I’m considering purchasing a steamdeck. I may be away from my computer when I get the steamdeck. Could there be any issues with setting up games without access to a computer with my steam account? I assume cloud saves will be available. What about setting up a game that requires rockstar launcher?

Edit: Thanks for the feedback. It looks like the answer is no, I don’t need access to a computer with my steam account.

  • raptir@lemdro.idEnglish
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    9 months ago

    It’s also occasionally easier to install non-Steam games on a desktop and transfer over the files but that’s mostly just about saving time.

    And honestly that would be solved with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard.

    • Corroded@leminal.spaceEnglish
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      9 months ago

      Not really. The issue I’m talking about is long install times not clicking and dragging. Tale of Two Wastelands I think took took me twelve hours to install on my Steam Deck versus one and a half on my PC

      • raptir@lemdro.idEnglish
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        9 months ago

        I mean, that’s very uncommon. TTW is notorious for taking a long time to install. Most installers that are not bizarrely CPU heavy will work fine.

        • Corroded@leminal.spaceEnglish
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          9 months ago

          Sure but TTW wasn’t the only CPU heavy installer I’ve encountered. My marginally stronger desktop has saved me a lot of time in that situation