Nintendo Switch Emulation (Sept. 2024)
Steam Deck - Quick Links
Quick Links for Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Optimization Guide
- Decky
curl -L https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-installer/releases/latest/download/install_prerelease.sh | sh
- CryoUtilities (At the moment CryoUtilities is not actually for SteamOS version 3.6 and higher details)
- AppImageLauncher (Download appimagelauncher-lite-***-x86_64.AppImage)
- Set Properties > Permissions > Allow Execution, True
- Drag and drop on to an active Konsole window - and include " launch" to the end of the string.
- PSPlay
- With AppImageLauncher installed - download the PSPlay_Linux_*.zip
- Extract "PSPlay.AppImage" to /home/Applications
- In Gaming Mode - Add as Non-Steam Game
- Protontricks
- Discord
- Downgrade BIOS for faulty components causing crashing when unable to RMA. Youtube Tutorial plus steps...
- Downgrade Steam Deck Bios to version 116 and unlock AMD PBS/CB follow this tutorial https://youtu.be/ivMHB6huWug
- Go to AMD CBS menus under DDR Common Options>DRAM Controller Configuration>DRAM power Options>Power Down< select disabled.
- Now go back to AMD CBS Menu
- ON AMD CBS go to DDR Debug Options > DDR RAM Controller Configurations > DDR DRAM Power Options > Power Down < select disabled.
- Video of Part Two: https://youtu.be/JxXYU1R9jy0
- Save and restart steam deck your problems will be solved with increased power usage!
Meta Quest - Quick Links
Quick Links for Meta Quest 3
Legitimate Applications & Mods
- ModsBeforeFriday! - The easiest method to mod Beat Saber on Quest!
- In addition to the above, Beat Saber Mod Versions - check which mods will work for your Beat Saber version.
- More Beat Saber mods include; Reesabers (Sponsor Mod), ScoreSaber (if they ever update for Quest), Beat Leader and JDFixer (Scrub life sitting at 7.75)
- Quest Games Optimizer (QGO) Base Application & Premium Extension - Highly recommended for Quest 3.
- SideQuest - Only use the Advance Installer/Version
- Official Guide on how to Enable Developer Mode on Quest 3
Piracy Applications & Mods
While not being a recommended overall - the price of VR experiences and primary issue of such a large spectrum of 'good' and 'trash' experiences, it is best to utilised these applications more as as a money saving exercise to see if you are able to withstand the developers motion choices and see if an experience is even worth playing. I hate the current asset flip culture.