{"id":414988,"date":"2022-03-11T20:08:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T17:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/should-you-run-windows-on-the-steam-deck-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-03-11T20:08:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T17:08:43","slug":"should-you-run-windows-on-the-steam-deck-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-windows-on-the-steam-deck-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Should You Run Windows on the Steam Deck? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a243f7d51502\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a243f7d51502\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-windows-on-the-steam-deck-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CShould_You_Run_Windows_on_the_Steam_Deck_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Should You Run Windows on the Steam Deck? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-windows-on-the-steam-deck-review-geek\/#Windows_on_Steam_Deck_Is_Still_Quite_Limited\" >Windows on Steam Deck Is Still Quite Limited<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-windows-on-the-steam-deck-review-geek\/#But_Windows_Comes_With_Several_Benefits\" >But Windows Comes With Several Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-windows-on-the-steam-deck-review-geek\/#Should_You_Install_Windows_on_Your_Steam_Deck\" >Should You Install Windows on Your Steam Deck?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CShould_You_Run_Windows_on_the_Steam_Deck_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Should You Run Windows on the Steam Deck? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-94470\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/161306a4.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/161306a4.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/08\/161306a4.png?width=1200\" alt=\"A Photoshopped image of the Steam Deck running Windows 11's desktop.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Valve<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It seems that Valve has stuck with its promise. The Steam Deck is literally a portable PC, and as such, it can boot operating systems <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.steampowered.com%2Fen%2Ffaqs%2Fview%2F6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8\">like Windows<\/a>\u00a0or Linux. But support for Windows on Steam Deck is still a bit rocky\u2014most people should skip it, at least for now.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> We expect Windows on Steam Deck to rapidly improve throughout 2022. That said, we will regularly update this article with new information.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_on_Steam_Deck_Is_Still_Quite_Limited\"><\/span>Windows on Steam Deck Is Still Quite Limited<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be perfectly honest, Windows on Steam Deck still isn\u2019t all that practical. It definitely\u00a0<em>works<\/em>, but the drivers aren\u2019t stable, and many drivers are still missing. Windows still doesn\u2019t support the Deck\u2019s built-in speakers or headphone jack, for example, so you\u2019re forced to use Bluetooth headphones or a USB-C audio cable.<\/p>\n<p>Another big problem is Steam OS\u2019 lack of dual-boot support. The Steam OS\u2019 dual-boot wizard isn\u2019t available yet, so you have to commit to a single operating system. That\u2019s a big problem for most <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>rs, as Windows will blow through battery life, and games that are fully optimized for Steam OS may run slower in Windows due to its clunky AMD graphics drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Also, Windows 11 still doesn\u2019t work on the Deck. Instead, you\u2019re stuck with Windows 10\u2014I don\u2019t consider this a \u201cproblem,\u201d but it\u2019s an indication that Windows on Steam Deck development is in its infancy.<\/p>\n<p>Note that Windows on Steam Deck isn\u2019t really Valve\u2019s responsibility. If you get lost in the installation process, or if you brick your Deck, Valve may not offer any support.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_Windows_Comes_With_Several_Benefits\"><\/span>But Windows Comes With Several Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-111737 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/079f4fb5.png\" alt=\"A close-up of the Steam Deck's right thumbstick and buttons.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamdeck%2F\" data-credittext=\"Valve\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamdeck%2F\">Valve<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Honestly, Valve did an amazing job with Steam OS. It runs games through Proton with remarkable performance, and it has a built-in Linux desktop that you can use to run desktop <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lications or browse the web. If you\u2019re brave enough, you could hook up your Steam Deck to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse and use it like a desktop PC.<\/p>\n<p>But as we all know, Linux is never a direct replacement for Windows.<\/p>\n<p>Installing the Windows OS on your Steam Deck comes with some major benefits. For one, it unlocks a selection of games that still aren\u2019t supported by Steam OS, such as\u00a0<em>Destiny 2<\/em> and\u00a0<em>Fortnite<\/em>. But Windows can also improve the performance of some titles, as it can run games natively instead of pushing them through the Proton compatibility layer. (That said, games that are certified by Valve may perform better in Steam OS.)<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s not like you have to use Windows for gaming. Maybe you want your Steam Deck to double as a productivity device\u2014you can use Steam OS for games, then boot up Windows when it\u2019s time to dig through some spreadsheets (once Steam OS supports dual-boot, that is). I realize that this sounds weird, but the Steam Deck\u2019s touchpads are great for mousing around a desktop, and you can always connect the Deck to a proper monitor.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Install_Windows_on_Your_Steam_Deck\"><\/span>Should You Install Windows on Your Steam Deck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-109172 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fa836182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fnews%2Fapp%2F1675180%2Fview%2F3117055056380003048\" data-credittext=\"Valve\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fnews%2Fapp%2F1675180%2Fview%2F3117055056380003048\">Valve<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unless you\u2019re a developer or crazed Windows enthusiast, now\u2019s a bad time to install Windows on your Steam Deck. It\u2019s just not all that \u201cusable\u201d yet\u2014the drivers aren\u2019t stable, you can\u2019t dual-boot Windows with Steam OS, and some stuff (such as the Deck\u2019s built-in speakers) don\u2019t work with Windows.<\/p>\n<p>Once these kinks are ironed out a bit, Windows will be a must-have for some Steam Deck users. After all, select titles\u00a0like\u00a0<em>Destiny 2<\/em> are only compatible with the Windows operating system, and the Steam Deck could double as a portable Windows PC if you\u2019re crazy enough to make the commitment.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to install Windows on your Deck, simply visit <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.steampowered.com%2Fen%2Ffaqs%2Fview%2F6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8\">Valve\u2019s support page<\/a> and follow the instructions. 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