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#Download Epic Games Launcher Windows installer <code>EpicInstaller-13.0.0.msi</code> from the [https://www.epicgames.com Epic website]
 
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#In Steam, click Games and <code>Add the installer as a non-Steam game</code>

Revision as of 21:49, 15 March 2022

The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer developed by Valve and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), released on February 25, 2022. The 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).

Useful resources

Steam Deck shortcuts

Steam Deck key shortcuts
Steam Deck key 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 + Rlight Trackpd (Click) = Left mouse click
  • Steam + Left Joystick Up = Screen brightness ip
  • Steam + Left Joystick Down = Screen brightness down
  • Steam + D-Pad Right = Enter key
  • Steam + D-Pad Down = Tab key
  • Steam + D-Pad Left = Escape key

Game launchers

Steam

SteamOS allows the switching between Steam's native home screen (called 'Gaming Mode') and the Desktop Mode.

Epic Games Store

Install Epic Games Store using Heroic[1]
  1. Press Power, then select Switch to Desktop
  2. Open Discover
  3. Search for and install Heroic Games Launcher
  4. Open Heroic and login to Epic Games Store account
  5. Install games
  6. Enable Minimize Heroic After Game Launch in Settings
  7. Heroic can be added to Steam as a non-Steam game
Heroic Games Launcher is an open-source, native GOG and Epic Games Launcher that supports Linux, Windows and macOS.
Install Epic Games Store games through Steam[2]
  1. Press Power, then select Switch to Desktop
  2. Open Firefox or any browser
  3. Download Epic Games Launcher Windows installer EpicInstaller-13.0.0.msi from the Epic website
  4. In Steam, click Games and Add the installer as a non-Steam game
  5. Navigate to /home/deck/Downloads/
  6. Change File type to All Files and select EpicInstaller-13.0.0.msi and Add to programs
  7. In the Library, right click on the installer and click Properties
  8. In Compatibility check Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool and check latest Proton version
  9. Launch Epic Games Store from Steam in the Non-Steam tab

Rockstar Games Launcher

Install Rockstar Games Launcher through Steam[3]
  1. Download Epic Games Launcher Windows installer Rockstar-Games-Launcher.exe from the Rockstar website
  2. In Steam, click Games and Add the installer as a non-Steam game
  3. Navigate to /home/deck/Downloads/
  4. Change File type to All Files and select Rockstar-Games-Launcher.exe and Add to programs
  5. In the Library, right click on the installer and click Properties
  6. In Compatibility check Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool and check latest Proton version
  7. Launch Rockstar Games Launcher from Steam in the Non-Steam tab

GOG.com

GOG Galaxy, the Windows client for GOG.com does not support Linux.

Install GOG.com games through Heroic[4]
  1. Open Discover
  2. Search for and install Heroic Games Launcher
  3. Open Heroic and login to GOG.com account
  4. Install games
  5. Enable Minimize Heroic After Game Launch in Settings
  6. Heroic can be added to Steam as a non-Steam game
Heroic Games Launcher is an open-source, native GOG and Epic Games Launcher that supports Linux, Windows and macOS.

Software

Discord

Install Discord using Flatpak[5]
  1. Open Discover
  2. Search for and install Discord
  3. Launch Discord from Steam in the Non-Steam tab

Windows

Steam Deck is a fully operational x86_64 PC and operating systems like Windows can be installed and can be used as long as drivers are provided. Windows drivers were officially released by Valve on March 10, 2022.[6] 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 15, 2022, Windows 11 is not supported due to an issue with fTPM, however Windows 10 can be installed. Also, dual-booting SteamOS and another operating system is not yet supported but "will be released alongside SteamOS 3 once it's complete".[7]

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.[8] Similarly PC Game Pass can only be played on Windows and not on SteamOS.

Install Windows on Steam Deck

Boot into Windows 10 USB creation media[9]
  1. Create a Windows 10 USB key and connect to Steam Deck to USB-C port
  2. Power off Steam Deck
  3. Hold Volume down+··· Quick access and press Power
  4. Screen will rotate to portrait mode, use the trackpad and R2 as a left mouse click
  5. Complete the install process
  6. Switch Windows to landscape mode once complete


References

  1. ↑ Epic Games Store on the Steam Deck - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-02-25
  2. ↑ Epic Games on a Steam Deck gets WAY easier with Heroic Flatpak - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-11
  3. ↑ STEAM DECK - How to Install Rockstar Launcher - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-08
  4. ↑ Epic Games on a Steam Deck gets WAY easier with Heroic Flatpak - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-11
  5. ↑ Installing Discord on the Steam Deck - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-02-25
  6. ↑ Steam Deck - Steam Deck Windows drivers are now available - Steam News - last accessed on 2022-03-15
  7. ↑ Steam Support :: Steam Deck - Windows Resources - last accessed on 2022-03-15
  8. ↑ 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."
  9. ↑ Steam Deck - How To Install Windows (Part 1) - YouTube - last accessed on 2022-03-10