• Vik@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Ooc, does big picture mode on a Linux distro satisfy such a requirement? I’m not sure if you have have a system start into this mode on Linux, I’m fairly sure it can be done on Windows.

    I’m also not sure if BPM on Linux has the same level of integration with power management controls and HUD etc, but I’d imagine it’s mostly there?

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      You can boot to it, and disable lock screen, but it feels OK but meaningfully worse on Linux, and awful on Windows.

      It’s worth it for a dual purpose machine, but for a dedicated gaming system a purpose built OS has value.

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      4 months ago

      This is what I’ve done for years. It just auto starts after OS launch in big picture and I grab my controller. Occasionally I have my wireless keyboard for something but it works fine.

      I don’t own a steam deck they’re not available from valve here in Australia. So I’m sure I’m missing out on some polish. But I’ve never seen it so I don’t miss it.

      People come over, sit on the couch, grab a controller, steam is loaded, they play game. The OS and then steam is out of the way in a flash. After all I’m after the game not the launcher.

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        4 months ago

        Glad it works for you. Couch Co-op feeling like such a rarity these days.