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The video explores the capabilities and flexibility of the Steam Deck by running demanding and unoptimized games such as "Star Citizen" and ARMA 2. The creator showcases the unexpected ability of the Steam Deck to run "Star Citizen," albeit with minimal performance and low frame rates. Detailed instructions are provided on how to install and run "Star Citizen" on the Steam Deck, including the necessity of sufficient storage space, installing specific software components, and adjusting compatibility settings. The video also touches on troubleshooting tips, such as increasing the swap file size. Despite the humorous undertone and challenges noted, the overall theme highlights the impressive power and adaptability of the Steam Deck for its price, emphasizing the possibilities within the PC gaming ecosystem.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses testing the Steam Deck’s capabilities by running various highly demanding and possibly unoptimized games. Initially, ARMA 2 ran smoothly, but the real challenge was running “Star Citizen” on the Steam Deck. Despite initial skepticism and a humorous approach, the game surprisingly managed to run on the device, albeit with minimal performance and low frame rates of 17-18 FPS. The creator reflects on how this demonstrates the Steam Deck’s impressive power for its price, even on its Linux-based system, though running “Star Citizen” is far from an ideal or smooth experience.
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In this part of the video, the creator explains how to install and run Star Citizen on a Steam Deck. They discuss the storage requirements, suggesting an SSD if possible, and emphasize the importance of having around 100GB of free space. The main steps include installing Vine, running the Star Citizen launcher installer, and adding the launcher’s executable file as a non-Steam game. Compatibility settings should be adjusted to use the latest Proton version. They highlight the need for patience during the game’s installation process, which may appear stuck but isn’t. An important step involves increasing the swap file size, for which a Reddit guide is suggested. The video concludes by discussing the challenges of running an unoptimized game like Star Citizen on a Steam Deck and highlights the flexibility and possibilities that come with the PC gaming ecosystem.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses encountering a crash and remarks on the irony of the situation.