Beginner installs OpenSUSE for gaming – Here is what happened!
I’m testing six different Linux distros to see how easy (or hard) it is for a newcomer to install, update, and get a game running on Steam with a controller.
In this video, I dive into OpenSUSE Tumbleweed using the KDE Plasma desktop. From the installation process and partitioning setup to fixing update errors and getting Steam running, you’ll see the full experience in real time.
How does OpenSUSE compare to Solus, the first distro I tested? Stick around to find out, and don’t forget to subscribe to see the rest of this Linux gaming challenge.
If you’ve used OpenSUSE before, drop your tips in the comments. Your advice might help another Linux gamer get started more smoothly.
00:00 Intro – The 6 Linux Distro Challenge
00:20 Installing OpenSUSE Tumbleweed
01:01 Repositories & Setup Choices
01:50 Partitioning & Drive Selection
03:06 User Setup & Install Confirmation
04:41 Installation Progress & Thoughts
06:00 Comparing Solus vs OpenSUSE Install
08:13 First Boot & Update Errors
10:12 Installing Steam – Flatpak vs Native
12:22 Steam Controller Setup Issues
14:20 Testing Games on OpenSUSE
16:00 Troubleshooting with Proton & Native Install
19:00 Steam Finally Running a Game
21:20 Final Thoughts – OpenSUSE vs Solus
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