diff --git a/systems/x86_64-linux/steamdeck/boot.nix b/systems/x86_64-linux/steamdeck/boot.nix
index a47e597..9de5f0f 100755
--- a/systems/x86_64-linux/steamdeck/boot.nix
+++ b/systems/x86_64-linux/steamdeck/boot.nix
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ in
     kernelModules = [ "nct6775" ];
     loader = {
       systemd-boot = {
-        consoleMode = 5;
+        consoleMode = "5";
       };
     };