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steam deck isn’t even sold in other retailers just through valve. it’s marketed like a niche enthusiast product. the wii u sold more! it’s also my favorite gaming device to use atm, replacing the switch and ps5. i even outfitted it with 2TB memory, it’s PACKED with games.

1.8K likes104 repliesPosted Feb 26, 2025

View the original on X Written by Gene Park. Captured Sep 4, 2026.

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Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.
Short sentences keep the pace up, so the reader never has to re-read a line.

The mechanics

Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: personal, energetic
Written for: Product teams

Analysis by ViralLoop — not written by the original author.

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