I guess it's unfeasible, but I wish the Deck had a "capture this" or Shadow Play equivalent.
|OT| Valve's Steam Deck (OLED)- coming to Straya in Nov 2024
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i'm 99% sure it will, it's only a matter of time
I do wonder about the "power management" for such potential background functionalities.
I tried allowing background downloads while playing Celeste of all things and the experience was not pleasant.
But maybe downloading on Steam really is just more taxing than recording would be, lol.
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yeah, it most definitely is, since it uses CPU to decompress, recording would be using the GPU
Thankfully the Steam Deck is a PC so you can make your own Cloud saves if developers are idiotic about it.
I used Sync Thing to sync the Scarlet Nexus save folder between the Deck and my PC. The setup is not too bad but a bit cumbersome and you probably really want a mouse and keyboard attached to your Steam Deck to keep your sanity (my first impressions of the Desktop experience with only the Deck controls has been "god this is a miserable experience" but ymmv) but it seems to work pretty seamlessly after that.
Now that my curiosity is sated and I got surprised at seeing the game running at 60fps High on the Deck I'm probably not gonna actually play it on the Deck though
I used Sync Thing to sync the Scarlet Nexus save folder between the Deck and my PC. The setup is not too bad but a bit cumbersome and you probably really want a mouse and keyboard attached to your Steam Deck to keep your sanity (my first impressions of the Desktop experience with only the Deck controls has been "god this is a miserable experience" but ymmv) but it seems to work pretty seamlessly after that.
Now that my curiosity is sated and I got surprised at seeing the game running at 60fps High on the Deck I'm probably not gonna actually play it on the Deck though
RetroArch gets big Steam Deck improvements
RetroArch, the very popular application front-end for emulators and more has a new release out and it includes better support for the Steam Deck.
www.gamingonlinux.com
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Ascheroth yep i was thinking the same thing about desktop mode, that makes only sense when you connect it to a hub in my opinion. kudos to those that can use it as-is on the deck though... i wouldnt personally want to
Steam Deck is finally worth the money...
It's just a shame that CEMU second screen emulation is a bit unstable. Resolution: Save often! WooHoo!
( edit: This isn't mine. I'm one of the peasants who keeps getting their date pushed back. I'm looking at July-September now apparently. )
It's just a shame that CEMU second screen emulation is a bit unstable. Resolution: Save often! WooHoo!
( edit: This isn't mine. I'm one of the peasants who keeps getting their date pushed back. I'm looking at July-September now apparently. )
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EmuDeck makes emulation on Steam Deck nice and simple
If you want to get emulation setup on Steam Deck, you need to take a look at EmuDeck which makes installing and configuration nice and easy.
www.gamingonlinux.com
more good news for those wanting to use the Deck for emulation
Metro Exodus looks like to be getting dedicated Steam Deck build.
I've got a bit of a dilemma. My pre-order is up but I don't know if I should go through with it because I think in reality what I probably want might be a tablet so that I can watch media/read since my old 10 inch tablet broke a few years ago and Ive been wanting to replace it (I use android for mobile stuff) but then all the stuff for this came about and it kind of threw a wrench into everything and in the ideal world I would just go I'll get both! However I've not got enough money for both, at least I don't think I do so I don't know.
I'm pretty sure I would use and have fun with the steam deck I pre-ordered (256 SSD) but I might not and I don't know about it in the long term
I definitely have the games to make use of it and what not but I don't or doesn't seem like it has a lot of function beyond gaming? I haven't seen or read a lot of people mention really anything regarding that
I'm pretty sure I would use and have fun with the steam deck I pre-ordered (256 SSD) but I might not and I don't know about it in the long term
I definitely have the games to make use of it and what not but I don't or doesn't seem like it has a lot of function beyond gaming? I haven't seen or read a lot of people mention really anything regarding that
Hmm, i'd say go for it. Look after it and try it out then if it doesn't fit what you want then the second-hand market for Steam Decks is still high so you'd probably get your money back or a damned good chunk of it if you sell it on.
If you're buying it as a multipurpose device for portable media/art/gaming then ehhhhh, maybe a tablet is better?
