How to Use Your Gaming PC Like a Console | Key Tips & Steam Deck UI from the Couch

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I do all my primary gaming on a PC in a living room home theater environment with a "console-ized" gaming PC now running a 4090 GPU. In this video, I go over some of the keys I make the PC work and avoid the frustrations that can come with using a PC away from a desk or office. Thank you for doing all the regular KZfaq stuff (like, subscribe, comment, share, and enable notifications) and for supporting the channel!
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@dothgaerwenoakblossom15 Жыл бұрын

The big picture mode is amazing... that company knows how to do ux

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's so good. It's so great they brought it to the desktop now too.

@younghannibal7434 8 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm do you have to worry about screen burn

@lafayetteplace3031 9 ай бұрын

Gaming at a desk is depressing. Gaming on a couch is aesthetic and cozy, nostalgic.

@Techthusiasm 9 ай бұрын

I 100% agree. I'm at my desk enough for work and administrative things. I am not interested to game there.

@darkobelisk4076 9 ай бұрын

I work from home so I agree. The lounge room is the new escape from the home office.

@kevincampbell989 3 ай бұрын

Its the worst part about PC gaming imo. The fact that it's so anti-social.

@captaindestruction9332 2 ай бұрын

Depends I guess. Some games like RTS or other games like it almost require a desk or full mouse and keyboard utilization. For most games using a controller and sitting on a couch is preferable.

@extoned2655 2 ай бұрын

Gaming from a desk is competitive. Gaming from a couch is casual

@parazels83 7 ай бұрын

I still wish Valve made a proper Steam Machine, which would work exactly like a console (plug and play).

@bs3856 6 ай бұрын

They are suppose to soon. I think someone found it in their code.

@Mohamed-yv5ws 5 ай бұрын

Steam deck?

@saiftube5833 5 ай бұрын

They made it but people didn't like it because it's unupgradable

@thalisrudad 3 ай бұрын

Or just publish the "STEAM OS" running on Windows

@MaisonMargielaaLive 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I’ve switched from pc to series X when it launched because sitting in the corner of my room away from everyone got depressing. I game from a couch in my bedroom with the lights on now and it’s very refreshing. I’ve now wanted to switch back to pc for the modding aspect of games as I’ve missed that part. So now here I am building a computer for the living room & my bedroom. I will have to keep that wireless startup remote in mind for when I build it.

@presramh Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this idea! Gaming pc with TV and Steam UI. No need to buy a console. Gonna do this setup at my place one day. Just need a Mini-ITX gaming PC.

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it really works excellently. I might be rebuilding into ITX as well.

@sharkpyro93 7 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm thats what i did for a not so tech savvy friend, an itx build with a 6800xt, he loves it, expecially the performance and the deals on the store :)

@FunkyStudios Жыл бұрын

I do love that custom grid art is easier now with this version of big picture. It used to require changing the games icon itself which looked stupid outside of big picture.

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@Reichsritter 7 ай бұрын

It's very nice especially with pirated games

@TrexCharlieX 6 ай бұрын

I use steam for everything. Works great with emulators and roms. Steam is the best gaming platform. Steam does turn ur pc into a game console using big picture mode

@tylerbracken702 4 ай бұрын

@@Reichsritter we say borrowed in the tech industry. less incriminating.

@old_dan 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I've been thinking of moving my gaming PC into my living room to play just like you. Thank you for making this.

@Techthusiasm 5 ай бұрын

It's amazing! Enjoy!

@BeanieKing 4 ай бұрын

Great tips, I've been a PC couch gamer since... tonight! Haha, I needed some tips on how I could play comfortably in my recliner versus this moving the office chair into the living room and playing extremely close to the TV crap, so thank you for this. After experiencing most of Bethesda's games on the couch, playing them at a desk just doesn't feel right, so now I'm looking forward to beating Starfield

@Techthusiasm 4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@raymondlaine9617 6 ай бұрын

I love this concept. I currently have the Steam Deck and will be using it in a similar fashion, however I can definitely see the advantage to using a more powerful PC.

