It’s just a PC with integrated gamepad. Almost all emulators work on Linux as well. It’s even powerful enough to run Switch games. I’ve emulated everything from C64 over general Mame, PS1 and up to Switch.
The only “suboptimal” thing is that it doesn’t have the best button layout for N64 and Sega consoles. Still Starfox 64 was a lot of fun.
ScummVM and DOSBox also run great. And I love that I can easily configure the controls to play adventure games with one hand on either side.
It’s just a PC with integrated gamepad. Almost all emulators work on Linux as well. It’s even powerful enough to run Switch games. I’ve emulated everything from C64 over general Mame, PS1 and up to Switch.
The only “suboptimal” thing is that it doesn’t have the best button layout for N64 and Sega consoles. Still Starfox 64 was a lot of fun.
ScummVM and DOSBox also run great. And I love that I can easily configure the controls to play adventure games with one hand on either side.
Honestly, there is hardly anything it can’t do.
Yeah the Steam Deck sounds more tempting every day tbh…
It has been a literal lifesaver. Long COVID has tied me to my bed and with the Deck I can at least keep playing games.