Apple Magic Keyboard Transformed into a Portable Gaming PC with Steam Deck Internals

Alright, let’s dive in. So picture this: ever since the Steam Deck came out, folks have been getting all sorts of creative with it. You might’ve heard about the “Steam Brick” and the crazy 32GB RAM upgrade. Now, there’s this Redditor—Michaelthatsit. Dude’s put together a mod that’s… well, kind of wild. He took the guts of the Steam Deck and, boom, turned them into what he’s calling the Bento. Basically, a Steam Deck keyboard mash-up thing.

So, Michael’s Bento is like this—I don’t even know—super portable SteamOS desktop, right? With a keyboard. He posted pics on Reddit showing it hooked up to these Type-C glasses. Not your usual screen setup, but hey, who needs a regular monitor?

Anyway, the guy pulled apart the Deck’s motherboard and all that jazz, and shoved it into this 3D-printed setup. It fits right under an Apple Magic keyboard—like, snug as a bug in a rug. (Do people still say that?)

Now, there’s this two-part housing bit. One side holds all the Deck’s stuff, battery included, with some vents for cooling. The other side? Just extra space. Michael’s using it for a USB hub in the pics I saw. The custom case lines up all smooth with the keyboard’s curves. Yeah, aesthetics matter!

But—and here’s the kicker—it ain’t flawless. The 3D printer he used? It’s small. So, he had to make the housing in two pieces. No mouse controls either. Michael’s talking about fixing that in the next version. Newer, better, mouse-friendly.

Look, the guy’s modding skills show what’s possible with the Steam Deck’s hardware. It’s a neat trick for those who just dig SteamOS as their go-to desktop environment.

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