# Gaming mode doesn't respect physical keyboard layout

**URL:** <https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gaming-mode-doesnt-respect-physical-keyboard-layout/4255>\
**Category:** Bazzite\
**Created:** [September 25, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gaming-mode-doesnt-respect-physical-keyboard-layout/4255 "2024-09-25T17:08:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![unicornsandcandies](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/unicornsandcandies/32/1584_2.png) [@unicornsandcandies](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/unicornsandcandies)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gaming-mode-doesnt-respect-physical-keyboard-layout/4255/1 "2024-09-25T17:08:04Z")

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Needed workaround to make it work in /etc/environment file.

Can you add this to bazzite portal or ujust? It’s really helpful when using on HTPC or a laptop.

If there’s any better way to solve this, please do.

Source:

> **[Change external keyboard layout for gaming-mode on Steam Deck – deckplosion.de](https://deckplosion.de/change-external-keyboard-layout-for-gaming-mode-on-steam-deck/)**

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**Author:** ![nicknamenamenick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/nicknamenamenick/32/4512_2.png) [@nicknamenamenick](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/nicknamenamenick)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/gaming-mode-doesnt-respect-physical-keyboard-layout/4255/2 "2024-09-25T19:05:25Z")

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> **[Steam Gaming Mode - Bazzite Documentation](https://docs.bazzite.gg/Handheld_and_HTPC_edition/Steam_Gaming_Mode/#change-physical-keyboard-layout-for-steam-gaming-mode)**
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> Bazzite is a custom image built upon Fedora Atomic Desktops that brings the best of Linux gaming to all of your devices - including your favorite handheld.