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Here's the article with the rest of the photos.

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[–] thatsTheCatch@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 years ago

This reminds me of the XBOX 720 memes from back in the day where the console was a sphere or some shit

[–] FreeBooteR69@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Missing the track pads, total garbage.

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I agree. The article claims this mockup has better "trackpads", but I think they're just referring to the thumbsticks.

[–] Hyacathusarullistad@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Nah, I think the article and the image are both AI generated, so the "author" of the article really has no idea what the image actually looks like.

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Why is it upside down?

That pad and buttons look painful.

This has got to be rage bait

[–] Overzeetop@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

My wrists are sore just looking at that shape.

[–] Grishaix@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago
[–] TicklishRocket@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I am almost positive the Steam Deck 2 will be the same design with upgraded hardware, maybe additional USB port or something.

Valve put a lot of RND into the Decks design and ergonomics. I think it would be a waste of money to change it. Money i would rather them use towards an OLED screen or something.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Please don't feed bullshit designs like this oxygen. It's bad enough seeing all the "PS5 Pro" and "Switch 2" articles.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Switch 2 was officially announced though.

[–] jordanlund@lemmy.one 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, it wasn't.

https://www.polygon.com/23633001/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-2024-backward-compatibility

"Nintendo has not formally announced its next console, and has effectively ruled out releasing one anytime prior to April 1, 2024. The company said earlier this year that it wants to bolster Switch sales with new games and add-on content."

[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 years ago

I guess official wasn't the right choice of words, but there's enough info and dev kits going out means it's not speculation anymore.

[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No trackpads = no thanks

Also why does the screen jut out like that?

[–] Rossel@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

How comes Valve is the only one to get inputs right? Not even fan renders get it right.

[–] JoYo@lemmy.ml -1 points 2 years ago

I'd rather the taper come to the top.

the bottom should be as stable on a flat surface as possible while remaining comfortable.