Stop Huffing Its Vent Fumes

Valve has a message to all you people (myself included) who love huffing your Steam Deck exhaust fumes: Stop it. Please.

Have you ever taken a break from taking part in your Steam Deck to pattern the complicated fragrances emanating from its exhaust vent? If so, you aren’t alone. Since the discharge of the hand held PC, many homeowners have reported that they’ll’t cease sniffing the fumes that waft out of the Steam Deck throughout play. It’s change into a little bit of a meme amongst Steam Deck house owners, with people usually posting on-line how a lot they benefit from the distinctive aroma. I’m a kind of sickos, sticking my nostril proper above the exhaust and taking a giant whiff every time I play. But somebody lastly requested Valve about this, and it seems the corporate desires you all to knock it off.

On December 12, Reddit consumer Metapod100 shared a screenshot exhibiting them asking Steam Support if it was “safe to inhale the exhaust fumes” from the Steam Deck’s high vent. The consumer identified that individuals having fun with the odor has change into “somewhat of a meme” and admitted many people actually like doing it.

Valve’s response had the identical vibes of a faculty trainer telling children kindly (however firmly) to cease consuming paste.

“As with all electronics, it is generally not recommended you inhale the exhaust fumes on your device,” Steam Support mentioned. “While there are no safety concerns with general usage, directly inhaling the device’s vent fumes should be avoided.”

Valve’s help staff added that whereas they “understand” that it’s change into a meme, they nonetheless need Steam Deck house owners to “refrain from this behavior for the safety of your health.”

And that’s a completely truthful, logical reply. But I’m going to disregard it. I can’t assist it. Smelling the new plastic-y (virtually fruity) scent that my Steam Deck spits out after warming up is a behavior I can’t shake. I find it irresistible an excessive amount of. I’m sorry Valve. Please don’t be mad. (And additionally please launch a Steam Deck-scented candle subsequent Christmas!)

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