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− | Steam Deck is a fully operational x86 PC,and operating systems like Windows can be installed and can be used as long as the correct hardware drivers are provided. Windows drivers were officially released by Valve on March 10, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3131696199122435099|title=Steam Deck - Steam Deck Windows drivers are now available - Steam News|date=2022-03-15}}</ref> and can be downloaded from [https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8 Steam Deck - Windows Resources] page, these include the GPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, | + | Steam Deck is a fully operational x86 PC,and operating systems like Windows can be installed and can be used as long as the correct hardware drivers are provided. Windows drivers were officially released by Valve on March 10, 2022.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3131696199122435099|title=Steam Deck - Steam Deck Windows drivers are now available - Steam News|date=2022-03-15}}</ref> and can be downloaded from [https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8 Steam Deck - Windows Resources] page, these include the GPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD card reader and Audio drivers. |
− | As of March | + | As of March 31st, 2022, Windows 11 (and 10) as fTPM support was enabled. Also, dual-booting SteamOS and another operating system is possible<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pfo_q4agCw|title=Steam Deck : Setting up Dual Boot with Windows and SteamOS!|date=2022-03-15}}</ref>, but not yet officially supported and "will be released alongside SteamOS 3 once it's complete".<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8|title=Steam Support :: Steam Deck - Windows Resources|date=2022-03-15}}</ref> |
The main advantage of using Windows as opposed to the built-in SteamOS 3 is the ability to run games that are incompatible with SteamOS 3. For example [[Destiny 2]] explicitly does not support Steam Deck unless Windows is being run as the operating system.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.bungie.net/hc/en-us/articles/360049024592-Destiny-2-Steam-Guide|title=Destiny 2 Steam Guide – Bungie Help|date=2022-03-15|snippet=Destiny 2 is not supported for play on the Steam Deck or on any system utilizing Steam Play's Proton unless Windows is installed and running. Players who attempt to launch Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck through SteamOS or Proton will be unable to enter the game and will be returned to their game library after a short time. Players who are not accessing Destiny 2 through Windows and attempt to bypass the SteamOS/Proton incompatibility will be met with a game ban.}}</ref> Similarly [[List_of_PC_Game_Pass_games|PC Game Pass]] can only be played on Windows and not on SteamOS. | The main advantage of using Windows as opposed to the built-in SteamOS 3 is the ability to run games that are incompatible with SteamOS 3. For example [[Destiny 2]] explicitly does not support Steam Deck unless Windows is being run as the operating system.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://help.bungie.net/hc/en-us/articles/360049024592-Destiny-2-Steam-Guide|title=Destiny 2 Steam Guide – Bungie Help|date=2022-03-15|snippet=Destiny 2 is not supported for play on the Steam Deck or on any system utilizing Steam Play's Proton unless Windows is installed and running. Players who attempt to launch Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck through SteamOS or Proton will be unable to enter the game and will be returned to their game library after a short time. Players who are not accessing Destiny 2 through Windows and attempt to bypass the SteamOS/Proton incompatibility will be met with a game ban.}}</ref> Similarly [[List_of_PC_Game_Pass_games|PC Game Pass]] can only be played on Windows and not on SteamOS. |
Revision as of 01:34, 2 June 2022
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Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer developed by Valve and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), released on February 25, 2022. Steam Deck can be played as a handheld or connected to a monitor. It is an x86-64 device with integrated gaming inputs designed to play the full Steam library, including Windows PC games via the Linux-based Proton compatibility layer. Users can modify the device's software to run non-Steam applications and games from other sources. It uses SteamOS 3.0, but is also capable of running Windows (currently restricted to Windows 10).
Getting started
Useful resources
- ProtonDB.
- SteamDB's list of Steam Deck Verified games.
- Steam Deck Verified Games - list pulled from SteamDB.
- Steam Deck News Hub - official Steam Deck news.
- GamingOnLinux - Linux gaming and Steam Deck news.
- Steam's official Steam Deck discussion forum.
- Steam Deck Discord - the most popular third party Discord server.
Steam Deck shortcuts
- Steam+B = Force game shutdown
- Steam+X = Show keyboard
- Steam+L1 = Toggle magnifier
- Steam+R1 = Take screenshot
- Steam+L2 (Soft pull) = Right mouse click
- Steam+R2 (Soft pull) = Left mouse click
- Steam+Right joystick = Joystick mouse
- Steam+Right trackpad = As mouse
- Steam+Right trackpad+Click = Left mouse click
- Steam+Left joystick+↑ = Screen brightness up
- Steam+Left joystick+↓ = Screen brightness down
- Steam+D-pad+→ = Enter key
- Steam+D-pad+↓ = Tab key
- Steam+D-pad+← = Escape key
Performance tips
Games should be run in Gaming Mode wherever possible. This is because only 4 out of 8 CPU threads are available in Desktop Mode, whereas all 8 CPU threads are available in Steam UI (Gaming Mode).[1] One can launch Steam in Desktop Mode, and then go to Library, Games and Add a non-Steam game to My Library - once this is done it'll be available in Gaming Mode under Non-Steam Games.
Game launchers
The Steam Deck runs SteamOS, which allows games from one's Steam Library to be run. The compatibility of games depends on whether there is a native Linux version of a game, or whether the Windows version is compatible with the compatibility layer called Proton. You can also check the compatibility of games on Steam Deck by checking whether it contains a Steam Deck Verified check mark on the Steam Store page, or using the website ProtonDB. By default, games will launch the Linux version of a game, or if that is not available it will launch the Windows version through Proton. Games on third party launchers or individual games can be installed manually through the Desktop Mode. Below are several launchers which can be installed, and then added to Steam's 'Gaming Mode'.
