I won’t lie I was super tempted to add a pro toolkit

I say do it (if you have the money, of course). I got it and while it has far more tools/bits than I use regularly, it’s been invaluable.

I really hate to say this, but Lubuntu.

it’s a lightweight XFCE version of Ubuntu

Do you mean Lubuntu, or Xubuntu? Lubuntu uses LXQt.

Also is the Steam Link even sold anymore?

I believe it was retired several years ago, in favor of software solutions.

STED DECK, sounds like something I would find on Aliexpress.

Sold by Volv.

Does the Amazon link work? I am getting “This content is not available.” On iPhone

Same for me on Android. Says “playlist not found.”

Genki makes the Covert Dock, which I have experience with. It’s a bit expensive, but it’s easily portable and works with both the Deck and the Switch. With a long enough cable you could sit a distance away from the TV and still use the Deck like a controller.

There are some Anker USB hubs with HDMI that would work for this application as well (in theory).