This is really what Linux needs to get some attention and get more games ported over. Thanks Valve!

This has more power than my laptop. Anyways I'm stoked about Linux gaming

Emulation heaven...playing xbox, ps 1, ps 2, ps 3, 3ds, wii, gc, switch, dc, n64, mame on one device...wow, the possibility here is near endless.

Arch memes before steam deck: "I use Arch btw" Arch memes after steam deck: "btw you know you use Arch?"

Valve has my respect!

If proton fully works by December on the whole steam library… that would be insane.

it's interesting the Steam Deck is Arch-based considering SteamOS was originally Debian-based... 🤔

Another device that comes with linux preinstalled, this means that will get linux support for more applications.

SteamPal users in the future be like: "btw I use Arch Linux"

correction it runs Arch with kde plasma BTW

Might actually be the end of windows for me. The support Linux will get is going to be huge.

the most exciting news for me is support for battle eye, i will not use windows at all if support comes for it

The fact that it uses rDNA 2, makes it most likely that the future exynos will be power efficient.

Funny thing, there will be less Btw I use Arch people then people not knowing they use Arch.

If Valve delivers on their promise of allowing this little device to play every game on Steam then this is a HUGE win for Desktop Linux users as well! It’ll essential mean that Proton will be perfected and Desktop Linux users will finally be able to enjoy 90% of the Windows gaming library!

THE YEAR OF THE LINUX DESKTOP THIS IS IT MY FELLOW PENGUIN BRETHEN

Not the Nintendo switch pro we needed, but the switch pro we deserved. 15W TDP makes me think how it compares to an Apple M1, also on 15W

I remember when proton was announced. Lots of windows fanboys and creeps were saying how few games were announced as being tested at launch. I patiently explained to them that this was a multi year project and that games developers will also move - all they need to do is test and possibly make minor corrections. Now here we are a few years later. Microsoft is finally closing the prison door on you and proton is amazing. And you windows droolers are finally beginning to see the plan and how this will let you leave windows and its prison. You're welcome.

i love that it ships with linux.

Already reserved one. THIS is, for me, worth the $400+. Being capable of playing PC games on the go is going to bridge a lot of gamers out there wanting PC games but don't want to carry around a laptop or being tied a desktop.

I love and support the way Valve stays consistent in using and enhancing Linux experience. I may place an order once it's available for my region, at least to support Valve, but of course I'm not gonna make it a waste, comfortable portable gaming here we go.

3:44 noway thats awesome! I hope this means that they will work on other linux installations too✌️

other than the console. THIS IS GOOD for anticheat if they would allow proton through!

Valve switching to Arch base on Linux is big news... this would finally push Linux on the mainstream for gaming

Linux is getting mainstream. Very nice ✌️

Thanks valve ! Also the background looks good :)

I've been using Proton for around 3 years now and it's amazing!

Steam on high end procesor chromebook now makes sense with steam really pushing proton

We gonna run arch btw

This amazing! I hope people start putting this chip in standalone VR devices too! Imagine Quest 3 with this processor, as well as any competitors! I'm so glad to be alive now!

tnx for the nice video Gary

Your background is really calming.

It's not available in Switzerland yet, but I'm really excited for this. I'll definitely buy one when I can

I'm getting the small one mostly to install emulation software for retro gaming, also happy that they now report that the unit can be upgraded to fit better drives in it.

I am excited about a Linux gaming handheld based on an AMD APU. I have run Steam on Windows, Linux, and Mac machines for several years and seen a significant improvement in the number of games I can now run on my Linux platform. I have reserved a 512GB model, and plan to stick with Steam OS. I typically find Linux OS on the same hardware boots faster (even when Windows fast startup is enabled) and has less process overhead than Windows 10.

linux + steam + gaming. I game on linux using proton , but an actual consumer device is a huge push towards attention and support towards linux. I hope game devs take notice and add some native support to their games to run on linux distributions. I cant wait for the Steam Machine now!!

The background looks real!

First: this will boost Proton. My Arch PC will run even more games. Great stuff. Second: I hope we will get the Steam Machines back with that. Having my Steam library in my living room with the current or even better compatibility of games, that would be excellent; this was the issue with the former Steam Machines. Then all thoughts of buying a PS5 will be gone. I just don't care for the portability part of it, it makes it a little bit of a chunk when having docked all the time.

