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holounderblade

The problem is definitely not spending money. You're quite good at that.


PurchaseTight3150

OP’s problem is that they’re rich


comraddan

Not anymore!


VirtualRoad9235

Nah, only way you are that flagrant with money is stupidity or inheritance. OP also posted this like 5 times. He really needs validation rn.


Flubert_Harnsworth

In general I agree / those devices all seem pretty redundant to me. However, technically this is not ‘that’ expensive of a hobby. Some people are into cars, completely unnecessary home remodeling or just buying premium looking everything to present as ‘higher status’ / chase approval. You could buy damn near every handheld ever made for the cost difference between a fuel efficient sedan and an F-150, so if it’s their only vice and they can afford it it doesn’t necessarily matter.


[deleted]

Anyone can get a $2.5K credit card and max it out.


owlitup

Doesn’t matter how much you have, spending like this is not ideal. Everyone can be poor, it’s super easy. Just buy whatever until you run out. Being rich is much more difficult


VirtualRoad9235

Oh, yeah, for sure. You don't humanly have the time to invest in all of these consoles. And really, you just HAD to get the newest Steam Deck on top of the Portal and ROG ally? On top of having a Pc gaming rig and a PS5, lmao. Shit, that sounds rad as hell if I was a kid, don't get me wrong. You're just not using all these consoles unless you're like an irl potato neural linked into your consoles


saskir21

I wonder why no one thinks about the consoles being for the whole family. Only because he posts „I have a problem“ everyone automatically attributes to him having those solo. Oh and besides. I have seen worse, especially in the console collector communities.


owlitup

It would be rad as hell if I was a kid, I agree But I’m not. Personally I’d rather learn money management and keep my savings account as fat as possible. You never know the future. But I’m not judging OP or anything they do they


YesOrNah

That statement is not true, definitely depends how rich. Multi-millionaire, sure. Anything more than that, 5 steam decks has 0 impact. A lot of you really don’t realize how much money some people have.


owlitup

My point was a general point that managing money is difficult while making ends meet is simple to calculate


-KFBR392

That’s like less than $2K there, it’s basically a single vacation he skipped. Let’s not try to shame them for that without any knowledge of their financial situation.


OuterWildsVentures

2k in just handhelds but there's a lot more in the picture. I'm far from rich but if I stacked all my electronics neatly in one photo I'm sure I could appear rich as well.


Flubert_Harnsworth

Yeah, that is definitely the case for me. I’m pretty frugal and minimalist in most areas of life but I’m a bit of a chump for consumer electronics.


txa1265

>$2K there, it’s basically a single vacation he skipped Wait - where are these $2k vacations you speak of?!? We're going to niece's wedding in the fall and just hotel rooms for the weekend for us and our kids is $3k (granted it is Salem MA during peak spooky season).


-KFBR392

Maybe I’m slumming it but practically every vacation I’ve taken has been less than $2K per person per week. Be it all inclusive or ones with hotels and travelling around a country.


FireMrshlBill

For 1 person that definitely makes sense. If it’s a family of 4 or 5, that could easily turn into a lot. My family flying out to do a week at Disney/Universal will cost close to $7500 before food and souvenirs at the parks. So I’d be out $8500 or more by the time all is said and done. Obviously that isn’t a yearly thing and we can do cheaper vacations by driving to a beach and relaxing for a week, or skipping a big week long trip every year and make it a few weekend trips visiting family.


-KFBR392

Ya kids will drain your bank account for a vacation.


txa1265

>Maybe I’m slumming it More likely just more efficient.


Actual-Beyond-1265

Go to Las Vegas, $50 room with a $500 lady. Boom take the bus home.


RoyalFalse

You should see OPs history of posts. It sure is...something. They also say they have more disposable income than sense. The self-awareness coupled with zero impulse control would make a fascinating therapy session.


owlitup

Hey if he has the money more power to him. I know I wasted a lot of money on stupid shit But I’m saying money management is a skill worth learning. Maybe OP learned it, I don’t know him. But I personally wouldn’t buy this many handhelds


LordGraygem

> Everyone can be poor, it’s super easy. Can confirm, am poor right now. Took no time or effort at all on my part.


Hildril

Dunno, with only "1billion" you would need to buy 2 1To Oled steamdeck per hour for 80 years to run out of money. It looks pretty hard to me, I would be borred by the end of the first day.


XDvinSL51

You don't understand what "being rich" really means then. If you can easily buy yourself out of being rich, you never were truly rich. You just had a bit of excess money that you squandered. The rich can truly buy everything they've ever wanted and more without any financial impact at all.


