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How to Set Up Xbox Cloud Gaming for Steam Deck: A Step-by-Step Guide

By AndroidGreek Team
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For a long time, Microsoft has been researching ways to add support for Xbox Cloud Gaming to the Steam Deck. But the news came out that players having both Steam Deck and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscription can set up Xbox Cloud Gaming on Steam Deck easily. However, the process for connecting the two can be vague, especially for beginners.

For that purpose, we tried to discover some paths that easily direct even a beginner to easily set up Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck. Meanwhile, today we will share with you how to set up Xbox Cloud Gaming Support on the Steam Deck.

Here’s How to Set Up Xbox Cloud Gaming Support on Steam Deck

The primary requirement before proceeding with setup is that you have Microsoft Edge for Linux beta. Because Edge is not automatically available on Steam for that purpose, you need to switch it to the Linux beta version. However, if you don’t know where to get it, then just knock on the Microsoft official website. Here you will see a direct page for the Linux beta.

After considering Microsoft Edge on the Linux beta, you are now all set to set up Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam deck. So, without any further delay, let’s move on to the below-mentioned instructions as follows:

  1. Start by knocking on the Steam menu >> Power >> Switch to Desktop.
  2. Then, click on the Discover Software Centre icon.
  3. Next, click the hamburger menu >> Internet >> Web Browsers.
  4. Scroll down, locate Microsoft Edge Beta, and click Install.
  5. On your desktop, click on the Applications Launcher icon that appears at the bottom left of the taskbar.
  6. Next, head to the Internet and right-click on Microsoft Edge (beta) >> Add to Steam.
  7. Then scroll down and choose Microsoft Edge (beta).
  8. Under the Applications menu, head to System >> Console.
  9. Now, set the override by entering the below-given command in Konsole:

(flatpak -user override -filesystem=/run/udev:ro com.microsoft.Edge)

  1. That’s it. You are all done with proceeding further.

After considering the above steps, you need to change the controller input. For that purpose, below are the steps that you must follow: 

  1. Begin by heading to your library and locating Microsoft Edge (beta).
  2. Then, right-click on Properties.
  3. Next, rename it Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).
  4. Afterward, locate “LAUNCH OPTIONS” and append the below-given 

-window-size=1024,640 -force-device-scale-factor=1.25 -device-scale-factor=1.25 -kiosk 

  1. Now, choose the gear icon at the top right >> Manage >> Controller layout.
  2. At last, discover the templates and choose Gamepad with Mouse and Trackpad.
  3. That’s it. You are all set to experience Xbox Cloud on the Steam Deck.

Collectively, the above-given steps will direct you to a decent setup of Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck. Either way, you can do more customization, such as changing artwork and many more. However, if you want a more detailed setup guide, you can check out Microsoft Support Page.