Steam Deck: Pico-8 Fantasy Console Install and Configure Tutorial (Windows Version)
34This video has been superseded by this one: https://youtu.be/ZXBvag8S4JU ... You can use this video and it still works, but I recommend moving along!
Pico-8 is a fantasy console that let's you create and play "old school" type 8-bit style games. In this video, we'll set it up and configure it to run from Games Mode as well as show you some great configuration changes and techniques you might need to make the experience even better.
Learn More: https://www.lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php
Where Proton / Non-Steam Games Install Location
/home/deck/.local/share/steam/steamapps/compatdata/{some number}
Note: Pico-8 is not free software. This video assumes you have purchased the Pico-8 package and have access to your downloads page. It is recommended you have a physical keyboard/mouse for this tutorial.
Chapter Jumps
00:00 - Bumper
00:05 - Introduction
00:30 - Downloading Pico-8
01:12 - Adding Installer as Non-Steam App
02:23 - Installing Pico-8
02:51 - Change Steam launcher to point to Pico-8
03:54 - Configure Steam Launcher to run Pico-8 into Splore mode by default
04:43 - Running Pico-8 in Desktop Mode to Verify
05:30 - Moving to Game Mode
05:50 - Controller Configuration/Setup
07:20 - Running Pico-8 in Gaming Mode
07:35 - Testing Robotron with Controller Changes
08:15 - More Demo on How Pico-8/Spore Works (End for Experienced Pico-8 Users)
08:30 - Using Search to Get New Games in Pico-8
10:07 - Closing Discussion