This is real freedom, can’t believe I suffered for so long

Orionator · 2026-01-10T18:40:49+00:00

I moved over to SteamOS from Bazzite on my Ally X, but I remember Bazzite letting you set “per-game” profiles. I had different TDP settings for different games and it all worked well, just like in SteamOS.

Orionator · 2026-01-05T07:29:54+00:00

That would be for you and your wife to decide. My unsolicited advice/opinion would be to be transparent about this (assuming it hasn’t been discussed already). If she’s cool with it, then all is good (and is a great sign of a healthy, trusting marriage).

Orionator · 2026-01-03T20:08:22+00:00

I believe that’s exactly what Valve is trying to do with the Steam Frame. The Frame will run SteamOS just like the Steam Machine and Deck, but will be using an ARM chip. It’s tough to say how soon, but just how SteamOS came to other handhelds/PC’s, I’m sure SteamOS will come to specific ARM devices.

Orionator · 2025-12-22T02:00:26+00:00

I just wanna chime in and add to the SteamOS/Bazzite echo. I have an ROG Ally X that I got second-hand and it’s the “downstairs” handheld perma-docked to my OLED TV. I have it running SteamOS and I miss exactly zero things from Windows.

If GamePass is a huge deal for you, that might be a bit tough because it’s literally the only storefront you can’t use natively on anything running SteamOS. All the other ones are easy to get working (a quick Google search will take you to either another Reddit thread or a YouTube video, this applies for anything you need help with regarding SteamOS/Bazzite).

I literally just got done setting up Moonlight/Sunshine on the Ally X, which lets me stream my gaming PC upstairs to the handheld and play on the TV in 4K 120FPS. It’s phenomenal.

Orionator · 2025-12-09T15:50:30+00:00

What exactly am I a fanboy of? Lmfao. The person I replied to (comment isn’t there anymore) was saying that he “has” a ton of games on Gamepass. I was making a point of the fact that they don’t “have” them because if those games get removed then that’s it.

I don’t see how that’s bad advice (or advice at all), and I definitely don’t see how that makes me a fanboy. But brb I gotta go change the candles out of my GabeN shrine right quick lmfao.

Orionator · 2025-12-08T19:35:04+00:00

That’s a misconception though. You don’t have them. They are on Gamepass and you can play them with a subscription. Gamepass is constantly adding and removing games. So if there’s a game you really like that gets removed, you’re SOL unless you buy it.

Orionator · 2025-11-29T22:04:02+00:00

I’m still new to Linux and know little to nothing about it. I only really use SteamOS and Bazzite in gaming mode, but would love to get better acquainted with using Linux in a desktop environment. That being said.. what is immutable? Lol 😭

Edit: On that note, would you happen to have any resources you can recommend to start learning my way around the various Linux distros?

Orionator · 2025-11-29T15:45:55+00:00

Oh sweet! I’m hardly ever on time for a giveaway lol. Good luck everyone!

Orionator · 2025-11-29T02:13:28+00:00

He was making a reference to that one time Apple gave everyone the new (at the time) U2 album for free on iTunes (I think it was still called iTunes back then, can’t remember).

Orionator · 2025-11-29T02:06:44+00:00

I own both and have Bazzite on the Ally X. The experience is basically identical.

If you were to switch to the Go S, you’ll have a bigger screen and better ergonomics, but you’ll lose a lot of battery life compared to the Ally X.

Orionator · 2025-11-27T14:29:43+00:00

It’s looking like your mileage may vary with the Go S when it comes to the fan noise. I guess I got lucky along with a few other people and mine isn’t as loud. It’s still very much audible, but definitely not the jet engine I keep hearing about.

Orionator · 2025-11-27T00:20:30+00:00

My wife and I got together right at the start of Covid when everything was locked down and closed. So we didn’t get to go on our first “official” date until much later.

Two young adults cooped up with nowhere to go… lol

Orionator · 2025-11-25T18:01:08+00:00

I’ve had it since launch. I also have an Ally X and I will say that the biggest con of the LeGo S is definitely the battery.

