Apple Magic Keyboard Modified into Portable Gaming PC with Steam Deck Internals

Okay, so, let me tell you about this insane mod someone whipped up for the Steam Deck. It’s like they took a regular handheld console and spun it into this Frankenstein keyboard-thing — they call it the Bento. Why Bento? I guess it’s packed up neatly like one of those lunch boxes. Anyway, Michaelthatsit on Reddit is our mad scientist here.

Picture this: you’ve got the Steam Deck’s guts all crammed under an Apple 10-keyless Magic keyboard. No kidding. It’s like someone stuffed a desktop into a keyboard. He’s taken this portable console and made it even weirder — all while keeping it mobile. Who needs a screen when you’ve got those futuristic Type-C-powered display glasses, right? Welcome to the future, where your computer is in your shades. Wild.

So, how’d he pull it off? Well, it sounds like a mix of genius and chaos. Michael literally yanked out the Deck’s motherboard and all its important bits and found them a snug new home in this custom 3D-printed thingamajig. Apparently, it’s got these two sections — a bigger one for the brain and battery, with all its puffing and cooling needs sorted, and a smaller one which feels a bit like an afterthought — you know, room for a USB hub or maybe snacks? No, probably not snacks…

The printing was a bit of a saga itself. Sounded like Michael’s printer wasn’t big enough, so he’s got this two-piece puzzle situation going on. And here’s the kicker — no mouse control yet. So his next plan (or so he says) is to make a one-piece clamshell masterpiece with all the bells and whistles, including something for mouse action.

What’s the takeaway? The Steam Deck isn’t just a console; it’s a canvas. And folks like Michael are the messy artists scribbling outside the lines. Honestly, it’s kind of inspiring. Makes you wonder if you can do something equally nuts or if it’s better just to cheer on these tech wizards from the sidelines. Either way, hats off to Michael for taking the leap.

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