Can you really be expected to pay over $1,000 for a handheld gaming PC when Valve's handheld can be yours for as little as $399 brand new?
  • Oxysis/Oxy@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Once again Valve proves they actually understand what people want; a relatively cheap and effective system that lets people play the games they want to play

    • TragicNotCute@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I think the big difference is that they seem to be optimizing for customer satisfaction where others are not.

      My favorite example I use often is how the Steam Deck comes with a case. It’s free and there’s not even an option to not get it. They know you need one, they include it. The Switch doesn’t come with a case. They know you need one but they don’t care. You’ll buy one if you want it bad enough and that’s more revenue.

      It’s just a different type of optimization.