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  1. Article 31 of 69.The official ProtonPlus interface listing Proton-GE and other compatibility tools.GuidesUpdated 6 sourcesHow to Install Proton-GE with ProtonPlus on Steam MachineInstall GE-Proton on Steam Machine with ProtonPlus, then choose it per game when a known compatibility fix calls for it.
  2. Article 32 of 69.The official Heroic Games Launcher mark on a black background.GuidesUpdated 6 sourcesHow to Play Epic, GOG, Battle.net, and Other Non-Steam Games on Steam MachineHeroic, Lutris, and NonSteamLaunchers take different routes to non-Steam libraries on SteamOS. Choose by store and by how much setup control you want.
  3. Article 33 of 69.A top-front-angle Steam Machine cube PC product photo on a warm neutral background.GuidesUpdated 3 sourcesHow to Use Proton Experimental on Steam MachineUse Proton Experimental on Steam Machine for a specific compatibility or FSR 4.1 reason, switch it per game, and protect saves before changing Proton prefixes.
  4. Article 34 of 69.An official Xbox Cloud Gaming web preview showing a game library on a large display.GuidesUpdated 4 sourcesHow to Use Xbox Cloud Gaming on Steam MachineRun Xbox Cloud Gaming on Steam Machine in a supported browser, add the shortcut to Steam, and keep the browser and controller setup separate from local game installs.
  5. Article 35 of 69.The official chiaki-ng settings interface with its Login to PSN control visible.GuidesUpdated 7 sourcesPS5 Remote Play on Steam Machine: Asobi vs chiaki-ngchiaki-ng is the established open-source route for streaming a PS4 or PS5 you own. Asobi adds PS Plus cloud streaming in a public playtest, but its long-term support is not established.
  6. Article 36 of 69.A rear view of the Steam Controller showing its grip sensors and rear controls.GuidesUpdated 3 sourcesSteam Controller Gyro and Grip Sense Setup GuideSet up gyro aiming and Grip Sense on the 2026 Steam Controller, understand the three Steam Input gyro modes, and start with practical presets for shooters, mouse-driven games, and camera control.