# Bazzite

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## [Pulseaudio config not getting loaded](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/pulseaudio-config-not-getting-loaded/12500)

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**Author:** [@darkrai3110](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/darkrai3110)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/pulseaudio-config-not-getting-loaded/12500 "2026-09-08T21:07:48Z")

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Hi, I want to use a virtual null sink with a virtual source to use mic filters from OBS in discord and such. I’ve followed this video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goeucg7A9qE While using the pactl commands w…

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## [Audio not up to full potential](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/audio-not-up-to-full-potential/12441)

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**Author:** [@kittayya1504](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kittayya1504)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/audio-not-up-to-full-potential/12441 "2026-09-08T11:54:55Z")

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hey guys, i just got a fresh install of bazzite on my lenovo legion 7 pro, I notice the audio is low, i think the os is not detecting quad speaker setup, I went to settings and changed to quad speaker and hit the test bu…

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## [\[GUIDE\] how to fix random restarts on bazzite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/guide-how-to-fix-random-restarts-on-bazzite/12496)

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**Author:** [@Prother64](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Prother64)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/guide-how-to-fix-random-restarts-on-bazzite/12496 "2026-09-08T11:53:57Z")

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when i started using bazzite i always had random restarts when playing games, this is how to fix it. 1. check how much swap you have run free -h in a terminal you will see: total used free Swap: …

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## [Unable to get my Xbox controller working](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/unable-to-get-my-xbox-controller-working/3076)

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**Author:** [@NeedaVirus](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/NeedaVirus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/unable-to-get-my-xbox-controller-working/3076 "2026-09-06T08:03:24Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m new to Bazzite and generaly immuable linux distro. I’m actually trying Bazzite gaming distro, but I am unable to get my gamepad controller working… It’s a Nacon controller, so not an official Xbox. …

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## [Possible to Update Included Distrobox Version?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/possible-to-update-included-distrobox-version/12468)

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**Author:** [@dallebrinaar](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/dallebrinaar)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/possible-to-update-included-distrobox-version/12468 "2026-09-05T18:37:22Z")

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Bazzite includes Distrobox version 1.8.2.5. I’m having trouble creating distroboxes. Is it possible to “update” the actual version of Distrobox to their latest version of 2.0.0-rc.4 so I can test that?

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## [Major Bluetooth Issues Bazzite 41](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/major-bluetooth-issues-bazzite-41/5124)

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**Author:** [@NexGen3D](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/NexGen3D)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/major-bluetooth-issues-bazzite-41/5124 "2026-09-05T08:31:53Z")

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Ive just complete a new install on a fairly straight forward system: Asrock x570 Steel Series AMD 5800X AMD 6900 XT 1TB Samusing SSD 32GB Ram Everything went according to plan and all things except Bluetooth are fu…

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## [EA app in Lutris breaks with every update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/ea-app-in-lutris-breaks-with-every-update/12459)

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**Author:** [@Jeez](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Jeez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/ea-app-in-lutris-breaks-with-every-update/12459 "2026-09-05T07:49:16Z")

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After every update to the EA app I get the error that the update failed to destage. The only way I have been able to fix it is uninstalling and reinstalling both the EA app and the games installed inside that launcher. …

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## [Is it possible to uninstall the builtin Steam & Lutris apps?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/is-it-possible-to-uninstall-the-builtin-steam-lutris-apps/789)

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**Author:** [@ludanin](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/ludanin)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/is-it-possible-to-uninstall-the-builtin-steam-lutris-apps/789 "2026-09-05T03:26:19Z")

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Hi!! I’ve been using Bazzite on a nvidia workstation as a dev machine and it’s been a stellar experience so far, thanks a lot for that! Having said that, I noticed that Steam (and other apps like lutris) are installed …

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## [Can't get Xbox Wireless Controller to work over Bluetooth](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/cant-get-xbox-wireless-controller-to-work-over-bluetooth/9767)

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**Author:** [@StarSister](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/StarSister)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/cant-get-xbox-wireless-controller-to-work-over-bluetooth/9767 "2026-09-04T10:59:31Z")

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As the title says, I can’t get the Xbox Wireless Controller to work via Bluetooth. I can initially pair with it, but right after the settings report the controller as paired, the LED on the controller keeps flashing as i…

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## [Changing Xbox controller driver](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/changing-xbox-controller-driver/3444)

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**Author:** [@impulse](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/impulse)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/changing-xbox-controller-driver/3444 "2026-09-04T10:57:10Z")

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Not sure where to post this at. Is there a way that you could add, change, or update the driver for xbox controllers to the xbox series x driver? When you do a fresh install of the OS it defaults the driver to xbox 360. …

