To play Xbox Games Pass games on Steam Deck, users must create and install a Microsoft Edge shortcut in their library Steam in desktop mode. Below we will detail the step by step guide on how to play games Game Pass on Steam Deck.
Steam Deck has already established itself as a viable option for playing games Steam on a PC on the go, creating healthy competition for both gaming laptops and handheld consoles. However, players may be unhappy about not being able to access games they have purchased or received for free through Xbox. Game Pass. Luckily, there is a workaround that allows users to access their library Game Pass via Xbox Cloud Gaming on deck Steam. Although the steps of this process can be a bit complicated, they will get easier over time; and since Game Pass offers hundreds of games, this is more than a worthy undertaking for subscribers. Please note that users must have a subscription Game Passto use Xbox Cloud Gaming services.
This method is not the only option for owners Steam Deckwho want to access the games Game Pass on your new console. Installing Windows OS on Steam Deck can serve the same function, but it's a big setup that can lead to hassle as well as noticeable performance issues. Instead, this method allows users to access Game Passby simply opening a web browser and going to the Xbox website. Also, while these steps may seem confusing or complicated, they are not risky as they were provided by the Microsoft programming team on Reddit.
To access Game Pass on Steam Deck You must be using a beta version of the Microsoft Edge web browser. Since the device's built-in controls can make this process more tedious, it is recommended that you use an external keyboard and mouse with Steam Deck for the setup process, using a USB-C hub to connect external controls; however, external controls are not required for this process. The following steps will allow users to run games Game Passby creating a Microsoft Edge shortcut in the library Steam, which will save them from having to open the browser every time.
Play games Game Pass on Steam Deck
Required time: 10 minutes
How to play games Game Pass on Steam Deck
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After loading Steam Deck switch to desktop mode by going to the power settings menu or by holding the power button on the device.
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Open the Discover Software Center by selecting the purchase package icon at the bottom of the display
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Click on the options menu and go to Applications > Internet > Web browsers
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Click on the box for Microsoft Edge Beta and select download.
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Install the app and then go back to desktop mode and launch Microsoft Edge via Start Apps
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Right-click Microsoft Edge and select Add to Steam».
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Go to Steam, select Add a Game, and then select Microsoft Edge
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Click on the options menu and go to Applications > System > Konsole
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Enter in Konsole: flatpak --user override --filesystem=/run/udev:to com.microsoft.Edge
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Return to Steam in desktop mode
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Right-click Microsoft Edge (in the Library) and click Properties.
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Open Launch Options and enter: -window-size=1024,640 -force-device-scale-factor=1.25 -device-scale-factor=1.25 -kiosk "https://www.xbox.com/play"
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Close Properties and right-click Microsoft Edge in the Library again Steam.
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Go to Management > Controller Layout > Browse Configs
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Change the control options to "Gamepad with Mouse Trackpad" so that you can use external controls (mouse, keyboard, external controllers) in the game.
After completing these steps, players will be able to use the Microsoft Edge shortcut that is now in their library Steamto launch Xbox games Game Pass and play them on Steam Deck.
