Apple's MacBook Neo is reportedly close to selling out which has got me thinking about why we can't have more simple and affordable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck

Apple's new MacBook Neo is reportedly a major sales success, exceeding company expectations and creating a significant dilemma regarding its A18 Pro chip supply. The Neo was initially intended to utilize surplus A18 Pro chips from iPhone production, with a planned sales volume of five to six million units before transitioning to the newer A19 chip. However, the rapid sales mean current A18 Pro stockpiles will deplete before the A19-based Neo is ready, forcing Apple to consider the more expensive option of commissioning additional A18 Pro wafers. This unexpected triumph demonstrates the market potential for well-designed, affordable products, prompting a discussion on the gaming PC market's overemphasis on high performance and a call for more simple, price-conscious gaming devices like the Steam Deck. The article also touches upon the struggles within the gaming console sector.