Windows 10: Steam Big Picture Mode not using dedicated GPU on Windows PC

While gaming using Steam’s Big Picture Mode can be extremely helpful, as it offers a slick, console-like experience, it occasionally defaults to using your integrated GPU instead of your dedicated GPU. As a result, you encounter issues such as stuttering, lag, and poor visuals. So, in case you are dealing with a similar issue, here’s […]

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Is it possible to launch the Windows 10 Xbox program in fullscreen ? (Similar to Steam Big Picture)

I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to run the Xbox app in fullscreen mode with controller support similar to Steam Big Picture. Basically trying to create a console experience on a windows 10 gaming pc.

 

Steam Big Picture crashes, and not getting sound now.

Hello,

Thank you for your response.

I appreciate your time and efforts.

For HDMI sound issue, I would suggest you to update audio drivers from the computer manufacturer's website
and check.

For Steam crash issue, I would suggest you to perform clean boot and check.

Refer this article:

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support

(Also holds good for Windows 10)

Clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program.

Note: After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps from section “How to reset the computer to start as usual after clean boot troubleshooting” to reset the computer to start as usual.

For Big picture issue, you may need to reinstall the software in compatibility mode as suggested earlier.

I hope this information helps.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you

 

Steam Big Picture Available Now

Valve today announced the public release of Big Picture, Steam's new mode that lets gamers access all of their favorite Steam games on a television from the comfort of their sofa. Big Picture has been designed to be used with a traditional gamepad, while also fully supporting keyboard and mouse input.

To celebrate the public launch of Big Picture, over thirty controller-friendly games will be on sale from now until December 10, with savings up to 75% off.







Access to the complete Steam store is included, as is the Steam Community. Big Picture is available worldwide in over twenty languages, including German, French, Russian, Korean, and Portuguese.

Gamers' existing games are all available in Big Picture. In addition to having the complete library of Steam games, each user's cloud files, Steam Workshop content, account information and preferences will be accessible automatically in the new mode.

Steam gamers may easily experience Big Picture on their televisions by connecting their PC or Mac, typically with a single HDMI cable. Big Picture also includes a new web browser designed for televisions and game controllers. It is accessible from anywhere within the Big Picture UI, and even while playing Steam games on a TV. It supports Big Picture's new method of typing with a gamepad, which is useful for entering URLs, filling out forms, chatting, and other functions.

For more information, please visit steampowered.com/bigpicture.