The Steam Brick: A Smaller, More Portable Version of the Steam Deck
Gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly large, with the Acer Nitro Blaze 2 being a prime example. But what if you want a handheld that can fit in your backpack? DIYer crastinator-pro has created the Steam Brick, a Steam Deck without a screen or controls.
"The Steam Deck has been a game changer for travel," crastinator-pro wrote in a GitHub post. "But I found myself leaving it behind more often than not, as it wouldn't fit in my backpack, took up a huge amount of carry-on space, and was a hassle to bring down from the overhead compartment when I wanted to use it."
Crastinator-pro kept the motherboard, battery, WiFi antenna, storage, USB-C out, power button, and cooling fan in the Steam Brick. The internal aluminum frame was trimmed down and the components were housed in a simple 3D-printed enclosure.
The Steam Brick is still able to boot and connect to external peripherals. However, crastinator-pro notes that the newer revision Steam Deck OLED is preferable for the mod.
The Steam Brick is a unique and interesting project that shows how versatile the Steam Deck can be. It's a great option for those who want a portable gaming device that can fit in their backpack or pocket.