A lot of older PC games can run just fine on modern phone hardware. I’d buy a SteamOS version of a phone that has some modular or built-in set of buttons and analog sticks. I don’t know how the app ecosystem would work for sensitive things like banking but it’s mostly a minor issue for me.
I would want to try one, especially if it’s fully compatible between Linux and the mobile modem. Wouldn’t need any controller hardware on the phone itself, just needs a companion clip on controller that integrates nicely. Would definitely try to buy one if it had an underclocked/power limited laptop processor, that switches to full power when connected to a dock or charger. Something that could drive dual 1080p monitors.
Just to get away from Apple and Google.
I love the trend towards Linux phones. I hope that gets a good enough foothold for me to get one.
no, because having all your eggs in a single basket is a patently bad idea. no matter what brand the basket is
So a Linux phone that works?
On one hand I would love that. On the other hand it would have access to my steam games and that might be a problem
Isn’t Sailfish OS already pretty much “a Linux phone that works”?
As someone who’s used a couple phones running SFOS, it’s worked pretty well. it’s not perfect/has some quirks but the UI is really nice and there’s a community of people making apps for it and the like. Plus it’s Linux which is nice.
If its a viable way to get a linux phone then sure.
Yes but not for gaming, just to get a Linux phone.
That’s actually a great point. If it runs actual Linux, not Android, that’s a decent reason to buy. Valve might actually upstream the patches, if any, which would enable virtually all Linux distros to run in it.
Nice try Nokia ngage crew!
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Probably not Steam OS, specially, but I’d love an alternative Linux-based smartphone OS.
No, because I don’t care about gaming on a phone. But I’d love to have numerous viable Linux phone alternatives to break the cartel duopoly.
I would, yes, if it was not OS locked.
depends.
if it’s basically a continuation of the xperia play, but otherwise a regular modern day smartphone with passing safety net, unlockable bootloader, a 3,5mm jack, sd card slot, stereo front firing speaker, decent camera, absolutely.depends, if it’s [continues to describe the most perfect dream phone to ever exist], absolutely.
i mean, that’s my requirements. OP didnt specify what it would be and i dont wanna put out a blanket yes or no and then be called a liar or something when it eventually comes out and doesn’t cover my requirements for a definite buy.
Absolutely, we need more Linux phone options.
Steam Deck is plenty, I wouldn’t want to try “real” gaming on a phone.
Maybe, if was cheap. Dislike Google and Apple.
Don’t care so much about games on the phone as like GPS, texting, ad blocking in the browser.
I wouldn’t buy it to replace my phone. I want to keep that and my gaming devices separate.
I would buy it a dedicated handheld in a similar form factor to a phone + some controls. I’ve actually been looking at the AYN Thor for this exact use case. It would have to be the right price too.
