Valve Warns Steam Deck Owners: Stop Sniffing the Exhaust Fumes
Valve has issued a warning to all Steam Deck owners who have been indulging in a rather unusual habit – sniffing the exhaust fumes emanating from the handheld PC during play.
Since the release of the Steam Deck, many owners have reported that they can’t resist taking a whiff of the distinctive aroma that wafts out of the device’s exhaust vent while playing. This peculiar behavior has even become a bit of a meme among the Steam Deck community, with many owners sharing their enjoyment of the scent online.
One Steam Deck owner even took to Reddit to ask Valve’s support team if it was safe to inhale the exhaust fumes, noting that the behavior had become somewhat of a meme among users and that many people really enjoyed doing it.
In response, Valve’s support team likened the situation to a school teacher reprimanding students for eating paste, stating, “As with all electronics, it is generally not recommended you inhale the exhaust fumes on your device. While there are no safety concerns with general usage, directly inhaling the device’s vent fumes should be avoided.”
Despite the warning, some Steam Deck owners remain unapologetic about their habit, with one user expressing their love for the “hot plastic-y (almost fruity) scent” and even jokingly suggesting that Valve should release a Steam Deck-scented candle.
While the aroma of the Steam Deck may be enticing to some, it seems that Valve is taking a firm stance on the matter, urging owners to refrain from sniffing the exhaust fumes for the sake of their health.
As the debate on this peculiar behavior continues, it remains to be seen whether Steam Deck owners will heed Valve’s warning or continue to indulge in their unusual habit.