The summary of ‘Upgrade Your Steam Deck with Proton GE’

The video discusses Proton, a compatibility layer by Valve that allows Windows-based games to run on Linux, including the Steam Deck using Steam OS. Proton is updated regularly for improved compatibility and stability. Proton GE, a custom version by Glorious Eggroll, provides more frequent updates and potentially better performance. Installing Proton GE on the Steam Deck involves using the Discover store. The presenter demonstrates how to force a game like Sleeping Dogs to run on Proton GE for better stability, even though performance may not always improve. Testing with Sleeping Dogs showed increased stability with Proton GE, reducing crashes during gameplay. The audience is encouraged to consider Proton GE for problematic games like Sleeping Dogs.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on Proton, a compatibility layer for gaming on Linux developed by Valve. Proton enables Windows-based games to run on Linux, including Steam OS used on the Steam Deck. Proton is regularly updated by Valve for better compatibility and stability. Proton GE is highlighted as a custom version of Proton managed by Glorious Eggroll, offering more frequent updates and potentially better performance for a wider range of games. Installing Proton GE on the Steam Deck involves launching the Discover store and installing the Proton Up application to easily add and select the desired version of Proton GE for improved game compatibility.

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In this segment of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to force a game (using Sleeping Dogs as an example) to run using Proton GE instead of the regular version of Proton. The steps involve accessing game properties, enabling compatibility mode, and selecting Proton GE from the list of available options. The presenter also gives recommendations: sticking with the regular Proton if performance is already good, but trying Proton GE if experiencing issues like game crashes or poor performance. Testing with Sleeping Dogs showed that Proton GE resolved issues, allowing for longer gameplay without crashes. Though no performance improvement was noted, the stability was significantly better. The audience is advised to consider installing the latest version of Proton GE if they have Sleeping Dogs.