@BeanieKing 4 ай бұрын

The Steam Deck would always interfere with my TV's ability to use it's remote for any other input. Like I'd switch over to my Amazon Fire Cube and experience massive lag that wouldn't clear up until I unplugged the SDeck. I'm sure the fix for it was relatively simple, but I can't be bothered for laggy bluetooth controllers, tbh.

@aflores278832 3 ай бұрын

Dude. This is exactly what I am building right now. I game on my couch and want the best experience possible. Good to see I'm not the only one. 🤟

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@hesham8 10 ай бұрын

Neat. I’m building a mini ITX next weekend and booting into steam deck ui would be ideal.

@Techthusiasm 10 ай бұрын

It's really good.

@BWalker8732 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this info 💯💪🏾

@Techthusiasm 4 ай бұрын

You bet!

@sworth2366 9 ай бұрын

I just finished setting up Steam BPM myself last night and I just stumbled onto your video today. Our setups are virtually exactly the same except for the neat power kill switch I had no idea you could get. I also use Steam Link app to stream games to other rooms in my house. Great job on the living room "console" setup! Do you have any tips on how to keep the Windows install lean?

@Techthusiasm 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Lean Windows is a great idea for a future video. But suffice to say, I uninstall literally everything I don't need to game and only install the things that I do need to game. Nothing else.

@gokublack8342 9 ай бұрын

If its only for gaming and you primarily intend to use Steam looking into Linux could help you. There's a few specifically designed with this sort of set up in mind. A Linux distro will be more lean than you're likely ever to get a Windows install

@Video-Game-Adaptation-News 8 ай бұрын

I've been thinking of getting a PC for tv gaming after being console only my whole gaming life. Are there any other console like UIs for PCs other than Steam and can you boot directly into it? I would likely use more than just Steam (game pass and such). Do you just need the wireless adapter to use the Xbox controller on the PC? Thanks.

@Techthusiasm 8 ай бұрын

There are others, but I have stuck to Steam. You can also connect Xbox controllers via Bluetooth; however, using the official adapter allows more functionality.

@rmangoba Жыл бұрын

Do you use Control4 to control your Living Room components? If so, did you consider if WOL (wake on LAN) can be used to turn on your PC? I haven't had time to play games on PC for a while (unfortunately), but when I did, I never really considered using a controller with a PC. I considered it when playing Fortnite a while back, but I stuck with keyboard/PC. For PC games that use a controller, maybe in a future video, you can discuss the pros (and cons) of using a PC versus a console (Xbox, Playstation).

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

I do use C4 in the living room. I haven't really messed with WOL with the PC though. It'll be a moot point coming up as the PC is coming upstairs to stay with my living room plans. I love the PC vs. console debate. Not as a platform warrior, but really discussing pros and cons and logistics. There is some of this on the channel now, and more to come.

@hagaming2609 Жыл бұрын

I have done the same thing, except I use a linux based OS called Chimera Os. Boots straight into Gamepad ui ( Steam ) Plays all my steam library no issues all controller based. PC gaming is great in this way, makes it just like a console. The Chimera OS updates all the system drivers in the background for you as well.

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@typicalbaily8574 11 ай бұрын

Hey, dumb question but I havent really dabbled in linux. Do you usee an xbox controller with the usb adapter? If so how easy was it to install those drivers?

@hagaming2609 11 ай бұрын

@@typicalbaily8574 Has drivers for xbox and ps4,ps5 built in.

@gokublack8342 9 ай бұрын

@@hagaming2609This does depend on which distro you choose ofc but yes the more gaming centric ones likely have all that built in

@hagaming2609 9 ай бұрын

@@gokublack8342 Chimera OS is designed to be a PC game console OS. So yes it depends on the distro you use. Other distro can do a similar game focus, but might require extra work on your behalf.

@silasvids1065 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I've done the same but also downloaded a bluetooth mouse/keyboard app on my phone so can control my pc that way if I need to

@Techthusiasm 10 ай бұрын

That's handy. I ran one of those some time ago with past HTPCs.

@Seymourseykrets Ай бұрын

What app did you use?

