However, let’s face it, Valve isn’t about to just let Microsoft run a GamePass app on SteamOS either.
SteamOS is Linux (Arch). If Microsoft wanted to put GamePass on Linux, there’s no reason it wouldn’t run on a SteamDeck. Valve isn’t trying to create the same sort of “walled garden” which you get with other consoles. I have several games loaded up on my SteamDeck which aren’t from Steam. And I can even add them to the Steam interface. Microsoft software not running on the SteamDeck is entirely Microsoft’s choice.
Yeah, I see absolutely no reason for Valve to restrict that. In fact, I may even try out GamePass if it worked on Linux.
In fact, I may even try out GamePass if it worked on Linux.
It kind of does, at least its xCloud part.
That’s cool, but I’m really not interested in cloud gaming. Thanks though!
If Microsoft wanted to put GamePass on Linux, there’s no reason it wouldn’t run on a SteamDeck
Nope, but they definitely won’t do it, as much as I wish they would.
A mediocre ad machine?
Oooh me too! Having an ROG Ally has made me realize how good Windows 8’s metro layout would’ve been if tablets had become a bigger part of the market. As a PC user I’m not lost using it by any means but there’s a LOT of room for improvement.
I haven’t had an xbox since 360. But the UX was terrible then and I’ve heard and experienced complaints from this generation. How about an actual good UX? Steam deck isn’t bad.
The early XBox UI was great. Then Microsoft decided that what you really needed to see when you fired up your console was ads. Also some horrible Mii clone. Because the Switch was popular. It went downhill like a body over a cliff from there.
How dare you talk about Blades like that. You take that back. Blades was beautiful.
Blades my beloved.
Never forget what they took from us.
Ask Valve to open source Steam client UI. Create your own thing as you want it to function, let users use it if they want. Should be easy enough for Microsoft.
Called it months ago and was told it was ridiculous 🤷
