…For the Steam Deck, this serves as refinement, but for other handhelds, SteamOS 3.8 is what finally makes the hardware feel like it belongs. Related SteamOS proved the Linux desktop works…
…Related 4 reasons a Steam Deck shouldn’t replace your dedicated gaming PC We're evaluating why Valve's Steam Deck isn't a worthwhile replacement for a dedicated gaming PC Lastly…
…Related 5 reasons you shouldn't install Windows on the Steam Deck The Steam Deck can install Windows and has drivers for its hardware, but it's not a great experience. Linux…
…In February 2022, the month the Steam Deck launched, Steam's hardware survey showed that only 1.02% of players were using Linux. In April 2026, that percentage is at 4.52…
…have the hardware. For now, it's filled the gap perfectly fine while I wait in the queue to pick up the new Steam Controller. Steam Link turns the Deck into a…
…based on your actual hardware. It shows an FPS number and a graph based on anonymized, opt-in user data for similar components. Initially aimed at SteamOS/Deck; useful for judging pre…
…t been keeping tabs on Valve's new hardware efforts, you'll likely have missed the Steam Machine. Following on from the Steam Deck, Valve decided it was time to leave Nintendo…
…The conversation is growing beyond the Steam Deck alone. We are seeing handheld manufacturers increasingly recognize that Windows isn't always the ideal solution for portable gaming hardware, especially if you want…
…Together, they make SteamOS feel less Deck-bound than ever before. Valve is also preparing SteamOS to run on its own upcoming hardware. The Steam Machine ships on x86; the Steam Frame…
…It’s worth noting that hardware compatibility depends heavily on the platform you are running. On AMD-based systems and the Steam Deck, Jovian NixOS gets very close to the native SteamOS…