The Steam Deck is a Linux handheld gaming PC that runs Windows games like a Nintendo Switch, and it’s damn good at it – when it works. But the half-baked console gave us a lot of trouble, and we don’t review gadgets on promise! Here’s why Sean Hollister thinks it’s more like an OG Game Boy than a Nintendo Switch, transformative despite not yet meeting its potential.

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iFixit Steam Deck Teardown: https://youtu.be/4T0RZ6ustKQ

0:00 Intro
1:09 Steam Deck specs
1:16 Steam Deck overlay & customization
2:20 SteamOS software review
3:25 Steam Deck problems & issues
5:37 Missing games (PUBG, Destiny 2, GTA 5, Fortnite)
6:06 Attempting Star Wars: TIE Fighter
6:44 Steam Deck support & not supported games
7:20 Steam Deck Stadia configuration
7:35 Steam Deck hardware review (etched anti-glare model)
8:34 Steam Deck battery
9:27 Conclusion

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