I always figured the Steamdeck was created in part to finally make good on the promise of SteamBox and big picture mode. Which is basically intended to lower the barrier of entry for gamers who are more familiar with the seamless experience of console gaming. A lot easier when you have targeted specs. I’m sure the success of the switch helped influence them to go with a handheld and dock design, but as stated, ultimately a different demographic

Though I gotta say, the responses here surprise me. I honestly would have assumed that most Steamdeck owners also own a switch. Don’t most PC gamers also console game?