Got a Steam Deck on the way, anything I should know before I dive in when it arrives?

  • Ecksell@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    I wish I had known at the beginning that its not a delicate porcelain device. If you break the software, its easy to discover the right Linux command to fix it. Or you can plan ahead before tinkering, take a backup image, and just reimage it.

    And if something goes wrong hardware-wise, its easy to open up and work on. All the parts, seriously all of them are able to be sourced from reputable companies and can be quickly installed.

    I was scared of hurting it day one, but Ive since learned that you cant. Tinker away!

    • Gatsby@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      If you can find a source for a left thumbpad replacement you’ll be a hero. Everything works on mine except clicking the left thumbpad

      • rhythmicotter
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        1 year ago

        You’d have to RMA unfortunately. There is no way to calibrate one outside of the factory.