deanb Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 Figured worth a thread been made. Some advice, tips, queries, etc. One I'll recommend; https://www.protondb.com/ ProtonDB is a better go to for verification than the Valve system as it's much broader userbase to input updates and also expand on it a bit more than the "not verified" - e.g there might just be an issue with a couple bits to input on keyboard or a need to change controller layout. You can also add in a Chrome extensions (there's also one for built into the Steamdeck with some script but I've not gotten around to it) https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/protondb-for-steam/ngonfifpkpeefnhelnfdkficaiihklid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 I would also like to add these two guides for creating a bootable Windows SD card: https://wagnerstechtalk.com/sd-windows/ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-install-windows-steam-deck/#dt-heading-boot-from-a-microsd-card-or-usb-drive Lets you effectively dual-boot (because actual dual-booting currently isn't supported), without having to split your internal drive and without having to nuke your Steam OS installation. Also SWICD, here: https://github.com/mKenfenheuer/steam-deck-windows-usermode-driver/wiki/Installation, which lets Windows recognize the Steam Deck controls as a 360 controller so you don't have to launch your Windows games through Steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 As a follow-up to that, I got it working and running Game Pass games natively, without cloud streaming. It's pretty cool. My one tip to add is that I couldn't figure out how to configure SWICD at first, and it was sending both button presses and keyboard inputs simultaneously, so that was a problem, but the trick is just that by default it launches minimized to the tray, and was hidden in the little up arrow. Once I went in there and configured it everything worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 One handy app to add is the "Heroic Launcher". This sets up the ability to install games from Epic Store and GOG. Many of the GOG games are linux native (and quite low spec requirement), but the EGS games will normally run through Proton (which Heroic launcher deals with in the background). Given EGS gives away a bunch of games it's likely a decently built up selection you have. https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-play-games-epic-games-store-steam-deck/ There's scripts to support it adding directly to the Steam library too https://github.com/redromnon/HeroicBashLauncherhttps://github.com/redromnon/HeroicBashLauncher Also this one is maybe a no brainer but do add Aperture Desk Job to your library - it's purposefully designed for the controls of the Steam deck and is like...half an hour. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902490/Aperture_Desk_Job/ (oh also expands the lore or Portal ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpholt Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Has anyone been using the 'Deck with a dock? I thought it'd be an immediate purchase for me but 3-4 months in, I'm actually finding I've got no real interest in playing on my TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 I already had a USB-C hub with HDMI for use with my Switch when I take it to other places, so we could play Mario Kart or whatever, so I've used that a few times. Mostly I've used it when I need to do stuff in desktop mode, but also broke it out at my sister's house on New Year's to play Jackbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted January 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 I don't think I'd go with the official one, probs an Anker dock instead (especially as there's 3D prints for attaching them to the Deck). My one thing I'd want one for is the ethernet as for whatever reason the Steamdeck kinda sucks on wifi. Otherwise the whole "supports 4K" seems wildly optimistic when I'n not sure the Steamdeck would do 4K happily. Like...maybe Worms. btw anyone know any decent Play and Pass/hotseat type games? Got a train journey this Friday and next (train to get some training) and something neat n multiplayer might pass the time - but without a dock it's pretty much turn-based stuff. Like Worms (my other thought is either take a book or...just play on my own :P) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 I wonder if there's something wrong with your particular deck's wifi? Mine is crazy fast, it might be the fastest device I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Has anyone here upgraded to a Steam Deck OLED?? If so, what are your thoughts? I want to upgrade but at this point I'll hold out for the next revision. Unless they start selling refurbished OLED Decks like they did with the LCD models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 I upgraded to the OLED limited edition and I love it. The screen looks amazing, and the higher framerates are very nice. It's also lighter, runs 5-10% faster depending on the game, and has a longer battery life. Though I also was able to sell my original Steam Deck for $400 so that offset a lot of the cost of the OLED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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