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Linux updates tease Valve 'Galileo' and 'Sephiroth' - Steam Deck refresh? Or new VR?
8 Sep 2023 at 3:22 pm UTC Likes: 1
8 Sep 2023 at 3:22 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: BrokattI feel like setting up a Windows PC and installing Steam on it is not that much work. Especially Steam has long since had the ability to launch on startup of the PC into Big Picture Mode (which now has a Deck-like interface). I know this is a Linux-focused website but if your main issue is compatibility/stability, that's your best bet.Quoting: CatKillerI could and I have done so in the past but I don't want to anymore. I work in IT and when I get home I just want stuff to work with minimal setup, with support from a stable company/organization so everything doesn't break after 6 months. That's why I love SteamOS with EmuDeck. That to me is an acceptable level of setup :)Quoting: BrokattWhat I would want is a version of the Steam Deck without the screen, a Steam Brick if you will. I think that could be really popular both for desk and couch gaming. Sure you can get a dock a get almost the same experience but not entirely.Make one yourself. There are quite a few dinky NUC-like machines available, or you can just plug any computer into a TV or monitor. Install Linux on it, autolaunch Steam Big Picture, and pair it with a PlayStation controller. Job jobbed.
Auto-battling deck-building roguelike 'Hadean Tactics' adds gamepad support
10 Aug 2023 at 6:04 pm UTC
10 Aug 2023 at 6:04 pm UTC
Honestly I agree with Klaas here. I love my Deck but it seems publishers have just stopped caring about PC ports, with Sony even allowing developers to push terrible ports like The Last of Us Part 1 onto Steam.
Of course, let's not forget Valve, who allowed the game to be like that in the first place. Granted, they have no quality control over the game but I've noticed more and more games that pass the Verified mark yet barely function whereas perfectly fine games run with a specific Proton version. It's a little concerning honestly, especially with how successfully the Deck has been.
TL:DR I'm concerned that Valve is just gonna continue turning a blind eye to broken Deck support since doing the bare minimum never causes much noise.
Of course, let's not forget Valve, who allowed the game to be like that in the first place. Granted, they have no quality control over the game but I've noticed more and more games that pass the Verified mark yet barely function whereas perfectly fine games run with a specific Proton version. It's a little concerning honestly, especially with how successfully the Deck has been.
TL:DR I'm concerned that Valve is just gonna continue turning a blind eye to broken Deck support since doing the bare minimum never causes much noise.
Devs of Superior: Vengeance detail their Steam Deck support
25 Jul 2023 at 12:34 pm UTC
25 Jul 2023 at 12:34 pm UTC
How exactly does an "active internet connection for all game modes" make it easier for Steam Deck users to play?
Dwarf Fortress getting close to a Linux release on Steam
29 Jun 2023 at 9:33 pm UTC Likes: 1
29 Jun 2023 at 9:33 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: CGullWhen it does release, I'll buy it.Out of curiosity, why is Proton a bad thing? I recently got my Steam Deck and haven't noticed any major performance dip using it compared to native??? It's a genuine question, I'm new to Linux and I'm trying to learn the basics.
I'm just glad nobody has yet yelled that I should just run it in Proton.