Thanks for the video, Valve!

I have in fact reserved the 64GB eMMC model. With the plan to put a 1TB NVMe SSD in it... that will get me cheaper than the 512GB model and still have more space. :)

The Kioxia BG4 1024GB Internal M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 2230 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Bulk (KBG40ZNS1T02) is already available for around 180€.

Just hope that I can install SteamOS 3.0 from the MicroSD card ... because to install the SSD I have to remove the eMMC board plugged into the SSD slot. Otherwise, only a USB stick remains, but for which I then need a / the USB docking station (which is also already planned).

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Just yesterday I was able to participate in a Steam survey again. The pop-up came up when I started it. So we already have one more user for October. :)

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Quoting: DerpFox

Quoting: CatKillerSo now all Valve need to do is keep this device highly desirable, and sell enough units that it represents a significant number of users rather than a potentially significant number of potential users.

EZ.

That will be a big problem if Valve keep selling their hardware exclusively on Steam and not in the usual store circuit. Particularly for the Deck, whatever people say it's not just an ultra-mobile gaming computer it's a handheld console. And console sell way better when you can found them everywhere.

Valve answered this question in an QA a few days ago:

QuoteWill Steam Deck be sold in retail stores?

Steam Deck is only available directly via Steam. We may be partnering with retailers as we make Steam Deck available in more regions - more information about that soon.

-> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/09/valve-answer-questions-about-the-steam-deck-in-a-new-faq-anti-cheat-for-all-linux-systems

... so, "more information about that soon" ... and the Steam Deck is currently only available to reserve for the US, UK, Canada and the European Union.

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After all, there are already developers who keep an eye on Proton users. Hello Games, for example:.

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2019/09/hello-games-continue-fixing-up-linux-issues-for-no-mans-sky-in-steam-play

So I assume that we will see both: Developers who don't give a shit that there are Proton players. And some that are also happy to simply reach Linux players with a few clicks.

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I have asked in the SCUM-Forum about the EAC support... let's see if something comes.
-> https://steamcommunity.com/app/513710/discussions/0/

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Quoting: kuhpunktBut the Stadia version doesn't change the fact that Trine 4 never got a Linux port on Steam. Nobody lost anything here.

That is correct. I also didn't say that there would be a native Steam variant soon or at all due to the Stadia variant.

I was just expressing that they have very much done Linux work on Trine 4 and a native version might not be that far away, if only they wanted to ... yes, if they only wanted to. That's the crux of the story.

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Quoting: kuhpunktI mean Trine 4 didn't even get a native release, so there's no reason to complain. It could't have gotten worse.

Actually, they shouldn't be that far away from a native Linux version ... because the game was released for/on Stadia in March:
-> https://www.frozenbyte.com/2021/03/trine-4-the-nightmare-prince-now-out-on-stadia/

And Stadia runs with Linux ... apart from the framework adaptations that are required for Stadia. But well ... there is probably already a bigger gaming market under Stadia than for Linux ... or Google added a few bucks for the port ...

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Well, exactly what I wrote a few days ago:

Quoting: KuJoCheck out the releases from Feral Interactive. The number of ports has been drastically reduced. This is certainly also due to Proton ... because if it runs well with Proton, then you don't need a port to play a game on Linux anymore.

-> https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/07/ryan-gordon-and-ethan-lee-on-proton-and-the-steam-deck/comment_id=207010

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Check out the releases from Feral Interactive. The number of ports has been drastically reduced. This is certainly also due to Proton ... because if it runs well with Proton, then you don't need a port to play a game on Linux anymore.

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Quote"We’re working with BattlEye and EAC to get support for Proton ahead of launch."

This is the ass-kicking feature I've been waiting for for so long with Proton ... oh god! Do dreams still come true? The launch is scheduled for the end of 2021. Valve could really put a fine Christmas present under the tree! :)

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