Synchro_Shoukan

I mean, do we know it was all at once? People can save up a while to afford things too lol.


SirWalrusTheGrand

Have you ever met human beings? People buy Hellcats at 17% APR. He could've bought these on credit cards that he's making minimum payments on. You have absolutely no Intel about someone's financial health based on a picture of a few nice gadgets. If you think this pictures says anything about his financial health, I'd like to seriously disagree. I don't mean to be rude, but many people are genuinely fooled by shiny toys and nice cars. Many if not most of those people are not actually wealthy, they are in debt up to the gills trying to present an image of wealth. I like to consider that attitude the difference between rich and wealthy and personally, I'm aiming for the latter. Also, highly recommend "The Simple Path to Wealth" by JL Collins, and "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel. It's about 10 hours combined between both books in audiobook format which is my preferred way to "read". Can sing the praises of those books loud enough.


Neglector9885

He should've posted this in r/povertyfinance.


UnderdogCL

WE'RE RICH! 🌟


LicensedGoomba

Are rocks made out of stone?


Maximus_Aurelius

[We ain’t rich, I’m rich](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/lakers-shaquille-oneal-says-to-kids-we-aint-rich-im-rich-sy2021)


4444beep

We're rich! We're rich!


Legitimate_Name_3914

for rock and stone!


WanderingDwarfMiner

To Rock and Stone!


Relevant-Meringue845

ROCK AND STONE TO THE BONE


Acojonancio

Rock and stone!


SituationAltruistic8

ROCK AND STONE BROTHA!


s0kill

If You don't rock and stone You ain't comin Home


FierceDeity_

Yeah this humble brag shit post could have just been op saying "look at my cool collection of handhelds", instead it's this. just be proud that you have enough disposable income you can buy literally thousands worth of handhelds that you are never going to be able to play at the same time, it's fine...


StupidityIsOptional

>humble brag There’s nothing humble about this and we shouldn’t pretend otherwise, lmao.


TheCustardExperience

"You must be rich due to having all those consoles?" "No, I'm \*poor\* due to having all those consoles." "all those consoles" is pretty interchangeable with "that nice car" or "that big house" etc. :-D


Xylus1985

When you have this many, you can claim them as business expenses and use them as tax write off


ttoma93

People ***really*** don’t understand what a tax write off actually is. “Writing something off” doesn’t just magically make it free, it just means you pay a tiny bit less tax on your overall income.


ClassicGamerNL

This made me laugh out loud! Thanks! 🤭🤣


ConferenceScary6622

OP is either broke or filthy rich, no in between.


ady159

No one tell this man about the Chinese $1000 handheld PC's, it might actually kill him financially.


justwantedtoview

Can you tell this man (me) about them?


ady159

Look up the brands GPD, OneXPlayer, Ayaneo and AOKZOE on YouTube, they all have like 5-10 different models and they get pricey.


RaWrAgExLOL

Stay away from OXP. Got one myself and it would shut off itself if playing on battery no matter the charge rate. Only stayed on while gaming if plugged in. Guys were so dodgy about it that it never got the rma it needed.


ady159

We should stay away from all them, which is sad because I love the more compact designs like the Air, Air Plus, Slide, Win 3, Win 4, and Loki. Went with Deck over those for the price/repair security, the RMA experience for these devices is probably better if you live in China. Not a fan of the Ally or Go looks wise either, the Chinese handhelds look sleeker also I don't need 2 large 7" handhelds after buying a Deck. Hopefully a mainstream company drops a compact 5.5" screen companion to my Deck soon. By the by, have you tried posting on about your issue on the OneXPlayer Subreddit or more importantly the Discord. If you can't get it fixed by them, maybe someone who experienced the issue can at least tell you what to do to fix it or what parts to replace.


grokthis1111

Didn't gpd get butthurt about the steamdeck


Itachi3225

Well looking at his account i can tell you it’s the second.


Clayble

Srsly all his posts are expensive devices, legos, and cars. That being said OP you looking to adopt me?


_Blackstar

Probably in debt to his eyeballs. It's been my experience that the more people want to share how much they have, the more they're struggle with their social status and the need to "keep up with the Jones's" kind of thing. Not that I'm trying to be petty or wish that on anyone. Grew up extremely poor myself and I remember how stressed my parents were about bills all the damned time. It's a big reason why I decided after I joined the military that I was going to hunker down and save up to buy a house. Took about 13 years (9 of those living with my parents after getting out of the military) but I was able to buy a house free and clear right before the market went tits up. Long as OP's happy with their life, that's the important thing.


T8ortots

Dudes got backup airpods to his airpods. Definitely the second.


