Budget PC Gaming on a Plasma TV Is AMAZING in 2026

Plasma TVs are hidden gems for couch PC gaming setups. Combined with Bazzite on older hardware, it's shocking how smoothly everything looks and runs even when maxed out. In this video, I show my budget Linux PC build and how I made the most of it. For me, this PC replaces the need to own the latest consoles and in some ways even beats my OLED setups. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro to the setup 0:57 - 1080p 60FPS looks unbelievably good on a 1080p plasma 2:08 - Why not use a 4K modern TV? 2:53 - Bazzite and why it works for this setup 4:24 - Lag on plasmas? 5:10 - Burn-in risk? 5:43 - 7th gen (360/PS3 era) PC gaming is awesome 7:13 - My Linux gaming PC build specs and approx. cost 8:35 - AMD GPUs are best for Bazzite HTPC builds 9:19 - Stellar Blade tested on RX 5700 XT 10:30 - Plasma beats OLED?! 12:10 - Plasmas beats HD CRT?! 13:06 - Power consumption? 13:49 - Linux PC gaming advantages vs. Windows 14:41 - Windows PC gaming advantages vs. Bazzite 15:58 - NVIDIA Pulsar? 16:47 - Bazzite is easy to install 17:25 - Considering Steam Machine 19:01 - PC game compatibility with Linux today 19:43 - Wake via controller and HDMI-CEC limitations 20:16 - A mouse and keyboard navigation solution 20:41 - Customizing Steam Gaming Mode UI with Decky Loader 23:33 - Tour my Bazzite HTPC, 5.1 surround plasma TV setup 33:06 - Conclusion and thanks! My detailed tour of this HTPC setup (23:33) includes the following electronics: ➤ Panasonic TC-P50ST50: 50" 1080p plasma TV from 2012 ("ST50") ➤ Denon AVR-2311CI: AV receiver from 2010 ➤ Artison Studio 46: 3-channel passive sound bar from 2012 ➤ Episode ES-SUB-EVO8-110: 8" active subwoofer from 2011 ➤ NHT SB2: bookshelf speakers from 2002 I found this tutorial video very helpful for creating the bootable USB drive and installing Bazzite:    • How to Install Bazzite Properly (Complete ...   As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission from your use of the affiliate links below: ➤ Leather lounge chair + ottoman: https://amzn.to/4ily4Tt ➤ Easel-style stand for 49-70 inch TVs up to 88 lbs.: https://amzn.to/3PlDKQn (Note: It does not include a soundbar mount.) ➤ PC case for this build: https://amzn.to/4vlikG9 ➤ 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller: https://amzn.to/4w12KzI ➤ Rack/Stand for bulky AV equipment: https://amzn.to/43tgoQP ➤ Arcade-style carpet I use: https://amzn.to/3ZnFo8z (also available in many other sizes) Thanks for reading and please feel free to leave any questions in the comments!