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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - 5 more tips and tricks for new steam deck owners
00:30 - Control your battery with your screen
01:22 - Master the "Belly Buttons"
02:47 - You decide where it goes!
03:48 - Dealing with unresponsive games
05:14 - Share your games with your friends
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[@NerdNest]

What is your current favorite Steam Deck game?

[@GameTimeWhy]

Gog is usually forgotten for some reason. Can we get a segment on how to get it working?

[@joshc7765]

@@GameTimeWhy heroic launcher. youtube it for tutorials

[@GameTimeWhy]

@@joshc7765 interesting you want to divert people away from this channel. He already does tutorials on a whole bunch of things. Why not gog?

[@HarshTruth]

Well, despite how much fun Tiny Tina's Wonderland is, Core Keeper absolutely is a blast on deck.

[@joshc7765]

@@GameTimeWhy interesting how you read too much into what i wrote. Watch who you would like to watch. Were both on this channel because we like the content.

[@MrSpeedyduck]

Bill, can you make a future videos on how to install launchers like: Origin, Uplay, Epic, etc. in a more "slower" way and not rushing things. It is my first foray on a PC handheld (I'm usually accustomed to be on a console) mind you.

[@guyfromnj]

I would like to see this too. This is my first real pc-esque experience coming from 35 years of consoles.

[@tobyjones3816]

This would be great to see .

[@agenerichuman]

I agree. Admittedly it's not a problem specific to this channel. Most guides speed through this stuff. I hate having to pause and rewind a video several times just to get an idea of what's going on.

[@kristopherprice8047]

Yes please. I’ve watched a few and they seem to be aimed at people who are use to pc gaming. I never played a pc nor install one I’ve only own a console but I plan on buying a Steam deck but for the most part to play verified and playable games but I recently found out about launchers even for the game that are verified and now i feel lost in the sauce. Oh yeah by the way my computer skills are basically nonexistent. Thank you

[@MrSpeedyduck]

@@kristopherprice8047 I feel your pain and I have been gaming for +50 years and gaming on the steam deck isn't as always as straight forward as it seemed to be, as some games requires a player to install all of these annoying launchers before you can play a game. I am just a novice when it comes to PC gaming.

[@Zendariel87]

Sometimes when you return to a game from sleep, from the steammenu, or the quick access menu, the controls can stop responding. I don't know what causes this, but it can often be remedied by entering the steam menu and leaving the menu again. I've also had this happen sometimes on first launches of the game, so if you're just going through the games you own and something does not respond, you might want to give it a second launch attempt. There are also some games where you're expected to type in to a text field, but the virtual keyboard does nothing. Sometimes it might be required to activate the field with the touchscreen or mouse for the game to understand that the text field is active. And you can access the mouse in gamemode and in games by holding the steam button and controlling on the right touchpad, without needing to set up a mouse separately for the game. This can in some games be used to interact with menus or inventories much better than what the gamepad controls would normally allow.

[@HotelHero]

When your installing you can choose which drive to install it. Go to Steam menu > settings > storage and go to the top of the list where it shows internal or SD card and highlight the one you want to use and hit X. It places a little star next to the drive and makes it the "default" location so you don't have to spend time moving a game over but instead just install where you want it.

[@jimhepler8191]

Good tip. Really strange to me they don't have an easy way to just directly pick the location each time you install a game from your library. With a device that has two "drives" and one has a max of 512 gigs, it should have an option to "always ask".

[@HotelHero]

@@jimhepler8191 They probably will eventually, but definitely should have been default

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

This is great for moving steam games over but how do I move my emulation over to the sd? I know emudeck asks where you want to install initially but I didn't have an SD card at the time. I went crazy on games, from switch to xbox, and filled up that 512 gigs super fast

[@neage7171]

the remote play together is probably a hidden gem of the deck. I bought the ninja turtles game and was playing it with my wife. I had the deck docked to my TV was a good time. My wife was talking to her sister via discord and was telling her how great the game was and she should get it so we can play. I was like well actually this game supports remote play together so if she wants to play with us she justs needs to get on steam.... Then 2 more of her friends come on discord and we were just like hey get on steam. I invited them all into the game and we were doing 5 player Ninja Turtles, was a good time. It did take 5 minutes of tinkering as the sister came in and the resolution was off but I got it figured out and was just great.

