Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
PlaytronOS is here and I go hands-on with an early alpha build! I had to try three times but finally got into a game and I was able to try games from Epic Games Store, GOG, and Steam! It's not perfect. It's still in alpha. But it's interesting to say the least.
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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
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00:00 Introduction
01:40 PlaytronOS Download
04:17 Flashing PlaytronOS to a USB drive
05:14 Installing PlaytronOS
06:11 PlaytronOS First Boot
07:10 Playtron Account Onboarding Process
08:23 PlaytronOS Out-of-box Experience
08:38 Connecting Bluetooth Controllers (part 1)
10:41 Audio Setings
11:08 Attempting to play an Epic Game Store title
11:25 Inspecting the Settings Menu
11:56 PlaytronOS Game Library
13:40 Scrolling in the library
14:50 Failed C&C3 Install Forces Reboot
15:25 Bluetooth Controller (reprise)
16:09 Testing Games
16:31 Bulletstorm (Steam)
17:03 Star Trek: Away Team (GOG)
17:17 Dead Cells (GOG)
17:31 Accessing the Desktop
17:51 Using Flatpak
18:39 Conclusion
After Three Attempts, I Unlocked The Secrets of PlaytronOS!
PlaytronOS is here and I go hands-on with an early alpha build! I had to try three times but finally got into a game and I was able to try games from Epic Games Store, GOG, and Steam! It's not perfect. It's still in alpha. But it's interesting to say the least.
Get the Minisforum EM780: amzn.to/4dS1jLj
*My Game*
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.io/newsletter
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❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
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About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.io
00:00 Introduction
01:40 PlaytronOS Download
04:17 Flashing PlaytronOS to a USB drive
05:14 Installing PlaytronOS
06:11 PlaytronOS First Boot
07:10 Playtron Account Onboarding Process
08:23 PlaytronOS Out-of-box Experience
08:38 Connecting Bluetooth Controllers (part 1)
10:41 Audio Setings
11:08 Attempting to play an Epic Game Store title
11:25 Inspecting the Settings Menu
11:56 PlaytronOS Game Library
13:40 Scrolling in the library
14:50 Failed C&C3 Install Forces Reboot
15:25 Bluetooth Controller (reprise)
16:09 Testing Games
16:31 Bulletstorm (Steam)
17:03 Star Trek: Away Team (GOG)
17:17 Dead Cells (GOG)
17:31 Accessing the Desktop
17:51 Using Flatpak
18:39 Conclusion
After Three Attempts, I Unlocked The Secrets of PlaytronOS!
