SteamOS 3.9 tested against Windows on the ROG Flow Z13 KJP, with benchmarks in Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring at high settings ...

Valve is making a notable shift with its portable gaming strategy as Lenovo debuted a new edition of its Legion Go gaming handheld that runs Valve’s custom operating system. Valve, headquartered in ...

TL;DR: Valve is rumored to release SteamOS for desktop PCs soon, potentially freeing gamers from Windows. SteamOS, already on the Steam Deck, could lead to a significant shift as gamers move to ...

Viraaj is a spirited gamer, lifelong PlayStation main, huge petrolhead, but most importantly, a principled journalist. With experience at publications like FandomWire, HotCars, and DriveTribe, writing ...

SteamOS will support rival handhelds once Valve is happy with it. SteamOS will support rival handhelds once Valve is happy with it. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers ...

Forward-looking: One of Steam Deck's most significant achievements is proving that developers can contort a PC operating system to provide an accessible interface for compact handheld gaming consoles.

Chimera OS is a Linux distribution designed for gamers that focuses on providing a seamless gaming experience on your PC hardware. It simplifies the process of system installation and maintenance.

Forward-looking: The imminent release of Valve's Linux-based SteamOS for devices other than the Steam Deck might cause handheld gaming PCs and other devices to drop Windows. However, Zotac aims to ...

SteamOS 3.8 brings a fresh perspective to handheld gaming when installed on the Legion Go S, a device originally designed for Windows. By transitioning to this open source operating system, you can ...

Simple answer: knowledge and trust. SteamOS “just works”. It’s a safe assumption for everyone. Other distros … maybe? Knowing for sure requires doing some research to figure out. Do they do work fully ...