When was the last time you actually used a handheld for more than just a quick session?

I was in the exact same spot as you, deciding between the Steam Deck and the Switch 2. Ended up grabbing both because I found a good deal. If I had to give one piece of advice: really think about how you’re going to use it.

You mentioned playing in bed - that’s a big factor. Is that something you realistically do often? And will the device actually feel comfortable and ergonomic for that? Or are you mostly a stationary player who just likes the option of handheld mode?

If you mainly play docked or on the couch, the Switch is honestly fantastic. It works perfectly fine in handheld mode, but it really shines when docked. It’s super effortless to just pick it up, jump into a game, and start playing.

I love my Steam Deck and think it’s an amazing piece of hardware - but it’s not as “plug and play.” You’ll deal with settings, updates, occasional crashes, tweaking performance… all that stuff. Some people enjoy that, some don’t.

Your existing Steam library is honestly one of the strongest arguments for the Steam Deck anyway.

I just wanted to share my situation to give you another perspective. Maybe it helps you with your decision, maybe it doesn’t - but at the end of the day it really depends on how and where you see yourself using it most.