Steam’s big picture mode on PC will now be based on a better designed Steam Deck UI.
Valve has announced its new Big Picture mode update that brings the Steam Tech user interface to PC and is now available for testing.
They revealed, “We are preparing to update Big Picture Mode with a new interface we built for Steam Deck, and are making it available for testing today.” “It’s been a while since this update, and we’re really excited to start collecting community feedback.”
The first console’s interface was designed specifically for the Steam Deck, but integrating it into Steam makes sense – providing more brand recognition between the Steam Deck and the Steam library on PC.
And it has a very good interface as well.
They emphasized that “this first console interface is designed for Steam Deck in manual and dock mode, and is ideal for all the scenarios the big picture mode currently deals with.”
The new Big Picture mode includes:
- A new home screen featuring the latest games and news in your library.
- New global search that lets you search your library, store, and friends list.
- The new console configuration tool is designed to allow you to easily choose new configurations and layouts.
- Improved state store for console navigation.
- Updated game overlay provides access to achievements and clues.
- New system menu for quick navigation to different areas of the new user interface.
- A new quick access menu gives you access to notifications. Friends list, quick settings, and more.
According to Valve, the team is still “sharpening the rough edges” so there’s a new version of Big Picture currently on display. Steam trial program.
Instructions for trying out the new Big Picture mode see here.
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