this post was submitted on 16 Aug 2024
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Steam Deck

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Replacement for r/steamdeck_linux.

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To be clear, while the article says this is "official support", this is only drivers provided by valve.

Per valve:

We are providing these resources as is and are unfortunately unable to offer 'Windows on Deck' support.

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[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 34 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I’ve used the ASUS ROG Ally and I do not recommend running Windows on anything, let alone a handheld. Don’t tarnish your Steam Deck with this!

[–] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I fully agree, but the Deck should be less painful to run windows on thanks to the track pad.

[–] orca@orcas.enjoying.yachts 6 points 3 months ago

The trackpad is amazing on the Deck.