Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware
Valve's SteamOS is now compatible with more non-Valve hardware, but the rollout is gradual and limited.
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What devices are supported by the latest SteamOS updates?
The latest updates support several new non-Valve gaming handhelds, Steam Machines, and devices compatible with the Steam Frame Wireless Adapter. Coverage does not yet specify the exact models.
What features are included in the SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta update?
The update includes sleep mode fixes for Steam Machines, initial gamepad support for new handhelds, and support for the Steam Frame Wireless Adapter.
Is the expansion of SteamOS support complete?
No, the expansion is gradual and limited to specific devices and features. Full compatibility and functionality may not yet be available for all supported hardware.
The brief
Valve is expanding SteamOS support to more non-Valve hardware. The latest updates include sleep mode fixes for Steam Machines and initial gamepad support for several new gaming handhelds. SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta also introduces firmware updates for Steam Machines and support for the Steam Frame Wireless Adapter. The updates are part of a gradual expansion of SteamOS compatibility.
According to coverage from Ars Technica, the rollout is slow and limited to specific devices. The SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta update, as covered by GamingOnLinux, includes support for several new non-Valve gaming handhelds. However, the support is described as 'initial', suggesting that full functionality may not yet be available. The expansion of SteamOS support is not uniform.
The updates apply to specific devices and features. For example, the sleep mode fix is limited to Steam Machines. The gamepad support and Steam Frame Wireless Adapter support are also specific to certain handhelds. Coverage does not yet specify which devices are fully supported or when wider compatibility might be available.
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Who reported it (5)
- Valve has released a firmware update for Steam Machines with a sleep mode fix. en.gamegpu.com · 4h ago
- SteamOS gets 'initial gamepad support' for several new non-Valve gaming handhelds Yahoo Tech · 4h ago
- New SteamOS Beta Update Adds Initial Steam Frame Support Steam Deck HQ · 4h ago
- SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta has firmware updates for Steam Machine, wider handheld support, Steam Frame Wireless Adapter support GamingOnLinux · 4h ago
- Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware Ars Technica · 4h ago
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