TRACKPAD GAMING
Being similar in design and portability, the Steam Deck is often compared to the Nintendo Switch. The Steam Deck is wider and heavier than the standard Nintendo Switch, but the Steam Deck is also equipped with two small trackpads that its rival is missing. The Steam Deck’s buttons are near the top of the device, allowing room for the trackpads below. These are used instead of – or as well as – the thumbsticks to navigate and control a game. As they are placed where the thumbs naturally rest on the device, it could be inferred that these controllers are the preferred option. In theory, the sensors on the trackpad are better for more precise movements and accurate aiming while playing certain games.