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The video discusses support for the Master Chief Collection on the Steam Deck, highlighting the update for official Steam Deck support with no anti-cheat mode and campaign access without Windows installation. Performance insights across titles in the collection vary, with graphical settings recommended at a performance preset for optimal frame rates. The speaker delves into graphics and frame rates of Halo games on the Steam Deck, noting consistent 60 FPS for games like Halo 3 and Halo Reach with minor issues in Halo 4. They also mention multiplayer server problems and battery life estimates. Despite occasional bugs, freezing, and crashes, the collection is recommended for Steam Deck users post online multiplayer patches. Overall, the speaker recommends the Master Chief Collection as a great choice for gamers, promising more Steam Deck coverage in future videos.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the support of the Master Chief Collection on the Steam Deck. The update includes official Steam Deck support with a no anti-cheat mode for multiplayer and campaign access without the need to install Windows. Two launch options are available: normal and with anti-cheat disabled, with better performance observed when anti-cheat is disabled. It is recommended to set compatibility to proton experimental for improved performance. Performance varies across titles in the collection, starting rough with Halo 1 and 2 but improving as you progress through the series. Graphical settings should be set to performance preset for optimal frame rates. Detailed performance insights are provided for Halo 1 Anniversary and Halo 2 Anniversary, with Halo 2 requiring more reliance on the graphical toggle for smoother gameplay.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the graphics and frame rates of the Halo games on the Steam Deck. They mention that Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST run smoothly at a constant 60 FPS, with minor occasional drops. However, Halo 4 has some areas where the frame rate may drop to the 40s to 50s range. Halo Reach also maintains a consistent 60 FPS. Multiplayer matches in Halo 3 and Halo 2 Anniversary run at a constant 60 FPS, but there are occasional freezes and crashes during certain missions in Halo Reach. There are also some multiplayer server issues that may require game restarts. The battery life on high brightness is around three hours, and on low brightness, it extends to about three and a half hours. Despite some minor issues, the speaker recommends the Master Chief Collection for Steam Deck users now that online multiplayer has been patched.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker mentions occasional freezing bugs in some games but overall finds them playable. They highlight the smooth performance of the other four campaigns and the multiplayer mode. Despite minor issues, they recommend the collection of first-person shooters as a great choice for gamers. The speaker promises more Steam deck coverage and reviews in the future, thanking the viewers and wishing them a great day.