By Jacob Miller | Jul 28, 2026
Why One Owner Decided Enough Was Enough
The Steam Deck has been a fan favorite since it first hit the market in 2022, prized for how smoothly it handles PC games on the go. Valve eventually introduced an OLED version of the device, phasing out the original LCD model by late 2025. Then, in May 2026, prices rose sharply, with some versions costing up to 300 dollars more than before. That kind of price jump naturally makes owners more careful about who gets their hands on the device, and one fan clearly took that concern to the extreme.
Camera, Speaker, Servo: How the Security System Works
A Reddit user known as ConroyyJenkinss posted images of the finished build, showing a Steam Deck case rigged with a full detection and deterrent system meant to stop relatives from picking it up without asking. Right on top of the case sits a working automatic taser. Behind the scenes, a Raspberry Pi ties everything together, linking an object-detection camera to a speaker and a small servomotor. The moment the camera spots movement or someone stepping into view, it triggers a loud warning sound, followed within seconds by the taser going off.
According to the creator, the whole idea came from frustration after family members kept using the console and leaving it dead, never bothering to charge it back up. Considering how frequently battery life comes up as a sore point for the Steam Deck and similar devices, many commenters said they related to the problem, even while joking about how intense the fix was.
It's not just the electronics that make this case unwelcoming, either. The exterior itself was 3D-modeled and printed with a spiky texture, making it genuinely uncomfortable to pick up. ConroyyJenkinss noted that the plan worked exactly as intended, saying nobody touches the console anymore without asking permission first. They did concede that turning off the taser and removing the spiked shell each time they want to play is a bit of a chore, but insisted it's been worth the trade-off. The post has pulled in more than 7,700 upvotes so far, along with a steady stream of amused replies from fellow gamers. This kind of hands-on modding isn't unheard of in the community either; other builds have turned the Steam Deck into something resembling a clamshell Nintendo DS, while another added Joy-Con-style controllers to the mix.
Looking ahead, Valve has already confirmed a Steam Deck 2 is in the works, though details remain scarce and the project is still being developed quietly. Designer Lawrence Yang did mention that upcoming hardware could incorporate TMR thumbsticks, a technology first seen on the Steam Controller, leading some fans to speculate the next Steam Deck could adopt the same feature. For now, though, Valve's attention appears to be elsewhere, with the recent Steam Machine release and the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset taking priority. It may be some time yet before players get a real look at how the next Steam Deck responds to feedback like this one.