@silasvids1065 Ай бұрын

@@Seymourseykrets Unified Remote is what I use

@Trickpah 2 ай бұрын

How is the screen connected with the PC? Is it like a really long HDMI cable? If yes how did you manage with the cable management? Does it run on the floor all the way down to the lower level?

@Techthusiasm 2 ай бұрын

I use a long fiber optic HDMI 2.1, yes, strategically run in wall from my rack to my TV.

@brandon9689 Жыл бұрын

I miss Wake on Lan, I used it happily for years. On my MSI Trident it doesn't work for some reason and I haven't bothered finding out why.

@BlasterTheMaster Жыл бұрын

How do you connect your pc to your tv? My pc is probably 50 ft from my pc but adding in lining the walls with the cord nicely probably double that. Is that the only way to connect your pc to your tv or is there anything wireless out there?

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

I use a fiber optic HDMI 2.1 cable. I use them for the longer run from my rack to my projector too. Here's an Amazon link. amzn.to/44zuJJL

@Hawk3r 10 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasmhow are you doing the USB?

@miiiiiim2792 11 ай бұрын

How well does assign monitor functionality work in the new BPM? I’m looking to have my C2 be used exclusively for BPM otherwise my pc will use to monitor for non gaming.

@Techthusiasm 11 ай бұрын

I only use one display, so I have not tried that feature. Maybe others can comment.

@petercruz1993 5 ай бұрын

Bro this is dope

@Techthusiasm 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Kenneth-bm5zr Жыл бұрын

If I have a game on another launcher, for example rainbow six siege on Uplay, will Steam UI be able to boot it without keyboard and mouse if I add the title to my nonsteam library?

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Good question. I'll have to verify that.

@Joshda039 10 ай бұрын

Does the mouse curser appear on big picture mode when you don't touch controller for a few seconds?

@Techthusiasm 10 ай бұрын

Usually, I think so, yeah. If not in some games, you have to move it off the screen. Most of the time though if we just power on the PC from being off, Steam Deck UI launches, we turn the controllers on, and never even see a cursor.

@doomnationalist Жыл бұрын

I don't know why but this video feels like it was made in 2010s

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

LOL, do I need to update my room decor? :)

@doomnationalist Жыл бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Nah, I think it's the yellowish tint and using Steam Deck UI reminded me of Steam Machines. Great video though! Would love to see a tutorial one day.

@Jojken Жыл бұрын

I would like to play Red Dead Redemption 2 on a 150" cinemascope screen. Is that something you have thought about doing? Also, is it (yet) possible to use the PS5 controller on PC?

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I beat RDR2 last year. I played a good bit of it in my theater room. It's amazing. You can use the PS5 controller on PC, but games have to specifically be coded to take advantage of it. I think it works well through Stream, but I haven't tried it myself.

@kphuts815 Жыл бұрын

if your using the controller on steam it should work fine, if you want to play anything else (e.g. xbox, or ubisoft connect) you'd have to install 3rd party software to get it to work.

@djamrit510 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jaremy, great video. Could you please share the link that remote to power on your PC.

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Here is the one I used amzn.to/3HwXmNa. Although it seems now to be in white, not black. There are a lot of options though on Amazon for this. The link is affiliate, FYI.

@younghannibal7434 Жыл бұрын

@@Techthusiasm do have worry about screen burn-in on your tv from the pc

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

I don't fear any burn in with the G2. It has the heat sink. Regardless of using a PC, I don't leave a static desktop on screen for hours. I use the PC for active gaming and that's it. Any presence of game UIs or whatever aren't there long enough to concern me.

@MastermindX85 Жыл бұрын

How do you have it connect it from the pc to the tv? Long hdmi? Thru walls?

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

With the PC downstairs, yes, I was using like a 33' RUIPRO fiber optic HDMI 2.1 cable off Amazon. Worked great. Now that the PC is upstairs again, it's just on a 10' Infinite HDMI 2.1 right now.