If you're buying it as a multipurpose device for portable media/art/gaming then ehhhhh, maybe a tablet is better?
Ys 9 should get Deck verified shortly.
(Not that this changes anything regarding its actual playability, but it's still nice)
(Not that this changes anything regarding its actual playability, but it's still nice)
I kind of went back and forth a lot on it but I decided to just let my pre-order lapse and I'm going to just pre-order it again. I didn't feel any kind of regret or anything like I was going to miss out or like stuff like that like there's been with missed things in the past with me before so I'll go with it's the right decision for now so waiting again is probably better.
My "original" plan was just wait it out and hope to get a order that shipped out a lot later and see how things turned out with the thing but I got sort of lumped in with the first batch which is fine but wasn't really my intention (I had pre-ordered the 256)
I also keep reading about some mismashed hardware issues and stuff like that so maybe waiting isn't all that bad and it would let me better idea of what I actually want and they can smooth things out better with it.
Should have a few more nickels a couple of months anyways
My "original" plan was just wait it out and hope to get a order that shipped out a lot later and see how things turned out with the thing but I got sort of lumped in with the first batch which is fine but wasn't really my intention (I had pre-ordered the 256)
I also keep reading about some mismashed hardware issues and stuff like that so maybe waiting isn't all that bad and it would let me better idea of what I actually want and they can smooth things out better with it.
Should have a few more nickels a couple of months anyways
You've gotta do what's right for you. Can't say I'm not jealous of your queue spot though
First game I see that has "Steam Deck Verified" right there in the cover art, and in the description:
Man Weird West runs really bad on the Deck. Amazing game so far tho.
At least Steam does say "This game requires manual configuration of graphics settings to perform well on Steam Deck"
The update for the keyboard for the desktop mode has been very appreciated. Now you can actually use it for small stuff without a dock.
I.e I ran into another game without cloud saves that I had started on the desktop already (INMOST), but this is actually one I wanna continue on the Deck going forward, so I used Syncthing again to send over the desktop saves to the deck and this time it was relatively painless.
I.e I ran into another game without cloud saves that I had started on the desktop already (INMOST), but this is actually one I wanna continue on the Deck going forward, so I used Syncthing again to send over the desktop saves to the deck and this time it was relatively painless.
SyncThing is a lifesaver. I’ve made good use of it for ROMs and retro saves.
I think I will make even better use of it when I get a Deck for games that don’t use Steam Cloud, or use it poorly. It’s even better when you have a NAS that can act as a hub to ensure syncing is always gonna work, no matter what device you have switched on.
Meanwhile, on consoles if you don’t pay the fee, you’re SOL for convenient save backups.
I think I will make even better use of it when I get a Deck for games that don’t use Steam Cloud, or use it poorly. It’s even better when you have a NAS that can act as a hub to ensure syncing is always gonna work, no matter what device you have switched on.
Meanwhile, on consoles if you don’t pay the fee, you’re SOL for convenient save backups.
Okay, on non-Xbox consoles then. Both Sony and Nintendo have paywalled such rudimentary functionality and killed off any other option.
So I open the overlay to go to some guides or discussions of the game while playing and then continue playing.
Is there a way to get back to where I was in the overlay when I open it up again afterwards?
Maybe I'm overlooking something, but I just can't seem to figure it out and have to do the whole song and dance again everytime I want to quickly look something up.
Because when I quit the game all the browser windows I opened up like that while playing are still open and I'll have to back out of them manually.
Is there a way to get back to where I was in the overlay when I open it up again afterwards?
Maybe I'm overlooking something, but I just can't seem to figure it out and have to do the whole song and dance again everytime I want to quickly look something up.
Because when I quit the game all the browser windows I opened up like that while playing are still open and I'll have to back out of them manually.
SteamOS Plugin Manager should enable lots of fun on the Steam Deck
From the same developer who created the support library for Tesla overlays, the SteamOS Plugin Manager is born and ready for the Steam Deck.
www.gamingonlinux.com
could be interesting
This is awesome. Hopefully it works on desktops too.SteamOS Plugin Manager should enable lots of fun on the Steam Deck
From the same developer who created the support library for Tesla overlays, the SteamOS Plugin Manager is born and ready for the Steam Deck.
could be interesting
I have no idea how powerful this is, but off the top of my head, I can already envision the following useful plugins:
Discord
Other client social features (Ubi Connect, Origin, Epic and so on)
Spotify/Apple Music
iCue
Special K (having a more controller-friendly version, for example)
Emulator settings for games running through an emulator
Smart home control
Torrent client control
Finally, Monster Hunter Rise can be played portably!
