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Rocknix now adds official Steam support to Android handhelds, turning them into mini Steam Decks (Linux + Proton games)

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Submitted ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨mr_MADAFAKA@lemmy.ml⁩ to ⁨steamdeck@sopuli.xyz⁩

https://retrohandhelds.gg/rocknix-now-turns-your-android-handheld-into-a-mini-steam-deck/

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  • Vengefu1Tuna@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I’ve been wondering how long this would take, it’s exciting to see some progress!

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  • thingsiplay@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Pretty cool to see. Small factor devices to play Steam games… through emulation, who would have thought we come so far. Unfortunately this is based on Android and I do not want to use Android, unless it is modified and has nothing to do with Google anymore (such as /e/OS a modified Android).

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    • SystemQ@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Yes, it looks to be a Linux system instead of android.

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      • thingsiplay@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        You are right! rocknix.org

        ROCKNIX is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation.

        However I could not find on what it is based on.

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      • Hiro8811@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        That’s actually based

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  • davitz@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    For those not prepared to replace their OS, I’ve been enjoying this project the last couple weeks.

    gamenative.app

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  • Lemmchen@feddit.org ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Sweet! Unfortunately, my Anbernic RG 351P won’t have enough enough power for any of the games on Steam. Still really cool.

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  • network_switch@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Qualcomm was relatively quick with the 8 Elite gen 5 open source adreno drivers. I think they recognize that we may be finally entering the premium gaming on ARM and they can benefit from Android phones and handhelds and soon in the future more handheld Linux gaming pcs

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  • GreenKnight23@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    been using my RP5 since launch as a steam handheld just on android alone.

    as long as you have a strong WiFi connection it’s baller.

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