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## [BIOS Black Screen After Bazzite Install — Dual Boot with Windows (ASUS X670E)](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bios-black-screen-after-bazzite-install-dual-boot-with-windows-asus-x670e/11898)

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**Author:** [@simonlinux](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/simonlinux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bios-black-screen-after-bazzite-install-dual-boot-with-windows-asus-x670e/11898 "2026-09-03T15:11:36Z")

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System Info Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WIFI BIOS Version: 0421 (American Megatrends Inc., 19/08/2022) SMBIOS Version: 3.5 Embedded Controller Version: 255.255 CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (has integra…

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## [The keyboard layout does not switch](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-keyboard-layout-does-not-switch/9279)

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**Author:** [@Cosmo\_Star](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Cosmo_Star)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-keyboard-layout-does-not-switch/9279 "2026-09-03T11:43:04Z")

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I need to switch between two keyboard layouts, from Russian to English and back, but when I try to switch languages, the layout itself switches, and when I start typing, I can only type normally in one language. When I s…

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## [Distrobox Just Stopped Working?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/distrobox-just-stopped-working/12427)

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**Author:** [@dallebrinaar](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/dallebrinaar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/distrobox-just-stopped-working/12427 "2026-09-02T20:23:53Z")

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Is anyone else suddenly having problems with their Distroboxes? I have Signal set up in a Mint distrobox and it was working fine. I updated the distrobox and Signal stopped working. The distrobox seems fine. Signal j…

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## [How to install bazzite with kernel 7.2 on new Hardware?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-install-bazzite-with-kernel-7-2-on-new-hardware/12445)

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**Author:** [@fuelflo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/fuelflo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/how-to-install-bazzite-with-kernel-7-2-on-new-hardware/12445 "2026-09-02T17:21:17Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to install bazzite GNOME on an Asus G14 2026 Laptop with Intel 386H + Nvidia 5070 Ti. I downloaded latest nvidia-open image from bazzite.gg The live system has 7.0.7 kernel and boots without problem. Bu…

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## [Idea in tags](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/idea-in-tags/12454)

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**Author:** [@mishka-rose91](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/mishka-rose91)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/idea-in-tags/12454 "2026-09-02T11:39:26Z")

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in that tags why there isnt handhelds isn’t there alot bazzite user for it? so those have own place so they dont get mixxed to pcs place and under that sub catogory for handhelds what supports bazzite so first bazzite…

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## [Graphical Issues playing Sega Games](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/graphical-issues-playing-sega-games/12435)

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**Author:** [@Jacadac](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Jacadac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/graphical-issues-playing-sega-games/12435 "2026-09-02T04:00:46Z")

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Hello, I’m having a serious graphical issue when it comes to playing some Sega games, and with as much troubleshooting I could do (change graphical settings, proton settings, resetting/rebasing Bazzite) I’ve come to the…

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## [Bazzite June 2026 Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-june-2026-update/12226)

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**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-june-2026-update/12226 "2026-09-02T00:27:38Z")

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It’s that time once again! As of today, Kernel 7.0.9 is available on our stable branch, along with Valve’s VRAM patch set (Functional on both KDE & GNOME), Mesa 26.1, Bazaar 0.8.1, Nvidia-open 610, various Xbox contro…

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## [Questions before switching up from Win 11 to KDE Bazzite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/questions-before-switching-up-from-win-11-to-kde-bazzite/12444)

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**Author:** [@kki10pL](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kki10pL)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/questions-before-switching-up-from-win-11-to-kde-bazzite/12444 "2026-09-01T18:53:34Z")

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Hi! I’m really new to any sort of OS’s besides Windows, and I have alot of questions before switching from Windows 11. I’m using Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 if it matters in helping me. 1. Is there a way to bind stuf…

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## [Unsupported Filesystem Nag on Mounting Drive](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/unsupported-filesystem-nag-on-mounting-drive/11540)

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**Author:** [@dallebrinaar](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/dallebrinaar)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/unsupported-filesystem-nag-on-mounting-drive/11540 "2026-09-01T08:50:25Z")

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In the last day or two, Bazzite has started popping up a dialog box about an Unsupported Filesystem when I plug in and mount an external drive in a USB enclosure: I know the drive is in exFAT format. It’s a drive I …

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## [Actualización del 31 de agosto para Bazzite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/actualizacion-del-31-de-agosto-para-bazzite/12440)

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**Author:** [@harukinb](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/harukinb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/actualizacion-del-31-de-agosto-para-bazzite/12440 "2026-08-31T22:48:52Z")

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Hola a todos, otra semana, otra tanda de corrección de errores. Muchísimas gracias a todo el mundo que ha estado reportando sus fallos y que ha estado probando las versiones testing, habéis sido de gran ayuda. Novedade…

