Steam Deck

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A place to discuss and support all things Steam Deck.

Replacement for r/steamdeck_linux.

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[Boot Screen] - Custom boot screens/videos.
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Follow the rules of Sopuli
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NVIDIA make it easier to get GeForce NOW on Steam Deck (www.gamingonlinux.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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GeForce Now is a game streaming service. It was previously possible to use it on deck, but Nvidia is making it much easier to install and get set up. They also recently improved gamepad navigation of their service.

To install, go to their install page in desktop mode and scroll down to the steam deck option. Download and run the script.

The advantage of streaming services like this is getting great performance on lower power devices, and minimal battery usage.

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[–] wonderfulvoltaire 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I hate subscription services

[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I get that, but this is paying to basically rent someone else's gaming PC so it's somewhat understandable I think. Main problem I have with most subscription services now is they either are charging a subscription for something that should be a one time purchase, or they're raising their prices while offering lower selection/worse service.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

I strongly disklike any subscription, but having to choose between paying for a high-end gaming rig that I rarely have the opportunity to use and paying 10$ or so for renting a cloud VM instance for the few months I get through a game, I choose the latter. Also, upgrading hardware is somebody else's problem.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Then don't subscribe?