Many build their own PC. Nowadays there are quite many models of handhelds but most are plagued with at least one of these problems:

Too bulky

Low Performance

Poor Battery

Poor screen

I’m not sure a Steam Deck 2 or 3 or 4, etc… mini, with efficient battery will be launched some day.

With the SteamOS I was starting to think if maybe I should try to build my own handheld.

Assembling all the parts available out there, re-purposing discarded devices parts.

Is this some kind of stupid idea? Not looking for validation, I’m just looking to learn if others tried.

  • Björn Tantau@swg-empire.de
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    4 hours ago

    Any particular device that you find appealing?

    Well, I’m quite satisfied with my Steam Deck. If I wanted something a little bit more portable I’d just chuck a mobile controller from 8BitDo or so into my backpack to use with my phone.

    I guess my ideal device would be an RG Slide if it could also work as a phone.