I have 2 PCs with cards capable of FSR and FSR2. Though I tend to prefer running games at native resolutions. Only on the Steam Deck is where I prefer to activate FSR.

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This is both a win and a lose. Anyone of us who has used Linux for years prior to the advances of gaming understands why those of us who are lifelong gamers have two PC builds. One was solely for the joys of running Linux...in my case I ran Ubuntu for years multiple LTS versions. I've used various other distros like Mint, and a couple of Arch based ones before settling down on PopOS! The other build is Windows...in my case just for gaming, since I play so many genres and titles not just through Steam but GoG Galaxy, Ubisoft, and even the now dead EA launcher. Prior to relatively recent Lutris/WINE/Proton developments so many titles just wouldn't run on Linux, especially online only(which is becoming more of the gaming industry)titles due to their anti-cheat programs.

Native code on Linux should be what devs strive for. However with the substantial growth from Proton and the Steam Deck. We have options now that allow us to just leave that Windows build turned off. I literally only run Windows to play certain early access, and closed beta/open beta titles like Diablo 4(which works well on the Steam Deck too). I never saw this coming in my lifetime. We can all officially say we're Linux gamers, and not have people laugh thinking we can't play the latest titles anymore. We can build a PC now just for Linux, and not even think about installing Windows 11 telemetry edition.

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Smart move by Valve. Let the base of the original system continue to organically grow. Gain more dev support overtime, and keep the industry itself happy(similar to how the console manufacturers pace their hardware). The skies the limit and ultimately all of us Linux gamers win, as Proton support becomes a baseline in gaming.

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Nice bundle. The first two games are so unique they are almost classics in their own right.

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Not surprised some behind the scenes update on their anti-cheat caused the bans. Would it hurt to have one of their testers play on a Linux desktop and/or a Steam Deck. /facepalm

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If I ever distro hop off of Pop!_OS. I might try this out just to see what it's like. Though Steam Big Picture mode has improved, and currently even has the Steam Deck skin which is an overall improvement from the previous Big Picture version.

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Looking forward to whenever this reaches Pop!_OS.

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Glad I already made the jump from Ubuntu to Pop!_OS.

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Well played Valve. Nice to see that they still care about removing bots.

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Nice offering. So far I'm fine with my current 256GB Steam Deck and 256GB SD card. This is a great upgrade option for many of us down the road.

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