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Eventually, after much contemplation and a series of underwhelming gaming experiences, the decision was made to acquire the Steam Deck OLED Model as a personal birthday and Christmas gift. The choice stemmed from a genuine curiosity about its potential, though initial impressions regarding its hardware left some room for improvement—a design that felt functionally sound but somewhat plasticky compared to high-end smartphones.
Despite its larger size, making portability slightly more cumbersome, the Steam Deck proved to be surprisingly lightweight. The sleek design blended the essence of a gaming console with the capability and versatility of a PC, which was a refreshing shift from earlier attempts in the handheld gaming market.