Proton 10.0-2 gets a Release Candidate for gaming on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck
Valve are preparing the next major version of their Windows compatibility layer Proton, with a new test build ready for you with Proton 10.0-2.
Category: Handheld Gaming
Small SteamOS update for Legion Go S, and faster Steam startup time if you have lots on non-Steam games
Another Beta update for the Steam Client and SteamOS with a few fixes and an improvement for the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld in SteamOS.
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SteamOS 3.7.10 Beta brings a Steam Deck OLED WiFi fix, new accessibility options and more work for other handhelds
Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.10 Beta bringing lots of fixes for the Steam Deck, additional accessibility options and a bit of work for more handhelds.
Steam Beta adds controller support icons for game capsules on SteamOS
Valve have updated the Steam Beta for all platforms with bug fixes, and a controller support info tweak for SteamOS.
OrangePi Neo gaming handheld with Manjaro Linux delayed until Q3 2025 with no exact date
The OrangePi Neo gaming handheld with Manjaro Linux initially sounded quite exciting, but it's now facing delays and won't be here until at least Q3 2025.
Supply chain issues are making the Steam Deck OLED go out of stock
Valve have put up a notice in the USA and Canada, where multiple models of the Steam Deck OLED have now gone completely out of stock.
Stellar Blade gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
Stellar Blade from SHIFT UP Corporation has been rated Steam Deck Verified by Valve ahead of the release on June 11th.
ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds announced, the first real Steam Deck competition
Microsoft and ASUS have formally announced the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, what is likely the first real competition for the Steam Deck.
AMD revealed two more Ryzen Z2 chips for gaming handhelds
AMD have expanded their Ryzen Z2 offerings, with two more chips designed for handhelds.
Steam Deck, SteamOS will now stop bugging you to install updates multiple times
Valve released a fresh Steam update for Steam Deck / SteamOS and additionally a Beta update too, both of which solve some annoyances.
GeForce NOW app for Steam Deck has arrived
NVIDIA have today officially released their GeForce NOW native app for the Steam Deck, to give a better experience than using a browser with more features.
SteamOS massively beats Windows on the Legion Go S
According to YouTuber Dave2D who managed to get their hands on the Lenovo Legion Go S, the SteamOS version destroys Windows in performance and battery life.
SteamOS 3.7.9 Beta has fixes for ROG Ally, Legion Go S, booting on Strix Point
Valve continue hammering away at the code for SteamOS to get it working nicely on more devices and hardware, with SteamOS 3.7.9 Beta bringing more fixes.
MSI Claw handheld looks like it may get better Linux support
A new draft patch series for the Linux kernel has been submitted, which should hopefully bring up expanded support for the MSI Claw handheld.
Manjaro Linux lead gives more info on the new ZOTAC GAMING ZONE handheld with AMD
The Project Lead of Manjaro Linux, Philip Müller, has given a status update with more info on their partnership with ZOTAC on the new prototype ZOTAC GAMING ZONE handheld.
ZOTAC GAMING ZONE Handheld getting a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 prototype with a Manjaro Linux-based OS
Hardware vendor ZOTAC have announced they're working on a new ZOTAC GAMING ZONE Handheld, with a prototype that will be shown off at COMPUTEX 2025 running Linux.
Razer announced the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma for your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go and more
Seems like making a dock for handheld gaming PCs is now some rite of passage for accessory and hardware vendors, as even Razer have jumped in now with the aptly named Razer Handheld Dock Chroma.
Refurbished Steam Deck LCD and Steam Deck OLED back in stock in the UK and Europe - act fast
If you're wanting to pick up a Steam Deck or Steam Deck OLED a bit cheaper, Valve's Certified Refurbished program is a great way to do it. And if you're in the UK and EU, they're back in stock.
OrangePi Neo gaming handheld with Manjaro Linux now due out in Q1 2025
While announcements on the OrangePi Neo gaming handheld that will ship with Manjaro Linux have been a bit quiet lately, it's still coming and they've updated their launch plan for it to be available in Q1 2025.
Valve confirms a public beta of SteamOS is coming as 'SteamOS expands beyond Steam Deck'
With the announcement of the Lenovo Legion Go S as the first third-party SteamOS device, Valve have now officially announced that SteamOS Linux is expanding beyond the Steam Deck.
- Proton 10.0-2 gets a Release Candidate for gaming on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck
- Multiple security issues in the X.Org X server and Xwayland disclosed, new versions released [updated]
- Nexus Mods is under new ownership [updated]
- GOG now ask for donations when you buy games
- REMATCH gets rated Steam Deck and SteamOS playable ahead of release
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