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    So who preordered a Steam Deck?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Falkentyne, Jul 16, 2021.

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    k im excited
     
    JRE84, Aug 11, 2021
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    https://www.notebookcheck.net/Valve-reveals-more-Steam-Deck-features-in-updated-FAQ.564290.0.html

    Here is a list with the more relevant features included with the updated Steam Deck FAQ:

    • The Proton compatibility layer allows users to run non-Steam games.
    • The “Add a Game” feature from the desktop client is available with the Steam Deck client.
    • Steam Deck formats the SD cards with the ext4 file system supporting casefolding, also reads exFAT cards
    • Users can utilize the Steam Deck as a PC game controller through Remote Play.
    • VR headsets can technically be paired with the Steam Deck, but the console is not optimized to run VR games.
    • Steam Deck runs at full performance by default in portable mode, so keeping it in charge mode does not unlock any performance benefits.
    • The audio jack combines line-out and mic
    • The touch screen supports up to 10 independent touch sources
    • Users will be able to access the BIOS, which supports multi-boot
    • Separate operating systems can also be booted directly from the SD card
    • There is no support for external GPUs (obviously, since there is no Thunderbolt interface)
    • As the Steam Deck becomes available in more regions, Steam may consider partnering up with retailer stores for additional sale points.
     
    hertzian56, Sep 23, 2021
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    this has me interested.....if you have not tried vr dude get it together
     
    JRE84, Sep 23, 2021
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    Well they say it's not optimized for VR so not sure it can give you the framerates. Wouldn't buy it for that until someone demos it in VR. VR no way man, I like my distance from games to a flat screen lol
     
    hertzian56, Sep 24, 2021
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    more 2 vr than gaming
     
    JRE84, Sep 24, 2021
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