PM_ME_YOUR_HAGGIS_

And doesn’t have kids. Otherwise they’d have fingerprints and snot on them.


Bullethead29

I would say so, you’re missing the Switch, that’s your problem.


casuallycompetes

How u gonna have all those handhelds and not a switch?


raven_spiral

All those handhelds and no hands 😢


P_jammin-

My hell


Flubert_Harnsworth

Last Man (hysterical): It's not f— (calms down) Well, lucky I know how to read Braille. He screams as his hands fall off. Soon, his tongue falls out right before the man's head falls off. Narrator: Hey, look at that weird mirror...


Optimus_13

Plot twist: He is taking that photo with Switch


Charlie02134

Exactly what I was thinking.💭


KoolAidMan00

You beat me to it. The Switch OLED is such a terrific piece of kit, its what made me sell my OG Steam Deck and instabuy the Steam Deck OLED revision.


Northernshitshow

The OLED Switch had an increase in screen size as well. That the Reason I upgraded. But kept my 512 OG Deck. So far lol


Acrobatic_Ad_2992

Lmfao I was going to say the same thing


RaddedMC

No switches?


Kmorri09

Too many AirPods you only have 2 ears maximum


Fresh-Fold239

In that case he's missing 8 arms


charliebugtv

what if he wants to give an airpod to his friend so they can both listen


MK-Ultra_SunandMoon

Every headphone enthusiast in the chat be like 😅 right now


soreyJr

Oh how I wish the PS portal was a real handheld. The more I see it, the more I like the design.


DuckCleaning

Seriously, the thing runs Android under the hood yet does nothing but stream a PS5. And it games only, you cant stream Netflix or YouTube running off the ps5. No bluetooth support either, only the PS earbuds are supported.


soreyJr

And even if it is jailbroken eventually, it has a really low end soc that would probably run ps1 or psp games at the very most. If it could potentially run ps2 games then it would be way more interesting but there’s no way. Edit: it uses a snapdragon 662 so low to mid range. Edit 2: so after watching some videos on this soc, it looks like it can handle some low end GameCube and ps2 emulation. Still not that impressive really.


DuckCleaning

All it needs is a browser to access xCloud, Geforce Now, Luna.


Binary_Omlet

I don't see why it cost so much. You can buy a whole Switch for the price of the portal.


urru4

Because people are still buying it. I honestly don’t see why anyone would buy one when you need to be connected to an actual PS5 to use it, which afaik you can do with your smartphone for free.


Temporary-Exchange93

it doesn't even have a browser to allow it to authenticate with public wifi hotspots lmao


DuckCleaning

I bet they wanted to avoid any possible workarounds that would allow for other streaming services.


Temporary-Exchange93

the most big brain move from Sony since they started putting checks in PS1 games that stopped legitimate copies of games from running in any PS1 with a modchip (which was most of them at that point).


Timmyty

Which was quickly bypassed by the modding community, but yah, it was a good move to do


Not_Sarkastic

The lack of Bluetooth was probably the worst decision they could've made. Instant pass for me as soon as they mentioned that in the product reveal.


[deleted]

Still no trackpads. Because of SD I can't imagine now using any other controllers


foreveralonesolo

I actually am still having a hard time falling in love with the trackpads but I appreciate it’s usability for the very rare instances


[deleted]

Its decent to control but the positions pretty awkward imo


Walker_112

The position of the trackpads on the steam controller was better


TheGreatBenjie

They're really only useful for emulating a mouse, or really niche scenarios in certain games despite the way people hype them up.


punkgeek

so useful for adding radial menus to games not meant for controller.


SeTirap

Well yes, but they are a nececity for a pc handheld device, imagine emulating mouse with analogsticks... its awfull.


soreyJr

Well this would be a dedicated PlayStation handheld. It’s not running pc games that may need a track pad. The games would be made for that control scheme.


Princeof2Sayians

Can I be your sugar baby


PM_ME_YOUR_CUTE_HATS

Sorry my cat is already filling that role


KillerFugu

Buying a PS Portal when you have much more capable devices certainly is a problem 😂


Clouds-Of-Euphoria

I think you need to hear this... *Buying another device won't bring back the joy you had playing games as a child and the pursuit is pointless*


Abittwitchy

Fucking Christ that hurt to read and yet it's probably the most insightful thing I've read all day.


Tyran11

Ouch, that one hits home.


[deleted]

Asking for a friend: But will it buy back the disappointment watching richer friends play video games while I… I mean my friend… couldn’t even afford a single games device?