[@GameTimeWhy]

That does sound fantastic. I always forget about remote play. Such an underrated feature.

[@Catelynmeow]

Wow! That actually seems kinda cool! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@youandadityahavelikedeacho694]

my Steam Deck _is_ my wife

[@guesswhou21]

For the tapping the screen thing - I’ve found that some times the game launches but isn’t the focused window so button inputs don’t work. Tapping the screen refocuses the application and then works

[@DerkDurski]

That was my guess as well. Like tabbing back in if it doesn’t launch to fullscreen/focused properly

[@PontonFSD]

The remote play together section reminded me of my recent find: The Steam Link. I have a USB-C Hub for connecting USB devices and my ethernet to the Steam. However, I am somewhat lazy when it comes to wanting to disconnect my keyboard and mouse from my Desktop to the hub, plus it can get pretty messy on my desk once everything is hooked up to the deck. Valve provides an application called the Steam Link, which when run on my Desktop will connect to my Steam Deck and basically remote share access the Steam Deck. This has been amazing for me for when I just want to or require the use of a real keyboard and its functions over the virtual keyboard. The added bonus I had was that it provides a duplicate view of the Steam Deck so I can easily be playing on the Steam Deck itself in SteamOS Gaming Mode while capturing the unaltered aspect ratio to OBS for streaming or video recording. Previously, with the hub, if you connect your Steam Deck through HDMI it will turn off the Steam Deck screen and output solely on the connected HDMI device.

[@dareka9425]

Thanks for the tip about pushing the back buttons instead of gripping the sides. I love the grip buttons on the Steam Controller so I was extremely disappointed to discover that the Steam Deck "grip" buttons are so stiff! Game control feels much better now that I started pressing on the buttons. The only major problem left is that my fingers are a bit short so they can barely push on the buttons comfortably. I rectified this by adding pads on the spots where I touch on the back buttons but they keep falling off. The only memory muscle that I need to change is that I have two back buttons per hand now. I can comfortably use my ring fingers to press jump and sprint on the lower back buttons thanks to the Steam Controller. Now, I need to learn using the top back buttons for crouch and crawl.

[@thereturnticket]

Bill, great video! Although I feel like you should have highlighted you can change download location in the storage settings by pressing X as it's not particularly obvious to a new user

[@cal3602]

Back button press. This is one of those ah moments. I’ve only had my deck for a couple of days. The back buttons seemed ok but not as nice as the others. Your tip just made them feel way better. That feels completely natural now. Thanks. Now that have my deck I need to go rewatch your steam input one. Lots of good info that I can now try out.

[@eggamyer3371]

Just purchased mine can’t wait to get it

[@Catelynmeow]

I've had my Steam Deck for over a month and learned so much from this video! Thanks, Bill!

[@Hyperspud]

Another super helpful video - the tip on the back paddles is fantastic, many thanks. Really enjoy your content 👍

[@NerdNest]

Thanks 👍

[@Pix4Geeks]

Thanks for your videos. I'll receive my deck in the next days and it's always good to learn some tips in advance 😁

[@TroyaNR]

Thank you for this! I’m in Q4 and I love to know what I should do once it comes in. You’re awesome🙌

[@NerdNest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HI-DEF100]

You should play it, thats what you should do once it comes in lol

[@Matt23488]

I feel like the misuse of the back paddles is Valve's fault. Most of the surface of the buttons are on the grip, while only a small sliver is directly on the back. It looks like you're supposed to press into the grip.

[@Derek5272]

Didn't know about the screen brightness shortcut, thanks!

