If you own a Steam Deck (either OLED or LCD) or have used one in the past, what are your thoughts? Did you find it easy to use? What is your opinion on the "Desktop mode" with KDE? Do you think it helps or hurts Linux adoption? What are your opinions on Steam as a whole and Valve's business practices beyond the technical stuff like Proton.

  • eighthaccount [none/use name]
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    11 months ago

    I've had a good time putting native Windows apps/games that aren't Steam-based or even technically compatible with the Deck and getting them running surprisingly well (with the help of mods/addons)

    Aside from that, it's finally the mobile PC platform I've always wanted. Just recently I was playing BG3 on my hotel TV and aside from a couple known controller glitches, it was like living a dream how smooth it was.

    The main reason I haven't spent even more time on it is because the accessories I'm eyeing will cost a good chunk of change that I cant afford currently - a dedicated TKL board, mouse, battery, sd cards, portable monitor, potentially even a second deck for work/pentesting biz. Maybe next year.