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I've had my deck for 2 years now and it's been my main gaming device since the day I got it. I take it on trips and use my 3rd party dock and controller to hook it up to whichever TV is at my location.

My only regret is that this way I'm limited to controller-only games, and I really want to play some of the keyboard + mouse games in my library.

Whichever kb + mouse I buy needs to be as portable and lightweight as possible, but still functional with near full-size keycaps (chiclet keys are ok).

I have a folding Bluetooth keyboard, but the build quality is absolute trash.

Any recommendations will be gratefully added to my research list!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What's your definition of portable? A small mechanical keyboard might be a good fit.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Good question. Too large would be something larger than the deck itself. I need it to fit into a regular day backpack with other stuff.

Too small would be one of those Rii style keyboards with built in trackpad that you need to hold in your hands and type with your thumbs.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Look at maybe a game pad + portable mouse? I use a Planck ortholonear kb for my steam deck, but you probably don't need a 45%kb.

Back in the day I used a nostromo game pad. This looks similar? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B84QHPDW

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I'd not considered that, thanks