Steam Updates User Interface, Adds Note Taking System, Enables Hardware Acceleration on Linux and Mac

https://linuxgamingcentral.com/posts/steam-client-update-6-14-2023/

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Dutczar@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 3y

I've been missing a lot of Steam overlay's features on the deck, last time I used a guide I had to look it up everytime I went back into the game. Not to mention only having the Steam guide and no web browser.

Fmstrat@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

backend changes for a more unified codebase between the desktop client and the Steam Deck client.

Who wants to bet desktop Big Screen quick-chat in RL gets broken again.

Dax87@forum.stellarcastle.net · 1 pts · 3y

Anyone else's soundtracks broken atm? I get errors trying to access any of them on steam deck

beepaboopa@lemmy.fmhy.ml · 1 pts · 3y

Was really hoping this would include SteamOS 3.5. I'm ready for the SMT bugfix with the updated Linux kernel.

But alas, after update remains at 3.4.8. I do believe this was just a Steam Client update.

Looks great though. Glad to see an updated/homogenized UI.

chockblock@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Does the Linux Hardware acceleration mean some games will work better on the steam deck ?

Moxvallix@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I assume it just means the Steam UI will run better on Linux.

circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org · 2 pts · 3y

It does! Though it didn't run that poorly for me before.

erin@lemmy.sidh.bzh · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Well since the update my bluetooth has all it's mapping shuffled each time I connect it to the Steam Deck. First time it happened I wondered why when I want to heal on crisis core I parried instead XD

For people wanting a work around: after connecting the bluetooth controller, use the steamdeck controller to go to parameter > controller > select your controller > test input and with the touchscreen select "reset the input mapping". After that it will be good until you disconnect the gamepad or put the Steam Deck on Sleep.

I hope a patch will arrive soon to fix that...

SuperIce@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

I've had connectivity and reliability issues when using Bluetooth controllers with my Steam Deck docked anyway. It's Bluetooth only seems good for using headphones while handheld for me. I got a 10ft USB extenders and 4 port hub for controllers and it works perfectly and is much easier than having to pair all controllers, make sure they're all charged, etc.