decky-loader VS vibrantDeck

If you haven't installed Decky Loader, you can do that by following the instructions at https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader

Here is what happened: I did some Desktop mode stuff recommended by a friend. In essence I succesfully installed the Decky Loader and afterwards installed the PowerTools as described here: https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader

Decky Loader and it's plugin vibrantDeck. Set saturation to 200% to achieve somewhat-OLED-like colors in game. Alternatively, someone said that ReShade also does the job (see the same optimization guide here).

Clicking on the Download button here https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader following this guide https://gamerant.com/steam-deck-how-install-decky-loader-guide/

It's right in their github (https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader)

Here ya go https://github.com/libvibrant/vibrantDeck/issues/86

I do not have Steam Deck, but I saw others mention it supports adjusting colors and gamma, try searching settings for "Gamma", also you may try plug-ins such as VibrantDeck: https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/zxp9r4/comment/j3p6vn1/ (here is VibrantDeck plug-in page at github). Also, in case you use 120Hz mode, do not forget to switch to Limited color range (16-235 per channel, instead of full 0-255). I do not know though if Steam Deck have support for 120Hz, but I thought it is worth mentioning that only devices which support Limited dynamic output range can accurately display colors on Rokid Max at 120Hz. In 60Hz mode, you can use Full color range (0-255 per channel). This is important to know if you calibrate gamma using http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/gamma_calibration.php or similar app/website.

You mentioned power options and colour, so I'd definitely recommend PowerTools and VibrantDeck - both being available using Decky Loader.

Basicaly what I was about to say. Coming from Switch OLED, I find the screen to be terribly disappointing. Thanks for mentioning vibrantDeck, I'm going to give it a shot.

VibrantDeck allows easy manipulation of the steam deck's saturation and vibrancy on the screen. If you feel like the colors could use some pop, this is a quick and easy way to get it. One might say that upping the saturation is a dirty way to make your graphics look better, but if you like it then who cares?

For anyone wondering. Vibrant Deck is a plugin for Steam Deck that makes it possible to increase/decrease saturation

I know it's only a band-aid but have you tried vibrantDeck [0]?

It won't make your screen look like OLED but it definitely helps bring out the colours.

I do hope someone comes up with an OLED replacement screen for it, hopefully with thinner bezels (like the Switch did between the original and the OLED) but I find the OEM one pretty adequate.

[0] https://github.com/libvibrant/vibrantDeck

more information on vibrantdeck itself: https://github.com/libvibrant/vibrantDeck