"Valve is adding genuine hibernation and "memory power down" modes to the Steam Deck - though just the LCD model to start - which should help extend battery life when you hit the power button or leave them idle. Some Windows machines currently last longer than the Steam Deck when asleep, because they self-hibernate to save power, while the Steam Deck has an instant-on sleep mode."
"Not only is it the first release to support the upcoming Steam Machine living room gaming PC, it comes with long-awaited features for Valve's handhelds and more support for other companies' handhelds than we've seen to date - including Microsoft and Asus' Xbox Ally series, the Lenovo Legion Go 2, the OneXPlayer X1, and additional support for MSI, GPD, Anbernic, OrangePi, and Zotac."
"Plus, Valve has finally added a setting in its gaming mode to let you use your Bluetooth headset microphones - something I've been asking for since the beginning. And the Steam Deck LCD is finally getting Bluetooth Wake re-enabled, so you can turn on your TV-connected Deck with a wireless controller from your couch."
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 in preview with significant updates for Steam Deck and broader handheld gaming support. The update introduces hibernation and memory power-down modes for Steam Deck LCD models to improve battery life during idle periods. Bluetooth headset microphones are now functional in gaming mode, addressing a long-standing user request. Bluetooth Wake functionality returns to Steam Deck LCD, enabling wireless controller activation. The update marks the first SteamOS release supporting the upcoming Steam Machine living room PC and includes expanded compatibility for multiple third-party handhelds from Microsoft, Asus, Lenovo, OneXPlayer, MSI, GPD, Anbernic, OrangePi, and Zotac.
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