[-] Truscape 1 points 12 minutes ago

When I think of portable ARM devices, my mind immediately snaps to cell phones and the Android ecosystem (which is what the Switch was compared to and even successfully hacked to run Android on).

[-] Truscape 1 points 3 hours ago

The main reason I used the comparison is because no PC analog outside of Apple's space (Unless you count Linux on PowerPC?) used the architecture. x86 has a strong association with Windows, PC gaming, and "PCs" as a whole, while PowerPC's most iconic use in the personal computing space was in consoles and in Apple's lineup. Because of that, I chose to mention the PowerPC Mac line.

[-] Truscape 3 points 10 hours ago

Yay! Make sure to check out some of the cool couch gaming indies - Enter the Gungeon and Duck Game are some of my favorites.

[-] Truscape 21 points 10 hours ago

Come to the PC world then. We have free mods, no online subscriptions, DRM-free gaming, and open-source software no one can take from you.

[-] Truscape 4 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

I mean... Yes... But you wouldn't be able to run steam or install games designed for the PC platform on the hardware, which is what the 8th generation consoles (at least a hacked PS4, Xbox 1 is unhacked) are able to do. I suppose even with that in mind, the Original Xbox and PS2 would count because Doom, but still.

Bringus Studios PS4 Linux PC gaming vid

[-] Truscape 14 points 10 hours ago

Not all Xbox players, clearly. With Microsoft doubling down on not having any physical media containing the full retail game on disk from Xbox 1 onwards, every one of those accounts are hosed unless they have an archive of all the downloaded files needed.

My advice to them - mod your consoles (360 and below) if you have them, rip your discs, and get ready for when Xbox services (for console hardware) are sunset.

[-] Truscape 9 points 10 hours ago

I think the bar is effectively "x86 architecture and could theoretically at least run linux" (in which case the original xbox would qualify)

[-] Truscape 3 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Emulation General Wiki Check the Xbox category section.

If you have physical media there are ways to rip them using a commodity DVD/Bluray drive so you can back them up, load them in the emulator, and prevent data rot on the actual disks.

If you're asking for a direct way to play straight from an XBOX handheld (native play) that's unlikely to happen for the 360 because of it's unique architecture, and the Xbox One and beyond I believe have some significant departures from the standard x86 architecture that would make it impractical (it would be more logical to give you steam codes instead lol).

[-] Truscape 13 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Have been since the 8th generation, unless you count Nintendo, whose 8th gen (Wii U) was a PowerPC Architecture (Mac), and 9th gen onward is a glorified Android phone with a dedicated GPU.

[-] Truscape 30 points 11 hours ago

Oh that's cute :3

[-] Truscape 28 points 18 hours ago

Correction: GrapheneOS has implemented permission controls for sensors. It also has sandboxing and permission scopes to prevent many of those leaks.

However, Graphene is not available to everyone, and it's still problematic due to bystanders/passerby.

[-] Truscape 11 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

I fucking hate the Scunthorpe Problem and its consequences on the modern internet.

Edit: Also, fuck Algospeak too.

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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by Truscape to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

Hey, I'm thinking of upgrading from my old work laptop (which isn't really built for gaming at all, but is great for productivity), and I was eyeing either an OLED steam deck or a more powerful laptop that I could bring with me and use on campus away from my home setup. I plan on using linux for either machine, but I was wondering if any of the Steam Deck's secret sauce or price to performance puts it ahead compared to a Framework or Gaming laptop.

Also, if anyone has experience using a steam deck as a workstation/portable work setup, I would love your input on if it's a good idea to replace a laptop with a steam deck entirely.

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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Truscape to c/onehundredninetysix

More art from that campus IT job I keep taking photos at lol

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Genderbread Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 months ago by Truscape to c/onehundredninetysix

Found this at my IT job on a desk.

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Art Classroom Murals Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 months ago by Truscape to c/onehundredninetysix

Another photo from one of the campuses of my IT job. Redacted the building and teacher plate for privacy.

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submitted 3 months ago by Truscape to c/onehundredninetysix

More photos from the contract IT job I'm in.

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One less loose end rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 4 months ago by Truscape to c/onehundredninetysix

Truscape@lemm.ee is dead. Long live Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone.

Also sorry in advance for all the pictures I uploaded on that account getting snapped after the shutdown.

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