Steam Deck⌗

• beta client update improves login times for users with large game libraries, also decreases OSK load time in Desktop Mode
• an older beta client update adds component lookup view and the ability to skip startup videos
• stable client update adds controller-specific glyphs to lock screen, fixes performance overlay with certain languages, adds external display safe mode
• we’ve now reached 6k verified/playable titles
• GOL tries out the GB Operator, a gadget that lets you play physical Game Boy cartridges
• GOL also did an interview with the creator of the DeckMate accessory

Hardware⌗

• Xbox Series controller vibration patch has been submitted for review
• my friend Matthew Anderson wrote a review of the HP Dev One, highly recommend giving it a read!
• Thelio desktop by System76 gets CPU upgrades
• three reviews coming soon: Intel Optane SSD (905P), DeckTop (wireless keyboard for Deck with mount), and a dock with a protective case

Native Games⌗

• surprise! LEGO Bricktales is native and is Deck Verified

Software Updates⌗

• WinesapOS 3.2.0 (beta) adds support for VMware virtualization and provides a more stable experience
• Proton 7.0-5 (release candidate) adds support for 15 new games, along with the usual set of bug fixes
• Lutris 0.5.12-beta1 fixes authentication issues with Origin, EGS, and Ubisoft Connect

Other⌗

• I have a guide for enabling FSR 2.1 on any game that has support for DLSS
• try Prism Launcher as an alternative to PolyMC
• Adafruit got DOOM running inside a Milky Way bar…I’m not even kidding

Cover image credit: Adafruit