Article category: SteamOS - page 7

SteamOS 3.7.2 Preview gets a fix for the Steam Deck OLED

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2025

While Valve continue working towards the public SteamOS 3 release for more devices, and we've seen them note work towards that in the initial SteamOS 3.7 Preview, they continue rolling out more bug fixes for the Steam Deck.

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS now on Best Buy for pre-order with Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Ryzen Z2 Go

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2025

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While there doesn't seem to have been any announcement from Lenovo yet that I can see, Best Buy in the USA have put up two versions of the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS for pre-order.

Steam Beta improves download speed of Steam Client updates on Linux / Steam Deck and other fixes

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2025

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Valve just released a fresh Steam Client Beta available for all platforms that includes some feature tweaks and a healthy injection of bug fixes.

Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.7.1 Preview fixes up some sound issues

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2025

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Valve have released a quick follow-up update to the big SteamOS 3.7 preview on Steam Deck to fix up some issues people have been reporting with the sound quality.

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds'

By Liam Dawe, 15 Mar 2025

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Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which they noted has the beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds! So we're closing in on the previously announced Beta for more handhelds. Although this release is still just for Steam Deck.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 Beta gets a performance fix for No Rest for the Wicked

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

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No Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios just got a dedicated performance fix in the latest SteamOS Beta update for Steam Deck.

Ubisoft announce Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows at launch

By Liam Dawe, 13 Mar 2025

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In a surprise turnaround after previously stating the Steam Deck would not be supported for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft have now said it actually will be.

I hope Valve are watching closely with Microsoft working towards an Xbox Handheld

By Liam Dawe, 12 Mar 2025

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With Microsoft pushing to improve Windows on handhelds, and reportedly working with a specific partner on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld, Valve should be watching closely with their Linux plans for Steam Deck and SteamOS.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.23 Beta released with fixes for rendering issues with Avowed

By Liam Dawe, 5 Mar 2025

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Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.23 Beta "Beak Visible" is available now for people to test in the Beta and Preview channels.

Happy three years to the Steam Deck - the Linux gaming machine that changed everything

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2025

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It's been three years today since Valve released the Steam Deck. Not only has Valve shown how incredible Linux actually can be as a gaming platform, but they really kicked the industry into gear on PC gaming handhelds.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.22 brings a fix for pre-compiled shader downloads

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2025

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Valve just released a tiny SteamOS 3.6.22 "Volcanic Activity" Beta for Steam Deck, which includes a fix for a rather annoying issue.

Steam Deck update gets a small battery life boost with the Frame Limiter

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2025

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Valve released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update for February 14th, showing the love to battery life with a little extra juice.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.21 released fixing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle eyes and security bugs

By Liam Dawe, 12 Feb 2025

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After being in Beta since December 2024, Valve have now released SteamOS 3.6.21 as stable for Steam Deck bringing in some bug and security fixes.

What Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console a success

By Liam Dawe, 5 Feb 2025

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While the most recent rumour of a Steam Console was complete junk, it did get me thinking on what Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console / Steam Machine actually successful.

How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop sudo password

By Liam Dawe, 4 Feb 2025

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If you're going to be messing around with SteamOS on Steam Deck or other devices, there are times it will need a sudo password in Desktop Mode. Here's how to set it, change it and reset it if you forgot it.

The latest Valve Steam Console rumour with AMD RDNA4 can be safely ignored - here's why

By Liam Dawe, 4 Feb 2025 [updated]

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Thanks to posts on social media and YouTuber videos, which now other news sites have picked up, we're seeing fresh rumours about a new Steam Machine / Steam Console.

How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins

By Liam Dawe, 4 Feb 2025

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Decky Loader is a simple to use plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, that allows you to add in plenty of extra features and some of the plugins are awesome.

How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 4 Feb 2025

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Here's all you need to know on how to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.

Valve fixes up The Finals and No Man's Sky VR with Proton Experimental

By Liam Dawe, 4 Feb 2025

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A fresh Proton Experimental update from Valve has landed fixing up issues with two games for Linux / Steam Deck so here's what's new.

Survival horror Chernobylite updated for better Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jan 2025

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While working on Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, developer The Farm 51 have gone back and further enhanced Chernobylite Complete Edition to bring some Steam Deck improvements.

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