How to Install Optifine on Steam Deck
First, you gotta make sure your Steam Deck is in Desktop Mode. Then, download the Optifine file from their official site to your Steam Deck. Open it with Java (you might need to install Java first), and let the installer do its magic. Finally, add Minecraft as a non-Steam game to your Steam library, and when you launch it, select the Optifine profile. Boom, enhanced graphics!
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Actually did this last week! Make sure to switch to Desktop Mode and have Java installed. After installing Optifine on Minecraft, the difference is night and day. Totally recommend for any Minecraft enthusiast looking to boost their Steam Deck experience.
Pro tip: If Optifine gives you trouble, consider using a launcher like MultiMC. It's a bit easier to manage mods, including Optifine, on the Steam Deck.
Don't bother, the Steam Deck's graphics are good enough. Why mess with perfection?
Quick tip: You can't directly install Optifine on the Steam Deck since it's a Minecraft mod, not a standalone game. Install Minecraft first, then Optifine over it.
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