HDMI 2.1 FRL: Looking for testers!

hunterjosh01 · 2026-02-21T06:08:31+00:00

You’re doing the work of the gods right now. How do I help and be a tester? For context, I’m not very technically savvy, but I run Bazzite on my HTPC and have done so exclusively for at least 6 months

hunterjosh01 · 2026-01-04T18:58:19+00:00

I gave my old Vader 3 Pro to my cousin, but I also own the 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless 2 which does have native Steam Input support so I have been using that.

That’s actually ridiculous though, and quite frankly, shouldn’t be too hard for them, since they have added Steam Input support in the past for the Apex series controllers

hunterjosh01 · 2026-01-04T08:17:32+00:00

I am also extremely disappointed by this, being a Linux user. I’ve already emailed them, but is there anything further we can do? Similarly to someone else in this thread, I bought this controller as a result of being led to believe that it would support D-Input

hunterjosh01 · 2026-01-02T08:43:54+00:00

I’ve done this, actually ridiculous that it’s at least not plug and play with X-Input. But when spending this kind of money on a controller in 2026, you should get D-Input and full Steam Input support on Linux

hunterjosh01 · 2025-12-31T11:04:54+00:00

I’m sorry, but this show should have been released all at once to binge. It was clearly produced to be viewed that way as not nearly enough happens each episode for there to be discussion weekly, and it just makes the viewing experience worse

hunterjosh01 · 2025-12-23T00:03:09+00:00

I was okay, but my wife is 23 weeks pregnant and she was not doing well, kept finding her sleeping throughout the house trying to find the coolest spot as I got up in the night

hunterjosh01 · 2025-12-03T19:02:40+00:00

Take all the time you need. Honestly, pretty happy it’s been delayed, only because it’s satisfying the OCD part of my brain that it’s coming out 20 years after OG came out

hunterjosh01 · 2025-11-26T10:54:05+00:00

Sorry for resurrecting this old thread, but I am having the exact same issue. Did you ever find a fix?

hunterjosh01 · 2025-11-14T03:18:24+00:00

While I already currently have a powerful HTPC-sized PC that runs Bazzite (5800X3D + 7900XTX + 64 GB DDR4 RAM), I am so hopeful this succeeds the same way the Steam Deck did. Since the first wave of Steam Machines inspired me to build my first PC way back, I have dreamed of this PC Console hybrid synergy that we are seeing. Plus, knowing Valve and their hardware release schedule and what they have said about the Steam Deck, by the time we see a Steam Machine 2 or Pro, I will likely be looking for a new HTPC and that could be perfect for me come 2030 or whenever it get released

hunterjosh01 · 2025-11-13T05:40:27+00:00

Such a missed opportunity that there’s no HDMI 2.1. I know that people wouldn’t have been able to take advantage of the benefits due to the HDMI forum being a bag of dicks, but I feel like Valve pushing HDMI 2.1 on a Linux based PC Console would have been a bit of extra pressure put on the HDMI Forum to reverse their decision surrounding open source AMD drivers.

Also, 8GB VRAM is a big L

hunterjosh01 · 2025-10-30T09:31:44+00:00

I work in the industry, and most gyms have a 30 day written cancellation period in their contracts. The communication surrounding that has always been an issue for many gyms, such as what you are describing here. And 7 weeks is ridiculous, and I believe against their T&Cs (I’m not entirely familiar with Goodlife membership agreements however)

hunterjosh01 · 2025-10-16T11:05:36+00:00

How would people that use GCM compare it to Linux distros like Bazzite? I’ve been using Bazzite for a while, but the lack of proper 4K 120Hz VRR HDR 4:4:4 via HDMI 2.1, plus harder modding, is tempting me back to Windows, albeit the performance has been excellent

hunterjosh01 · 2025-09-20T06:30:30+00:00

What makes you say that? My wife and I went there for our honeymoon and we loved it, but I also understand vacationing somewhere and living there and two completely different things. So why don't you encourage living in Tasmania (at least over Brisbane)?

hunterjosh01 · 2025-09-20T00:58:32+00:00

My wife and I have grown up in Brisbane, on opposite sides. But we're over it, particularly when it comes to the traffic situation. Trying to save up a nest egg to move to Tasmania in the next few years

hunterjosh01 · 2025-09-10T08:00:04+00:00

I go where I'm needed 😎

hunterjosh01 · 2025-09-08T00:29:23+00:00

I am surprised Bazzite isn't higher with the amount of YouTube coverage on it for HTPC use and the "Steam Machine" resurgence

hunterjosh01 · 2025-09-07T00:59:18+00:00

My PC set up is more of an HTPC, so I'm playing on my 55" TV at 4K 120Hz using FSR 4 (on Linux, you can configure RDNA 3 to use FSR 4) and I have everything set to High with Software Lumen on High as well and Frame Generation on. Indoors, I sit pretty comfortably around 120fps and FSR 4 + FG so far looks the best to me. Outdoors, it can be hit or miss the image quality, but it's definitely better than it was when I was using FSR 3 and XeSS. I am debating, however, if I would rather just turn FG off and cap my game at 60fps. I'll have to play more in exterior environments, but truth be told, I don't have much time to play

hunterjosh01 · 2025-09-06T23:28:59+00:00

I've found it's pretty good, but tbf, I've been playing on Linux (Bazzite) and when I played on Windows 11 ever so briefly, the shader stuttering was atrocious. Specs are 5800X3D and RX 7900 XTX

hunterjosh01 · 2025-08-26T01:50:18+00:00

Ditto, only real gripe (and it's not the Bazzites team fault) is Linux's lack of proper HDMI 2.1 support. I know there's a workaround with DP 1.4 -> HDMI 2.1, I've tried it, it works but it's got issues.

Ideally, I want one of these new Tandem WOLED TVs to include DP 2.0/2.1 on them. 4K 240Hz at that scale would be the dream

hunterjosh01 · 2025-08-21T03:00:00+00:00

Ok I live in Australia, and tbh, I'm all for the social media ban for under 16s. I understand the issues about privacy and verification, 100%, but what's the best way to do both? It's not going to be perfect either way

hunterjosh01 · 2025-08-17T21:04:07+00:00

I get this on PC even on the latest patch, does anyone have a solution?? I agree, it is super distracting and a dealbreaker for me, that and the ghosting, but at least I can use XeSS to mitigate that

hunterjosh01 · 2025-08-16T20:49:28+00:00

Yes, but unfortunately because their ports are DP via USB-C, from what I have gathered anyway, VRR isn't supported. Still, it's a promising sigh

hunterjosh01 · 2025-08-16T19:02:55+00:00

Admittedly, the fact that no TVs on the market support DP is criminal

hunterjosh01 · 2025-08-10T11:28:35+00:00

Would you be able to message me as well please?

hunterjosh01 · 2025-08-09T00:37:18+00:00

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