If you’ve ever wanted to play a game with friends while using yourSteam Deck, wouldn’t it be handy to jump right into aDiscordcall with them? Well, thankfully, you may and it’s much easier than I could have ever anticipated.DiscordsupportsLinuxright out of the box, and thanks to the handiness ofSteam OS, you can jump into a call and hop right into your favorite game. But, how do we make this happen, and do you need to be inDesktop Modefor it to work? Let’s find out.
How To Use Discord On Steam Deck
To installDiscordon yourSteam Deck, you’ll need first to enter Desktop Mode. This is done by pressing theSteam Buttonon your Deck and scrolling down toPower. Once here, pressAand selectSwitch To Desktop Mode.
Once insideDesktop Mode, select theDiscover Shop. Here, search forDiscordand install it. Boot it up like you normally would and sign in so you don’t have to attempt to do this later in theGaming Mode. After you have fully signed in, you’ll want toadd Discordas a Non-Steam game.
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To do this, openSteamand look toward the bottom left corner. SelectAdd a Gameand selectNon-Steam Game. FindDiscordon the list of different options from the list above and then selectAdd Selected Programs. Once this is done, you can either addcustom artwork, or you can go back intoGaming Modeto test it out.
How To Use Discord While Playing A Game On Steam Deck
Now, if you’re anything like me, you may be wondering how exactly you can useDiscordand also play a game at the same time. Thankfully, it’s much easier than initially anticipated.
Open upDiscordfrom yourNon-Steam Gamestab, and enter a voice chat as you normally would. After you are connected and everything sounds proper, you’ll just want to hit theSteam Buttonon your Deck and selectLibrary. Select the game that you are going to play, and you’ll haveDiscordrunning in the background while you destroy the opposite team in the foreground. It’s that easy.
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Does The Steam Deck Have A Microphone?
If you don’t happen to have a nice set of gaming headphones, or just don’t want to be bothered to plug in a set, you may be hoping you can scream directly at your Steam Deck. And, you’ll be glad to know that itdoes have a built-in Microphone. And, you’ll also be glad to know that it’s extremely crisp and sounds great so you don’t need to worry about buying a headset if you don’t already have one.
Now that you know how to get your game chat under control, make sure you check out ourSteam Decksection below to learn even more about your portable powerhouse of a PC. If you’re hoping to match the vibrancy ofNintendo’s OLED hybrid, check out thisamazing mod that can change your gaming life.
Shaun Cichacki
As a fan of RPGs, Action & Retro titles, Shaun has been gaming since he was a young boy. With an overwhelming obsession involving Metal Gear Solid and Pizza Tower, you know you’re in for a wild ride when it comes to things he’s writing about.
