Steam Deck: Healing my inner child (and my inner Linux nerd) 🎮I bought my Steam Deck OLED (512GB) in late 2024, and it’s been a journey.

Steam Deck: Healing my inner child (and my inner Linux nerd)

I bought my Steam Deck OLED (512GB) in late 2024, and it’s been a journey. From AAA titles to indie gems like Dave the Diver, this little Linux machine has been through it all.

Why Steam Deck?
As a Linux enthusiast, the choice was obvious. An Arch-based handheld? Yes, please. I couldn’t bring myself to buy a Windows-based console (Lenovo or Ally) — it just felt... wrong. Having my entire Steam library on a device that feels native to my workflow was the main selling point.

The Reality Check

- Performance: I even hooked it up to my 2K monitor just to see what it’s capable of. For a handheld, the results are solid.
- Customization: Decky was a Day 1 install. Even if I'm not swapping the SSD yet, I need that extra layer of control over the system.
- Playtime: Have I finished dozens of games? Honestly, no. Life and work as a system analyst take up most of my time.

But that’s not why I bought it. I still remember playing Forza Horizon 4 on a long train ride, and that feeling was priceless.

The "Why":
It reminds me of my school days with a PS Vita in my backpack. Buying the Deck was about satisfying that inner kid who missed handheld gaming. Even if it sits on the shelf sometimes, I don’t regret it. It’s there for when that "inner gamer" finally wakes up again.

What about you? Do you have a piece of tech that you bought more for "the vibe" or nostalgia rather than daily productivity? Or maybe you're also rocking a Deck — what's your must-have plugin?

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