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[-] lazycouchpotato@lemmy.world 24 points 3 days ago

Happy to answer! Don't worry I don't bite haha.

Its draws for me were:

Portability: Carry it wherever you want. Game on the couch or on the go.
Price: Starts at 400 USD.
Performance: It has decent performance.
Ease of use: It's plug and play like a console. Don't have to mess around with settings if you don't want to.
Dockable: Use any USB C dock to connect it to your monitor/TV and play games on a larger screen.
Linux PC: Switch to Desktop Mode and it's now a regular computer.
Not restricted to Steam: If you have a game library on other service such as GOG or Epic, you can use a third-party launcher like Heroic.
Repairability: Valve's been good about providing spare parts. You can upgrade storage on your own.
Comes with a nice carry case.

Drawbacks that I found:

Certain games aren't supported on Linux - especially many multiplayer games with anti-cheat.
It's heavy: My fingers fatigue far quicker as compared to a Nintendo Switch. Haven't tried other handhelds so I can't provide a comparison with them.

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