• stopthatgirl7@kbin.social
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    I just hope they can bring the weight down in the next version. It’s a little too heavy for me to use, and I was so sad when I realized it.

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      Hold it with one hand

      Do curls with it

      Change hand

      Repeat

      Couple of weeks later it will feel light as fuck holding it with two hands!

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          Hey wait a minute, this guy is trying to trick us into getting out of our chairs! Get them!!

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        Playing on the Steam Deck for a few weeks and then picking up a Nintendo Switch, it felt like I was holding air.

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        I have a genetic disorder that causes my tendons and ligaments to be weak, so I get sprains and dislocations easily. I’ve sprained a finger pushing an elevator button before, and dislocated a knee standing up and taking a step. My hands are so stupid weak I couldn’t even get a Switch, I had to get a Switch Lite. I can’t use Xbox controllers because the D-pad and left stick being switched caused me to accidentally dislocate my thumb once.

        The Steam Deck is just slightly too heavy for me to hold for long, because you carry some of the weight on your middle fingers when you’re holding it. When I was trying it, a middle finger joint started to go out of place.

        The ergonomics of the Steam Deck were great; so I was so upset when I felt my finger starting to give. I had only played for about 10, 15 minutes before I started having problems, and I had to tape my finger after I got home from trying it.

        I’m a rare case, I know, but usually new versions of electronics tend to be slimmer and lighter, so I’m hopeful.

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          On the plus side, you can use any Bluetooth or USB compatible controller that you find comfortable and a cheap stand to make your experience more comfortable. Steam’s controller support is fantastic.

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            Yeah, but that’s not going to be very easy to do on the train, or laying down in bed, and having to carry around a controller kills a lot of the portability, which would be the whole point of a Stream Deck for me. And if I’m going to play at home, I’ve already got a gaming PC.

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          Oh shit. I’m sorry about that.

          If there’s one thing the Deck is good for is customisation. It’s not ideal but I wonder if it’s possible to design handles that don’t put so much pressure on your middle fingers or grips that wrap around your palms.

          As you can tell, I’m not someone who specialises in ergonomic design.