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But hey, Im not here to rhyme off what the officialValve docking stationgets right.

So, lets dive into what I want Valve to embrace with its next accessory.

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Prior to testing theBaseus 6-in-1, I hadnt given much thought to the idea of an adjustable cradle.

Could a Steam Deck dock boost performance?

When the Switch arrived, it caused a bit of confusion regarding the idea of docked mode performance.

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