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Imagine this: you’re lounging on the couch or lying in bed with your Steam Deck, enjoying a relaxing gaming session. Suddenly, disaster strikes. Maybe your fingers slip after an intense moment in 1000xResist, or maybe there’s an unexpected distraction, but the next thing you know—WHAM! The weight of the Steam Deck smacks you straight in the face, ruining your chill time.
Now, this could all be avoided with a simple yet quirky solution: the GoPro Mount from SteamDeckHQ. This mount lets you attach your Steam Deck to various GoPro accessories, including a GoPro harness for hands-free, comfy gaming in bed. You can even set it on a tripod or strap it to your wrist to feel like you’re gearing up for a strategic duel in a card game.
The product’s creators at Mechanism clearly had some fun with their promo images, showcasing some absurd scenarios—though one setup, gaming while on the toilet, is a line I won’t be crossing.
The GoPro Mount is part of Mechanism’s larger accessory lineup, including the Deckmate grip, which you’ll need to buy separately before using this mount. So, if you’re planning to take your Steam Deck on the road with GoPro gear, make sure you’re ready to support its weight—though Valve themselves used a bunch of Deckmates to create their Steam Deck OLED launch display, proving the setup’s durability.
The Deckmate grip costs $19/£16, while the GoPro Mount is priced at $9/£8. But before you rush to assemble your tech warrior kit, keep in mind that the GoPro Mount is designed for “static loads only,” meaning it’s not meant for extreme activities like skydiving. Sensible advice—or a potentially hilarious opportunity for a bold pitch to my editor? The jury’s still out.
