Valve rolls out SteamOS for more handhelds, offering a fresh alternative to Windows

Highly anticipated: It's finally happening. We've long heard about the general release of SteamOS, but Valve has now made it official with the launch of a new version of the operating system. The patch notes for SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview mention "Beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds" as one of the key additions. The line is vague but it officially confirms Valve's intent to open up its Linux-based gaming OS to a wider ecosystem of mobile gaming hardware beyond the Steam Deck. The release also features a newer Arch Linux base. If you've been keeping track of developments, you probably already know that this has been an open secret for a while. Valve representatives previously hinted at plans to broaden SteamOS availability. Moreover, Sadlyitsdadley on X fanned the flames late last week with an "It's almost here" post showcasing the SteamOS logo boot screen on an unspecified device. I didn't make the image I posted above. It's the official generic splash screen for SteamOS ... Read full article.