The Steam Deck has power pass through so the battery doesn’t get worn down when plugged in: https://bloggedoff.com/2024/04/25/steam-deck-battery-lifespan-power-passthrough/

I didn’t have a platform chart either. I guess they only show it if you play on multiple platforms.

Linux only for me as well.

The anti-tampering solution sounds like some trusted computing bullshit like on mobile where banking apps will refuse to run if your device has a custom rom or non-locked boot loader. This would be how anti-cheat software could continue to lock out linux.

The fact that it is a open linux device and I can launch in to KDE is the reason I got it. If it was some proprietary OS like other games consoles or Windows, I wouldn’t have bought it. The Steam Deck is such a breath of fresh air compared to how hostile other consumer electronics have become.

Anyone try it out yet?

There’s a steam deck graphics preset on the next gen version that works really well. I have the FPS locked at 45fps and it is really smooth. I am also playing the next gen version on my PS4 and it is really laggy compared to the steam deck.

Does anyone know if there has been updates on the project? I signed up for the newsletter last March, but have heard nothing since.

I just had to RMA mine in for this issue, still waiting for new unit. Hopefully this does really fix it.

I hope it stays above macOS long term! Apple shot themselves in the foot many times with gaming on their platform.