Post #3483391
2026-06-23 02:00 UTC
Even if I was buying a Steam Machine, I would still just use Bazzite.
They both run Arch, both are capable of running KDE & Gnome DE, both are immutable but only one will get dedicated support from the manufacturer and developer.
The use of HDMI CEC is not typical for desktop environments, I doubt you’ll get the same “sleep” functionality on Bazzite.
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@mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 2026-06-23 02:58
They both run Arch No, Bazzite is based on Fedora. SteamOS is based on Arch. Maybe you had Bazzite confused with CachyOS?
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@chunkystyles@sopuli.xyz 2026-06-23 03:41
I should specify that Bazzite is really just for power users or tinkerers. It has a lot better capabilities. Like others have said that of all you’re doing is playing games SteamOS is fine. I doubt you’ll get the same “sleep” functionality on Bazzite. The Bazzite community is fantastic. I’m sure they can figure that out.