Valve’s portable game console Steam Deck has finally been officially shipped after a period of time. Unfortunately, due to the underlying Linux system, players can’t play whatever they want. The Linux operating system is actually a Unix-like operating system that is free to use and spread freely, so it can only be used for a while. Foreign but curious developers tried to run Switch emulators on Steam Deck and played Switch games.
Shortly after, YouTuber @The Phawx posted a video showing the developer running the emulator on Steam Deck, and he also posted a tutorial on how to install the software. But for this method, it will cause trouble. As expected, after the developer uploaded this video, he soon received the attention of Nintendo, the “strongest legal counsel in the Eastern Hemisphere”, and ordered it on the grounds of copyright. Immediately removed. It is unclear whether The Phawx has received a lawyer’s letter, but it is worth mentioning that just last month, Gary Bowser, a hacker who cracked the Switch, was sentenced to 3 years in prison, which is extremely hindering for others. intimidating.
But interestingly, playing Switch sims with Steam Deck is almost impossible to track. And the developer Phawx was caught only because he shared the video and tried to teach others how to do it. So even though Nintendo’s legal department is strong enough, it can’t stop everyone who uses Steam Deck as a Switch emulator from doing so. For now, what Nintendo can do is to quickly delete tutorials and deterrents, but it can’t stop these people from secretly using emulators.
The biggest problem that many Nintendo fans have pointed out to this status quo is the lack of protection, and the status quo is that some people will continue to use the emulator to play new Switch games, and some people will use it to play Nintendo games that are not available in their place. (eg: China). What’s more serious is that this situation will create more problems as officials continue to move forward with plans to shut down the 3DS and Wii U.
Of course, Valve’s attitude towards Steam Deck is actually very open, and even released the CAD data of the machine for everyone to modify. Valve said that more predetermined areas will be announced in the near future, and also called for everyone to face the genuine game.