I’m sure most of you reading this post are aware of the new SteamOS 3.0 that’s shipping by default with the Steam Deck, with that much-needed interface overhaul for Big Picture Mode (also, it’s Valve’s first product to hit the number 3). Well, thanks to Reddit user GB_2_, it’s possible to use the new Deck UI across any Windows or Linux desktop. For Linux, all you literally have to do is:

One of the contributers for the ChimeraOS distribution got in touch with me yesterday and sent a link to his GitHub project: xPlayerOS. This is a couple of bash scripts to help those who have an Intel-based Onexplayer handheld get everything they need to get set up and running on Linux. The README mentions the script was specifically tested on Pop!_OS 21.10, but it should theoretically work across any Ubuntu-based distro, and maybe even Debian.

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