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The Steam Deck excels with PC/Steam games, not Nintendo exclusives."},{"question":"Which handheld has better battery life for long gaming sessions?","answer":"Nintendo Switch 2 offers superior battery life at 6.5 hours average, compared to Steam Deck's 5.5 hours average. For demanding AAA games, Steam Deck's battery can drop to 2.5 hours, whereas Nintendo games typically sustain 6-7 hours."},{"question":"Is Steam Deck harder to use than Nintendo Switch 2?","answer":"Yes. Steam Deck requires managing Proton compatibility layers, occasional driver updates, and Linux troubleshooting. Switch 2 is plug-and-play with no technical overhead. Expect a steeper learning curve on Steam Deck for non-PC users."},{"question":"How much do these cost and which is better value?","answer":"Switch 2 launches at ~$299-349, while Steam Deck OLED starts at $549 (512GB) or $649 (1TB). 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