• KubeRoot@discuss.tchncs.de
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      3 months ago

      What take even is that? I can understand some complaints about Linux support for how much people praise the deck, but why would they make their own handheld… And VR headset? I feel like hardware shouldn’t be locked to specific platforms, and I would rather blame Valve for not releasing steam-independent software for their headset.

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        3 months ago

        I support Valve for creating these things which I value and appreciate. Which keeps me buying on Steam instead of Gog first as GP is endorsing. If Gog makes a handheld or any other type of hardware that helps push the industry forward, I will definitely reconsider.

        • KubeRoot@discuss.tchncs.de
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          3 months ago

          I generally agree, but I’m not gonna continue buying on steam just because they’re developing new tech - I happily buy games on steam because of the features steam provides.

          That said, DRM-free games is something steam does not and probably will not provide - it’s a niche GOG is comfortable with, so many people who value freedom on software will choose it as their first platform of choice.

          In that sense, the hardware is completely unrelated - it does nothing towards the goal of DRM-free games, and in case of the index, locks more games behind a platform.

    • vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works
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      3 months ago

      Heroic Launcher handles GOG on Deck and any other variant of Linux. It will even drop shortcuts into Steam. Worth a look if you’re so inclined.