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## [OFF TOPIC: This is Why I'm No Longer on Windows (and am Using Bazzite, Instead)](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/off-topic-this-is-why-im-no-longer-on-windows-and-am-using-bazzite-instead/12405)

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**Author:** [@dallebrinaar](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/dallebrinaar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/off-topic-this-is-why-im-no-longer-on-windows-and-am-using-bazzite-instead/12405 "2026-08-31T06:13:24Z")

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This is completely off topic, but it documents my recent travails with Windows Activation on my wife’s computer. It’s the very reason I’m no longer using Windows and am on Bazzite instead. Hopefully, it’ll convince my …

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## [Gaming mouse that works out of box?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gaming-mouse-that-works-out-of-box/12374)

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**Author:** [@sigilsweets](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/sigilsweets)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:49am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gaming-mouse-that-works-out-of-box/12374 "2026-08-31T05:49:59Z")

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I’m looking for a gaming mouse with side buttons that works out of the box on my PC. No Piper, no libratbag, no bullshit. I just tried the SteelSeries Prime+ and couldn’t get it to work at all. If the side buttons need …

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## [Is there a way to disable or hide the integrated controller of the Asus Rog Ally X after Bazzite 44?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-or-hide-the-integrated-controller-of-the-asus-rog-ally-x-after-bazzite-44/12437)

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**Author:** [@d4viss](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/d4viss)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/is-there-a-way-to-disable-or-hide-the-integrated-controller-of-the-asus-rog-ally-x-after-bazzite-44/12437 "2026-08-30T23:02:00Z")

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I ask this because sometimes I want to play with my external monitor and an external control, like dualsense, but some games like Days gone, it has issues with two controllers connected (Asus Rog Ally integrated control …

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## [I have a black screen since updating to Bazzite 44](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/i-have-a-black-screen-since-updating-to-bazzite-44/12434)

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**Author:** [@dangulb357](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/dangulb357)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/i-have-a-black-screen-since-updating-to-bazzite-44/12434 "2026-08-30T17:42:07Z")

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d The only thing that works so I can actually use my laptop is my HDMI port to my external monitor. Otherwise my builtin monitor is completely black. I switched to “Testing Updates” to see if this would get fixed soone…

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## [Bazzite freezes on occasion - odd bugs](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-freezes-on-occasion-odd-bugs/12436)

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**Author:** [@BazziteUserxwindows](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/BazziteUserxwindows)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-freezes-on-occasion-odd-bugs/12436 "2026-08-30T05:15:34Z")

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Morning, Having issues where since maybe the last 2 updates (I update daily) I’ve had 1 freeze where I had to hold the power button and i’m getting other errors on occasions. (things being very laggy) Just turned on my…

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## [Rendering may be degraded](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/rendering-may-be-degraded/12418)

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**Author:** [@zozimazy](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/zozimazy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/rendering-may-be-degraded/12418 "2026-08-30T01:00:31Z")

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I have an icon, sorry I can’t seem to get a screenshot. it says “software renderer in use, rendering may be degraded” At fiirst I thought, maybe I need new driver. the latest nvidia driver version I found was 590. usin…

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## [Sunshine doesn't see drives](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/sunshine-doesnt-see-drives/12429)

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**Author:** [@MarvelousMan](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/MarvelousMan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/sunshine-doesnt-see-drives/12429 "2026-08-29T21:20:37Z")

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Fairly new to linux, I’m trying to setup Sunshine on my Bazzite PC, but I am unable to bring up the SSD where my games are stored. I’m not sure what to include here, so please let me know what I need to add.

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## [Desktop mode : Color issue](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/desktop-mode-color-issue/12430)

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**Author:** [@mogok1ng](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/mogok1ng)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/desktop-mode-color-issue/12430 "2026-08-29T20:44:19Z")

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Hello Community ! Sometimes when i boot into desktop mode (Bazzite-Deck image) , colors are washed out and i need to reboot for this problem to be solved. Does anyone experience the same thing ? Any solutions ? Many …

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## [Bazzite will not update, please help](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-will-not-update-please-help/12424)

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**Author:** [@Undying](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Undying)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-will-not-update-please-help/12424 "2026-08-29T18:14:24Z")

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I have been trying to get Bazzite to update for some time now and have been going between posts that I can find but come up short. I believe the issue has something to do with ostree being labeled as a read-only file, b…

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## [Bazzite booting grub issue maybe](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-booting-grub-issue-maybe/12421)

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**Author:** [@Gelignite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Gelignite)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-booting-grub-issue-maybe/12421 "2026-08-29T02:08:37Z")

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Hi all. I have been running Bazzite flawlessly for over 12 months now with the only issue arising is comparability on some steam games. A few days ago I began to see a boot/loading issue. Previously if I delayed loggin…

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