Just got the Steam Deck and have everything set up, but I found out that Nobara has a Steam Deck version of their distro. My question is: is it worth switching to Nobara SteamDeck Version or stay on SteamOS? Are there any other big differences other than Arch vs Fedora? Also, does it use KDE?
I find steam os to be very user friendly
Nobara’s UI is the same in Gaming Mode and if using KDE then also in Desktop Mode (I think)
I would stick with SteamOS personally. If you do want an alternative, check out Bazzite. It aims to be a closer alternative to SteamOS.
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I love Arch, so SteamOS it is. If I were you, I would just make sure I know how to get SteamOS reinstalled properly. Then just check out the Nobara OS yourself. You’ll never truly know until it is in your hands.
Yep. I’ve tried several others and they’re not for me, but a lot of people are really happy with them.
I like SteamOS so much that I’m using HoloISO on mini PCs around the house to simulate consoles and stream couch games from my gaming rig upstairs. But my experience isn’t everyone’s so get your hands on it and try it out.
Kubuntu with conical garbage removes.
PopOS and nebora was the worst performing OS I used in my system.
I’ve looked at what’s doable but not tried. I’ve come to the conclusion that as a bespoke bit of gaming hardware I’d rather have the bespoke software to go with it. If nothing else, I like the feeling that the “deck verified” emblem for my steam games applies, and when troubleshooting other games there are lots of people with exactly the same software and hardware as me to find help from.
I like tinkering my steam deck is primarily a gaming device and I like that it just works when I want to use it.
