No Gamepad-Native Music Player for Steam Deck / TV-Connected Linux
Steam Deck users who play on a TV or couch have no music player designed for gamepad navigation — existing Linux audio players require mouse-style input, have small fonts, and awkward controller interfaces. This makes casual music listening on the Deck while connected to a TV a frustrating experience. The problem is real but narrow, affecting a specific niche of Steam Deck users who want a dedicated audio playback experience outside of gaming.
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