[@jeromesolomon9093]

Just pre-ordered the steam Deck can't wait to have it and play ♥️

[@nilloviz]

I think this channel is developing wonderfully. These shorts together with the hour long show is great. Wish Lloyd also could do a short one in a while. The two of you make a good team. You have different personalities and strengths which give a great dynamic. Hope you'll keep going 👍

[@NerdNest]

Bill here. Looks like you missed the announcement. Lloyd is leaving, hanging up his podcasting microphone, and retiring. I’m going to continue without him.

[@nilloviz]

@@NerdNest oh, i hadn't heard. That's unfortunate, bit happy to hear you'll keep the channel going

[@natas-6747]

Thanks for this helpful video Bill!

[@FrozenZombie21]

Been watching these videos recently since I plan on buying one when they become available again, very helpful for knowing what I'm getting into!

[@ADreamingTraveler]

Remote Play Together is such an underrated and amazing feature I don't think enough people know about. The fact that people who don't own these games can play it anyway with their friends literally anywhere in the world is just such a nice thing

[@s01itarygaming]

@3:35 you can also tell the steam deck what your preferred default install location is in that same screen. Whatever is default is marked with a yellow star, but you can select whichever you want as default and then push the X button to change it.

[@KuittheGeek]

I believe I have mentioned this before, but the Remote Play Together API is actually available for all games, it just isn't exposed to the client unless that game is flagged as having the functionality. There are a few small apps that can use the exposed API to launch any game with remote play, one is called Remote Play Whatever, and it is a Linux app I have used a few times for unsupported games like Solasta: Crown of the Magister. It likely won't work and integrate with game mode, but I would guess you could still run it in desktop mode, and it would likely work just fine. I don't have my Deck yet, so I can't test it. But it could be an option if you have a game that you could play in a hot seat mode, but that doesn't actually support local co-op, so RPT doesn't get enabled by default or from the Dev. I have also found RPT to be better for some games than the built in multiplayer, because of poor net code. I love Stick Fight, and it is a lot of fun with friends, but it has horrible net code and constantly desyncs, meaning someone can win when they shouldn't. I run it through RPT and have no issues since the whole game is being run on my system. Remote Play Together is an awesome feature that I feel is underutilized.

[@guyfromnj]

I’ve noticed the bumpers need to pressed a certain way too. If you press too far to the outside it doesn’t fire consistently. If you go more on top of the bumper it works every time.

[@Decop4rk]

I'll be trying these out, Deck finally arrived today. At work now and can't wait for 5pm so I can go home and play!

[@fraylanx3819]

Great tips man!

[@robfrydryck127]

Brightness shortcut was pure gold.

[@Aotearoas09]

Thanks. With ordering the Steam Deck that late i can make use of all your Deck-videos.

[@hkoizumi3134]

There are questions that none every touched and I am hoping you could do a video on it later. Restore and Backup feature are seldom used or mentioned on Steam but it's one of those features that could significantly help you when moving to a new or different device. I often do this on my PC when I reformat them. Restoring backup games from an external drive is exponentially faster than my download speed. My question is the Steam Deck allows restoring of backup games? If so, can I have it restored using USB C connection? What about a thumb drive that has USB C connector? Can I used that as a source of the backup to restore game into Steam Deck?

[@Nan01987]

Got this one from reddit: When you factory reset your deck it might not keep the proper volume settings, so if it's quieter than usual you would need to switch to desktop mode, check the extend maximum volume box and make sure all the options are set the maximum volume (150%) then switch back to gaming mode and everything should be back to normal

[@bryanp3469]

How to press the buttons on the back… wow! So much easier now that I know. Thank you for the great videos.

[@JulesBurt]

More great tips, thanks Bill👍🎮

[@xepherys]

I noticed the having to touch the screen to get the main menu as well with Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry God (which is an excellent game if you've never played it). Currently, it's listed as "Unknown" compatibility with Steam Deck, but aside from getting the main menu, I've put several hours into it and it's absolutely perfect on the Steam Deck.

[@xavierscott11]

Thanks!

[@fapman4878]

Wow these are some tips straight from the underground! Love it

[@lilBugger35]

I reserved mine 9 days after it went live and I got my e-mail today 8/11/22

[@breixo13]

Thanks 4 the info 10/10

[@CharlesTersteeg]

tips from the attic! nice!!!

