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I would absolutely pick up the new carry case with removable liner to reduce bulk in my bag, and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

  • JBB1984@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Valve will keep it as an upsell perk for the 1tb model.

    Just buy a 3rd party slim case.

      • tagglepuss@alien.topBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I just 3D printed a snap-on front shield. Protects the screen and the joysticks which unless you’re carrying rocks alongside in your bag, is enough protection and basically results in zero extra bulk

    • cugabuh@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Wait, it doesn’t come with the 512 OLED? I was going to upgrade to that model and the case was something I was super interested in. Bummer

  • kestononline@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There is probably going to be a second hand market for the new cases. The stock case just doesn’t have a ton of functionality to it.

    So many people upgrade to either a protective case w/ hard shell type of thing, or a carry case that fits accessories, or a sling bag. The old stock case is either going to be sold or end up just laying around.

    So just wait a lil, and check eBay or your local online classifieds section in craig’s list or kijiji, FB marketplace, etc.

    Hell, even if you posted an ad yourself saying you’d buy it for $20-30 or something those places, someone would probably respond and sell it to you.

    • ImrahilSwan@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, tbf, I’m not interested in the new case and would buy a replacement. So there’ll probably be plenty of these things floating around.

  • Jass1995@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’d suggest grabbing a case that comes with a snap on shell to protect the front for travelling. A lot less space taken up and the deck is reasonably protected. There’s a fairly cheap one I use and the only complaint I have is that it covers the charging port too.

    As a reference point: The DBrand Killswitch with Travel Cover. Pricey, you can get cheaper alternatives.

  • serfas@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Check out the DBrand Kill Switch. Has an awesome travel cover that clicks on.

  • PyroTech03@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    They already do sell it seperatly, just pricey…

    It’s $600 and comes with a free Steam Deck