Sometimes, a somewhat obscure Linux distribution might be just what you're looking for. Is either CachyOS or Nobara the one?
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The Linux gaming tool CtrlAssist, which lets multiple physical gamepads act as a single virtual device for cooperative play, ...
Gaming on a Linux or Android-based handheld can come with a lot of variety, but also takes more setup work than just slapping a cartridge in a Game Boy.
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The Steam Deck is versatile enough with its base SteamOS configuration, but since its based in Linux, you can also side-load ...
At first glance, these two distributions seem quite similar, but dive in with me, and you'll soon appreciate the stark differences.
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Xbox was clearly setting itself up for the launch of its gaming handheld when it started this campaign in late 2024, and ...
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