[@Darksagan]

Great tips.

[@w1sh-l1st18]

Very useful information again, BTW I like the" in the am " shirt

[@D-Ross86]

I GET MY DECK TOMORROW! IM SO EXCITED! I PRE-ORDERED IN APRIL 2022

[@TrentOhNo]

HOLY SHIT I was using the back buttons the same way you were and I would always think that they were a little hard to press in... It feels so much nicer now, wow

[@tallllus]

Great video man. Loved the brightness tip. New Sub.

[@NerdNest]

Thanks!!!

[@NobleHalfling]

Bill, I like the NerdNest intro animation 👌 very slick

[@xavierscott11]

Great Scott!

[@Micromation]

If a game doesn't support Remote Play Together you can run ANY game via Parsec instead... if game support local multiplayer, it will work with Parsec since it's basically remote desktop streaming app but with controller support and low latency. Similarly, you can run Parsec on your desktop and connect from your Deck - either via local network or from completely different location over the internet. I connect home from work during downtime to do some dailies in my MMO that otherwise doesn't work on the Deck. Or during currently unbearable weather, I sit in a different room than my PC - because it's literal sauna, ambient temp reaching well over 40C. Added benefit of using your desktop to do the heavy lifting is that your Deck stays cool and has superb battery life since the only thing you're really doing on it is streaming video... how many movies can you watch online before Deck runs out of juice? This is now your playtime away from the wall socket.

[@StickerWyck]

Perhaps a worthwhile, underexplored topic would be connecting the steam deck wirelessly to a TV or monitor. A pretty cool concept IMO but how might it hold up in practice?

[@ericfoster5331]

I did that with the steam link and tried playing Bioshock, there is a noticeable very slight delay in input that can get annoying.

[@CousinSteve]

I ordered mine over a year ago it shipped last week and has been sitting at fedex for 6 days straight

[@nilloviz]

I would like a dedicated video on emulation. Most videos show a short tutorial and show a couple of games. In real life though, it is often very problematic with constant issues that needs to be addressed by adjusting settings, launcher, changing emulator for the same platform. How do you guys approach emulation? Is there a perfect set up? Maybe Lloyd would have a lot to say on this topic, he seems into emulation and tinkering with things 😃

[@NerdNest]

I may do a video about it in the future.

[@gamesbloke]

Emudeck answers 90% of the questions and handles the updates and quirks provided you keep it up to date and run it roughly once a week. It also preconfigures screen/sound/best performance settings for the deck. Literally takes the fuss out of it. Emudeck also installs the Steam ROM Manager which creates entries in your Steam library for all your emulation content. It even scrapes all the artwork so it looks legit in Steam.This essentially takes all the 'backend' junk away so you can play your emulated games under Gaming Mode without opening the emulators manually. Amusingly it treats the content as a game on Steam so you can set controllers with Steam Input etc. outside of the emulation options. Plus it keeps track of time in the activity log. Word of warning: If you put thousands of games on your SD Card. It will take a LONG time to scrape all the artwork for Steam if you choose to do it. I'm having the time of my life with this machine. I have very specific tastes. I like bullet hell shooters, jrpgs, visual novels plus I emulate old school (MSX/C64 etc). Literally the SD ticks all the boxes. I'm playing some of my fave games in vertical orientation with my Hori Switch Pro Controller. I'm emulating mouse controls with the analog stick and playing Poker Quest. Most of the junk I play is unverified and works so well despite keyboard/mouse only or whatever. Even typing is fun using the sticks as 'fingers' on the touch screen. Hope that Bill/Lloyd dip their toe into emulation on the Deck because more folks need to see that side of the Deck. Think about this: Portable PS2 gaming... In higher res than a real PS2.

[@ryan-davis]

Awesome! Thanks, Bill!

[@NerdNest]

Glad you liked it!

[@joedanarna8001]

Couldn't agree more!

