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The Handheld Gaming Boom Accidentally Priced Itself Out Of Being Handheld

Handheld gaming experienced an unprecedented boom with the launch of the Steam Deck in 2022. Gamers were suddenly looking at new ways to play some of their favorite games on the go and at home, with very little sacrifice beyond the initial cost of entry.

Handheld gaming experienced an unprecedented boom with the launch of the Steam Deck in 2022. Gamers were suddenly looking at new ways to play some of their favorite games on the go and at home, with very little sacrifice beyond the initial cost of entry.

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