If the Nintendo Switch 2 launch has taught me anything, it's that the Steam Deck has lulled me into a false sense of setup security. By that, I mean Valve's handheld really opened my mind up to the concept of portable setups that don't compromise on connectivity. Ninty's console embraces the same, but its reluctance to play ball with third-party docks is what'd currently push me towards portable PCs as a newcomer.
It's admittedly not the most exciting accessory, but the best Steam Deck dock options have become a zeitgeist of the gaming handheld scene. As an add-on, they help practically any portable PC with USB-C output adopt similar hybrid capabilities to the OG Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is, at its core, using the same DisplayPort Alt tech to beam itself to external screens.
