When the Steam Deck was still just an idea, Valve says some staff were like, “I just want that for me” and “the point wasn’t even to make a product out of it”

Fubarberry · 28 days ago

When the Steam Deck was still just an idea, Valve says some staff were like, “I just want that for me” and “the point wasn’t even to make a product out of it”

@captainlezbian@lemmy.world · 27 days ago

Oh hey, that’s why I hate capitalism as an engineer. The endless pursuit of profit first rather than making good things that people want is disheartening as someone who just wants to make things that make life better

@Olhonestjim@lemmy.world · 27 days ago

Listen. We need you to shave another $0.13 off the cost of the unit. Just like, reduce the quality a bit. No end user will ever notice.

Cethin · 27 days ago

3D printing is such a boon for this. You can make things for yourself put it online for free, and other people can also make it. There’s no need for a profit incentive. I hope in the future everyone owns a 3D printer.