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[–] Beacon@fedia.io 41 points 5 days ago (1 children)

But we're not taking about other handhelds being 25 bucks more, or 50, or 75, or even 100 more, no, we're taking about being multiple hundreds more

[–] FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I mean, I don’t know valve’s margins but strategically they could sell steam decks at a loss and still come out ahead.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 days ago

I believe some youtubers mentioned (maybe Tyler McVicker or some other in the space) that they are razor sharp margins and border on being profitable just like a console manufacturer.

[–] dipcart@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

100%

Before I bought a steam deck I hadn't used steam in years. Now I've bought like 20 games... Its a great way to get people on steam who otherwise wouldnt be interested.