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Seemingly confirming the theory that "Xbox" will just be Windows going forward, at least on handhelds.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (4 children)

SteamOS for pc can't come soon enough.

[–] jacksilver 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Steam already runs fine on Linux, you don't need SteamOS to us the compatibility functionality, meaning anything you can play on the steamdeck already works on a Linux pc.

[–] x00z 2 points 1 day ago

To add to this;

Playing modern Windows games on Linux and SteamOS is done using Wine and Proton. Wine is available on almost every Linux distro and Proton comes* with Steam.

*You can use Proton outside of Steam but it's quite hacky and not really needed.

[–] Nibodhika 1 points 2 days ago

Why do you want SteamOS though? Unless you're making a Steam Machine there are better options out there for desktop usage.

[–] Bosht 3 points 2 days ago

Amen. I'll trust that until Gabe dies and of course some shithead takes his place and ruins the company

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

Just install Mint Cinnamon. It’s super approachable and Steam works great on it.