Specifically the form factor. I have a lot of nostalgia for the GBC and SP, and the smaller size means it's much easier to carry and whip out while traveling. Currently, my Steam Deck is used for when I'm on a long (6+ hours) flight or when I'm staying somewhere for a weekend. I don't feel great about bringing it out while taking a bus or train, and it's a bit much to bring out while sitting at an airport gate for 45 minutes.

That being said, I would hate to split all my saves and progress between the two systems, so maybe I'll just remain on the Deck.

[–] thorbot@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Interesting take, I think my Deck is a great size and it easily fits in my shoulder bag, I bring it everywhere. Don’t have a want for anything smaller honestly, it feels so good in my hands, anything smaller just gives me hand aches after a bit. But I can understand your perspective.

[–] meant2live218@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I'm a shorter dude (5'8"), so while I'm in love with my Steam Deck, it's definitely a little much for me sometimes. Heavy to hold up, and I carry it in the OEM case. That being said, I'm a HUGE fan of the new case and basically only use the inner case, leaving the outer shell at home.

[–] thorbot@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What’s the new case? I just use the hard shell it came with.

[–] meant2live218@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

When they came out with the OLED (and the special edition) instead of giving the regular shell, it was 2 shells. 1 thinner one that's a bit thicker than the deck, and then the big one with a handle and the elastic covering a space to carry the charger. The small one actually velcros into the big case.

[–] thorbot@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

That’s not how my 1TB LE OLED came. It just had the one big case

[–] meant2live218@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Oh, weird. I have the limited edition one, is that the difference maybe?

Check to see if your case seems extra big, and if the inner lining can be lifted and removed from the black case.

[–] thorbot@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

In my previous comment I mentioned the OLED LE, that stands for the OLED Limited Edition you mentioned. And no, there’s no inner case I somehow missed. It’s just the one large one.