Love the gaming aspect, thrilled about the possibilities in general 😈 (and indeed, thx Valve for pushing gaming on Linux - which will move Linux forward in general!!)

Love your background

*GARY!!!* Good Morning Professor! Good Morning Fellow Classmates! Stay safe out there everyone!

It's super interesting. I might very well buy one.

I have already ordered one!!!

It looks awesome.

i would love to see some first party accessories, like 17 inch monitor keyboard and mouse. i know it will be expensive, +300 euro MB, but nice to have one

You're the coolest guy on yt🤗

My question is will they use an optimised kernel or just the standard one? And would it make a difference?

Pre-ordered for my nephew, I already have a full PC (arch) and a Switch. But I was debating my self, if I was to give my nephew for his birthday next year: a switch or a laptop for gaming, well steam deck is both, sorta.

I do like it, but here in my country most consoles or similar usually are way too expensive. For example, the cheapest you can get a Switch here is an equivalent to 370 USD. I don't think this one will be less than 500 USD for the base model.

Given that there should be a lot of unused PCIE lanes both wonder and hope that they'll be available via the USB type C port. They seem oddly mum about the dock.

Its definitely a cool device but the lcd screen will prob be mid-level in every variable. Plus it's kind of a bummer in 2021 to have that low of a resolution. That means performance will absolutely tank once you plug into a monitor and try to run anything higher than it's stock resolution. It would have been really nice to have at least a 1080p screen, especially at that screen size.

BTW, I use Arch Linux too, with KDE Plasma BTW, BTW my favourite combo! :) If all games on Steam would be compatible at launch, that means that in the near future on launch all Games on Steam would be compatible with Linux, finally. With some work potentially nearly all games could work with either Wine or Proton. I hope the other digital games stores like GOG, Epic, Uplay and Origin start shipping a native Linux Client. I want my Anno 1800 to finally run. I had cases (already in 2019) on even quiet modern titles, the Proton version on Linux ran better than the native Windows version, even one where it didn’t work at all as native Windows only title on Windows, but worked absolutely fine with Proton on Linux. What an irony. :D

I would like to see a midgrade model with replaced upgrade nvme with duel boot please. Would be awesome for GamePass handheld too

I hope it sells well. Not because i want to use it, but as a Linux-Gamer you automatically benefit from it: Better Proton support / more native games. If the day really comes that 100% of the steam libaary works on Linux, many people will start switching to Linux on PC and Laptop too.

Some dude: let's see how much can it mine

I wonder how well other distros will run on it, or is steamOS is optimized for it

is that a real background? :D nice touch

The problem I see with this device is the built-in controllers. On handhelds, the controllers are the first to go. Switch came out with replaceable controllers; what about this?

Given that Valve stated you can install what ever PC OS you like I hope that at the default can always be reinstalled without hassle the need for a second device. For instance the BIOS either storing or connect to WiFi to pull down and reinstall the OS. I'd hate for it before an issue that gets blown out of proportion and give it the ecosystem a bad name.

-SteamOS was going to be released but Microsoft threatened to sue Valve, so SteamOS evolved into Proton. -Basically every Steam Windows game runs with Proton on Linux, but some companies (possibly either because Microsoft requires it or because they hide Bitcoin Mining) block Linux OS using their Anti-Cheat tool including free games like Scavengers and others outside games that aren't on Steam like Cod Warzone or Enlisted. -For Linux gamers this will be the glory because companies will remove the Linux OS block on their games which will make Proton Steam run practically everything until the end of the year. -What will they say now...?!?!?!?

My main take from this is actually the announcement about Anti-Cheat. I am excited about the device itself of course, but the domino effect this has on the software ecosystem itself is also nothing to scoff at.

If it pays games well, I'll definitely be getting it. I think it's a good way for steam to get new clients.

Will it come to India? Proton would be very useful for Valve here. Idea of docking is great as well. No thunderbolt though.

Interesting. Could Da Vinci Resolve be installed on it?

I'm happy to be wrong about the price. They did manage to keep it reasonable. I will get one of these.

