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So, I stumbled upon this crazy mod for the Steam Deck, which — if you’re like me and easily distracted — might blow your mind a bit. It’s called the Bento; not sure why that name’s stuck with me, maybe because sushi’s cool? Anyway, Michaelthatsit from Reddit (yep, that’s his username, I checked twice) took the internals of a Steam Deck and kind of turned it into this funky all-in-one keyboard computer. Wait, did I say computer? Yeah, a whole SteamOS desktop jam-packed into a keyboard. Wild, right?
Michael shares snapshots of this contraption, showcasing its hookup with Type-C-powered display glasses. Trust me, it’s not something you’d expect, but there it was, staring back at me in Reddit glory. Instead of your typical screen, these glasses bring it to life. I mean, why use a boring monitor when you can wear your display? Genius or madness? Probably both.
Okay, so let’s break down what’s happening here. He ripped out the motherboard from the Steam Deck, okay maybe not “ripped,” but you get the idea, and jammed it into this 3D-printed shell underneath an Apple Magic Keyboard. Like, he literally carved a space out for the Deck’s custom Van Gogh AMD APU — no idea what that means, but sounds fancy, right? Oh, and he left room for air vents cuz overheating? Not fun.
Now, on the right, there’s this bonus compartment. Michael decided to throw in a Type-C USB hub (because why the heck not?), showing that he’s thought of literally everything. Kind of like building a tiny city under a keyboard, if I’m painting the picture right.
Now, brace yourself — it’s not perfect. Michael faced some bumps along the road. His 3D printer couldn’t handle big prints, hence the clamshell’s split body. And uh, there’s no mouse. First-world problems, am I right? But he’s on it; crafting a sleeker version incorporating mouse controls is apparently on his to-do list.
Honestly, this isn’t just another mod. It’s a testament to the endless possibilities that the Deck offers for creative tech-heads. If you adore SteamOS for the impressive desktop twist, this might just be the legend you’ve been dreaming of.
Oh! Too much tech talk. But hey, keep tabs on Tom’s Hardware for real-time geek news. Why? Because who doesn’t want updates delivered faster than you can say “Steam Brick”? 😂
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