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Jun 2022
1h 2m

140: Wes and Norm Were Right

Brad Shoemaker, Will Smith
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Will got his hands on his very own Steam Deck and he's bursting at the seams to talk about it, so we're back with a follow-up to our first Deck ep with an updated trip report. How has compatibility, performance, and system software shaped up in the months since the device first started shipping? What are some of the fun third-party apps you can install for e ... Show More
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