Of course, some players wonder if all this will be enough to match the Windows library, and especially to solve the puzzle of anti-cheats which sometimes hamper multiplayer games. On this point, Valve remains confident, recalling that the more the SteamOS user base grows, the more profitable it becomes for developers to support Linux. Furthermore, the Proton compatibility effort has already proven impressive on hundreds of AAA titles. And given the millions of players won over by the Steam Deck, the studios could end up being convinced more quickly than expected.
Finally, it would be unfair to reduce the appeal of SteamOS to in-game performance alone. The system opens up to creativity: switching to desktop mode is done in the blink of an eye, allowing you to install Linux applications, customize the interface, or even tinker with the system. Nothing prevents you from revisiting your PC console style, while taking advantage of an office suite or streaming tools. For retrogaming enthusiasts, all you need is a few emulators, and that’s it.
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