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  • jordanlund
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    1 month ago

    I mean, the Steam Deck can dual boot Steam OS and Windows 11. I have a 2TB USB C SSD that is a full Win11 install.

    I expect I could use that same SSD on the Steam Machine.

    Instructions:

    Win 11 Install:

    https://www.aomeitech.com/clone-tips/install-windows-11-on-external-ssd-8523.html

    Steam Deck Boot Menu:

    Turn off your Steam Deck entirely.
    Press and hold the Volume Down (-) button and press the Power button.
    Release the buttons when you hear the chime. This will load the Boot Manager.
    Select your External USB/SD Drive using the D-pad and press ‘A’.

    SSD:

    https://www.kingston.com/en/external-ssd/xs2000-external-usb-c-solid-state-drive?capacity=2tb

    • bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works
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      1 month ago

      This is cool and all and I appreciate the guide! That’ll help someone out in the future.

      However everything you mentioned is NOT something a normie would EVER touch. Never. So again I ask who is this for…because nerds like me already built a computer and normies dont want something that can’t play the most popular games. Just my take. Valve will do fine regardless!

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        1 month ago

        Hmmm… I wonder if there’s a market for pre-installed Win11 boot SSDs then. 🤔