These Steam Deck Plugins Will Change the Way You Game

[@gardiner_bryant]

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[@michealtheevilhero2340]

Gotta admit that was a smooth intro transition

[@christianr.5868]

Came to say the same thing lol

[@jeremiahvernon5266]

He fucking STOLE this transition from another steam deck tuber

[@gardiner_bryant]

@jeremiahvernon5266, I know you're trying to insinuate that I "stole the intro" from Cary, but these intros are fundamentally different in both concept and execution. He uses the first frame of his video, virtually unmodified, as his thumbnail and then embeds that thumbnail as the actual first frame of his videos. I extract the first frame of my video into Photoshop, separate my hands, body, face, and Steam Deck into different layers, resize them, adjust their composition, replace the Steam Deck with a re-colored version, change what's on the screen, replace the background... it's entirely different. If you can't see the difference, that's on you. Also, watch your language in my comments.

[@Zanomito]

@@gardiner_bryant don't pull out the 9

[@phristo]

3:09 "Why not like that smash button" 😂

[@mabalito]

It's a meme here, he says it in every vid lol

[@yinks.s9946]

Got my steam deck last week and I’m so glad I did ! Was especially hard to get in the UK so I feel very grateful! Looking forward to adding these plugins ! They seem really useful! 🙌🏾

[@conza1989]

Ok I gotta comment immediately, the thumbnail to first frame of the video, that was the best I've ever seen that done, well done.

[@asawarai]

Shocked that VibrantDeck wasn’t listed. Definitely my #1 most important plug-in

[@TheKdogg3000]

I gotta say thank you for this awesome video! I used your video when I first got my Steam deck and loved it. Then this last Steam Deck update pooped the bed with Decky so, I needed to use another video to remove all my decky stuff and then came back to your video to reinstall it all again! Thanks for explaining it all and making it easy and fun to install all the stuff both times!

[@Ves93]

This is, hands down, the absolute best technical explanation

[@ypaut]

Watching this in hype of my recent order of a SD, loved the thumbnail and music customization to help make game mode more lively 👌🏻 And obviously the ProtonDB badges seem essential, as typing "protondb" in the browser is just routine at this point

[@affechristoph]

I would add CSS Loader to this list, a plugin that lets you customize the look of the ui. It can be a bit buggy sometimes, depending on the amount of applied themes, but it's a great way to customize your Deck

[@sushiroles]

The thumbnail to video transition in the video preview was dope, keep up the good work!

[@OkraPlutonium]

Bro did a The Phawx

[@Recon19D3]

I installed most of the this last night. You did leave out the HLTB plugin . I use How Long To Beat to help manage my huge library backlog. I really need these plugins on the desktop version of Steam now lol

[@ravine9083]

Thank you so much! I really need the artwork changer. My xemu games look terrible. I modded my xemu hard drive, so I dumped my favorite games into it for easier access. It's still good to change the game picture on steam. You are a life saver.

[@doooouge1136]

Half my plugins haven't worked for a long time I've been on stable for the whole time and it really sucks. A few have been updated to work again, but still the majority don't. Either they don't work at all or they will stop working while using the Deck (ex: Decky Recorder) and I need to reload them over and over. I hope this doesn't become an perminent issue cause it's really starting to get in the way of playing games and making the Deck more enjoyable

[@GregMyersInSpace]

I like Decky but how do you keep it installed? It uninstalls each SteamOS update and I have to re-do my StreamGridDB each time.

[@partywumpus5267]

Hey just want to point out, at 0:50 ish, you tell users to set a password if they don't have one yet. Decky can install itself if no password is set, so that's not really needed.

[@kjn5991]

I know there are couple of "recommendation" or "highlight" videos of different stuff we can do on Steam Deck to make it a better experience, but can you (as an "expert" in the lack of better word) compile a playlist of "Things to do after getting a Steam Deck" AKA Steam Deck Beginner Guide -playlist for us Linux/Steam Deck noobs?. Things like how to optimize the use of Proton (switching between Valve's Proton and GE--Proton versions), how to change the boot-intro video, how to setup emulators, how to optimize the settings, this plugin stuff etc.... Still haven't gotten the Deck myself but would be nice if someone (who knows about this stuff) could create a Beginner Guide for better Steam Deck experience.

[@NPCLiam]

DeckyRecorder, Game Theme Music, and Steam Grid DB are going to be instant downloads for me. Just picked up a 256 GB model + Cursed to Golf on the summer sale. ABSOLUTELY stoked.

