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[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago (2 children)

venerable

Is the Steam deck... Not new?

[–] BrundleFly2077@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

One reading of ‘to venerate’ suggests you respect the thing for its advanced age. Another is just straight up synonymous with ‘well respected’.

It does feel slightly off as a choice of words, I don’t think it’s strictly wrong.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Not strictly wrong, but it's a really weak choice stylistically. Feels like that thesaurus tab was open for about twenty seconds.

[–] accideath@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I mean, it is a three year old device by now. While I wouldn’t consider it old, it’s definitely not new anymore.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Can we think of a newer (noteworthy) console and/or handheld release?

[–] accideath@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

ROG Ally and similar devices. And if rumours are to be believed, very soon the Switch 2

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Feels like there are boxes left un-ticked.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I bought a cheap Bluetooth keyboard and trackpad combo. Same result, but doesn't look quite as fancy

[–] emax_gomax@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

God I want this for atop my kills witch case ❤️ .

[–] Amaterasu@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

It kind makes sense, the Stem Deck is like more of a tablet/laptop size than of a handheld