@kshitij_chhokar 7 ай бұрын

Hey love the setup I'm building one myself, only suggestion would be that you should try WOL It wouldnt require any program on your pc only an app on your phone and you can set it up in 30 seconds And also try remote mouse to to navigate the pc from your phone or buy any 2.4g remote that supports air mouse and keyboard on the back (ofc if the pc is in same room) Great stuff would love to see an updated video or getting into depth with this setup

@Techthusiasm 7 ай бұрын

I really only want to be able to power the PC based on my Control4 system or the controller itself (or the keyboard at least worse case). Using phone wake up app, for me, wouldn't work super well. I might consider a smart switch that can work with Control4 coming up to boot the power as power is switched on.

@kshitij_chhokar 7 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm hey i saw you uploaded a video recently on this exact topic but its members only 🥲 Really wanna watch the video, any other way to watch😭

@Techthusiasm 7 ай бұрын

I have a video coming about hand-free boot up to the Steam BPM/Deck UI and how to set it up. I often publish future videos to Members as soon as I make them as a perk as my normal release targets are Mondays and Fridays. I'll probably publish that video publicly this Friday or next Monday.

@TheUballe Ай бұрын

Hmm... how long are the HDMI cables that connect the TV to the PC? Also, how far can your wireless controllers be from the PC, before you start experiencing issues?

@Techthusiasm Ай бұрын

I use 33' cables from my rack to the living room TV and longer for my rack to projector run in the theater.

@averymorrison5540 3 ай бұрын

This is the way to go👌

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

I still crave more console convenience, but I agree, this really helps using PC in a living room.

@ira4496 8 ай бұрын

How did you make it where when the PC turns on you don’t have to do anything to enter to the desktop? Mine makes me press enter even if I don’t have a password which is very annoying if I’m trying to just use a controller.

@Techthusiasm 8 ай бұрын

I'll make that video shortly. A few folks have asked for this.

@ira4496 8 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasmawesome, I’ll keep my eyes out

@tparty2123 9 ай бұрын

does the long hdmi cable up to the tv ruin anything? i’m looking to either run and hdmi or use steam link and i’m tryna figure what will be better

@Techthusiasm 9 ай бұрын

I had run a fiber optic HDMI 2.1 cable from the rack area downstairs where the PC was to the living room. No issues at all, all the way up to 48 Gbps. RUIPRO off Amazon. amzn.to/3DN6KdN

@tparty2123 9 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm at what length would the cable be too long and lose signal? i want to use an hdmi connection for better latency but i wanna go about it the best way possible

@Techthusiasm 9 ай бұрын

They sell these cables up to 330'. You'll be fine with any of them, I would think. The data is transmitted as light.

@notsohandyandy 2 ай бұрын

So how is this actually set up? Are you streaming your PC over Ethernet via Moonlight or something? Or are you just running an extremely long HDMI? Are your controller, mouse, and keyboard connecting to something in the room, or connecting to the computer across the house?

@Techthusiasm 2 ай бұрын

I use a long HDMI 2.1 fiber optic cable. Controller and my keyboard/touchpad are wireless.

@sbccave4015 Жыл бұрын

I ended up putting my gaming rig into the theater it's the only machine I have to handle my 4k rips. I launch into Kodi and if I want to play a game I play it through launchbox it does stink to have to switch between apps but it's a first world problem

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Excellent! PC in a theater environment is just awesome.

@RareHD 10 күн бұрын

So how are you getting the picture to your tv with a floor in between them?

@Techthusiasm 8 күн бұрын

I use a long fiber optic HDMI cable. Look for an update on this setup coming soon. I'll cover this aspect and more!

@alexpolicastro5330 Жыл бұрын

How do you access your USB controler and keyboard in the livingroom?

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

The Logitech keyboard/mouse combo I use is wireless. There's a little wireless receiver plugged into a top USB port on the PC.

@zacharynocon8325 3 ай бұрын

Would my Samsung tv be okay for pc monitor? Will there be any kind of lag or framerate issues?

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

Yes. I use a 43" Sony TV for my office monitor, though I don't game on that. TVs in general though make great monitors for PC gaming today.

@zacharynocon8325 3 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm I plan on getting a mid grade msi desktop and really only want to game on my Samsung tv. I have heard positives and negatives about using a tv but I don't think it would be any worse than a ps5 which I have and it plays perfectly fine. My tv is model is a UN50NU6900.

