Here's something that could be exciting but also could be a whole lot of nothing. So keep expectations firmly in check, but work submitted for Linux kernel 6.6 show something interesting from Valve. Potentially a Steam Deck refresh or their new VR headset perhaps?
The note comes from Phoronix, who as usual goes over basically every little thing Linux kernel related. They found work being pulled in for Linux kernel 6.6 sound updates, that includes additions for AMD Van Gogh, the chip used in the Steam Deck. However, when you look into the full updates and scroll down for a while there's this interesting little bit:
So here we have Galileo and Sephiroth being added for Valve - the question is what are they? They're being added under "Valve Jupiter device", with Jupiter being one of the names Valve seems to use for SteamOS. Considering the current SoC in the Steam Deck is named Aerith, a refresh of Sephiroth would continue their fun Final Fantasy inspired naming.
They could point to a lot of things: a Steam Deck refresh, the new VR headset we know they're working on, some developer boards they use in-house or anything really. We really have no idea but it's always fun to wonder about what it could turn out to be.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Those DMI_MATCH macros check for DMI strings which can also be read from userspace with ´cat /sys/class/dmi/id/product_name´, ´cat /sys/class/dmi/id/product_family´ etc.
For SteamDeck product_family is Aerith and product_name is Jupiter, so for me this patch means Steamdeck 2 confirmed! Codename Galileo with a new SoC called Sephiroth! Now the only question: What is the timeline and where are we currently on it? xD
For SteamDeck product_family is Aerith and product_name is Jupiter, so for me this patch means Steamdeck 2 confirmed! Codename Galileo with a new SoC called Sephiroth! Now the only question: What is the timeline and where are we currently on it? xD
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Quoting: CatKillerQuoting: BrokattWhat I would want is a version of the Steam Deck without the screen, a Steam Brick if you will. I think that could be really popular both for desk and couch gaming. Sure you can get a dock a get almost the same experience but not entirely.Make one yourself. There are quite a few dinky NUC-like machines available, or you can just plug any computer into a TV or monitor. Install Linux on it, autolaunch Steam Big Picture, and pair it with a PlayStation controller. Job jobbed.
I could and I have done so in the past but I don't want to anymore. I work in IT and when I get home I just want stuff to work with minimal setup, with support from a stable company/organization so everything doesn't break after 6 months. That's why I love SteamOS with EmuDeck. That to me is an acceptable level of setup :)
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kaktuspalme Sep 6, 2023
Quoting: JacksonI always feel like they are going to bring back the Original Steam Machines, but instead of it failing by relying on native ports, now they can use Steam OS on it.Oh yes, the time might be ready for that.
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Couldn't it be the two interactions of the Dock? As they have been having massive audio issues with the deck and the audio on the Dock.
They said there would be a fix in the Kernel for 3.5.0 and people are still complaining about how bad the audio is on the dock in 3.4
They said there would be a fix in the Kernel for 3.5.0 and people are still complaining about how bad the audio is on the dock in 3.4
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Quoting: GuestSteam Deck is a bit short on beef once you're looking at a larger screen with more resolution.Quoting: JacksonI always feel like they are going to bring back the Original Steam Machines, but instead of it failing by relying on native ports, now they can use Steam OS on it. That would be a very interesting project and I believe it would greatly contribute to Linux gaming. Just like Steam Deck has up until now.
Would love to see what kind of impact a home console from steam would bring not only to the PC gaming market, but also to the Linux gaming space!
I don't see the point of steam machines when SteamDeck covers the market through hooking up to the TV
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Quoting: GuestIt's unlikely the small form factor of a steam machine will include better hardware.That strikes me as likely to be inaccurate. All hypothetical, but look--the Deck is intended for playing games on its small screen, and it has the hardware capable of doing that.
Nobody's going to launch a machine intended for playing games on large screens which is not capable of playing games on large screens.
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Quoting: GuestIt's unlikely the small form factor of a steam machine will include better hardware. If you want a beefy console to game at the TV - install arch with the steam-minicompositor so that only steam launches at bootup and then you can play games as if its a console.
I'd consider a machine ten times the size (height) of the Steam Deck still "small form factor". This should be able to contain beefier hardware quite well.
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Quoting: GuestWhich ones?Quoting: Purple Library GuyQuoting: GuestIt's unlikely the small form factor of a steam machine will include better hardware.That strikes me as likely to be inaccurate. All hypothetical, but look--the Deck is intended for playing games on its small screen, and it has the hardware capable of doing that.
Nobody's going to launch a machine intended for playing games on large screens which is not capable of playing games on large screens.
Compare the size of the old steam machines.
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Sep 7, 2023
Quoting: Purple Library GuyQuoting: GuestWhich ones?Quoting: Purple Library GuyQuoting: GuestIt's unlikely the small form factor of a steam machine will include better hardware.That strikes me as likely to be inaccurate. All hypothetical, but look--the Deck is intended for playing games on its small screen, and it has the hardware capable of doing that.
Nobody's going to launch a machine intended for playing games on large screens which is not capable of playing games on large screens.
Compare the size of the old steam machines.
The most visible ones like the Alienware Alpha and Zotac's NEN were pretty tiny, but they were powerful enough to run any game from 2014 at a decent resolution. They sported something like Nvidia's GTX 860 / 960 and a mid tier Intel core CPU, which is close to what I had in my own full size computer at that time. Still, they were a lot larger than a handheld like the Deck.
Don't know how relevant that is though. Other brands sold--or at least advertised--larger and more powerful Steam Machines.
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Mohandevir Sep 8, 2023
Just leaving that here... FFVII spoiler.
Edit: Bruce... What the... Bryant!
Last edited by Mohandevir on 8 September 2023 at 9:37 pm UTC
Spoiler, click me
Bryant Gardiner just said, in a youtube video, that Sephiroth is the character that killed Aerith, in FFVII...
Don't know if it has any importance, but found it interresting.
Don't know if it has any importance, but found it interresting.
Edit: Bruce... What the... Bryant!
Last edited by Mohandevir on 8 September 2023 at 9:37 pm UTC
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