This has been one of the best purchases I've made in a long time! Super comfy and adjustable to the perfect height for wherever I'm playing my Ally X at home.
Realistically I only wanted the DeckMate and the Kickstand, but I figured I'd give the bundle a shot. Little did I realize how helpful having a mount attached to my portable battery would be! I can stick it straight to my Deck, or mount it to my Gaming Pillow! I still haven't personally found use for the universal grip, but I'm sure I will eventually! On top of everything I'm leaving this review to support Siri! The customer service and overall approachability and kindness are all above and beyond, and I'll gladly keep using Mechanism for any accessories I need!
When I tell you this is the most comfortable and relaxed I've ever been while gaming I mean it!
The arm and joints feel sturdy when tightened, and they're easy enough to loosen with the included allen key for adjustment. The only minor suggestion I'd make is to have thumb screws for the easiest access, but not having them doesn't at all hinder the comfort and ease of use. On top of being such an awesome mount is Siri! The customer service from this dude is out of this world! 1000% wholly recommend using Mechanism for your gaming accessories!
Loving the pillow so far! It’s perfect when laying upwards in bed with my Steam Deck or Ally X
This was just a dollar for some piece of mind. It’s worth it if you don’t mind spending the $1.
This thing has exceeded my expectations! It seriously is amazing. After a few extended play sessions, I can confidently say it has eliminated any arm tingles or discomfort I experienced when holding the deck
All of the points of movement on the arm are adjustable with the included tool, allowing for total customization based on your device and how you choose to play.
I have read a few reviews stating damage from the actual grip that attaches to the deck, but I have not had any myself.
Overall I'm very pleased and have no complaints as of now, and don't see myself using my deck without the pillow. Highly recommend!
I replaced my ball mount with this attached to a ball and a female to female adapter
The top of the grip caught on my Steam Deck and put some big scratches or gouges into its shell.
It sounds like this is a known issue, but I was unaware of it when I bought the pillow/grip. I don't think I would have bought it if I had known this was likely.
It seems like more soft plastic/rubber should cover those sharper points on the grip.
If you choose to purchase before this issue is addressed (in the event that it is), make sure you always take the grip off from the bottom, as shown on the video here:
https://youtu.be/2db00PC-Fo0?si=fXcyezq7793SiKKM
However, it seems to me like this damage is still possible from the grip catching on seams where the pieces of the Steam Deck's shell meet.
The workaround may be to leave the grip on 24/7 and snap it into the pillow 's mount each time you use it, assuming it will sit in your dock of choice to charge between playing.
Personally, I'm frustrated enough that I may simply stop using the whole setup.
Otherwise I was happy with the function of the pillow/arm for the few days I used it before the damage.
It fit even with my grip case just snapped on without issue. I haven’t sat down and used it but moving it around and the arm omg. This might become an issues because my sessions are going to be so much longer now. Love it.
Good kit, the rog ally x wasn't my bag but still was able to make use of the kit.
I don't know if something has changed or if the other reviews are user error, but the ring that came with my phone mount and seem to be identical to these, perfectly sticks to my phone case (Ringke Fusion-X on a Oneplus 13) and works with the phone mount as well as the Syncwire ring/tripod I have all day on my phone.
All I did was clean the case with window cleaner, dry it, stick the magsafe ring and waited a few hours before applying any kind of force to it. It's been weeks now and zero issues. (I will update if that changes).
If it wasn't for the international shipping cost I would have bought more of these.
This is a really great bag. I take it everywhere, regardless of whether or not it's carrying my Steam Deck, which it's incredibly good at. The design is very well thought-out, and very durable, the straps and canvas material feel very high quality.
I really love the charger pass-through flap and front zipper pocket compartments are super handy. I haven't found much of a use for the grip on the strap yet, but still, it's good to have.
It's also just very stylish looking. The tan and black is a great color combo. I get a lot of compliments on it, and people are always surprised that it's actually a carrying case.
Works well for a variable height kickstand. The only gripe I have is that it should have some sort of locking mechanism (ha) that stops the kickstand from coming out. I don’t know how many times I try to pick it up from the kickstand to have it come out.
As was written earlier, i can't get these to work either. The glue comes right off, and the rings only stay on for a few seconds. I used a dbrand skin to reinforce it but the phone stand pulled the ring and the skin off the phone!
Purchased a few accessories over the holidays for my girlfriend and I to use with our Steam Decks. We have loved the gaming pillow and kickstands most - they make it so convenient to just sit back and relax while playing in bed or on the couch.
One of our kickstands did develop some play at the mounting point. I reached out to Support (much to my dismay with the lack thereof you get from most companies) and they responded same day. After reaching out, I was occupied on work calls and couldn't respond immediately to the Support member addressing my issue. They went ahead and shipped me a replacement kickstand - no questions asked or photos needed. Actually, they were able to look up my account by email, ship a replacement, and provide an updated response - all before I was even able to respond back. Incredible customer service and I was floored at how quickly they were able to resolve my issue.
Thank you Mechanism team for your fast, friendly, and seamless Support! New kickstand is awesome!
5 stars strong sturdy and very flexible for adding battery to hub. Average shipping took 6 business days days from CA to OH
This is not the first sling bag I've bought for my steam deck but it is probably the last one I'll buy. I had a cheaper steam deck bag from a pretty well known brand and the bag was nice enough but it just felt too big for my needs and didn't feel well organized for my usage. I was hesitant to buy this bag when it was only available in white, but as soon as they announced it in black I was sold. This bag is just the right size. I don't carry a lot of extra with me in my sling and I mostly only use the when Im running around with my kids to their various activities. This is just the right size for my deck, keys, wallet, air pods, and allergy meds. Very happy with it.