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Steam Deck

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It's a simple adapter USB-C male to female, in an angle, making the cable go behind the Deck, so it doesn't wiggle on top.

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[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I wish the port was on the bottom in the first place. Ditto audio jacks on phones (while they lasted, rip)

[–] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 21 points 2 months ago (2 children)

For me it's better on top since I sometimes play with the deck rested on a cushion on my lap.

[–] Templa@beehaw.org 3 points 2 months ago

Same, I hate I can't do the same on the switch

[–] 0ops@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I can see that. Can it breath ok like that?

[–] mtlvmpr@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 months ago

There shouldn't be any vents on the bottom. Only hole is for the MicroSD

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

How am I supposed to keep my deck up on it's kickstand with it plugged in at the bottom?

[–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The Nintendo Switch has the port at the bottom with the connector built into the dock. IMO a better solution, particularly for playing handheld with the cable in.

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

No this is better: