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.

Yeah what’s the appeal of portable gaming console (which is also a computer if you want it to be)?

Beats me tbh🤔

I’ve got a 1440p oled, driven by a 4090 monstrosity at home that I use mainly for apex legends. I also travel for work 3-4 months of the year, and the steam deck is great for catching up on all the other games in my library while I’m on the road.

I play a lot of flights and train rides. Tried the laptop life. No real comparison especially with the APUs being so strong these days.

When its 2 inches from your face monitor size doesn’t matter

have 3 26" curved monitors at 5760x1080,

OK, but do you have a really comfy couch?

I don’t think you can take your 3 curved monitors in eg. trains or other travel with you. :P

I don’t have steamdeck either, but seems like pretty dope portable system to me.