[andreime]

Popular? Are you really thinking macOS is now the 2nd most popular gaming platform because it can run iOS apps?

[deafpolygon]

Isn't that why Linux surpasses Mac on Steam gamers because of the Steam Deck? It's the same difference.

[Apocryphon]

Who is playing iOS apps on their macOS computer just because they can. Who the heck wants that gaming experience.

[deafpolygon]

Who is using Linux desktop on a Steam Deck just because they can? Who the heck wants that desktop experience.

[MayeulC]

Sounds like you are shitposting, but the Steam Deck has one of the best price-perf ratios available.

When my laptop motherboard died, I extracted the SSD, and I now boot it up on my deck, on the same docking station. It's snappier than before!

Of course, it's less portable. The SD desperately needs a second USB port for that kind of setup. I'd also need a Bluetooth keyboard for portability.

Even the standard "desktop mode" interface is serviceable. I've got some real work™ done with it.

[Apocryphon]

Why don’t you tell me.

[wiseowise]

It’s not. Steam Deck is for all intents and purposes real Linux device.