Handheld PC makers are slowly losing touch with Valve's successful Steam Deck template of affordability, and that's very concerning
Stop pricing gamers out
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Valve can easily sell Steam Decks with $0 profit. Can't say the same for other OEMs.
But we're not taking about other handhelds being 25 bucks more, or 50, or 75, or even 100 more, no, we're taking about being multiple hundreds more
I mean, I don’t know valve’s margins but strategically they could sell steam decks at a loss and still come out ahead.
I believe some youtubers mentioned (maybe Tyler McVicker or some other in the space) that they are razor sharp margins and border on being profitable just like a console manufacturer.
100%
Before I bought a steam deck I hadn't used steam in years. Now I've bought like 20 games... Its a great way to get people on steam who otherwise wouldnt be interested.