That isn't the target audience of game consoles.

bhaney · on May 17, 2023

I'm responding to an individual's personal complaint posted on a forum called "Hacker News," not defending a product's fit with its target audience in general.

geraldwhen · on May 17, 2023

No one should have to immediately modify a product to use it. A steam deck is a gaming device; it’s meant for games.

Doing hardware repair is not a game, it’s work.

Karunamon · on May 17, 2023

The fans are not preventing anyone from using the product.

And, quite honestly, if a bit of tinkering bothers you then you are not the target audience for the steam deck