The steam deck feels very heavy holding it in everyway. It feels the heaviest in its hand grips. Does that feeling go away? It feels like I’m trying to hold a laptop.
Well it basicly is a linux laptop.
The steam deck feels very heavy
Submitted 1 year ago by sparklecherryz@geddit.social to steamdeck@sopuli.xyz
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random_character_a@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Aviandelight@mander.xyz 1 year ago
I was concerned about the weight when I got mine as I am used to Nintendo handhelds. After playing with my Steam deck for over a year now I don’t notice the weight anymore. I actually feel like I’m going to break my Switch when I play it now.
sparklecherryz@geddit.social 1 year ago
The last handheld I had was a n3ds xl, too.
Grass@geddit.social 1 year ago
I think you might just have weak arms then.
theragu40@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Yeah I mean the 3DS XL is not a heavy system by any sort of comparative standard. So it makes sense the deck would feel heavy.
Personally it doesn’t bother me, but I do still often prop pillows under my arms as support for long sessions. You might try that.
topinambour_rex@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I read somewhere, maybe reddit, maybe here, someone used an articulated tripod for tablet to support their deck for them. It could be a solution for you, at home.
hogart@feddit.nu 1 year ago
Yes eventually your muscles gets big enough and you don’t realise you are even holding it. You’ll get there. Hang in there!
Bugger@mander.xyz 1 year ago
It’s a personal preference and your mileage may vary, but I found a silicone skin to make a huge improvement in handling comfort.
sparklecherryz@geddit.social 1 year ago
I think it may also be due to the way the handle grips are shaped on the bottom half. My hands feel better with my palms flared out more. The joysticks do stick out a little too much for my liking, though.
sparemethewearysigh@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I only notice how bulky and heavy the deck is when I use my switch. But I love the deck and don’t mind the heft considering what it’s capable of.
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 1 year ago
It seemed heavy at first, but I don’t really notice the weight at all anymore. I find it much more comfortable to play than a lighter handheld like the switch, ergonomics are more important than weight imo.
NightOwl@lemmy.one 1 year ago
The thickness is especially nice. I used grip attachments with the switch which at that point made it nearly as long as the Deck. They did not design those joycons for regular hands. If the controls were detachable on the deck I’d be using it as my main controller. I really want a comfortable joycons style wireless controller.
mrfriki@lemmy.world 1 year ago
It felt heavy for me because I was used to the Switch. Since I haven’t used the Switch (actually sold it 6 months ago) it feels normal now.
What doesn’t felt right then nor now is the straight shape of the handles and I think that this might be confused with heaviness because it is what makes your arms feel tired. Every other modern controller in the market has handles that are pointed outwards which follows the shape of your shoulders in relation to the forearms when holding the Deck (unless you have really small body like children do). I hope they review the general ergonomic of the device in the next iteration.
PlasticExistence@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Completely agree about the shape of the handles. I’ve 3D printed some grip extensions that make a big difference!
bug@lemmy.one 1 year ago
If you’re sitting for a while playing it then put a pillow on your lap and rest the deck on it. I’ve got something I can only describe as a “gamer’s breastfeeding pillow” and it really takes the strain off your wrists/arms!
Contramuffin@lemmy.world 1 year ago
It’s not particularly heavy but I generally rest the Deck against something anyways (my pillow if I’m lying down, my lap if I’m sitting up)
legion@lemmy.world 1 year ago
When a Steam Deck feels heavy, it’s time to start exercising.
Klanky@sopuli.xyz 1 year ago
I don’t notice it, and I love the sturdy feel of it
MishMash@lemm.ee 1 year ago
Yes, it’s a hefty device, but it’s never been at the forefront of my thoughts when using the device. I’ve never experienced weight related fatigue during a play session with the Deck. That includes playing CP 2077 for a 6 hour session today.
MinusPi@pawb.social 1 year ago
Now that I’ve gotten used to the Deck, the Switch seems so light that it feels like a knockoff.
yoyogamer@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Totally agree. That’s the reason why I bought Anbernic RG35XX for actual “on the go” gaming because the steam deck is too heavy and big to carry around.
People keep requesting all sorts of performance, screen improvements for next Steam Deck but in my opinion, it only needs to trim down the weight and maybe some size. Less than 500 grams would be a good start.
Ever since my RG35XX, I’m finding myself using it way more than Steam Deck. It costs 10x less haha
sparklecherryz@geddit.social 1 year ago
Sadly, I’m returning my steam deck because of other issues as well as weight. Looking up the device you said, their store has a lot of interesting videogame handhelds to play with.
yoyogamer@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I recommend RG353V or the RG353P. They’re the same with the difference between the two being the orientation. V for vertical and P for portrait (not sure)
That thing can play up to PSP so that’s pretty nice and has dual analog sticks just in case.
k7ZFwGZHFz@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I tend to rest it against something so I don’t really notice the weight.
NightOwl@lemmy.one 1 year ago
You’ll get stronger as you keep using it and then the weight will be fine.
Rusty@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
Swole Deck
CluckN@lemmy.world 1 year ago
That’s why I’ve taped two Switches together and curl them for training.