@WaidoGodX 7 ай бұрын

How do you get the signal from your PC that's downstairs to the TV?

@Techthusiasm 7 ай бұрын

I use a long fiber optic HMDI 2.1 cable.

@liantechtube7921 10 ай бұрын

What USB are you using for your controller for this to work?

@Techthusiasm 10 ай бұрын

I used the Microsoft wireless controller adapter. amzn.to/3pKbVrH

@reiferdranzer3752 10 ай бұрын

When booting straight into big picture mode everything runs great. The only anoying thing is when u launch a game for eg modern warfare 2 it will then have to load up battlenet. This causes he game to start beneath the steam interface. I then have o go to my keyboard to then click the modern warfare icon to see the game. Is there anyway to avoid this without having to got to the keyboard and mouse

@Techthusiasm 10 ай бұрын

Yes, that is such a pain. I have seen that happen with some games too, like Batman. Anytime you have to touch the physical keyboard or mouse, Windows/Steam has failed us as users.

@reiferdranzer3752 10 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm great video though

@AugustusMcMillan 5 ай бұрын

i iuse Steam Big Picture Mode on my AyaNeo. as we all know small screens and Windows dont mix. ive been thinking about doing this with my gaming pc. the reason i havent is because i still use it for media consumption. i also use an Elite controller with the adapter. but i use a controller sized mini keyboard for about 90% of the time i need a keyboard. and i use the previous generation keyboard of what he has for when i have to type more.

@yamrez1902 8 ай бұрын

Can you do a tutorial on setting up the immediate bootup into steam UI from startup?

@Techthusiasm 8 ай бұрын

Noted.

@MorpheusLoopYMCMB 8 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasmthat would be greatly appreciated dude

@BerkayBozkurt-hl4cn 8 ай бұрын

Can you show us how to download the steam deck ui and how to by pass your password ive been struggling i got the same setup but i csnt figure it out im new to pc

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

I did that video here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJuCm9d_mtHbXas.html

@Seymourseykrets Ай бұрын

Did you make a video tutorial on how to launch your pc using the steam deck os?

@Techthusiasm Ай бұрын

Right here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJuCm9d_mtHbXas.html

@TheRandompot 11 ай бұрын

Can you play all PC games? Or just steam games from that UI?

@Techthusiasm 11 ай бұрын

The UI itself is Steam. You can add games from other launchers/installs per normal Steam features.

@bs3856 6 ай бұрын

How are the UI's in a lot of games? I heard the text is unbearable in most, which is insane that it's 2023 and devs still avoid allowing the user to make text larger. I still have this issue on console once in a while as well but when I played PC years ago it was quite bad.

@Techthusiasm 6 ай бұрын

For the games that we play, I haven't had any trouble with UIs.

@Joshda039 10 ай бұрын

Where did you get the wireless switch from?

@Techthusiasm 10 ай бұрын

Amazon. Something like this is all you need. amzn.to/3OAEBgk

@Joshda039 10 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm thanks

@colinpierce9257 Жыл бұрын

How did you bypass the windows login? (Without security issues)

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Here are some instructions. It's kind of a hidden configuration option in Windows. computerinfobits.com/windows-10-auto-login/

@shubhamrizal2320 5 ай бұрын

Great video man.How have you connected your pc to tv??

@Techthusiasm 5 ай бұрын

I use an RUIPRO long fiber optic HDMI 2.1 cable. amzn.to/3TlqaQ5

@shubhamrizal2320 5 ай бұрын

thanks man.@@Techthusiasm

@markdillon9588 11 ай бұрын

Do you have a guide on what you did? Very cool setup

@Techthusiasm 11 ай бұрын

Just this video. What specifically could I explain though in a future video?

@markdillon9588 11 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm id love to know the switch you use ? :)

@BerkayBozkurt-hl4cn 8 ай бұрын

How you setup the steam deck ui and bypassed your windows password

@neccros007 2 ай бұрын

Who makes that remote power switch??? I been thinking about doing something like this!

@Techthusiasm Ай бұрын

This was the switch. amzn.to/3VJ4yhC

@neccros007 Ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Thanks!! Was looking at internal solutions but this is better!