Awesome idea. Maybe linux get some attention of the game industry after that. Hope it does well

Hi gary, I think device is technically outside of windows 11 spec because the screen size. MS has a random sneaky requirement for at least a 9 inch screen. They probably won't block it, but it's not "technically" in windows 11 spec

Hey there, what is the display technology? OLED or LCD?

imma put a kde connect and ssh server on it for some more features

Can you simulate games with Linux?

Look like KDE and I am so happy

It runs Arch by the way!

I'd be curious to know what prompted the move from Debian to Arch.

You can upgrade with your own m.2 according to some rumours. Please get into that in next vid.

Awesome

I like it!

This makes me happy as I just played DOOM (2016) on POP OS?

Price conversion is so bad. $529 is =~448€ but you'll pay 549€ for it (mid spec option)

Sir Garry, can you explain what's the long furry thing at my back following me wherever I go? 🐈

I hope they get consistent support for new games so they just run like on windows. This would mean I can switch my desktop to linux.

I have no idea how to use arch Linux Can someone explain the following questions I have Like can I get minecraft Java and get minecraft mods using fabric and stuff? Can I play table top simulator? Etc Like I’m so confused- how do I install things on it, iv only ever known windows. I know you can install windows on this thing but, wouldn’t that be a headache and the controllers and stuff might not work etc?

Is this really going to come out? Last time they tried to do this, it kind of fizzled out

switch & ps too

Hopefully this improves gaming on my arch Linux box.

I'm intrigued by one of your Twitter comments: how Android SOC manufacturers and phone OEMs feel 2 Cortex X2 cores would be too much on the battery. And yet Apple with its far more performant big cores on its A series SOCs have been using 2 of those big cores in phones with as small a form factor as the iphone mini. Seems like a lazy excuse on part of the OEMs and SOC manufacturers. In general I feel that it's only Apple that is actually willing to push the envelope, while others are too content to coast along.

I'm glad Valve pushes Proton further, if I have ever to deal with the Ass Linux base behind the new Big Picture mode however, Windows 11 will be on my SteamDeck in less than 30 minutes.

If I had the money, I'd buy three of these... one for Pop OS (Ubuntu), one for Steam OS and one for Windows... and compare them performance wise. I do expect the best performance would come from Steam OS (Arch) though

I really want to get this but for some reason Puerto Rico is excluded from the reservations even though Puerto Rico is US territory.

Hope it has nvme / m.2 slot for internal storage/additional storage.

The biggest disadvantage is how long (2 hours) it runs on a battery. This is not what I expect. On mobile I can play like forever compared to that.

Is that a live background ? 🥺

biggest "i use arch btw" in the face of adversity

What background noise 👀

What's stopping them doing a full console/pc?

Something like M1 powered chip would have made it really powerful and efficient.

Wow! this is big! I mean it makes sense, but it's amazing that it runs Linux.

FSR Will make this even more appealing

Finally, Valve did a great move in my humble opinion, Debian as a base for SteamOS was really a bad option, really obsolete software, Arch is nicer for this. Plus my beloved and always used KDE Plasma as the Desktop, BEST CHOICE for me, without doubt :). I'm seriously thinking about buying/pre-order the medium or most expensive Steam Deck. I'm now able to play my beloved F2P Warframe without leaving my beloved and only OS GNU/Linux, thanks to Valve's efforts and money invested/spent on this, through Proton, employing some devs to improve Wayland development, drivers for AMD, (Vulkan drivers I mean). I really think, hope and really desire that Valve triumphs greatly with this Steam Deck, because it could be a serious game changer, Gabe Newell already expressed his thoughts about Linux commanding the gaming, a few years ago, they failed miserably with the first try, Steam Machines, but I really think this Steam Deck could be the way, the start of the path, at least. Thank you very much as always for your great content, you really help me to understand a few things and love to see your videos covering this kind of news about Linux gaming space :). Receive a huge, sincere, refreshing (as we now need it) & virtual hug, as well as my best desires Gary ^^.

Actually the prices are cheap considering the specs

Very exciting news. Though I wont be able to buy it. This wll usher a new era of linux gaming. I run linux as my native driver but boot into windows for gaming. That will change.