[@Bibvock]

You move fast with steam news! Thank you so much for being on it like butter!❤️👾 You are fantastic and your content is amazing!💥❤️

[@PixelJunks]

Wheres the decky record? It's not showing up in the store. Is it from pre-release update channel?

[@garagesa]

I followed exactly. Except when I got to 2:14 and it said “Scroll down to the new tab that looks like North American power plug.” It wasn’t there. Tried repeating the steps with same results.

[@moorederodeo]

How many resources does the screen recorder use?

[@ixiHackxi]

OK I have a question that has nothing to do with this app. You see your start bar at the bottom I’ve done something to lose all my pinned apps and opened apps Don’t show up at the bottom either. How do I fix this?

[@CraigDurango]

Thanks man! These plugins really are a game-changer

[@GetCubed]

What if i dont have the steam decky icon when im in gaming mode?

[@SteveCutajar3lrsc]

@gardiner_bryant may I ask at 6:00 you mention Burnout Paradise Ultimate. I still can't manage to make that game run on steamdeck. May I kindly ask for a video of how you made it run if possible please?

[@datnguyen43545]

it absolutely change my gaming style , i abandoned my pc since i got my steamdeck . im very happy with it , best handheld gaming ever

[@Kinos141]

Decky loader is a gem. I hope steam is able to add add-ons to the game mode in Steam. That way more people will be able to mods their deck without going to PC mode. PC mode scares some people.

[@winteronice]

I bought mine specifically because it has a Desktop mode. Or, was allowed to because it can take over all jobs my 12yo desktop does.

[@VanBurenPhilips]

That ProtonDB plugin is a godsend, got Renegade Ops working! :D Thanks for the tip

[@godnamedtay]

Man I always look forward to the mandatory “like & subscribe” parts of your videos. My fav.

[@OleksaBaida]

1:13 or you could run steam link app on your PC, connect to your deck and work like via VNC or RDP

[@redpanda4818]

where are decky recorder clips saved to?

[@PietroPizzi]

I think you missed HLTB, Animation Changer, vibrantDeck and CSS Loader, that's great ones for me too.

[@Rashomon20s]

Is there any plugin or tool to let me change just the size of the image? Like on Switch.

[@Enyel210]

Not including CSS loader has to be a crime

[@joeybobbson2622]

Animation swapper, audio loader and the Dragalia Lost pack for both of them.

[@kentjohnson9006]

I had a steamdeck and sold it I just bought a new one do I have to download my games again or is there another way to get my games playing

[@quest2782]

Did they take off decky recorder i don't see it

[@johnknight9150]

Do any of these work for regular desktop Linux?

[@tyr8614]

My steamdeck cant play on gamemode anymore i can only play my games on dock mode because my games are locked at 15fps

[@BudNtBuddy]

How do i uninstall decky loader its not giving me the option.

[@CyberGamingStudiosOfficial]

i recommend also CSS LOader this alows you to change how the OS looks and change how it functions

[@cediddi]

8:02 "Bob's your uncle." What do you mean by that?

[@handsomejack2201]

Steamgriddb works atrociuosly bad for me. Lags sometimes in decky, I'm waiting 5 minutes for it to load one page of images and then 5+ minutes to apply covers. And if you want to switch to another tab, then wait each time for another 5+ minutes.

[@menojohnson]

This was great! In the next plug in vid can you go over the “pause game” plug-in?

[@Archangeldawn6692]

Amazing video as usual,keep up the good work .

[@naskue4187]

thees some popping happening with your vocals when the clip is cut

[@imdurc]

I was going to post the same thing.

[@Fractal_blip]

Nice transition!

[@nekrosfear]

Where's VibrateDeck? I guess it's not needed as much since Valve made there own version

[@OkraPlutonium]

Wait what? Tell me more?

[@nickxcom]

Vibrant Deck is definitely still needed! Saturation isn't in the OS yet, or at least isn't in the Stable branch

[@nekrosfear]

@@nickxcom Got it, I also use the Stable version too. This is by far one of my favorite plugins for sure

[@mattwestling164]

SteamgridDB and flatpak auto are great! CSS loader is another must have imo.

[@chrisrobinson3494]

A plug-in that changes the screen-resolution to 1080p & makes the colors more vibrant, would be a game-changer!

[@KrazyKaiser]

I wish there was a SteamGridDB plugin for the desktop version of steam, but at least there is GridDB boop

[@vexmyth0clast]

Just got my Steam Deck yesterday and Decky loader and Moonlight are incredible.

[@Zeft64]

“Like that smash button” lol that was funny but good job!

[@grandmoffporkins]

Super helpful thanks!

