The title is a bit misleading, as the article lists diverging analysts’ opinions, ranging from Valve willing to sell at a loss or low margins, to high prices due to RAM and SSD price volatility.

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    5 days ago

    the fact that it still includes USB-A ports

    Majority of peripherals still use USB-A.

    Anything under 12GB is a major problem in 2025.

    That’s hilarious considering the GabeCube’s config is based off of the most common hardware config according to Steam data. If I remember right, it’s slightly better than that common config.

    It’s not a device for 4k/144Hz gaming.

    It’s even worse if you want to make a smaller ITX build. How does less material and complexity translate to higher costs?

    More difficult manufacturing process, and lower overall sales (which means higher per-unit production costs).

    So right now, we’re discussing Steam Decks with some third party docks and accessories so they can be used like a PC. I can’t find anything better.

    Unless you’re full-on anti-Windows, look into the ROG Ally. A friend of mine got one and is super happy with it.

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      4 days ago

      It’s not a device for 4K/144Hz gaming

      Someone should tell Valve that then, cause they’re advertising it as 4K60, which it has no hope of hitting.

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        4 days ago

        Umm… Do you not understand the difference between “144” and “60”?

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          19 hours ago

          Do you not understand what I said?

          They’re calling it a 4K60 machine and it has no hope of doing that either.

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              14 hours ago

              I guess, but that’s like saying we have to wait for the benchmarks before we can tell if the 6060 can do 4K120hz with path tracing. We know it can’t, but if you want to get your hopes up then be my guest, you’ll just be very disappointed.