SteamOS is a Linux-based operating system designed for handheld gaming PCs. Up until now that’s largely meant that it’s the operating system that powers Valve’s Steam Deck handhelds. While folks have ...

Despite the long list of PC gaming handhelds arriving on the market, the Steam Deck is still our favorite. SteamOS's tight integration with the Steam Deck hardware makes for a streamlined experience ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Aug 14, 2024, 11:23am EDT Aug 20, 2024, 11:27am EDT When I bought ...

SteamOS 3.8 was installed on the ROG Ally X using the Steam Deck recovery image, showcasing the operating system’s adaptability to non-Steam Deck devices. The installation process was relatively ...

A recent update to a crucial SteamOS component brings it much closer to fully supporting the Asus ROG Ally and Asus ROG Ally X. This update to Gamescope, a tool that manages game display settings, ...

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SteamOS will support rival handhelds once Valve is happy with it. SteamOS will support rival handhelds once Valve is happy with it. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers ...

What if the future of handheld gaming didn’t revolve around Windows? Imagine a sleek, high-performance device that ditches the familiar Microsoft ecosystem for a bold, Linux-based alternative, one ...

In our review of the Asus ROG Ally last year, many of our complaints centered on having to fiddle with an “awkwardly scaled” version of Windows. That’s especially true when you compare the ROG Ally ...

Something to look forward to: Valve's SteamOS is expected to become available for third-party devices in the coming weeks, potentially challenging Windows in the PC gaming sector. An early benchmark ...

SteamOS, the super-smooth integrated system that runs on the Steam Deck, is coming to third-party handheld gaming PCs. It’s a dream several years in the making, soon to be fulfilled in the upcoming ...

Can you install SteamOS on a laptop or desktop PC? While Valve doesn't specifically say you can, the short answer is yes, you can install SteamOS on your PC. There are caveats, though. For one, it's ...