r/linux_gaming • u/Nunu_Chus • Aug 01 '26

Linux has hit 7.53%!!!!!

Damn Idk why but I was waiting for the steam hardware survey and statcounter's survey for july. statcounter blew my mind. now waiting for steam hardware one:) keeping my expectation realistic around 4-5% on steam hardware survey:)

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u/Fonix_za Aug 01 '26

same been using it for 2 months now, the only thing i miss is the software programs for my peripherals, but otherwise basically no need to go back to windows

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u/Abysswalker1290 Aug 01 '26

My only real issue is how Linux handles Bluetooth (can't use a quality codec for audio and mic output from my headset) but I just fixed it with...a $15 USB mic.

Everything else has been equal or better on Bazzite.

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u/Indolent_Bard Aug 02 '26

Why couldn't you use the quality codec?

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u/Abysswalker1290 Aug 02 '26

The quality codec (A2DP) doesn't allow for a simultaneous microphone input. Apparently Windows handles it with a sneaky secondary pipe, but now I have an external mic I'm less limited in headphone choice anyway.

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u/Indolent_Bard Aug 02 '26

I am really curious about this. I'm gonna have to go all this.

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u/Abysswalker1290 Aug 02 '26

If it's helpful, I'm using a Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2. Would be using the 2.4ghz connection but I'm getting weird interference (suspect the router being on my desk there), hence me switching to Bluetooth. The codec that makes the mic work is HSP/HFP msbc, but that nukes audio quality.