this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2023
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Steam Deck

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I've been missing a lot of Steam overlay's features on the deck, last time I used a guide I had to look it up everytime I went back into the game. Not to mention only having the Steam guide and no web browser.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

backend changes for a more unified codebase between the desktop client and the Steam Deck client.

Who wants to bet desktop Big Screen quick-chat in RL gets broken again.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Anyone else's soundtracks broken atm? I get errors trying to access any of them on steam deck

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Was really hoping this would include SteamOS 3.5. I'm ready for the SMT bugfix with the updated Linux kernel.

But alas, after update remains at 3.4.8. I do believe this was just a Steam Client update.

Looks great though. Glad to see an updated/homogenized UI.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Well since the update my bluetooth has all it's mapping shuffled each time I connect it to the Steam Deck. First time it happened I wondered why when I want to heal on crisis core I parried instead XD

For people wanting a work around: after connecting the bluetooth controller, use the steamdeck controller to go to parameter > controller > select your controller > test input and with the touchscreen select "reset the input mapping". After that it will be good until you disconnect the gamepad or put the Steam Deck on Sleep.

I hope a patch will arrive soon to fix that...

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I've had connectivity and reliability issues when using Bluetooth controllers with my Steam Deck docked anyway. It's Bluetooth only seems good for using headphones while handheld for me. I got a 10ft USB extenders and 4 port hub for controllers and it works perfectly and is much easier than having to pair all controllers, make sure they're all charged, etc.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Does the Linux Hardware acceleration mean some games will work better on the steam deck ?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I assume it just means the Steam UI will run better on Linux.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It does! Though it didn't run that poorly for me before.