@parkerazz4385 9 ай бұрын

Is there a way to use usb external drives with this?

@Techthusiasm 9 ай бұрын

For what purpose?

@inv3st_eth839 Жыл бұрын

This is the only video i found on this matter. I am thinking to build a pc+oled tv or just an xbox+same tv.... and was thinking about pros and cons of both options.... tbh after watching your video i found out for me that pc setup as console is not an easy thing for a rookie like me )) i mean more hussle with all you do. Though Pc would bring more capabilities in terms of for example if you wanna play an old game that you like but in 4k etc etc.... i know new consoles have that backward compatibilities ... but that doesn't work always as fluent as on pc....Also pc games are cheap (but in this case you like spend much more money if you want to build an absolutely killing pc)..... tbh i have 2 questions to you if you don't mind answering would be awesome 1 - For example how much is the difference of picture graphics quality for your eye when comparing your pc and lets say series x or ps5 (though i don't like sony)??? 2 - Why you picked this setup instead of just buying a console and connecting it to your tv if you are a controller user type person ? interesting to hear your motivation and thoughts on that questions Sorry for my poor english , i am not a native speaker! .Your channel is great by the way

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I try to really make unique and detailed content about really using and improving the experience of our systems. If PC is too much trouble, then skip it and enjoy console, IMO. The only real main benefit of PC is fidelity. That said, the difference in fidelity if you spend the money really is quite large. I tried to show this off in a stream, but it didn't really come through. This is a great topic for a future live though to discuss. Oh, controller works great on PC nowadays. Pretty much every game supports it perfectly with all the controller features.

@inv3st_eth839 Жыл бұрын

@@Techthusiasm yeah I can't still decide whether to buy xbox or ps5 for y tv or itx pc build))) sometimes i am inclined to play some old games which is not possible on consoles that's a hurdle

@manfredszorn 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! How did you manage to log into Windows (11) without a password?

@Techthusiasm 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Check out this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJuCm9d_mtHbXas.html

@AlessandroFiastri 3 ай бұрын

Is the steam deck “Big Picture Mode” still in beta?

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

Not anymore, no. It's full release now. Works so well.

@DrDoinks 6 ай бұрын

Valve said something about SteamOS coming to PC… if they end up doing it and pulling it off, it’ll be INCREDIBLE. PC flexibility, graphical power and FPS but with the same feel as a plug and play console 😮😮 Steam big picture mode access is still amazing though, so much more intuitive then having to use a mouse and keyboard to get into a game

@Techthusiasm 6 ай бұрын

Cool, we'll see!

@hopzy1770 5 ай бұрын

I agree, but main problem with steamos is that it is linux and right now there are a lot of problems with games and also with cracked games, but it is much better than it was before, some games shows better fps than in windows what is incredible, but there is still so much job to do so it can be windows alternative

@DrDoinks 5 ай бұрын

@@hopzy1770 ah, I had no idea Linux had issues with cracked games, sounds like something the big game publishers definitely wouldn’t like lol. Is it because the DRM is made for windows and not Linux? Maybe AI could help create really good compatibility layers for Windows, IDK.

@hopzy1770 3 ай бұрын

@@DrDoinks main problem is that linux can't nativly run exe files so you need proton. But it is not that big problem. Huge problem are drivers because there is not updates for graphics card. I prefer linux over windows but i know that windows is simpler and have better gaming expirience. Actually i only use mac os right now and i can tell that mac os have bigger problems with gaming than linux

@NeoGeo822 8 ай бұрын

Did you use Windows power shell to delete the stuff you didn't need?

@Techthusiasm 8 ай бұрын

No, I just go into Settings and Apps and uninstall unneeded things there.

@NeoGeo822 8 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm So like removing paint, image viewer, weather and other stuff?

@Techthusiasm 8 ай бұрын

Yes, basically all the pre-installed stuff that I'll never touch on a gaming PC. Next time I do a new PC build, I'll have to film the who process including Windows setup and such.

@NeoGeo822 8 ай бұрын

@@TechthusiasmAlright look forward to thag.I just have been using a powershell command that removes everything. Then I add the stuff that I needed now though since I converted my PC into a console I just need steam and direct X for older games.