Welp I was playing Trials of Mana, which is listed as a Verified game. But some of the videos aren't playing correctly.
It's kind of hilarious that it just cuts to a test pattern while the sound is still playing.
It's kind of hilarious that it just cuts to a test pattern while the sound is still playing.
If you are ok with doing a small extra step you could install GE-Proton:Welp I was playing Trials of Mana, which is listed as a Verified game. But some of the videos aren't playing correctly.
It's kind of hilarious that it just cuts to a test pattern while the sound is still playing.
ProtonUp-Qt got upgraded, here's how to use it on Steam Deck and Linux
ProtonUp-Qt is a very helpful application that can help you install extra compatibility layers on Linux and Steam Deck.
www.gamingonlinux.com
GE-Proton is an unofficial Proton build which fixes small stuff (e.g. it should fix videos not playing correctly).
If you are ok with doing a small extra step you could install GE-Proton:
ProtonUp-Qt got upgraded, here's how to use it on Steam Deck and Linux
ProtonUp-Qt is a very helpful application that can help you install extra compatibility layers on Linux and Steam Deck.
GE-Proton is an unofficial Proton build which fixes small stuff (e.g. it should fix videos not playing correctly).
Thanks, that helped! Or at least I think it did. I played about another 30 minutes and encountered a small cutscene that played fine, so hopefully it stays that way.
In the recent Beta update the LED goes out after the is no "event" aka the battery is full.
It will soon be a week that I've had the Deck now, and I really like it overall. I've been using it a lot more than I thought I would be to be honest - haven't really used my Desktop that much this week.
Though it's not going to replace my Desktop at all, I'm pretty sure I'm just going to be using them both separately going forward for different types of games.
I.e Scarlet Nexus I'm going to continue on my Desktop but reading Ace Attorney in bed is a lot more comfy.
Though it's not going to replace my Desktop at all, I'm pretty sure I'm just going to be using them both separately going forward for different types of games.
I.e Scarlet Nexus I'm going to continue on my Desktop but reading Ace Attorney in bed is a lot more comfy.
That's my main issue with the Deck - it's a device for playing VNs more than AAA, but I have my OLED tablet for these, which is an infinitely superior experience both screen size/quality and user experience (no fan, no issues with Proton since I can just stream them from my Windows desktop). Yeah, it's not native so requires me being in home, but that's not a big issue with my current life. I played through Great Ace Attorney this way and it was just so good.
My potential Deck usage would be contained to games that require constant input, like RPGs or puzzle games (they are still playable through streaming, but you know, touch input sucks). Not sure if that's worth Valve's asking price...
I wouldn't say so. Its main appeal is that it can play everything, indie and AAA alike.
Well as you say there's still a lot between VNs and AAA. Though technically it can play more demanding stuff just fine, I just prefer those on my Desktop.
I do plan on using it for platformers, puzzle games, some RPGs and who knows what else - it's still early days for me.
But whether or not it's going to fit your personal use-cases I wouldn't know.
And so begins the 12-ish weeks of Q2 people watching their emails closely, going slowly insane the longer this drags out.
And by “Q2 people” I mean specifically me.
And by “Q2 people” I mean specifically me.
I will just continue to feel miserable if I don't get an email, no big deal.
Yeah, I know the feeling. I’m still a little cross that Valve’s systems fucked me over when ordering, so I’m going to get more annoyed and sad the longer I wait.
They need to work out a better purchase system for hardware next time rather than first come, first serve.
They need to work out a better purchase system for hardware next time rather than first come, first serve.
RetroDECK is another solution for emulation gaming on Steam Deck
Was EmuDeck not to your liking? Perhaps RetroDECK might be what you're after for retro emulation on the Steam Deck.
www.gamingonlinux.com
Another Retro Deck thingy