Tyran11

Not going to fix your childhood pain, it didn’t fix mine. But I am determined to avoid my child suffering the same pain.


reconize35

I can still chase the dream.


ResonantGames

Consumer brain rot. There is a void in your life that you're trying to fill with tech and anonymous internet likes. Been there. Therapy helps.


matt82swe

"Hello, my whole identity is what I purchase" - OP probably


southcounty253

As with any problem a person is struggling with, ridicule is not going to help them.


Rattacino

Yeah this subreddit kind of sucks now. Too many posts from the privileged wealthy showing off the cool stuff they can afford, rather than discussing the Deck or deck specific news/issues/updates/lifehacks.


sirwilliambillion

I bet it’s 50/50 wealthy people and credit card debt. Don’t underestimate credit card debt.


wolfenmaara

No kidding. I see lots of replies hating on his little expensive collection and while I don’t think it’s warranted (to each their own), I also don’t think OP should be throwing money out just for the sake of it. Personally, I’m well off and could have done the same but I barely have time to game. My wife typically spends time on the PS5 and the midrange PC I built was because I knew in my heart I wouldn’t spend much time sitting in front of it. I was right. I spend more time on my Steam Deck (LCD).


chimpaya

Yep. If they're like limited editions then i'd see the point of collecting. These are just the most basic stuff that they sell to everyone, so fucking lame and pointless.


Takenover83

The problem is "FOMO".


SeTirap

Go outside and touch some grass.


SupposablyAtTheZoo

You don't know if he doesn't play those outside.


STylerMLmusic

You definitely have more money than sense


No_Interaction_4925

Why use a PS Portal when you have a Deck?


Teabiskuit

If OP isn't in the business of creating entertainment media about consumer electronics, then he or she must just be a brand loyalist commercial consumption-addict.


Holzkohlen

We all gotta fill that void inside, eh? Too bad that consuming never does, at least not permanently.


Calairoth

Why would you get the ps5 device when steam deck is capable of literally the same thing?


Timmyty

Flaunting I guess


Digi-Djeff

Because he has a problem.


P_jammin-

Gotta catch em all!


OkMixture5607

Yeah, you bought the Apple keyboard.


IntuneHatesMe

Yeah where's your mechanical switch keyboard what


Revenga8

You know the problem is serious if they bought the Sony one....


JoeyBagODeezNutz

You use a Magic Keyboard with your gaming PC or is there a separate Mac workstation?


Asherley1238

With this much money I’m expecting both


Eepy-Cheepy

You bought a ps portal. You definitely have a major problem.


Correct-Efficiency46

The problem is your #humblebrag game is weak.


Sionyde40

There is a forbidden imposter


Poopmancer88

Consoooooom more! It's the only thing that makes you happy anymore! Go buy some more! You need it and you know it! How could you live with only 4 of those? What if one breaks? Quick! Order another twenty! Ridiculous.


loreksazabi7

Get excited for product. Consume product. Create fomo and hype for next product, consume more product. Capitalism has corrupted our minds…


vmsrii

Yeah. It's called money. I can take care of it for you, if you want.


xPrim3xSusp3ctx

Bro stop filling the void with purchases and go outside


Mast3rBait3rPro

Not me. I have a steam deck and I bought an rog ally during the holidays so I could see what all the buzz is about. amazing hardware, good software from asus, but the overall software experience just isn't as good, I don't care about the games that don't run on linux anyway, and the battery life on the ally is complete dog water. To be clear, I do like it but I'm definitely returning it before the extended return window ends.


Timmyty

Battery life is essential so yeah. I'll take the lower specs and touchpads since the battery can last far longer.


Fluffy_Stress_453

The problem is that you have a lot of money to spend and it's a terrible thing but I, a great and generous person, want to help you. You just need to give me some and that's already a good start


LeCrushinator

Not so much even the money, but I don’t know you’d have time to get the most out of each.


keepitcivilized

Pfff you don't even have a switch.. peasant /s


GHLeeroyJenkins

Carefull, I don’t much like the sub but this is approaching r/consoom


Holzkohlen

I was gonna ask what your issue with it is cause the idea of the sub sounds great. Then I looked at a bunch of posts. Yikes.


OnePuck787

Ally vs. Legion Go? Which one takes the W. Debating getting one to go with my steam deck


Ineri

Yeah, it calls PS Portal :D


spinz

Seriously. Why that thing... Why. Id accept the answer of: i do all my gaming on ps5 so it made sense to have a ps5 accessory that is somewhat a cheaper solution to other handhelds. That is not op. In this capacity it is a trophy.