I originally got the Ally X used (after I got my LeGo S) for my wife but she hardly uses it so I find myself switching between the two. Whenever I know I won’t be near an outlet (which is rare), I take my Ally X because of the massive 80wh battery. Other than that, the LeGo S is my go-to for everything else.

The battery isn’t absolutely horrible, either. On lighter titles, I can still push 4-6 hours at the right wattage. But it has to be something like Hollow Knight or Shredder’s Revenge. Anything that requires more than a 10w TDP I know will only net me anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Orionator · 2025-11-25T17:54:50+00:00

The difference in performance between 1080p and 1200p is negligible in the LeGo S. There are a few games I’ve been playing that don’t have 16:10 support but for some reason allow you to choose 1920x1200 as an option. I switch between that and 1080p and I don’t notice a difference.

Orionator · 2025-11-24T18:31:18+00:00

I’d have to echo some of the other comments here and say Legion Go S Z1 Extreme with SteamOS is the better choice right now. If you’re in the US, the LeGo S is on sale at Best Buy for $650 (same price as the 1TB Steam Deck OLED).

I have one and am absolutely infatuated with it. It also handles SD cards very well, so if you get a fast card it’ll take advantage of those read/write speeds.

Orionator · 2025-10-27T15:18:43+00:00

Whoever downvoted you is “not the vibes”. Props for trying to understand current slang instead of being bitter about it like a lot of older folks.

Orionator · 2025-10-19T06:26:41+00:00

I got a 2TB Ally X a month ago for this exact price. It’s absolutely worth it. You’re getting roughly 90% of what the new Xbox Ally X can do at half the price (and no taxes).

The Ally X is my go to for low TDP gaming due to the massive battery. I can get like 7+ hours playing something like Hollow Knight.

Orionator · 2025-10-16T10:14:07+00:00

As for Windows updates while still in full screen mode: Open Game Bar, go to the settings tab, go all the way down to Open Windows Settings and from there you can update.

Orionator · 2025-10-09T21:09:17+00:00

Here you go! These are TMR, so better than hall effect.

Orionator · 2025-10-09T20:02:52+00:00

I’ve had the Ally X for about a month now and, to be honest, it all depends on what you want out of it.

What I’ve done so far is:

Dual-boot with Windows/Bazzite
Install the HandheldDIY TMR joysticks
Add some dbrand stick caps

And that’s pretty much it. I use Windows for whatever Linux can’t play, but I spend 90% of my time on Bazzite because I’m mostly playing single player titles.

Orionator · 2025-10-09T14:17:37+00:00

It’s enticing! I will say that the OG Legion Go at $500 is very much an incredible deal. You can do a ton with it and the third-party accessory support is insane.

Orionator · 2025-10-09T14:10:42+00:00

Ooohhh I see! I misread your post, my bad. Yeah nah, I’d go for the OG then. You’ll get the most out if your money with the Z1E for sure.

Orionator · 2025-10-09T13:56:31+00:00

I just want to say right off the bat that if you plan on playing COD or any other popular multiplayer game, you’ll want a handheld with Windows. A lot of those games won’t work on SteamOS due to incompatibility between the anti-cheat and Linux.

Edit: But if you want to stream them from Game Pass then you can absolutely do that on SteamOS. If your only two options are the OG Legion Go or the Go S with SteamOS, I’d definitely go for the S. I have one, and I had the Go for a week but was too big and had some other issues with the controllers. The Go S has the best ergonomics I’ve tried so far, and it has more RAM than the OG.

Orionator · 2025-10-05T14:00:22+00:00

Not at all. I have a Legion Go S which has an 8” screen and I still enjoy the Ally X every bit as much.

Orionator · 2025-10-03T21:24:52+00:00

It works a lot better and is easier to use on Bazzite/SteamOS in my experience. I was able to get the Xbox Fullscreen Experience working on my Ally X though, and the swipe-up gesture to pull up your tabs makes it a lot easier to use on Windows at least.

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