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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 

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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.

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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.

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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 ;) )

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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.

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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)

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  • 11 months later...

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.

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