Alright, let’s dive into this. So, picture this: the Steam Deck. I mean, ever since it came out, people have gone kinda bonkers with the modding. Like, remember the “Steam Brick”? Or that mod where someone jammed 32GB of RAM in it? Crazy stuff. So, there’s this Reddit user, Michaelthatsit — yeah, the name is a whole mood—who’s concocted yet another wild experiment. Enter the “Bento.” Trust me, it’s not your average sushi box.
So, picture this mod as a kind of mutant tech keyboard mash-up. Michael basically took the Deck’s guts and slapped ’em under a keyboard to create this all-in-one desktop kind of deal. But wait, it gets wilder—he shows it hooked up to these fancy Type-C display glasses on Reddit. Because, you know, who needs a screen when you can wear one?
Here’s how he pulled off this bonkers contraption: first things first, ripped the Deck’s core pieces outta its shell. Then, he crafted, get this, a bespoke 3D-printed case to tuck under an Apple Magic keyboard. Why Apple? Maybe it’s the rounded edges. Anyway, I digress.
The design’s split into two compartments: left side’s where the action is—housing the Deck’s innards, battery, and some vents. Like, you gotta keep that AMD APU cool, right? It’s called Van Gogh or something—I guess they both love air. The other side’s a pocket for, well, extra stuff. Michael’s using it for a USB hub. Because why not?
So, it’s not all rainbows and butterflies—Michael’s printer couldn’t print a big ol’ case, so he had to make it in two parts. And, no built-in mouse controls yet. He’s thinking of addressing that in his next update. Like any good DIY, it’s a work in progress.
The Bento isn’t just a funky mod; it’s a showcase of what clever tech tinkerers can do. Especially if you’re a SteamOS junkie who loves desktop vibes more than the straightforward console experience. Anyway, who knew sticking a game console under a keyboard could be this captivating? Go figure.
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