Steam Deck is FINALLY Getting VRR Support
This week we saw the discovery of two new toggles in the "Main" build of SteamOS which confirms that VRR and the ability to disable v-sync is coming to Steam Deck! There's also been a few new beta releases with some new features for those that use third party controllers and Pete is back from his honeymoon to report back on his experiences with Steam Deck as his primary gaming device for the week. And… Steve bricked his Steam Deck 😬 Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZLm4A1o5H4&feature=youtu.be Links Convert Persona 5 Saves: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/yaueug/converting_persona_5_royal_ps4_saves_to_steam/ Why the return of 30fps console games is inevitable: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2022-why-the-return-of-30fps-console-games-is-inevitable Gamescope Github Repo: https://github.com/plagman/gamescope Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:50 - Pete's Honeymoon Gaming Habits 00:18:00 - Is it time to go all-in with PC gaming? 00:23:30 - Community Performance Profiles 00:30:00 - Is 30fps Inevitable? 00:32:00 - New Controller Options on Steam Deck 00:35:30 - VRR is ALMOST Here 00:39:30 - STRETCH Mode Added to Gamescope 00:42:20 - Steve Bricked His Steam Deck Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
4 Nov 202250min
Steam Deck's UI REPLACES Big Picture Mode and SteamOS Installer Coming Soon
10 years after it was initially revealed, Steam's Big Picture Mode is getting a MASSIVE overhaul as it Valve port Steam Deck's GamepadUI to the desktop client. Along with the community uncovering a SteamOS Imaging Tool in Valve's public repository, could a haul of Steam Deck clones be on the way? Steve is joined by Max Wright for the first time on the Steam Deck Podcast and the pair also discuss Max's experiences with the Steam Deck since his arrived a few weeks ago. Follow Max: https://twitter.com/maxlwright Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:30 - Max's Steam Deck Experience 00:20:20 - Big Picture Mode's MASSIVE Update 00:28:30 - SteamOS Installer Incoming 00:36:00 - More Customization Options Coming Soon Links New Big Picture Mode: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/3394051164709183116 Steam Deck Imaging Coming Soon: https://steamdeckhq.com/news/steamos-desktop-imaging-could-be-coming-soon/ Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
28 Okt 202253min
EmuDeck 2 is a HUGE Update, Steam Controller Impressions, and Game Settings
Pete and Steve discuss EmuDeck 2's major updates including new emulators, cloud saves, and a GUI installer. The boys also answer some great listener questions about games for new Steam Deck owners, whether game settings are persistent, and what bread is our favorite at Subway… Steve also picked up Pete's much hated Steam Controller but what does he think of it and is it a good solution for playing mouse centric games on a TV? Links Our Steam Deck Dock Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IZq5Q7H1Kw EmuDeck Guide from Retro Game Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs9jDHIDKkU Steam Deck HQ's Game Settings DB: https://steamdeckhq.com/game-settings/ Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - Docking Station Follow-Up 00:08:00 - What's Pete Playing on Vacation? 00:11:30 - Q: Steam Games For a Newbie? 00:17:30 - EmuDeck 2.0 00:20:30 - Could SteamOS Replace Windows? 00:22:55 - Q: How Do Game Settings Work? 00:28:00 - Q: What Bread Do You Get at Subway? 00:31:25 - Steam Controller Impressions Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
21 Okt 202248min
Steam Deck Dock First Impressions: Is It Worth It?
Pete and Steve discuss their first week with the Steam Deck Docking Station and the biggest Steam Deck news items of the week. Install Custom Boot Videos EASILY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGf3BDcyLnA Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - YouTube Comments 00:06:00 - Steam Deck Dock Impressions 00:48:00 - Is Valve Getting in on the Boot Screen Craze? Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
14 Okt 202255min
Rumor Has it Steam Deck is Going to Be Sold In Stores
Pete and Steve discuss the rumor that the Steam Deck has passed one million units sold and that Valve has plans to sell it in stores! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:30 - Follow-Up: Is There Any Deal? 00:13:15 - Steam Deck Update 00:18:20 - Spider-Man PSN Update 00:23:49 - 1 Million Steam Decks Deals Sites https://isthereanydeal.com https://gg.deals Spider-Man Update: https://steamcommunity.com/games/1817070/announcements/detail/3299474214664311943 David Edmunson's KDE Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0gEIeFgDX0&feature=emb_title Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
7 Okt 202243min
The Reason Why a Steam Deck Lite Isn't Possible
Pete and Steve discuss the best non-Steam places to buy games for Steam Deck, updates about the Steam Dock and more! Interview with IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/steam-deck-interview-valve-seven-months Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:10 - Follow-Up 00:10:11 - Q: Do You Use Other Stores? 00:19:45 - IGN Steam Deck Interview Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
30 Sep 202255min
Is the Logitech G Cloud a Steam Deck Killer?
Pete and Steve discuss Valve moving up Q4 Steam Deck pre-orders again, the Logitech G CLOUD vs. Steam Deck, and why you should just play your Xbox games on Steam Deck instead. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:05 - Q4 Starts NOW! 00:20:25 - Q: Steam Deck SUPER Dock? 00:20:23 - Logitech G Cloud Worth It? 00:40:00 - Q: Why Would Valve Want Game Pass? 00:43:30 - Xbox Streaming on Steam Deck Links Greenlight (formerly Xbox Xcloud Client): https://github.com/unknownskl/xbox-xcloud-client AppImageLauncher: https://github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher Chiaki: https://sr.ht/~thestr4ng3r/chiaki/ Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
23 Sep 202254min
Valve's Giant Steam Deck for TGS
Pete and Steve discuss Valve's impressive showing at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS), prototype models of the Steam Deck, and the news that Steam Deck Docks are starting to end up in the wild! Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Music by Adhesive Wombat
16 Sep 202257min
