Valve just dropped a preview of the next SteamOS update and, I have to say, it looks incredible. It even features what we all thought was an impossible feature. Check out the features here: https:/...
  • breadsmasher@lemmy.worldEnglish
    522·
    11 hours ago

    Saved you a click, and watching a whole ass video

    This is copied from the video description

    General

    • Updated to a newer Arch Linux base
    • Updated the Linux kernel to 6.11
    • Updated the Mesa graphics driver base
    • Desktop mode now ships with Plasma 6.2.5
    • Beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds

    Controllers and Input

    • Add support for the Proteus Byowave controller
    • Fixed an issue where Switch Pro Controller gyros might not work on first connection
    • Fixed an issue with stuck/hanging controller inputs when exiting Steam
    • Bluetooth
    • Fixed Bluetooth devices still being able to wake the Steam Deck from suspend, even when Bluetooth was disabled from
      Desktop mode
    • Enable HFP/HSP profiles, to allow using the integrated microphone from headsets and earbuds
    • Currently only available to select in Desktop mode
    • Added battery level display for supported Bluetooth devices
    • Include a bugfix for the Airpods when using the AAC codec
    • Bluetooth controllers can now wake LCD units from sleep, previously only available on OLED models
      • Known issue: Bluetooth LE based controllers are not currently compatible with bluetooth wake on LCD models

    Steam Deck Dock

    • Made compatibility improvements for certain displays including TCL FireTV models and Dell VRR capable monitors
      Graphics and Performance
    • Enabled AMD P-State CPU frequency control
    • Fixed a performance regression for No Rest for the Wicked

    Desktop

    • Updated to Plasma 6.2.5 (previously 5.27.10) - see the big changes in Plasma 6 here
    • Surround sound now works correctly
    • Enabling the setting is currently only available via Desktop mode
    • KDE Filelight is now installed by default for disk usage visualization and low disk space notifications
    • Speed and robustness improvements when switching between desktop and game mode
    • Fixed a common cause of hangs when switching to desktop mode
    • Fixed some cases where Steam could take up to ninety seconds to exit on shutdown or switch to desktop
    • Added ‘gocryptfs’ support to desktop session to enable use of the Plasma Vaults feature

    Misc

    • Fixed some cases where “filter-chain” or other virtual sound devices would erroneously appear in the UI
    • Fixed cases where applying system updates could fail if certain configuration files were corrupted or malformed
    • Various enhancements to System Report functionality for support and troubleshooting
    • Fixed compatibility issue with certain DNS servers causing very slow domain lookups
    • Improved responsiveness of system when running into out-of-memory crash situations
    • Enabled IPv6 Privacy Extensions by default
    • SatyrSack@feddit.orgEnglish
      8·
      9 hours ago

      Add support for the Proteus Byowave controller

      That sure looks like an interesting device, but I cannot imagine that being worth the €300 for anyone. I would expect that even someone who really needs a far-from-standard controller for accessibility reasons could find a better (albeit less reconfigurable) option to suit their needs.

      https://byowave.com/

      • Norah (pup/it/she)@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        1·
        10 minutes ago

        Yeah it’s definitely an interesting and unique design, so it doesn’t exactly surprise me that it costs AU$525. Disability tax is kind of a fact of life honestly, between products being for a smaller niche of the community, and the knowledge that insurance of some sort is often paying for it. Comparatively though, Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller starts at only AU$130, but that isn’t really a full controller OOTB. You need at least a couple of joysticks, and a few more buttons, which cost almost as much as the controller again each, pushing up towards the cost of the Byowave device. However, it’s a fully extensible platform using simple 3.5mm TS and TRS for buttons, analogue triggers and sticks. Plus two USB-A inputs for joysticks as well. This allows for much more specialised inputs such as Sip and Puff switches, but these start at US$325 (AU$515).

        I guess my point is that it’s not great, but it’s not terrible either for certain niches.

    • barkingspiders@infosec.pubEnglish
      10·
      10 hours ago

      I am crazy stoked about this! My primary play setup is hooked up to a TV with a Bluetooth controller and this means I can wake the deck from the couch finally 🤩🤩🤩

      • jonne@infosec.pub
        4·
        7 hours ago

        Yeah, I noticed it a couple of days ago with my OLED steam deck, where apparently that’s been a thing for longer already.

  • TachyonTele@lemm.ee
    6·
    10 hours ago

    Is it impossible because this guy can’t download the update, and doesn’t know what editing is?