[@TwiztidThorn]

I've had my steam deck for around 5 days and had only figured out the correct way to press the back buttons last night. I felt like an idiot when I realized. Then I see this video today. If only this had been out when I first got my deck.

[@cheesedish6018]

Hey Great Video. I finally got my Steam Deck email today and should be getting my Deck soon! Also, I wanted to let you know that I was watching your video next to my 4 year old daughter. She first asked if you were a real person. Then after I let her know you were real, she told me you were going to be her future children's daddy. I'm not sure what to think of that, but just know you have an admirer. 😄

[@fg6147]

Just got my email!!!!!!. Just so you guys know, I put my 5 bucks down exactly one year ago on the 7th of August. 1 year and one week of waiting. With the wait for sure. Can't wait to get it in the mail!!!!

[@seanbrisson7928]

5:05 Yea so my old neibhors was talking to me randomly and brought up the fact that, Users right now CANOT use the touchscreen as anything other then a Mouse Click or Drag thx for the tip about the Focus issue :o

[@sexytopramen]

I've had my deck for 4 months. Had no idea I could change the brightness settings that way.

[@MrJHarley17]

Still waiting for my invite, some time after October 1st. I didn't order till may though.

[@patrickhudson9236]

Bio Shock is one of my all time favorite games!!

[@cydneychristine8420]

Can you make a video how to play offline on steam deck im getting my deck next week and I have a trip at the same time wondering if there’s a walk around with it because I’ll be on the plane for 4 hours and I want to play red dead redemption 2

[@NerdNest]

I don't know if I have time to get to that before you leave. But perhaps in the future.

[@NikoleiBellic]

Bill, you make great videos. So thank you.

[@NerdNest]

Thanks for watching them!!!!

[@Rogerfoulger]

Got my steam deck yesterday, it's connected to 5HZ Wifi at home find it drops a lot, the main suggestion I've seen is to use 2.4 any top tips to remediate this issue, love the content btw

[@guyfromnj]

I’ve always been under the impression that 5 will only go so far. So if you are too far from your router it may drop off. 2.4 goes much further. Try 2.4 and see if it drops as much.

[@Rogerfoulger]

@@guyfromnj the router is the same room, (right by it) but will try it instead as drops a lot for no apparent reason

[@TryPuttingItInRice]

that's how the wifi works in general. 2.4 gives you slower speeds but a wider range. 5 gives you faster speeds but a shorter range.

[@guyfromnj]

@@Rogerfoulger hopefully it works. That’s a much easier fix than if it’s something else.

[@RamblingsOfAJackass]

I have been going through a ton of Steam Deck videos trying to find out the best way to add games from your Amazon launcher. I have been able to do it by installing the game on a pc and then transferring the game file including the .exe file, but it can be a real pain especially when trying to get controller support. Has anyone come across a video that will help me out?

[@deangreengaming]

can you do a video on the ps3 emulator and the low fps

[@firetiger1021]

This thing is amazing

[@BoomMC_Inc]

I can't get keyboard and mouse to work when attached to the TV. so many issues when attached to the TV and I want to use it as an console.

[@NerdNest]

Ive not had issues with keyboard and mouse at all. Though I do think the docked experience needs work.

[@dijik123]

I swear dude the steamdeck is an amazing piece of tech

[@SadlySorrowful]

Do you guys recommend purchasing the steam deck now? Or wait until there is an OLED with 8 inch screen in future or future improvements?

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

Get it now. It's mind blowing

[@NerdNest]

Order it now, no matter what, make the decision later when they give you the option to complete your purchase.

[@TravelSenpaii]

Lol beofore the Oled comes out it will be 2030

[@SadlySorrowful]

@@TravelSenpaii nintendo switch has oled

[@gamesbloke]

Now. If it was any other machine I'd say wait but the Deck is very easy to update the hardware where needed. I can see it having a good shelf life before the inevitable SD2. The moment you configure a game with Steam Input for the first time in the Deck and literally just play you'll see why folks are raving about it. Then you'll mess with stuff in Desktop mode and realise the power with portability you have here. Funny story: All my prior PC's have been potatoes. Could never afford a truly good PC for gaming. Now I'm playing games in a very decent way on the SD. I'm enjoying experiences I'd never thought possible in my lifetime. All I do is play with it connected to a dock as if it was a PC. Wired Controller, wireless mouse/keyboard. Highly likely I'll never use it portably lol.

