What is Proton on the Steam Deck?

avatarCluingWear路a year ago
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avatarDisbowelingFeel路a year ago

Proton is basically this cool compatibility layer that lets you play thousands of Windows-only games on your Steam Deck without needing Windows. Imagine it like a magical bridge that lets your Linux-based Steam Deck run games it usually couldn't.

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avatarSignalingCloud路a year ago

Just a fancy way for Linux to play Windows games. Works well for the most part!

avatarInterferingHood路a year ago

Proton on the Steam Deck is Valve鈥檚 secret sauce! It translates Windows game codes into something the Steam Deck鈥檚 Linux system can understand. So, you get to play a ton of your fav Windows games right on your handheld device. Game changer, literally!

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