Valve Urges Steam Deck Owners to Avoid Inhaling Vent Fumes

Valve has asked Steam Deck owners to refrain from inhaling the fumes from the device's air vent, as the unique smell has become an obsession among the community. While many users compare the scent to a new car or a fresh PlayStation 1 controller, Steam clarified that inhaling the vent fumes should be avoided for safety reasons. Despite the warning, some users continue to indulge in the smell. The newer OLED Steam Deck has not attracted the same level of obsessive sniffing as the original.