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[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 0 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

I don't understand how people play some of these games. Things like The Witcher or Elden Ring will juice the Deck's battery like a lemon during a heatwave.

[–] Grass@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 hours ago

I have long ass usb cables. I used to have a ceilig retracting thing that held cables above all the comfy lounging spots before I moved. Also one for vr headser because that munches battrry eaven faster

[–] Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.org 3 points 14 hours ago

They probably play tethered to either a dock or at least a power outlet.