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[–] drmoose@lemmy.world 39 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I fear the price point on this will not be able to compete with just getting a new SteamDeck OLED

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think this more of test the water things, target audience are people whose screen broke and they hate e waste. that guy will spend extra not throw out hardware.

economies of scale could make it viable tho

[–] LyD@lemmy.ca 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm that guy. If my screen breaks I will be looking at a mod like this.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

i am working on being better myself too after i realized that i spent most of my adulthood consooming like a dumb bitch and blowing money doing so, kinda pathetic :/

[–] LyD@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago

When you think about it in pure money terms, fixing things becomes a lot more attractive. You can't get a better deal than $150 for a Steam Deck (the cost to replace the screen on the one you already own).

It's always tempting to replace old stuff with new stuff, but it also always feels like a big victory when I repair something I already own. There is so much satisfaction in it, especially if you learn a new skill in the process e.g. soldering.

[–] beastlykings@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 weeks ago

Agreed. Though I think it's cool, it's gonna be spendy.

If it could be less than $150, or better yet less than $100, I'd be in. Otherwise I might pass.