Every PC I’ve ever used automatically detects and adjusts resolution to the display you connect to it. Even Nintendo Switch will detect when it’s docked and automatically adjust the display resolution. But on Steam Deck you literally have to adjust the display resolution for every game, every time you switch displays.

Since getting the SD I have shoved my PC into another room to displace the heat (until I get a mini-split) and I just stream from it to the Deck, whether docked at my desk or on the couch or on the big screen. But this really complicates that process unnecessarily.

This has also not been fixed in Nobara or Chimera.

What’s the limitation there?

  • helenslunch@feddit.nlOPEnglish
    44·
    9 months ago

    Yes I mentioned that in my OP. The problem is I have to do that for each game individually, instead of just a global setting…

    • garrett@lemm.eeEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      Oh, sorry. I missed that detail. ☹️ Apologies.

      Yeah, I agree that it’s a bother to do it with every game. You’re absolutely right.

      This should be some global setting, especially as they even officially sell a dock.

    • Sethayy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      113·
      9 months ago

      Its linux. Then either get in the config yourself and change the value or quit bitching.

      Can’t always expect everyone to hand solve all of your problems for you, no matter how hard you complain

      • WorseDoughnut 🍩@lemdro.idEnglish
        62·
        8 months ago

        The SteamDeck is intended to be a normal, non-Linux expert, platform first and foremost. Also please don’t be a shithead for no reason.

      • helenslunch@feddit.nlOPEnglish
        78·
        9 months ago

        Hey fuckass. I’m not a software engineer and I don’t have time to learn a library of fucking Linux commands. I already have a job.

        I absolutely can expect someone else to solve problems for me when I pay them to do so. The Steam Deck was invented and sold to solve problems.

        No one asked you for anything. If you don’t have anything helpful to contribute to the conversation then just fuck off.

        • vinnymac@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          51·
          9 months ago

          Just wanted to say, I am a software engineer, and your concerns are valid.

          The user experience is surely something Steam wants to improve, and I expect they will iterate both on the current software and future hardware revisions.

          I don’t think anyone other than Valve will know why they don’t have the desired functionality. The answers are usually long and boring for this type of problem.