

Open Steam by selecting the Steam icon on the desktop. Then enter exit and press Enter to close Konsole. Set it by entering this command and pressing Enter:įlatpak -user override -filesystem=/run/udev:ro In the Add a Game window, scroll to find Microsoft Edge, check the box next to it, and select Add Selected Programs.īack on the Desktop, select Application Launcher > System > Konsole (terminal window).Įdge will need to be able to access your Steam Deck controls with udev, so we need to give it override access. Select Internet, then right-click on Microsoft Edge and select Add to Steam. Once it's installed, close Discover Software Center, return to the Desktop, and select Application Launcher. In Discover Software Center, select Applications > Internet > Web Browsers.įind Microsoft Edge in the list of apps and select Install. Select the Discover Software Center icon on the taskbar. The compact design and relatively powerful tech make the Steam Deck perfect for emulation, as well as for use as a portable Linux computer.Press the Steam button to bring up the Steam Menu, then select Power > Switch to Desktop. All forms of the device offer modern features like a touchscreen and haptic feedback. The higher-priced model also boasts an SSD.

Unlike the Nintendo Switch, however, the Steam Deck is packed with hardware that can compete with certain PC builds the console comes with a respectable 16GB of memory and can run several games at 60FPS and 4K (provided the user connects the device to a 4K-enabled monitor). The open-source device sports a design similar to handhelds like the Nintendo Switch, with a large screen taking up most of its face, and two controller-like control pads on either side of it. The console released last month and while Steam Deck has seen impressive reviews, the hardware isn't without its issues.Īs far as handheld consoles go, Steam Deck is shaping up to be one of, if not the most, powerful. Valve's new handheld Steam Deckhas just launched Windows support, but it looks like installing the OS severely impacts the device's performance.
