In a first-person GamesRadar+ piece published July 18, 2025, a writer says they bought a Steam Deck after holding out for three years.

They describe using the same logic to talk themselves out of buying a Switch 2, linking the two handheld-console decisions.

A personal take on handheld buying

The account offers players a personal comparison of the thinking behind choosing a Steam Deck while passing on a Switch 2.

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