steam bridge The coating will help protect Valve’s gaming laptop, but the new wooden covers can also give the laptop a touch of old-school style. While there’s nothing wrong with the system’s original plastic casing, there’s something about the natural finish that gives a more harmonious, natural feel to a portable powerhouse.
This particular Steam Deck skin is made by the Portland-based company Toast, which specializes in wooden and leather cases for their devices. The fact that this Deck addition is available in a variety of natural wood flavors, including Walnut, Ebony, and Maple, is remarkable. However, it’s the way the Toast accessory wraps around the device that makes it look great.
Since it’s a wooden deck, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s probably going to look a little bumpy or bulky, or that it won’t fit smoothly around the curves of the steam deck. However, the laser cut skin is perfect for a laptop thanks to its carefully segmented design. The company says that each variation is made from “sustainable” wood, so using one of the skins helps with durability.
The Toast Steam Deck skin is clearly unique, especially since metals and plastics are now the design standard. Those of you who remember the old days of gaming will probably remember the wood grain consoles like the one used to build this Atari 2600 gaming PC and the retro arcade cabinets with hardwood side panels. Needless to say, wood is a nice niche aesthetic, but companies like Toast seem determined to bring it back.
With the official Steam Deck and ever-expanding customization options, Valve’s portable system is truly a storm. There is something to be said for changing the standard look of the device to something more in tune with nature. And again, those laser etched contour lines really make everything shine.
Who knows, maybe Toast will release a wood grain wrapper for the ultimate Steam Deck. Otherwise, you can always fill your house with thrift store furniture from the ’70s.
Source : PC Gamesn
