With the new SteamOs update I'm finally saying goodbye to windows and i definitely regret never setting up a dual boot, i don't mind reinstalling my non steam games, the only thing I'm worried are my save files which I guess I'm using ludisave, any other stuff I should keep in mind?
Hi deckers so today i downloaded windows 11 in my steam deck with updated bios so whenever i download steam deck tools or handheld companions the track pad has no haptics at all for scrolling even for clicking but when i close the app it works again. Does anyone have this issue and get it fixed ? Is it because of the new bios i update please help My fingers hurt by clicking on that track pads like that lmao
Trying to play the game on my windows partition since I have the game through xbox play anywhere. Anyone know a fix?
I’ve always been more of a console player.
I use Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch a lot, and what I really like about consoles is how simple the experience feels: turn it on, grab a controller, pick a game, and play.
When I started gaming more on Windows, I wanted that same kind of experience on PC. I tried a few existing launchers, including Playnite, but they felt a bit too complex for what I personally wanted. They are powerful, but I was looking for something lighter, simpler, and more focused on using a controller from the couch.
So I started building my own launcher.
I ended up calling it Ammonis, and I’ve put it on the Microsoft Store (Ammonis - Game Launcher) for free in case anyone wants to try it.
The goal is not to replace Steam, Playnite, or anything like that. I just wanted a clean console-style interface for Windows that feels easy to use with a gamepad.
Also, for anyone curious about the tech side: it’s built with Rust and egui. The whole install is just over 10 MB, and memory usage sits around 70 MB on my machine.
I’m still improving it, but I’d love to hear what other console / handheld / couch PC players think.
Last week the Windows on steam deck was completely fine. Now anytime I open up any game the CPU is almost at 100% and the games are lagging like 1 fps. The pics show ZZZ and even Roblox are just taking up all the space for no reason now.
I updated the drivers, changed bios setting, holded -volume + …, I have no idea what else to do.
I really don’t want to restart my whole steam deck to install windows again :/
Plz help
Got windows xp running on the Steam Deck thru boxes I know nothing special thought some might get a laugh out of it lol
Introducing a launcher for Windows (PC/Laptop/Mobile PC). This application aims to recreate the classic console experience on your gaming setup, with all the latest generation features.
Version 1.0 is now available.
I'd also like to let you know that I'm already working on version 1.2, which will focus on improving the appearance. I would appreciate it if you would join the project and support me.
Hey everyone,
I recently built my own bootable USB flashing tool called RGS ISO Flasher for Steam Deck and Linux.
I originally made it because I wanted a simpler way to create Windows and Linux bootable USBs directly on SteamOS without dealing with complicated terminal commands.
Features:
- GUI-based
- Steam Deck compatible
- Windows ISO support
- Linux ISO support
- Automatic install.wim splitting for Windows installers
- Portable AppImage
- Auto sleep prevention while flashing
I also made a tutorial video showing how to use it on Steam Deck.
GitHub:
https://github.com/RahnRazamai/rgs-iso-flasher-appimage
Would love feedback from the Linux/Steam Deck community 🙂
Anyone running rEFInd on their steam deck have touch working when rEFInd is loaded and selecting an os? Wonder if this ever worked for anyone.
I’m on steamdeck just I download and extract files
I’m pretty sure I don’t have stick drift but this is pretty consistent how do I fix this
Hiya! Basically title.
Games run smoothly in this mode, but navigating the main Xbox Mode UI is super laggy and buggy. Inputs will take a sec to actually register, and sometimes the interface will behave as if I'm pressing buttons that I'm not.
Windows seems to be having trouble with detecting/recognizing the controller--for example, icons for the Y and options buttons keep appearing and disappearing in the bottom-right of the screen, as if a gamepad is being picked up and dropped constantly.
I'm curious whether the Steam Deck Tools software that I had been using for Game Pass (considering Windows doesn't natively detect the Steam Deck controller) is not running properly. Maybe Xbox Mode is disabling some key component the software relies on, or maybe it's just conflicting somehow.
Has anyone else tried using Xbox Mode on the Deck since it was released, and are you experiencing similar issues?
I dual booted my steam deck with windows 11 so I can play GTA5 online, COD MW2, apex legends the 1st two I run through Steam while apex I use the EA app been trying to figure out controller support so I can use all the same controls as SOS I downloaded Steam deck tools but it’s janky works sometimes but I haven’t figured out why or how it just seems to choose to work at random.
So I guess my question is there something I’m missing or is there an alternative other than using a Bluetooth controller like Xbox elite one etc