• ringwraithfish@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    My understanding is that because it’s Linux they can customize it and trim all the fat to make the OS run as efficiently as possible, making it perfect for a portable device where you want as much processing power going to the game. You just can’t get that with Windows.

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      That’s true. I think pretty well showcased by the ROG Ally. Better hardware than the steamdeck, no doubt, but due to software it ends up not being that much more powerful effectively.

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      Linux already runs way faster than Windows, they don’t need to trim things down and as you can see by desktop mode it’s your standard OS

      if you do a fresh install of a full desktop Linux then you can be looking at 5-10gb of storage and using 300-400 mb ram. Windows uses 30gb of storage and 4gb of ram. It’s just not as good for a gaming or battery operated device