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

Wow, so here’s the deal — ever since the Steam Deck hit the shelves, folks have been going bonkers modding it. Seriously, you’ve got creations like the “Steam Brick” and some jacked-up 32GB RAM versions. And then some mad genius, “Michaelthatsit” on Reddit, goes and makes this thing called “Bento.” Yep, it’s like he squished the Steam Deck’s guts into a keyboard. (Who even thinks of this stuff?)

So, Michael, he’s transformed the Steam Deck into this hyper-mobile SteamOS rig — one that’s packing a keyboard right onboard. Instead of a regular screen, he hooks it up to these snazzy Type-C display glasses. Imagine walking around with that, like something out of a cyber-flick.

Anyway — no, hold on — he ripped out the Deck’s motherboard and all its tech, squeezed it all into this 3D-printed base he designed, just to cram it under an Apple keyboard. Gutsy move. Apparently, this thing’s got two chambers, like a left one where all the action happens with the battery and vents for the Deck’s fan, and then, a right one. What’s that for? Extra storage or something? He tossed a Type-C USB hub in there. Handy, I guess.

The 3D print fits under the keyboard like it was meant to be, all rounded edges and stuff. Perfect fit, you’d think they planned it together. But, Michael’s not all there yet. The print’s in halves (because, printer size — thanks 3D tech), and there’s no mouse function. Gotta wonder what he’s cooking up next — a unified shell? Mouse modules? The suspense!

So yeah, Bento’s just another example of what happens when someone starts going nuts with Steam Deck hardware. It’s like, if you love the idea of using SteamOS as a desktop, this mod’s your dream come true. Just hope Michael keeps those updates coming and maybe adds some mouse action next time!