Battle.net
Install Battle.net games through Steam[2] |
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Epic Games Store
Epic Games Store is not supported on SteamOS, but can be manually installed.
Install Epic Games Store games through Heroic[3] |
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Install Epic Games Store games through Steam[4] |
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GOG.com
GOG Galaxy, the Windows client for GOG.com does not support Linux.
Install GOG.com games through Heroic[5] |
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Install GOG.com games through Steam manually |
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itch.io
Install itch.io games through Steam[6] |
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Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store and Xbox app versions of games are not currently playable on SteamOS, but can be played by installing Windows on to the Steam Deck. See the Steam Deck#Windows article for further instructions.
Install Windows 10 using Windows USB creation media[7] |
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Origin
Install Origin games through Steam[8] |
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Rockstar Games Launcher
Install Rockstar Games Launcher games through Steam[9] |
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Ubisoft Connect
Install Ubisoft Connect games through Steam[10] |
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References
- ↑ Steam Deck Review: Console Quality Handheld Gaming - Believe It! - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-16
- ↑ STEAM DECK - How to Install Rockstar Launcher - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-08
- ↑ Epic Games Store on the Steam Deck - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-02-25
- ↑ Epic Games on a Steam Deck gets WAY easier with Heroic Flatpak - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-11
- ↑ Epic Games on a Steam Deck gets WAY easier with Heroic Flatpak - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-11
- ↑ itch.io app on Steam Deck guide, showing off Celeste - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-16
- ↑ Steam Deck - How To Install Windows (Part 1) - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-10
- ↑ STEAM DECK - How to install ORIGIN LAUNCHER - Will Battlefield 2042 work on the DECK ? - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-06
- ↑ STEAM DECK - How to Install Rockstar Launcher - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-08
- ↑ STEAM DECK - How to install UBISOFT LAUNCHER - Assassins Creed VALHALLA, my first game on the deck ! - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-03
Software
Discord
Install Discord using Flatpak[1] |
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Windows
Steam Deck is a fully operational x86 PC,and operating systems like Windows can be installed and can be used as long as the correct hardware drivers are provided. Windows drivers were officially released by Valve on March 10, 2022.[2] and can be downloaded from Steam Deck - Windows Resources page, these include the GPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD card reader and Audio drivers.
As of March 31st, 2022, Windows 11 (and 10) as fTPM support was enabled. Also, dual-booting SteamOS and another operating system is possible[3], but not yet officially supported and "will be released alongside SteamOS 3 once it's complete".[4]
The main advantage of using Windows as opposed to the built-in SteamOS 3 is the ability to run games that are incompatible with SteamOS 3. For example Destiny 2 explicitly does not support Steam Deck unless Windows is being run as the operating system.[5] Similarly PC Game Pass can only be played on Windows and not on SteamOS.
Install Windows on Steam Deck
Install Windows 10 using Windows USB creation media[6] |
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Storage
SD card
Steam Deck uses a MicroSD slot which is limited to UHS-I, with a read speed of 100MB/s. It is possible to install games and software onto the SD card. If you install games from third party launchers such as Epic Games Store or Heroic, then you will need to grant permissions for those applications to write to the SD card.
Grant permission for games and software to install onto SD card[7] |
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SSD
Steam Deck makes use of an internal storage drive in an uncommon 2230 size M.2 SSD. Popular models include the Western Digital SN530 and the Samsung PM991, there are not many other similar devices in the same size. There is a detailed SSD swap guide written by u/CyrexArtwork.
Other fixes
Steam Deck recovery and reset
Steam Deck recovery using USB key[8] |
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There are 4 options:
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There are multiple ways to share files with other computers or operating systems, including setting up SteamOS to connect via SFTP/FTP.
Windows and SteamOS file sharing using Warpinator/Winpinator[9] |
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Windows and SteamOS file sharing without installing an app |
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Note: files are sent locally and directly as a P2P transfer using WebRTC. |
Subpages
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Battle.net
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Epic Games Store
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Epic Games Store/Heroic
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Epic Games Store/Steam
- Steam Deck/Fixes/GOG.com
- Steam Deck/Fixes/GOG.com/Heroic
- Steam Deck/Fixes/GOG.com/Steam
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Microsoft Store
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Origin
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Rockstar Games Launcher
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Rockstar Games Launcher/Steam
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Ubisoft Connect
- Steam Deck/Fixes/Windows
- Steam Deck/Fixes/itch.io
References
- ↑ Installing Discord on the Steam Deck - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-02-25
- ↑ Steam Deck - Steam Deck Windows drivers are now available - Steam News - last accessed on 2022-03-15
- ↑ Steam Deck : Setting up Dual Boot with Windows and SteamOS! - last accessed on 2022-03-15
- ↑ Steam Support :: Steam Deck - Windows Resources - last accessed on 2022-03-15
- ↑ Destiny 2 Steam Guide – Bungie Help - last accessed on 2022-03-15
- "Destiny 2 is not supported for play on the Steam Deck or on any system utilizing Steam Play's Proton unless Windows is installed and running. Players who attempt to launch Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck through SteamOS or Proton will be unable to enter the game and will be returned to their game library after a short time. Players who are not accessing Destiny 2 through Windows and attempt to bypass the SteamOS/Proton incompatibility will be met with a game ban."
- ↑ Steam Deck - How To Install Windows (Part 1) - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-10
- ↑ Epic Games on a Steam Deck gets WAY easier with Heroic Flatpak - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-02-25
- ↑ Steam Support :: Steam Deck Recovery Instructions - last accessed on 2022-03-16
- ↑ Here's how to transfer files from your PC to a Steam Deck - GamingOnLinux - last accessed on 2022-03-06