[@faisalcsat3301]

Don't Forget CSS Loader also very awesome for customization❤

[@elbarriotrucker]

I didn't know about the cloud save one thx.

[@shermanstepney2182]

Amazing video, thank you

[@thingsiplay]

I read that the Decky Loader should not be installed on Steam Deck, if you use Beta channel. Only install if your Deck is on Stable channel. Not sure how true this is anymore, but that is one of the reasons why I did not install it.

[@Dkm337]

Steam deck lacks the ease of access windows to open the onscreen keyboard on the login screen that is for some one who does not own a dock to do such stuff Also steam+X does not work there because steam has not started . Games gain better visual quality and around same battery life on desktop mode than game mode. FH 5 and many more looks horrible in game mode than in desktop mode. but then on desktop mode power feature cant be accessed. gaming on desktop mode is much better of an experience than Game mode The steam deck even lacks the basic turn off display feature. i have to use 1min screen off timer. even with that the backlight still stays on but it dims to ultra low level. helps in downloading games without warming the device too much. Also final mention valve need to fix their web page interaction in the gaming mode. Gaming mode needs a UI scaler since desktop mode has it anyway. things are too big and that messes with one of the basic web page element that is the drop down menu. buying game is a hassle on gaming mode. because with my currency i have to use Net banking and on the banking page i have to use the dropdown to select my bank. web page is only touch enabled because for some valve reason hardware is disabled. you have to either use touch or steam+ trackpad which is stupid. and then drop downs do not open. but on steam desktop things works like desktop so i have no complain there. In practical sense i really dislike the gaming mode in its current state.

[@mlscruz]

Game theme music eats a kot of battery?

[@Undeadscoll]

Great video

[@idgaffub]

I love game theme music

[@jeanshortswag]

Did my man say like that smash button?

[@TheDarkKratoz]

I found that Decky Loader just made my right-hand menu visually unstable, so I said no thanks and uninstalled it.

[@Bergwacht]

"PowerTools" is your life saver for framerates if you Play Gran Turismo 4 on Pcsx2

[@yesnickcarter]

don’t forget to like that smash button

[@Proxspec]

Why not like that smash button? Where is the smash button?

[@angelguzman6748]

Anyone else thrown off a bit by the mustache?

[@David_Quinn1995]

looks like its time for me to reset my deck and make a password I will remember, this decky loader is awesome its better then homebrew and I thought htat was awesome for years lets hope the homebrew community plays a little catch up and allows us to update stuff while on the console especially the Wii homebrew.

[@jaizon]

I wish I could install plugin on normal steam

[@amitanand7534]

Liked the smash button.

[@twukk211]

Gotta like that smash button

[@Fenrirsleash]

Like that smash button!!!!!!

[@mrgomer64]

"like that smash button"

[@kingsleyokeke6021]

I can't find the smash button to like 🙃

[@auxiliaryaccount435]

I liked that smash button

[@PawsR_us]

u fogot vibrant deck!

[@gardiner_bryant]

Vibrant Deck is completely obsolete on SteamOS 3.5

[@PawsR_us]

what do you mean please? I just bought steam deck yesterday now im using this vibrant deck to increase saturation, what is steam 3.5? thanks@@gardiner_bryant

[@kohop9219]

Who is Bob and why is he my uncle?

[@gardiner_bryant]

When you figure that out, Bob's your uncle 😉

[@dnewman6]

How do I like the smash button? 🙈

[@Eevee_kwh]

🎮

[@skywatchernorth]

I have never subscribed to you and yet I get notifications for your channel and I had to unsubscribe. Whatever shady business practice you are doing leaves me very unimpressed.

[@gardiner_bryant]

Lmfao. It doesn't hurt my feelings that you forgot you subscribed and it's unimportant to me that you have now unsubscribed. It's critical that you understand that your conspiracy theories are both baseless and idiotic and *I don't care at all.*

[@pauls9034]

Pass. These are all less than useless for me.

[@JonathanMurray]

Frustrating that you keep saying things a little different from what's on the screen. Not hard to figure out, but annoying, nonetheless.

[@makandalp]

Decky is bloatware though. But good video!

[@Allanbuzzy]

how though?

[@gardiner_bryant]

False.

[@croper0]

true

[@nickxcom]

Nah. I've seen people say that but never seen anything to back it up.

[@hornantuutti5157]

Must be a ally fanboy.

[@StucklnAWell]

Guy, i love your content but that hair and mustache combo is getting way too close to a particular Austrian Artist turned war criminal

[@gardiner_bryant]

Not even close, my guy. This comment is shockingly obtuse.

[@bmwsportcali2306]

Like that smash button? Was that intentional? Lol.