I finally found an app that makes Xbox Game Pass on Steam Deck a breeze, but it's not perfect

After testing several games on the Steam Deck OLED with Xbox Game Pass access via the Xodus Nexus app, it's clear that the launcher offers a convenient way to play Xbox Game Pass games on Linux devices like the Steam Deck. However, it's important to note that the app is not perfect and has its limitations. The app uses a customized Proton runtime to run Windows PC games on Linux, handling Microsoft account authentication, proprietary Microsoft Store game packages, Xbox runtime APIs, and more.

Despite these efforts, some games do not perform as well as they do with Proton on Steam and SteamOS, and not every game is compatible with the app. Additionally, navigating Xodus Nexus on the Steam Deck can be confusing and frustrating at times, and some games, like Star Wars: Outlaws, Star Wars: Jedi: Survivor, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, simply won't boot up.

On the other hand, some games, like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 and Dredge, run exceptionally well. For now, it seems that the Steam Deck OLED remains the better choice for most new AAA games, but Xodus Nexus offers a handy way to revisit older titles and play indie games like Dredge.