How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck
How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck
Undoubtedly, the Steam Deck has a particular place in our hearts, even though our main concentration is on vintage handhelds from brands like Anbernic, Miyoo, and others. This is only because it provides the most excellent "all-in-one" gaming option while on the road. That's even if you periodically have to make extra steps you wouldn't usually take.
Similarly, SteamOS and Linux's versatility make the Steam Deck a fan favourite. Since the first Steam Deck was released, Valve has listened to user comments and made entertaining, practical, and beneficial improvements. One example is the ability to alter and personalize your Steam Deck's boot video.
Grab your Steam Deck as we review three different approaches today.
- How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck
- How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck Manually
- Where to Find Boot Videos?
- Change Boot Video on Steam Deck via Decky Loader
How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck
- Press the Steam button to activate your Steam Deck.
- Select Settings after highlighting it.
- Choose Customization.
- Click Visit the Points Shop on the right side of the screen.
- Go to the Startup Movies section on Steam.
- Find the Startup Movie you want, then pick it.
- Purchase the film.
- Click the Equip Now option after the download is complete.
As one might expect, the only way to buy these videos is with Steam Points. Even if you could find something you enjoy, the truth is that there aren't many boot videos available.
How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck Manually
Speaking of the Steam Deck's versatility, you cannot use Steam's boot videos. Alternatively, you can download and use custom boot videos, which you down-download. They require some legwork, which is the only "hitch."
Where to Find Boot Videos?
In certain situations, use the Steam Deck to make your movie. Even though the procedures are pretty straightforward, there's a strong possibility you won't have to.
Fortunately, you can locate and download boot films for your Steam Deck from two primary sources. The first is through the multitude of movies available on Steam Deck Repo. It also allows you to post movies to share with others, making browsing and filtering through the various possibilities simple.
The other is through the subreddit r/SteamDeckBootVids. You can find something here that isn't on Steam Deck Repo already. However, this is also an excellent place to look for solutions to your questions.
- Press the Steam button after turning on your Steam Deck.
- After highlighting Power, choose it.
- Choose "Switch to Desktop Mode." Adding a keyboard and mouse to your Steam Deck is optional.
- Launch the Dolphin File Browser in Desktop Mode.
- In the upper right corner, click the three lines.
- Select the "Show Hidden Files" checkbox.
- Go to the /home/deck directory.
- The. steam folder should open.
- Go to the /root/config directory.
- Make the new overrides folder.
- The newly created folder should open.
- Make a new folder named "movies."
- Put the boot video that you downloaded into the movies folder.
- The file should be called deck_startup.webm.
- Turn your Steam Deck back on.
Change Boot Video on Steam Deck via Decky Loader
Despite being the longest portion of our article, it may be the most effective method for altering your Steam Deck boot video. This method depends on the powerful Decky Loader plugin, a favourite among Steam Deck owners.
Below are the instructions for installing Decky Loader, which involve creating a sudo (admin) password.
- Press the Steam button after turning on your Steam Deck.
- After highlighting Power, choose it.
- Choose "Switch to Desktop Mode." Adding a keyboard and mouse to your Steam Deck is optional.
- You must set up a sudo password if you haven't already done so. To accomplish this, launch the Konsole application.
- Enter passwd.
- Make sure the password you enter is memorable.
- Go to the Decky Loader GitHub website by opening your browser.
- Press the "Download" button.
- Rename the file to decky_installer.desktop and launch the Dolphin File Browser.
- To move the downloaded file to the desktop, drag & drop it.
- The Decky Installer should open.
- Enter your sudo password when prompted.
- Choose "Last Release."
- Await the completion of the installation.
- Click the Return to Gaming Mode shortcut on your desktop after installing Decky Loader.
- After you've returned to Gaming Mode, click the Quick Access (…) link.
- Draw attention to the Plug icon.
- In the Decky Menu Bar, click the Shop button.
- Click the Install button after finding Animation Changer.
Now that Decky Loader and Animation Changer are both loaded, you may easily browse, download, and modify your Steam Deck's boot video. Here's how:
- Press theQuick Access (…) button.
- Draw attention to the Plug icon.
- Choose Manage Animations after launching Animation Changer.
- Find the boot video you wish to utilize and download it.
- Return to Decky Loader's main Animation Changer window after downloading the video.
- Below Boot, select the drop-down menu.
- After downloading the Steam Deck boot video, highlight it and choose it.
The best thing about utilizing Animation Changer is that you can switch the boot video without returning to Desktop Mode once the Decky Loader is installed. Simply launch Animation Changer, download a fresh video, pick it, and start having fun!