Valve is testing native Linux ports for the Steam Deck in addition to Proton: gadgets

“People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware.”

Valve has a fantastic gaming service. They did a great job with their Steam box to use as a lounge console. GabeN is really owning his idea that piracy is a distribution and marketing problem. I haven’t downloaded a game from the high seas in over 15years. I’m sure the Steam Deck will run other distributors games, but I’d prefer more to have it integrated into the native platform with all seamless sync features.

Every article and video about the Deck has been positive at this point. Other companies and industries could learn a lot.