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A lot of older PC games can run just fine on modern phone hardware. I'd buy a SteamOS version of a phone that has some modular or built-in set of buttons and analog sticks. I don't know how the app ecosystem would work for sensitive things like banking but it's mostly a minor issue for me.

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[–] Flaim@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

depends.
if it's basically a continuation of the xperia play, but otherwise a regular modern day smartphone with passing safety net, unlockable bootloader, a 3,5mm jack, sd card slot, stereo front firing speaker, decent camera, absolutely.

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

depends, if it's [continues to describe the most perfect dream phone to ever exist], absolutely.

[–] Flaim@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 5 days ago

i mean, that's my requirements. OP didnt specify what it would be and i dont wanna put out a blanket yes or no and then be called a liar or something when it eventually comes out and doesn't cover my requirements for a definite buy.