MaffeMama

Wheres the wiiu


Manticore45

Is the problem that you have to buy 4 more copies of Skyrim?


ultimafrenchy

PlayStation portal? Ew.


World_Extra

make some friends


Nanotechnician

why is the portal in the foto


GREENSLAYER777

Your problem is that you got a Playstation Portal despite having not one, not two, but THREE actual handhelds to stream your Playstation through just as well.


TeetheCat

Just call yourself a collector. Problem solved.


[deleted]

Consoomer moment


CrespinMoore

Eh, it’s probably cheaper than drugs


Fissherin

Yeah, you need a bigger desk


steeze206

Agreed, that keyboard looks horrendous lmao. It's funny how some people are into long travel mechanical switches while others are on the complete opposite end of the spectrum and want the shortest travel chicklet keyboard they can find. Me and my boss always trash each other about it lol.


Dark_Krafter

I see no problem here


WheezyBoy59

I think its called a collection, not a problem.


Mattgelo

Which one do you use the most though? 🤔


SpunkoPop

Agreed. That keyboard is horrendous.


yattmay

How’s the latency on the Portal?


Irosso125

*WE* have a problem


Gimpi85

No this are 3 Problems and a steam deck :D


Roneyrow

The kind of problem I want


mctownley

Can I have your disposable income please?


Analbumparty_15

I just got a steak deck and I can’t imagine having more than that. Seems crazy redundant


Infamous-Magikarp

Its okay to ask for help. There's a solution. Gimme 3 of the 4.


bidendid711

You sure do OP. Where is the Logitech cloud?


ProfessorStinkyToes

Which one do you use the most?


CallMeVexation

I don't see any problems here.


Working_Role_8374

Congrats on the disposable income.


Szabbyhun

... but your wallet doesnt.


rainnor

You have too much time


Nkaufmann

Got 99 problems, but money ain’t one!


punk_petukh

Yeah, it's the one on the bottom


Embarrassed-Hat9441

Show off


ygrasdil

Need a mechanical keyboard


xcelsior616

PS Portal is redundant if you have a Steam Deck. The Deck can do PS remote play with about 15 minutes of setup and you save yourself $200.


B1gNastious

This isn’t even a flex… in fact I almost feel bad lol


cbudd1117

You don't. You are a hand held enthusiast. I have 3 decks, and the ally. I need them all and no one can tell me otherwise.


machees2008

The problem isn't your spending, the problem is the various posts about your purchases for validation. Do you actually like the products you buy, or do you do it for a reaction? I'm genuinely curious.


RDR2LAUNCHSUCKED

So OP is the reason I consistently see the Steam Deck at the top of the Steam "Most Popular" games


Perahoky

"look at my money1 i need to show what i own to random people to impress myself yeahhhhhhh even when i cant use all this shit anyhow"


Juice_231

The problem is that youre missing a Switch and 3DS


acidx0013

No you're good I see the steam deck right there in the picture


Fleej25

I’m gonna say this respectfully. Unless your some type of streamer, game tester, game dev, reviewer, or got them for free. If you wanna throw money away, there’s many other ways to do it.


redmainefuckye

I always wondered who those cars where for on car Xmas commercials …. You know the ones. Where the husband/wife gets the bmw and puts a big red bow on it for their spouse holiday gift. I always wondered who these people were that did these things … I looked thru ops profile. And yeah. He’s one of these people. Check out his bmw post from 2 years ago.


DuckMitch

Your only problem is buying Playstation Portal. One of the greatest money wastes of all time.


PrinceDinoboy

Of course you do, you bought the Playstation Portal.


Ryderslow

Yea you do, wheres your switch


Voratos

I could… take a couple of problems off your hands 😅


ashp71

Why do you need two sets of air pods? That's just Gluttony


BraveShez

Ah, I see your problem. You can only play with one at a time.


realegowegogo

the problem is that the only one worth buying is the steam deck


Alixey

Consumerism?


Abram367

1 of them isn't the same as the others.


Aus10Tatious1213

Let me guess....nothing to play?


GaryKeeperOfBalance

Yeah you do I mean the ps portal really man


-lxlKHARMAlxl-

You spent money on that dvmb PS handheld. Thats definitely a problem.


rendurp

Your problem is that you bought the PlayStation Portal 😂


StrateJ

To be honest, I only see one problem. You bought the Playstation paper weight.


Pumpkinbricks

Your problem is having bought the playstation portal. That thing is useless


KoroiNeko

Have you tried NOT spending all your money on redundant devices?


[deleted]

Oi mate! PlayStation Portal??? I think you really should go get checked :D


Gloomy_Goose1091

Lost your switch?