@musicjewell9329 Жыл бұрын

Wish I could have a dedicated pc. I'm using mine with desk and the the living room and it's pain in the ass. If I don't have the TV on but just want to game on my monitor it doesn't see it. To run 4k need a beefy video card. But man playing competitive gaming to TV is rough even in my c2 oled.

@Thornskade Жыл бұрын

My PC isn't dedicated either, it's connected to three desktop monitors as well as a TV. I use Monitor Profile Switcher for hotkeys (you can bind those to your controller with Steam Input Desktop Config or Chorded Config as well) to seamlessly switch between TV and Desktop mode

@musicjewell9329 Жыл бұрын

@@Thornskade oh wow have to look that up thanks

@Thornskade Жыл бұрын

@@musicjewell9329 The way you do this is in your GPU control panel you set up your desktop monitors and disable your TV, then you save that configuration in Monitor Profile Switcher. Then you do the same thing for the TV; enable the TV and disable your monitors, and also save that config. Then you can bind hotkeys to both configs, and you can bind those hotkeys to your controller with Steam Input like I said

@artc1688 7 ай бұрын

you should consider a INTEL NUC or ASUS NUC for your TV / living room experience

@Techthusiasm 7 ай бұрын

For what purpose? How would you recommend using it? My wife has a NUC as her office PC, actually.

@Modus_Pwnin Жыл бұрын

Big picture isn't perfect, indeed. I think if they added icons to open up emulators and if they had the ability to log in to all different launcher accounts (like gog does). If they did all that, I think I would not ever get off of big picture mode. It would be perfect in my eyes then.

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

It needs some work, but the potential is huge. This is already so much better than anything else we've enjoyed on PC from Steam for a "console" PC.

@shubhankartrivedi 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on Steam Remote Play using Steam Link app?

@Techthusiasm 5 ай бұрын

Noted.

@irwankamarudin553 Жыл бұрын

Can you boot direct to Steam UI, set it up as Steam shell instead of going through the windows shell first?

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

I'm not aware of how to do so. Windows has to load first, as far as I know.

@omarguerrero6417 10 ай бұрын

How do you get back to steam if the game doesnt support a controller

@Techthusiasm 10 ай бұрын

I have the PC configured to auto launch the Steam Deck UI on boot. When you exit a game though, it will just go back to the Deck UI as well.

@omarguerrero6417 10 ай бұрын

@Techthusiasm i mean can you go back to menu by pressing the home button on the xbox controller only asked because I had issue with games like call of duty 2 I was trying to change the keymapping of the game because since the x and y button were map as R and F keys and I couldn't access the menu since the home button Wouldn't take me back I would need to leave the game to setup the controls

@kurrvana8124 6 ай бұрын

Finally, my wife and i can lay in bed together instead of me being at my desk lmao. Good vid!

@Techthusiasm 6 ай бұрын

Well lying in bed, you need to consider other things too, not just gaming...

@kurrvana8124 6 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm well I already rearranged her guts for 2 hours I deserve some gaming

@NJcinemaHD 6 ай бұрын

Do you just have a DP/HDMI cable up to the TV and periphery is just wireless to the other room? I tried to stream via LAN cable with steam link but the performance is just dogshit. Dunno if is the TV, the router or the AMD GPU (RX 6800) but even watching a video is terrible.

@Techthusiasm 6 ай бұрын

I run long fiber optic HDMI cables from my rack to the TV. Check out my last video. I've updated this setup a bit already too with a splitter. So much better than using game streaming.

@NJcinemaHD 6 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Ah okay. I dont have that option in my situation, unless i can crimp an HDMI cable somehow^^ RN i am looking into building a HTPC to have a decent streaming client, but its kinda rough to find good resources on that topic imo. IDK what quality to expect, with the smart TV Steam link app it was horrible. Dunno if i need to upgrade my router, or switch my GPU for an Nvidia one, but ill see what i can do. Thanks for the answer!

@Techthusiasm 6 ай бұрын

PC in the living room/home theater can be a challenge. I'm right on the cusp actually of selling this PC and just using a PlayStation...

