The Steam Machine could be closer than we expected after its recent delay, as Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview for initial hardware support.

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It's time for SteamOS to start branching out ...

The latest SteamOS update is great news for fans of Valve's handheld and those patiently waiting for updates on the upcoming Steam Machine.

TL;DR: SteamOS 3.8 introduces support for Valve's upcoming Steam Machine and third-party handhelds like Xbox Ally and Lenovo Legion Go 2. The update enhances Steam Deck battery life, adds Bluetooth ...

Valve's huge new SteamOS update is finally here, and with it arrives support for the Steam Deck's rivals, Lenovo’s Legion Go and Asus’ ROG Ally series. SteamOS update 3.7.8 improves support for these ...

The Steam Deck is powered by SteamOS, Valve’s proprietary software that allows users to take their PC gaming libraries on the go. Several competitors have cropped up in the handheld PC gaming space in ...

SteamOS is a Linux-based operating system designed for gaming. It’s developed by gaming company Valve, and right now the only device that ships with SteamOS pre-installed is Valve’s Steam Deck ...

Those Intel, AMD, and Nvidia stickers on your laptop aren’t just pretty decoration. They’re part of some big (and very intentional) branding programs with huge amounts of money behind them. That’s why ...

Something to look forward to: Steam users have long wondered about when Valve might make the Steam Deck's custom Linux distro available for other devices. While the company hasn't disclosed its ...

UPDATE 12/26/2024: Since writing the post below, Lenovo has sprung another leak, revealing the company’s plans for multiple new Legion Go devices. These include a flagship Legion Go 2 with an OLED ...