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Legion Go owner here. I bought a "Windows gaming" device specifically because I have a library of games that spans across multiple vendors, not just Steam. No

Legion Go owner here. I bought a "Windows gaming" device specifically because I have a library of games that spans across multiple vendors, not just Steam. Not only does my Legion Go have a decent "unified UI" for launching games, I can easily launch Steam in Big Picture mode. Touch on Windows 11 is surprisingly decent. The only downside to all of these new portable gaming are the docks, and the living room experience. "HDMI out" usually works (depending on the game), but it's not as seamless as simply hitting power on your PS5/Xbox. I spend way too much time fiddling with graphics settings, and second/mirror/display issues.

goosedragons 2y ago
You can use games from other vendors on SteamOS no problem. There's tools like Heroic, Junk Store and Lutris that make it really really easy. The only exception is that there isn't AFAIK a way to use purchases from the Microsoft Store, but Epic, GOG, etc. are all fine assuming the game itself doesn't have some underlying issue. SteamOS docking experience generally works pretty well too IME, although we still need a damn controller with dual trackpads that mimics the Deck's layout.
- josefresco 2y ago
  > There's tools like Heroic, Junk Store and Lutris that make it really really easy. The only exception is that there isn't AFAIK a way to use purchases from the Microsoft Store, but Epic, GOG, etc. are all fine assuming the game itself doesn't have some underlying issue. But with Windows I don't need to do any of that - and that's my point. I don't need to install additional apps, configure workarounds or hacks. I turn on my Legion Go, enter my Windows pin and then launch whatever game I want using the built in UI or Steam or Epic etc. Why would I complicate that?
  - goosedragons 2y ago
    Did you install Steam and Epic? It's really stupidly easy to install something like Heroic. Like the same level of difficulty as installing Epic. And it will even add games automatically to Steam for you.
    - josefresco 2y ago
      My Legion Go has a unified launcher, at this point I don't even know what we're arguing about. The goal is the same, play all my games regardless of platform with minimal hassle. I don't have any issues doing this on my Legion Go with Windows. How would a Steam Deck be a net benefit?
      - goosedragons 2y ago
        My point is it's not difficult at all to use games from other launchers on a Steam Deck/Steam OS and you still benefit from the controller focused UI.

goosedragons 2y ago

You can use games from other vendors on SteamOS no problem. There's tools like Heroic, Junk Store and Lutris that make it really really easy. The only exception is that there isn't AFAIK a way to use purchases from the Microsoft Store, but Epic, GOG, etc. are all fine assuming the game itself doesn't have some underlying issue. SteamOS docking experience generally works pretty well too IME, although we still need a damn controller with dual trackpads that mimics the Deck's layout.

josefresco 2y ago
> There's tools like Heroic, Junk Store and Lutris that make it really really easy. The only exception is that there isn't AFAIK a way to use purchases from the Microsoft Store, but Epic, GOG, etc. are all fine assuming the game itself doesn't have some underlying issue. But with Windows I don't need to do any of that - and that's my point. I don't need to install additional apps, configure workarounds or hacks. I turn on my Legion Go, enter my Windows pin and then launch whatever game I want using the built in UI or Steam or Epic etc. Why would I complicate that?
- goosedragons 2y ago
  Did you install Steam and Epic? It's really stupidly easy to install something like Heroic. Like the same level of difficulty as installing Epic. And it will even add games automatically to Steam for you.
  - josefresco 2y ago
    My Legion Go has a unified launcher, at this point I don't even know what we're arguing about. The goal is the same, play all my games regardless of platform with minimal hassle. I don't have any issues doing this on my Legion Go with Windows. How would a Steam Deck be a net benefit?
    - goosedragons 2y ago
      My point is it's not difficult at all to use games from other launchers on a Steam Deck/Steam OS and you still benefit from the controller focused UI.