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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

SteamOS continues its slow spread across the PC gaming landscape

Valve will release open-source SteamOS for Arm, enabling native gaming on diverse Arm-based handhelds and broadening PC gaming beyond x86.
fromGameSpot
6 days ago

Lenovo Legion Go 2 SteamOS Edition Revealed

There's no shortage of handheld gaming PCs to choose from lately, but the Steam Deck has been a popular option thanks in part to its operating system. SteamOS works far better than Windows on these machines, and fortunately, it's available on another device: Lenovo's Legion Go 2. The company recently rolled out the Legion Go S with SteamOS, but for anyone looking for a handheld with more heavy-duty hardware--and Switch-like controllers--the Legion Go 2 has been a solid option.
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#lenovo-legion-go-2
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fromEngadget
6 days ago

Quake is now Steam Deck Verified

Quake is Steam Deck Verified and Handheld Optimized for Xbox ROG Ally, making the 1996 id Software shooter widely available on modern platforms.
#linux-gaming
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

The 7 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 - including my favorite

fromZDNET
8 months ago
Video games

The 6 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 - including my favorite

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Software development

The 7 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 - including my favorite

fromZDNET
8 months ago
Video games

The 6 Linux distros I recommend most for gaming in 2025 - including my favorite

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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

SteamOS vs. Windows on dedicated GPUs: It's complicated, but Windows has an edge

SteamOS underperforms Windows on systems with dedicated 8GB GPUs, fares better on integrated GPUs, and more frequently encounters apparent GPU RAM limits.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Why won't Steam Machine support HDMI 2.1? Digging in on the display standard drama.

SteamOS compresses luminance with chroma subsampling to deliver higher resolution and frame rates over limited HDMI 2.0 drivers, reducing color fidelity and VRR support.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Testing shows why the Steam Machine's 8GB of graphics RAM could be a problem

8GB of GPU VRAM is increasingly a performance bottleneck on SteamOS, causing greater slowdowns than equivalent Windows configurations at higher resolutions.
#steam-machine
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

For the Steam Machine to change PC gaming, Valve must solve Linux's anti-cheat problem

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Video games

For the Steam Machine to change PC gaming, Valve must solve Linux's anti-cheat problem

#valve
Video games
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Valve takes another step toward making SteamOS a true Windows competitor

Valve is introducing a 'SteamOS Compatible' label for games to indicate compatibility with the Linux-based SteamOS.
Over 18,000 titles will initially receive the SteamOS Compatible status, improving user experience.
Video games
fromGameSpot
8 months ago

Steam Deck Verified Program Expanding To Other Hardware Running SteamOS, Like Legion Go S

Valve introduces a new compatibility rating for SteamOS to indicate games' functionality on devices like Lenovo Legion Go S.
fromGameSpot
8 months ago
Video games

Steam Deck Verified Program Expanding To Other Hardware Running SteamOS, Like Legion Go S

#steam-deck
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

Dbrand's Companion Cube is the perfect partner for your future Steam Machine

Dbrand will offer a Weighted Companion Cube skin for Valve's 2026 Steam Machine, giving the console-like PC a distinctive, attention-grabbing look.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How the Steam Frame compares to other VR headsets

The Steam Frame is a standalone VR headset that streams PC games via a wireless dongle and runs many Steam titles locally using Arm-based real-time emulation.
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fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Valve Reveals New Hardware Lineup: A Controller, Compact Gaming PC, and VR-Ready Headset

Three new Steam hardware products — Steam Controller, compact Steam Machine, and Steam Frame VR headset — will ship in early 2026.
#legion-go-s
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Gadgets

Is Lenovo's new SteamOS handheld worth the hype? I tested it, here's my verdict

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Gadgets

Is Lenovo's new SteamOS handheld worth the hype? I tested it, here's my verdict

#lenovo-legion-go-s
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago
Gadgets

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS Review

Lenovo Legion Go S is a SteamOS handheld offering superior horsepower and a 120Hz display, competing favorably with the Steam Deck but with some tradeoffs.
fromEngadget
7 months ago
Video games

SteamOS now officially supports a second handheld

Valve integrates Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS, marking a new era of handheld gaming.
SteamOS sees expanded compatibility with more AMD-powered devices and new accessibility features.
Video games
fromEngadget
7 months ago

SteamOS now officially supports a second handheld

Valve integrates Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS, marking a new era of handheld gaming.
SteamOS sees expanded compatibility with more AMD-powered devices and new accessibility features.
Video games
fromZDNET
4 months ago

Should you buy a handheld PC? This Lenovo model running SteamOS made my decision easy

Legion Go S, running SteamOS, surpasses previous models, emphasizing streamlined performance for gaming.
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fromZDNET
4 months ago

I swapped my PC for Lenovo's SteamOS handheld - and don't miss Windows at all

SteamOS transforms the Legion Go S into a premier gaming handheld.
The design of the Legion Go S remains similar to the earlier model, with only a new color option.
#handheld-gaming
#gaming
fromArs Technica
6 months ago
Video games

Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds

SteamOS outperformed Windows in frame rates for most tested games, highlighting its efficiency despite using a translation layer.
fromThe Verge
7 months ago
Video games

SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft's Xbox-branded handheld

Windows performance issues on handheld gaming PCs need to be addressed urgently by Microsoft.
SteamOS outperforms Windows on handhelds, especially in battery life and gaming performance.
Video games
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft's Xbox-branded handheld

Windows performance issues on handheld gaming PCs need to be addressed urgently by Microsoft.
SteamOS outperforms Windows on handhelds, especially in battery life and gaming performance.
Video games
fromThe Verge
7 months ago

This is how Microsoft is combining Windows and Xbox for handheld PCs

Microsoft is enhancing the Xbox experience for handhelds with ROG Xbox Ally devices.
A significant overhaul of the Xbox app and Windows is underway.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
7 months ago

Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Plans Reportedly Shelved Due to These Reasons

Microsoft has halted the development of its Xbox handheld console, focusing instead on optimizing Windows 11 for handheld devices.
Video games
fromEngadget
8 months ago

Valve made a Steam Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks

Steam will introduce a compatibility rating for games on SteamOS, providing clear support indicators for users.
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