Can anyone recommend a good case for carrying a Steam Deck in a backpack or similar which is less bulky than the factory case and yet protects the device? (I’ve heard the Dbrand Killswitch and JSAUX Modcase recommended, though that was a while ago.)

  • conciselyverbose
    4•10 months ago

    I use the modcase. It’s fine. The front reliably stays on, which is something some of those other designs seemed sketchy on.

    It does block the top vent. It’s fine for charging, but on rare occasion I (or the software) screw up and leave it running plugged in while the cover is on, and the overheating forces me to hard reset (I haven’t hit the threshold to have it shut itself off, but the power management stays borked). For the price I’m happy enough with it, but I wish it vented properly with the front on.

    • @Russianranger@lemmy.world
      1•10 months ago

      Echoing the Jsaux mod case. I use it in my everyday carry bag and it can slip into the front small pouch with little issue. It does the few things I need it to do, which is; Protects the screen Protects the joysticks Protects the triggers (although there is a small gap, but it is fine imo)

      I took out the kickstand and use the deck mates kickstand with the 3M sticky slot on the back. The issue I have with the kickstand it comes with (the Jsaux mod case kickstand) is two-fold;

      1. limited angle, which is kind of a pain if I’m using an airplane tray and I’m flying coach
      2. loose hinge- it tends to flop around after some use, and the screws have to be pushed back in
        • @Russianranger@lemmy.world
          1•10 months ago

          Yeah the Jsaux case ain’t bad for it. Basically, if you’re looking directly at the back with the vent towards the left, there is a slot there the Jsaux kickstand, the center has the slot for the other mod accessories, and the right is completely clear. That’s where I put the adhesive “standalone” slot and then inserted the kickstand into that

    • T (they/she)
      2•10 months ago

      That’s the one we bought, but after getting the official dock we realized both don’t work together, which is a bummer.

      • @tasankovasara@sopuli.xyz
        1•10 months ago

        Didn’t think of that! Perfection proved thus to be an overstatement, although my docking arrangement (a tablet stand and a third-party usb-c dock) serves fine even when fully cased.

  • T (they/she)
    2•10 months ago

    Has anyone found one that allows the Deck to sit on the official dock? We bought the one from Spigen and after getting the dock we realized they aren’t compatible.

  • regalia
    2•10 months ago

    Do you really need a protective case? I don’t ever use my Steam Deck outside. The most dangerous place I used it was with hard flooring at an airport. If I were to drop it, it’d get scuffed at most and already has a screen protector.

    • @AllNewTypeFace@leminal.spaceOP
      3•10 months ago

      I would like to be able to carry my Deck in a backpack full of other things, including on long journeys, hikes, flights and such, without it taking up too much space (as in the factory case) or the risk of it being scratched/damaged by impact from other objects. It may well be robust enough to withstand being jarred against other objects, though it’s better to be safe than sorry.