I added bazzite to my ROG ally and it really works well.
I added bazzite to my ROG ally and it really works well.
It seems promising. I've tried a gaming-oriented distro named Nobara, and aside from a minor problem with KDE during the initial setup, it's performed well. I'd appreciate if it had a decent graphical package manager, though it functions adequately. Having custom configurations has been beneficial since Fedora typically requires some configuration to meet my requirements. I'm pleased to see more distros adopting Fedora as a foundation, as its philosophy appears ideal for gaming. It offers the latest software without being overly experimental like Arch or similar distributions.
I've heard about Bazzite recently, and I'm also exploring PlaytronOS. I'm leaning toward testing both to compare their gaming performance. According to what I've learned, PlaytronOS appears to be the stronger option for gaming, though it seems less suitable for other purposes. I'm considering starting with Bazzite first. Do you have any experience playing games on Linux besides Bazzite, and could you share what you think is better compared to a standard distribution?
The phrase "better for gaming" isn't very useful when talking about Linux-based gaming OSes. All of them usually provide a similar collection of packages and updates, so what really counts is the gaming features beyond that. For instance, I changed from Nobara to Bazzite mainly because its immutability appealed to me. From my initial impressions, PlaytronOS seems to be in the early stages and lacks many of the features Bazzite already offers. I’d only think about using PlaytronOS to test it or help with its development. EDIT: They also seem to exaggerate when they compare SteamOS to their platform, and I get a sense of doubt while browsing their site.
They're definitely putting in a lot of effort to improve Playtron compared to SteamOS. Regarding the package list, if they're accurately reflecting a minimal setup for gaming, it could be promising. However, I haven't tried it myself yet, so I can't confirm any differences in how it feels.
It was the feel of the operating system that mattered. Navigation was smooth and files loaded quickly into my game collection. Windows often seemed like a hurdle that needed to be cleared before accessing the games. I don’t hate Windows—I use it on my gaming PC, but for this particular purpose, another system works better.
For Nobara, everything is pre-configured for OOTB. Fedora arrives with some adjustments needed to run everything smoothly out of the box. Without using the standard workstation spin, you miss the chance to enable third-party repositories. Nobara also supports NVIDIA, but you’ll need to tweak the ISO file if you want it to work with those cards. Previously, when I used an NVIDIA card, I couldn’t install Fedora without doing some technical work. Even then, it would freeze as soon as the system tried to boot. It seems both Nobara and Bazzite rely on kernel modifications for minor gaming performance gains, though those benefits may not justify the effort. In short, if you prefer a simple install with no fuss, Nobara is a better choice. I wish the distros had graphical installers and update managers that were much more user-friendly back then. Both feel dated, but Bazzite stands out as more beginner-friendly now because it’s immutable and you can use modern tools like Flatpak.