Marriott hotels have custom firmware on their TVs to prevent you from changing inputs.

I won't hold my breath for a response to this.

Doesn't something have to be planned initially in order for it to become delayed?

And the general population should stop accepting it as if we have no choice in the matter.

It's a handheld that can play basically any game through the previous generation and even some current AAA titles. If you have a steam library already, most of your games are suddenly playable on the go. The hardware is open with spare parts easily obtainable so that you can repair it yourself if you drop it. Valve is very engaged with maintaining and updating the software to be an enjoyable experience whether you prefer console or PC. Because it is subsidized by software sales the hardware costs less and drove down prices in the industry for competing products. When my 10-year-old motherboard gave out in my desktop, I was able to use the Steam Deck as my primary PC for a month while I took my time putting together a new computer. Also, you are very correct that it has had a meaningful impact on Linux gaming.

In my opinion, there's a lot to like.

They'll definitely keep trying too.

Law protects capital.

Pleasantly surprised to see this is the top comment.

They make more money by porting it to PC after a couple years rather than keeping it exclusive forever.

You cared enough to reply. You seem really upset about this topic. Everything ok?

My desktop PC kicked the bucket after 10 years a few months back and I ended up using my Steam Deck as my primary computer for about a month. In that time I learned that Linux isn't so bad.

If forced to either pay a subscription for Windows or switch to Linux the choice seems simple for me at this point.

If you find yourself talking a lot to defend a prior statement maybe stop and consider it for a few minutes before posting.

Given current technology the choices are to either hold something that a hundred other people held that day before you or to use your own phone with an app.

Applications do have choices when it comes to permissions. Just because it's an app doesn't mean it has to be intrusive.

That said, there's no way a national chain would put out an app without collecting data.

Certainly this could be done with QR codes and a phone app?

You can only be physically addicted to certain substances but you can be mentally addicted to anything.

Seems like it's probably a console/mini PC. I would assume it will come with Steam OS. We'll see!

Do I only like raw broccoli or have I never had properly prepared broccoli?

A brown person actually got locked up in Guantanamo Bay for owning a Casio watch.

It's about oil and profits. They want us to need a car to go anywhere. More cars, more oil, more profits, RIGHT?