview
Daniel unboxed a £560 512GB Steam Deck, which was chosen to provide sufficient storage for large games like Elden Ring, and evaluated its packaging, accessories, physical layout, and controls in comparison to the Nintendo Switch.
The unboxing ended without setup or gameplay because the console's battery was completely drained upon arrival.
Themes
Packaging and included accessories, including multilingual text in Korean, Japanese, and English, documentation, a charger, a cleaning cloth, a small pouch, and a zippered carrying case with a strap.
Hardware controls, ergonomics, and comparisons to the Nintendo Switch, highlighting the Steam Deck's larger size, two-handed comfort, rear grip buttons, shoulder buttons, triggers, dual thumbsticks, directional pad, trackpads, and port selection.
Developments
Daniel opened the packaging and cut the zip fastener on the Steam Deck carrying case.
Daniel attempted to power on the Steam Deck and found the battery uncharged.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the extended shipping delay resulted from supply shortages.
The exact intended function of the included small pouch before concluding it held the plug.
Whether the small openings on the console hardware were microphones.