Sorry to hear that.
I only have a FullHD TV, so I didn't try any resolutions above that.

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Quoting: setzer22Does this fix the issue of Gaming Mode being stuck at 720p when plugged on an external screen?

Late reply, but I finally got to try this:
Yes. You can set games to render in "Native" resolution (or any other resolution the display supports). I tried it with several games, and found that FullHD is a bit much for the Steam Deck's GPU in 3D titles (for instance Elite: Dangerous makes the fan spin at full speed with FullHD output), but for 2D games (I tried Super Hexagon and One Deck Dungeon) it's awesome.

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Quoting: Purple Library GuyDon't get me wrong, I get the impression it's a great game. I just can't see myself mastering the use of that many buttons.

The movement controls are pretty standard when it comes to space/submarine games, basically 6-axis controls. On PC I'm playing with keyboard and mouse, and have bound pitch and yaw to the mouse, while roll is on Q/E. I'm using W/S as incremental throttle and A/S for horizontal- and R/F for vertical translation.

But yeah, those are only the movement inputs. You'll also want a key for your FTL drive, for the system scanner, the landing gear, cargo scoop, cockpit mode toggle, weapon-groups, targetting, heat dissipater, flares,...

And it gets worse: The controls for driving vehicles or moving around on foot are different again...

On the gamepad/deck many controls are bound to button combos (think: while keeping Y pressed, tapping the d-pad right button will open the system map - I think), and it still feels like there are too few buttons available...

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Quoting: TheRiddick1-No back paddle buttons, (who uses these and for what? driving games?)

I'm using them in Elite: Dangerous. Two are bound to strafe left/right, the other two are bound to "Full Spectrum System Scanner" and "next target on route".

While I haven't installed that game yet on the deck, I've also seen that a community layout for Old World uses the back buttons for some overlay toggles.

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Quoting: mphuZI just don't really understand this Game Resolution feature.
With it, I will be able to magically run all games in 1920*1080 resolution, even those that do not support?
For example, Splinter Cell or Return to Castle Wolfenstein. They do not support modern resolutions, mods are required.

I'll have to try this when I get home today.
One situation in which I could imagine this to come in handy would be external screens. Right now, in Game Mode, games cannot be run at resolutions above the built-in screen's native resolution and will then be upscaled to the native resolution of the external monitor. If this setting allows going above the built-in screen's native resolution, games that do not upscale well, but also are not too demanding on the GPU, could be run at the native resolution of the external screen.

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Quoting: Eike

Quoting: soulsourceNope, and the title sounds too frigthening for me to even look it up.

Well, it's not the original title... :D

https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/uckns3/how_i_fixed_my_whiny_delta_fan_with_electrical/ [External Link]

https://www.pcgamer.com/maybe-dont-jam-electrical-tape-in-your-steam-deck-to-fix-fan-whine/ [External Link]

Thanks a lot! That sounds far less intrusive than what I imagined when reading "put something inside", but I'm still a bit worried about it increasing wear on the fan. It at least sounds like it's working by putting strain on the fan's bearings in order to increase friction.
If the update works for me (will try in a couple of hours, am at work right now), I'll definitely go with your second link ("maybe don't").

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Quoting: Eike

Quoting: soulsource

Quoting: Eike

Quoting: soulsourceThat'S good news. My girlfriend keeps complaining about the "whining" of the Steam Deck...

So she's... whining about it? ;)

But to be serious: Such sounds can be very annoying.

It indeed is. Just judging from the noise level, I don't think there's a big difference between the PS4 and the Steam Deck, but the PS4 noise is at a lower frequency and therefore more calming than annoying.

Did you try the "just put something inside and all is quite" trick to be found on YouTube?

Nope, and the title sounds too frigthening for me to even look it up.

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Quoting: Eike

Quoting: soulsourceThat'S good news. My girlfriend keeps complaining about the "whining" of the Steam Deck...

So she's... whining about it? ;)

But to be serious: Such sounds can be very annoying.

It indeed is. Just judging from the noise level, I don't think there's a big difference between the PS4 and the Steam Deck, but the PS4 noise is at a lower frequency and therefore more calming than annoying.

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That'S good news. My girlfriend keeps complaining about the "whining" of the Steam Deck...

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Quoting: slaapliedje

Quoting: soulsource

Quoting: slaapliedjeNice! Though why would you use the DualShock 4 with the Steam Deck?

While it's docked and connected to the TV.

I haven't tried this yet... but can't you hook it to a TV and use the large screen for the game, and still use the built in controls? What would be killer is for games to have a mini screen so you could have the Deck's screen be a map, and the rest of the game display on the TV/Monitor. Like Fallout 4 could have the map on a Tablet/phone.

Not in Game Mode - at least not yet. That simply disables the built-in screen as soon as an external display is connected. In Desktop Mode it might work, but I haven't tried it, because the cable on my USB-C hub is way too short to allow picking up the deck.

Edit: I'm really hoping that Valve adds some display options for Game Mode. Right now it's a bit annoying, because I use the same USB-C hub for charging and TV display, so whenever I charge the deck, the built-in screen goes blank. It would be nice to have it active, to check up on charging or download progress.

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