@seanpriam Жыл бұрын

I used a wifi garage door opener switch to turn on my PC. So I can turn my PC on with my voice using Google Assistant lol.

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@pipebomber04 3 ай бұрын

Can you play total war and starcraft using controllers?

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

I don't tend to play games like that in a living room setup. Some games are made for a mouse/keyboard, for sure. I'm all controller in this setup for games that make sense to use it.

@claudiodiaz9752 Күн бұрын

To turn my "console pc" on I use wake on lan from my phone.

@livegaming1267 3 ай бұрын

Only problem with steam os on pc is you cant get game cover arts for cracked games

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

I don't do cracked games.

@kaisonz 10 ай бұрын

steam remove web to browse from big picture :(

@user-fz6nc6lm7s 5 ай бұрын

I tried something similar, and it's very nice. However, I still think sharing games with family on console is easier than steam.

@Techthusiasm 5 ай бұрын

Console has so many virtues and pros over PC. I just wish we had really powerful, more premium consoles.

@PABLO6941 18 күн бұрын

I thought you were essentially unplugging the PC to turn it off until the very end of the video you showed how you turned it off lol.

@Techthusiasm 18 күн бұрын

I have an even better control setup for the PC now actually. It's right in my automation system. Check out the newer video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gauYo8mU0Nnen6s.html

@adikath7193 8 ай бұрын

How were you able to skip the login screen ? I just don’t see any option.

@Techthusiasm 8 ай бұрын

There's a deep menu option to bypass it. techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-11/how-to-launch-windows-11-without-password/m-p/3299665

@plantdaddy7738 6 ай бұрын

i watched the whole video in hopes you get ad rev to buy some eye cream. jkjk thanks for the advice

@Techthusiasm 6 ай бұрын

Ha, I think I made this video back in the summer when allergies were rocking my face.

@MasterofLightning Ай бұрын

Ugh I don't want to do any PC or driver management. That immediately turns me off from PC gaming.

@Techthusiasm Ай бұрын

Console has its virtues, for sure.

@touthoj1987 2 ай бұрын

Where do you hide your PC?

@Techthusiasm 2 ай бұрын

I keep my PC down in my basement storage rack on top of my AV rack where most of my gear is.

@touthoj1987 2 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Thanks for the info, do you just use a long hdmi cord straight up to the living room?

@Techthusiasm 2 ай бұрын

Yes. It's a 33' fiber optic HDMI 2.1 cable.

@touthoj1987 2 ай бұрын

@@Techthusiasm Thank you I am doing the same for my living room soon

@kevincampbell989 3 ай бұрын

The one downside to this would be not being able to really play rts games. At least competitively. You might be able to do single player rts games but even then at couch distance its just not gonna be viable.

@Techthusiasm 3 ай бұрын

Yes, certain genres of games won't work in this idea, for sure.

@DLan720 29 күн бұрын

How are we still calling them “councils” in 2024??😂

@Techthusiasm 29 күн бұрын

LOL, I never thought I had an accent, but I guess with this word in this context, I do!

@cyrilA. 8 ай бұрын

Playnite is way better and faster than Steam OS

@Techthusiasm 8 ай бұрын

Cool, I'll check it out.

@dbsasuke 4 күн бұрын

I thought you were going to show us HOW to do it. This is just a view talking about benefits. We know the benefits, show us what to do.

@Techthusiasm 2 күн бұрын

I plan to make a follow-up soon going into more detail on the living room PC setup.

@claudiodiaz9752 Күн бұрын

Talk for yourself. I know how to do it. I have done it. I'm here to see the results from someone else that also use the PC like this.

@legitcrack6438 Жыл бұрын

new bpm is garbage

@Techthusiasm Жыл бұрын

You don't like it? I love this Deck UI.

@YTaccount11454 5 ай бұрын

you didnt talk about cec at all which is the biggest downside to livingroom pc, i wish nvidia and other gpu vendors would just implement cec protocol,should have been done 10 years ago but yet here we are no cec on pc..

@Techthusiasm 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, CEC at least for auto input switching would be nice like it works on consoles.