I’m curious how people play multiplayer games on the steam deck: online and offline. I want to get into them but I am not sure how sound this goal is right now. The only multiplayer games that I have played were dead by daylight. But I know that cannot be the only game that offers multiplayer. Share with me your recommendations and ideas, please. Also, maybe I could join y’all in a steam deck session.
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AlternateRoute@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 2y
Online multi-player works as it would for any PC / Console.
For local / shared / split screen games we have some additional Xbox controllers we pair via Bluetooth to the steam deck then connect it to a TV via HDMI and we all play with the wireless controllers.
Party games like the https://www.jackboxgames.com/ are even easier, you just hook the HDMI up to the TV or stream it to the TV using Steam Link then everyone uses their phones as controllers.
hbocao@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
The xbox controllers you use, are they the "PC version"?
I have the one with the dongle and I think there is no Bluetooth on it. I'm thinking about getting a Steam Deck and I wonder if I'm going to be able to use it.
Do you have any clue?
AlternateRoute@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 2y
To clarify I am using Xbox one controllers, all CURRENT NEW Xbox / One etc controllers and PlayStation controllers are Bluetooth.
SOME old Xbox One controllers are not, but you can tell by the plastic style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4REkTqaAoCI
hbocao@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Thank you!
I have the one with Bluetooth. WOO!
dan1101@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
Most games have different ways to play online. Some support local multiplayer (everyone plays on the same device/screen.)
I have played Wreckfest online on Steam Deck.
Local multiplayer I have played Stardew Valley, Vampire Survivors, Brawlhalla, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and Ultimate Chickenhorse.