⚠️ STUDENTS FORCED TO SELL STEAM DECKS FOR TEXTBOOKS — WHO PROFITS FROM DIGITAL DEPENDENCY?
Students across the country are reportedly selling their prized Steam Decks to afford mandatory digital textbook subscriptions, as publishers push annual paywalls that cost more than the handheld console itself. Critics question why educational materials in 2025 still require proprietary hardware and recurring fees—and why universities continue banning open-source resources. Meanwhile, the Steam Deck’s soaring popularity as a portable PC gaming device has created a black market for used units, with students often losing half the value just weeks after purchase. Who’s really benefiting from this cycle of planned obsolescence and textbook inflation? Follow the money. #SteamDeck #StudentDebt #EdTechScam