With two weeks to go earlier than its , Valve has revealed CAD recordsdata for Steam Deck’s exterior shell to . Making them obtainable below a Creative Commons license, the corporate noted the discharge is “good news” for DIY lovers, modders and most notably, accent producers. All three teams can use the supplied technical drawings and schematics to 3D-print customized shells for the hand-held.

As notes, Valve’s choice right here is an fascinating one. It suggests the corporate will enable case makers to freely make aftermarket shells for Steam Deck. In truth, Valve stated it was “looking forward to seeing what the community creates!” Contrast that to the strategy Sony has taken with the PlayStation 5. When Sony’s newest console first shipped and solely got here in a single colour, a complete of corporations sprang as much as produce coloured plates for the PS5. However, Sony rapidly moved to earlier than it went on to announce a set of for folks to buy.