SteamOS, Lakka, and VaporOS are distinct projects; combining them isn't straightforward.
SteamOS, Lakka, and VaporOS are distinct projects; combining them isn't straightforward.
I recently lost my job in the tech field about a year ago, and my old setup was meant to be the "living room gaming machine." Unfortunately, no one wants to use a keyboard or mouse for games, especially since we mostly play Forza or Halo. We usually just switch to the Xbox because it’s simpler with a gamepad. When the AV cable broke, the N64 was out of the question, so we didn’t need to buy new consoles.
I considered turning my old machine into a retro gaming console using Lakka, a Linux distro that runs Retroarch for emulation. However, this PC is powerful enough to run emulators without needing any old hardware. I thought about using Steam OS instead, which would let me play Steam games but not Forza or Halo. That works fine for my needs.
My goals are simple: enjoy indie Steam titles, maybe some old-school games like the Dad Simulator, and perhaps a few fun sessions with friends. Having a Steam box could expand that even more. The challenge is figuring out how to set up SteamOS with Retroarch on multiple drives—especially since I want the speed of NVMe for Steam and the performance of HDD for Retroarch.
I’m not familiar with SteamOS or Retroarch running on more than one drive, but I’ve heard it can work if the system is configured properly. I’m trying to figure out the best way to allocate storage and keep things efficient. If anyone has advice or resources, I’d really appreciate it!
GamerOS shares similarities yet relies on Arch-based systems, offering cutting-edge software and kernels.