I’ve never really put a protective case on my handheld consoles (NDS, Vita, 3DS). However, the Steam Deck is more expensive and weighs much more, meaning that even a small height fall could more easily damage it.
I was thinking about the Spigen “Thin Fit Pro”, which seems to be a tad more premium than what is usually on the market. It seems to be cut out to fit in an official dock, but I have my doubts.
What’s your take on this?
Personally I wouldn’t really want to add any extra bulk to my Steam Deck. The case you linked also only really protects the back of the device, which shouldn’t be too susceptible to damage. Wouldn’t do anything to protect the screen, buttons or internals. If my Steam Deck’s shell ever does brake, I’d just buy a replacement one from e.g. JSAUX.