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+title: HTPC Bazzite Ecosystem — Overview
+created: '2026-05-28'
+updated: '2026-05-28'
+type: concept
+namespace: family
+tags: [htpc, infra, how-to]
+sources: []
+confidence: medium
+related:
+  - "[[htpc-bazzite-proton]]"
+  - "[[tech/htpc-steam-emulators]]"
+  - "[[tech/htpc-kodi-layout]]"
+  - "[[tech/htpc-magic4pc]]"
+---
+
+# HTPC Bazzite Ecosystem — Overview
+
+Synthesis across [[htpc-bazzite-proton]], [[tech/htpc-steam-emulators]],
+[[tech/htpc-kodi-layout]], and [[tech/htpc-magic4pc]].
+
+Intel i7-6800K / RX 570 / Bazzite 44 at `192.168.1.86`. Connected to
+LG webOS TV (`192.168.1.75`) via HDMI.
+
+## Mode Map
+
+| Mode | Entry | What runs |
+|------|-------|-----------|
+| Steam Big Picture (gamescope) | Default boot | Steam Gaming Mode + 39 non-Steam shortcuts |
+| KDE Desktop | Ctrl+Alt+F2 or Steam → "Switch to Desktop" | Full desktop + Kodi launcher |
+| Kodi | From KDE | NFS/SMB media browsing (see [[tech/htpc-kodi-layout]]) |
+| Emulators | Steam shortcuts (gamescope or KDE) | RetroArch, EmuDeck |
+
+## Input Devices
+
+| Device | Role |
+|--------|------|
+| 2× 8BitDo Ultimate dongles | Primary gamepads |
+| Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver | Secondary gamepad |
+| LG Magic Remote (magic4pc) | TV remote → mouse/keyboard via [[tech/htpc-magic4pc]] |
+
+**8BitDo pitfall:** both dongles must be on separate physical USB ports
+(not the same hub). See [[tech/htpc-steam-emulators]].
+
+## Windows Games via Proton
+
+39 games added as non-Steam shortcuts. Most on GE-Proton10-34.
+Compatibility matrix and fix recipes: [[htpc-bazzite-proton]].
+
+Highlights:
+- VK GameCenter (Atomic Heart) — working ✅
+- Rayman Origins — GE-Proton + `d3d9=b` ✅
+- Doom 3 BFG — Luxtorpeda (rbdoom-3-bfg flatpak) ✅
+- 5 games still broken (Brawlhalla, Castle Crashers, Worms ×2, Duck Game)
+
+## Non-Steam Shortcut Management
+
+VDF shortcuts via Python `vdf` module. **Rules:**
+1. Stop Steam before editing `shortcuts.vdf`
+2. Use `vdf.binary_load` — never manual byte editing
+3. Keep `bak-eagle` (23 May, 106 entries) as recovery baseline
+
+See full guide in [[htpc-bazzite-proton]] § VDF.
+
+## Cover Art
+
+`steam-grid-artwork.py` (at vault root) — fetches artwork from
+SteamGridDB for non-Steam shortcuts. Run when adding new shortcuts.
+
+## Maintenance Notes
+
+- `rpm-ostree upgrade` resets `/usr/local/bin/magic4pc` — rebuild and redeploy
+- VDF backup: `saves-backup.service` (systemd, daily rsync)
+- Proton updates: extract tar.gz into `~/.steam/steam/compatibilitytools.d/`