SteamOS Beta Updates Expand Hardware Support and Features
Valve's latest SteamOS beta releases focus on broader hardware compatibility, including upcoming Steam Machines and various handhelds, alongside performance and display improvements.
- Entities
- Valve
- SteamOS
- Steam Deck
- PC
Coverage across 2 outlets
Valve's latest SteamOS is out with 'initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware'
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8, an update to its Arch-based Linux distribution for the Steam Deck and other hardware. This version introduces initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware and improves desktop mode performance by defaulting to Wayland over X11. The update also includes various other enhancements for display, audio, and system firmware across different Steam Deck models and compatible third-party handhelds.
SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta brings fixes for MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta, addressing issues with MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode and other regressions. This update includes fixes for performance HUD crashes, slow charger detection, and improved compatibility for various handheld devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. The update also brings significant changes to KDE Plasma, graphics drivers, and system firmware.
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output
The SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta introduces expanded hardware support for various handheld devices, including MSI Claw, OneXPlayer, and ASUS ROG Ally. This update also brings preliminary support for HDMI VRR on devices with native HDMI output and includes numerous fixes and improvements for controller support, audio, Bluetooth, and desktop mode functionality.
SteamOS 3.8.4 Beta brings further Steam Machine support and fixes for experimental nested desktop mode
SteamOS 3.8.4 Beta has been released, introducing further support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware and fixing issues with nested desktop mode and VRR-capable TVs. A stable update, SteamOS 3.7.23, also rolled out with essential security and stability patches. The beta version includes numerous general improvements, enhanced controller support for various handheld devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and ASUS ROG Ally, and updates to the KDE Plasma desktop environment.
SteamOS 3.8.1 now in Beta for more gamers to test new features
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.1 to Beta, bringing a significant update with numerous features and fixes for Steam Deck and other handheld gaming PCs. Key improvements include enhanced WiFi performance, better VRR support, updated graphics drivers, and expanded compatibility for various hardware and peripherals. The update also introduces preliminary support for hibernation and Wayland as the default desktop environment.