[@rafaelvega59]

I FINALLY GOT MY EMAIL TODAY!! reserved 7/25/21 I AM SO EXCITED TO FINALLY OWN A STEAM DECK

[@ryan302turbo]

@5:36 what is the card game??

[@NerdNest]

Might be Slay the Spire?

[@mariewannagame1313]

WTH!! You've had it for 6 months?? I just got my email yesterday... reserved on July 28th 2021🤯

[@TheAceWolfe01]

Remote Play Together is actually not something that's been in Steam for a long time. It's very new. It was made available to everyone in March, 2021.

[@ImmortalReaver]

Any word on Bluetooth latency? I used my Xbox Elite Series 2 controller and some Bluetooth earbuds and there's noticeable delay when using those. Borderline unplayable.

[@inspica380]

You must have small hands bill. The back paddles fit the most comfortably with my middle and ring fingers.

[@NerdNest]

It depends. If I’m playing with my index fingers on the triggers then I use middle and ring on back paddles. If I’m playing a game with my middle finger on the trigger so my index can hit the bumpers. Then it changes.

[@artofwar420]

Some games, for whatever reason show a blank screen for the first boot. BUT a second launch of the game will work, so keep trying is my tip.

[@minkwandering3561]

I like your channel❤

[@ActionJaxonH]

I don't like the auto brightness. I always just change the brightness to about 60% high

[@mrhow2712]

I just got my steam deck two weeks ago, but only decided to try the headset today and the headset Jack doesn't work. (No sound). Anyone else have this issue or know a fix?

[@NerdNest]

I’d contact Valve about this ASAP

[@michaelm1053]

I’m trying to play the surge 2 any tips for that game? It’s verified but I think update 3.3 broke it. It’s not working anymore

[@NerdNest]

Try a different version of proton.

[@sasquatchbigfoot4314]

I’m in the boat of typing with two fingers and suck at cursive writing

[@ehenyor]

I found these tips more useful than your original 5 tips. ;)

[@NerdNest]

Thanks for watching both videos.

[@felixburger7966]

Oi Bill, is it possible to run call of duty mobile and play it? I want to play this on my deck Rly bad!

[@CaptainCheeriso]

It's waiting for the "any" key

[@NerdNest]

Too funny

[@grumpybear42]

What aren't more people talking external batteries? I want a bright screen and high settings for as long as I can play in a day.

[@ILazzarus666]

Loved all the tips not dogging on you but i cant believe this many people fuckin used the back paddles that way like u can easily press it and feel the button is on the back.

[@NerdNest]

It’s just instinct to squeeze the grips.

[@corrinareid136]

👍

[@emerson-biggons7078]

1:43 Ever since I got my deck I was expecting it to be really uncomfortable to use the grip buttons. Yet it was perfectly fine, so I thought maybe it's just my hand size. My friends hands are smaller yet it worked perfectly for him too, so what the hell? Then I watched this clip and realized that maybe people need a little bit more creative thought in their life (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠). Not to be rude, well mostly to be rude. But not to be mean! Well sorta mean. But come on.

[@FlyinggMushroom]

If you can't figure out back buttons idk what to tell you

[@krowland7584]

Influencers swoop first batches, so you dont have to

[@ANTLink19]

The back buttons get pushed with Ring/Pinky?! I'm doing it wrong, I use Middle/Ring. My life is a lie.

[@NerdNest]

I switch around myself.

[@kevinseery4142]

first

[@emrahalien2972]

man wonder why this is Unlisted. anyway Yo, whatup im faster then you.

[@NerdNest]

Because I was releasing it this morning. haha, I had another video pointing to it, didn't realize that would work!

[@emrahalien2972]

@@NerdNest Ah That explains it!

[@rickhodgett4756]

👍