Unfortunately this is one of the cases where you’re going to have to do some research.

Check ProtonDB to see how a game plays on Linux. I’m assuming the flight simulator would be problematic.

Usually the periferal drivers are built into the Linux kernel. Your keyboard and mice will just work, gamepads as well. Niche stuff like wheels and flight controllers will likely not work out of the box and you’ll have to find a community based software to support it. Sucks.

If I were you I’d boot a virtual machine or a live USB drive and try it out. If you’re not comfortable with the amount of compatibility just don’t install it. Nothing lost

If you have the exact hardware supported by the SteamOS then you’ll be fine. However, I don’t even know of they support nvidia video cards yet, I believe most of their stack is optimized for AMD cards.

In that sense, installing a more generalist linux distribution will net you a better driver compatibility.

Linux gaming is at a fantastic state right now, you install steam and games work. 20 years ago I would have never believed it to be possible.

Trying from a USB or virtual machine is just a good idea in general. Use Ventoy to put several distros into a single USB stick and try them out. Try your hardware, check which UI you like the most.

If you are tech savvy enough to install Windows, you can easily install Linux as well. If you install any of the big distros you will have a good time.

Linux not supporting kernel level anti-cheats is an amazing feature, in my honest opinion.

It’s not going to happen in this iteration of SteamOS. It remains mostly a gaming “only” distribution.

Very disappointing. They delayed the game for a few weeks and then for 5 months. How did anyone think the November date could be achieved?

Guess I’ll look for a community updated database for this year.

Well if I only have time to play a game a month, I’m not gonna play a 6/10 game. I’m not saying to blindly trust metacritic but when you seldom play games you need to filter them aggressively somehow.

You don’t own steam games tho.

The main problem is the amount of REALLY bad games. It’s very hard to find decent games, most of them are intentionally unplayable garbage.

I fear becoming that guy, can you call me out if I do? Cheers.

I really enjoyed hacknet, is this similar? :O

Yup, I also budget 100 euros per year. I tend to buy phones around 400 euros myself, they need to last 4 years before I buy a new one.

Currently on a Poco F2 Pro with LineageOS, still needs to live for a couple of years.

Yes, FF7 remake is only the Midgar part of the story. Two sequels to come.

Yeah, I’m happy with it. I don’t need fancy features, really. I’m a basic person :P

Yes, in the link you sent you can see NOTE: This app is no longer maintained, its repo was archived.

They seem to be working on a new version, but the last alpha 4 was released in august last year so who knows? https://github.com/lawnchairlauncher/lawnchair/releases

I really like Lawnchair, it’s unfortunately the developer is no longer maintaining it. Thanks for the tips!

I don’t own a Pixel device so the GrapheneOS is not an option for me.

Thanks a bunch, friend!!!

I did consider the Simple Mobile Tools but I guess I’m waiting until Fossify sorts everything out and makes a F-Droid release!

No 5G is a deal breaker for me.

Tried it, think it’s a great idea. I used for a week in a half but didn’t to commit to buying it for the double dictionary. I just couldn’t get used to it and it’s particularly bad with accents.

I assume this is what you’re talking about? It appears the “Multi-locale typing” functionality is still not available :/ Play store link seems dead.

Remake ff8 you cowards

Tempted to get a Steam Deck…

• Current phone is Poco F2 Pro

• I’m okay with it. Performance is nice but there is a lot of bloatware. Battery could last longer but I guess everyone wants more battery am I right? The price per hardware was very good, don’t regret buying it.

• I had One Plus 3T, Nexus 5, Samsung Galaxy S2… I’m sure I’m forgetting one. Best one was probably the One Plus 3T, back then the One Plus prices were so nice. Sad.

• I try spend an average of 100 euros a year on smartphones. I bought my phone for 400 euros, must last at least 4 years. Never in a rush to swap, I only do it when the battery no longer lasts me a full day.

• No other Android devices. I constantly try to come up with use cases to justify buying a smart watch but honestly I just can’t an actual good use to justify constantly having to charge it.

• I have a 10 year old MacBook that is on its last legs. Battery time is pretty miserable right now. Other than that I just use Windows. I dabbled with a couple of Linux distros but I’m just not into it. I like Windows.