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minus-squareZorque@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 days agoSo now we’re comparing brand new systems to old used ones? Give it a year or so and I’m sure you’ll find used switch 2s on ebay for cheaper as well.
minus-squarehperrin@lemmy.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 days agoUsed isn’t exactly the same as refurbished, but even a new unit is still cheaper than a Switch 2, more versatile, has more games, and isn’t locked into any ecosystem. You get a lot more value with a Steam Deck, and like you said, for $50 less.
So now we’re comparing brand new systems to old used ones? Give it a year or so and I’m sure you’ll find used switch 2s on ebay for cheaper as well.
Used isn’t exactly the same as refurbished, but even a new unit is still cheaper than a Switch 2, more versatile, has more games, and isn’t locked into any ecosystem. You get a lot more value with a Steam Deck, and like you said, for $50 less.