Ngl I was convinced for a good while it’s mostly a result of smoking near them.

Yeah performance and energy efficiency is one of the factors behind the decision Valve made with the screen. The display is on par with entry small factor laptops from late '00s (in resolution, otherwise obviously better).

I keep forgetting mods also mean physical modifications of hardware and I was really confused how Valve can support upping resolution on a screen.

Idea of modding hardware in general feels risky af to me. But I’m glad it’s possible, worthwile, and apparently quietly supported by Valve.

They make a lot of good decisions with it.