And one thats literally held together with tape.
Despite prioritising function over a particularly sexy form, the final Steam Deck is alikeable little PCwith comfortable controls.
The thumbsticks and one of the main buttons are missing, probably melted in the fire.
The one-armed handset
What.
It just kind of sticks out, like one of Mr Krabs legs.
And would the high-mounted, practically overhanging trackpads even be within standard thumb range?
Look at all those corners Ill inevitably drop it on.
Or they needed some scrap plastic and only had blue and orange lying around, one of the two.
But theres an intrigue to it that most of the other prototypes lack, so points for that.
The No, honestly, orange can work
The blue was evidently deemed unnecessary.
And I havent been killed by that at all yet.
The Steam Deck, but it’s blue
…Huh.
I’ve put the full collection of prototype designs below - do you have a favourite?
And for more on the Steam Deck, you’re free to read ourreviewand ourGabe Newell interview.
