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I bought this to replace the K!llswitch case from Dbrand, While I loved the case it had one fatal flaw, for a texture based person the grip on it was absolutely horrendous not quite nails on a chalkboard bad but up there, after a while it would cause my palms to ache, I stuck it out for a while because it was expensive and I loved everything else about it, but in the end it was causing me to not use my SteamDeck. This was the second best option and i wish I had gone with it from the beginning. While it may not be a hard shell or nearly as sturdy (Dropping the SteamDeck in either would be "GAME OVER") It is extremely well made and provides enough cushion that minor scraps, bumps and bangs should be no problem the real reason you would want something like this. The grip is not as grippy and it's grooves are bit too deep for my liking but it feels pretty good, gives it a pretty cool look and most of all protects it There's some pro's and cons to it though.
Pros: 1) It fits really well, everything is perfectly accessible there's no blocked vents, covered buttons or any sag really (in some spots it's a tiny bit loose) but overall you could play your SteamDeck in any position and not have to worry about it obstructing the buttons or anything. 2) The silicon feels great very velvety not like a glove but more like a silicon mold 3) the off-white version i got really look good on it 4) if you need to modify it to your taste it's really simple just to cut it with a razor to fix any defects it might have such as being too close to a button or in my case a little too close to the triggers 5) It actually kind of helps the B button without a sleeve the B button is kind of rounded off on the side of the SteamDeck leading to some wierd clicks on it (pressing a little to the side causes it to hit the chassis a bit) the sleeve helps center the button more so it's more of a straight up and down click. 6) It's only $20 as of writing this, and while it's not cheap it's definitely worth it.
Cons: 1) Mostly just the grip grooves, they're not that bad but after a while it kind of leaves a pressure mark on your hands nothing too major 2) getting it onto the SteamDeck is a bit rough you have to stretch it a little and jig it into the sleeve being careful not to get the buttons or sticks but it wasn't too bad and it snapped right back to shape. 3) It may require a little bit of modifying since it's obviously molded and not perfectly cut, also the buttons are a little bit recessed since they don't stick up very high to begin with but in all actuality it doesn't really feel that different, just takes a little getting used to.
So overall I give this a 4.7 out of 5 stars. It has some drawbacks but nothing that would even warrant docking a star, especially when considering the price vs the K!llswitch It would've been nice to have a slot for MicroSD cards and maybe a different approach to the grip but I really like it.
| Brand | Syntech |
|---|---|
| Series | SYNM053W |
| Item model number | SYNM053W |
| Hardware Platform | nintendo wii |
| Operating System | SteamOS |
| Item Weight | 5.9 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 4.72 x 1.57 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.81 x 4.72 x 1.57 inches |
| Color | Grayish White |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Syntech |
| ASIN | B0BYCL1Y99 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | March 15, 2023 |
