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.
Lithium batteries are about as good as it gets and everyone is using pretty much the same tech at this point. More improvements are being made every day in processor efficiency but the Steam Deck is about as good as it gets. The 800p display helps.
Yeah but…
You’re not getting any slimmer. Many have made DIY Steam Decks and they’re MUCH more bulky.