Hacker News with Generative AI: Steam Deck

Persistent packages on Steam Deck using Nix (chrastecky.dev)
The Steam Deck (and SteamOS) delivers a fantastic console-like experience on a Linux system. However, its immutable filesystem means that installing packages that persist across system upgrades isn’t straightforward. Fortunately, with a little Nix magic, you can work around that limitation.
Steam Deck, Linux, Nix, Gaming, Operating Systems
147 points by Rikudou 12 days ago | 109 comments
Blocking Linux/Steam Deck in Apex Legends Led to a 'Reduction' in Cheaters (gamingonlinux.com)
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.
Gaming, Cheating, Linux, Apex Legends, Steam Deck
12 points by speckx 16 days ago | 6 comments
SteamOS expands beyond Steam Deck (steampowered.com)
Operating Systems, Gaming, Valve, Steam Deck
28 points by haunter 45 days ago | 17 comments
EA/Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck (gamingonlinux.com)
The developers of Apex Legends have announced that they're going to be blocking the game completely on Linux platforms including Steam Deck.
Gaming, Linux, Steam Deck, Video Games, Gaming News
23 points by 0xC0ncord 113 days ago | 8 comments
Apex Legends is taking away its support for the Steam Deck and Linux (theverge.com)
Apex Legends is one of the only battle royale games that lets you play on a Steam Deck gaming handheld — Fortnite, Valorant and PUBG and more never supported it in the first place, citing concerns about anti-cheat. But today, Electronic Arts and Respawn are taking the game away for that very same reason.
Gaming, Steam Deck, Linux, Anti-Cheat
52 points by tosh 113 days ago | 109 comments
GTA V, one of the most popular Steam Deck games, is now 'unsupported' (theverge.com)
Grand Theft Auto V was one of the top ten most played games on Valve’s Steam Deck handheld this past week. It’s been in the top twenty for at least two years. But as of today, Valve now lists the game as “unsupported” — because developer Rockstar mysteriously broke compatibility with Valve’s handheld for its online modes.
Video Games, Steam Deck, Rockstar Games, Compatibility Issues
6 points by stalfosknight 155 days ago | 0 comments
I Rented Out a Movie Theatre (Again) and Used My Steam Deck to Play Co-Op Games (reddit.com)
Gaming, Steam Deck, Co-op Games, Entertainment
80 points by taubek 297 days ago | 28 comments