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Orange Pi Neo Linux gaming handheld starts at $499 with Ryzen 7840U, Ryzen 8840U at $599

By Liam Dawe, 26 Mar 2024

After being revealed early in February, the upcoming Orange Pi Neo that will come with Manjaro Linux now has a price, and there will be multiple versions of it although we still don't exactly have a clear release date.

Playtron plan to launch PlaytronOS, a Linux-based system for gaming

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2024

Playtron have teased their PlaytronOS, taking aim at the gaming space to compete with SteamOS with a Linux-powered system. Could be exciting times ahead.

ChimeraOS Linux 45-1 has improved support for AYANEO and ROG Ally

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2024

ChimeraOS Linux 45-1 is out now as a minor update to the current release, but it still comes with a healthy dose of handheld gaming improvements for people who don't want Windows.

EmuDeck 2.2 adds a new Pegasus Frontend, better Linux support, new emulators

By Liam Dawe, 6 Mar 2024

EmuDeck 2.2 has rolled out, for those of you that want easy install and configuration of emulators across various different systems like Steam Deck, Desktop Linux PCs and more.

More details on the Manjaro Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld

By Liam Dawe, 16 Feb 2024

Announced earlier this month, the Orange Pi Neo is a gaming handheld coming out a bit like the Steam Deck but it will be running Manjaro Linux. Recently the Manjaro team gave out a bit more info.

SteamOS-like ChimeraOS 45 released with HDR & controller support for many more handhelds

By Liam Dawe, 29 Jan 2024

ChimeraOS is a top choice for people who want a SteamOS-like Linux distribution to run on gaming handhelds, or a couch gaming PC. The latest release is out now with ChimeraOS 45 bringing big changes.

SteamOS alternative Bazzite v2.2 out now with lots of enhancements

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jan 2024

Need something similar to SteamOS for your desktop or handhelds like the Steam Deck? The latest release of Bazzite with version 2.2 sounds like it just keeps getting better.

MSI teasing a handheld gaming PC like the Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2024

Begun, the handheld wars have. It seems like every company now wants a piece of the pie doesn't it? Even MSI appear to be jumping into the fold now with an announcement due at CES 2024.

SteamOS-like Linux package Bazzite 2.0 is out now for Steam Deck and desktop

By Liam Dawe, 9 Nov 2023

If you want an alternative to SteamOS (or Steam Deck OS as Valve sometimes decides to call it) for your Steam Deck, desktop PC or living room gaming machine - Bazzite is an interesting pick.

ChimeraOS Linux 44 out now with improved support for various handhelds

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2023

ChimeraOS is a Linux distribution designed for gamers, especially if you're wanting to get something similar to SteamOS on a handheld similar to the Steam Deck like the ROG Ally.

ChimeraOS Linux for handhelds and couch gaming v43-1 released

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jul 2023

After their huge version 43 release recently bringing with it initial ASUS ROG Ally support, ChimeraOS Linux has a first bug fix release out.

Another round-up of Steam Deck and Proton news is here

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2023

After a week off from doing it, here's a fresh video overview of some recent Steam Deck and Proton gaming news for you.

ChimeraOS 43 out now adding ASUS ROG Ally support

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jul 2023

ChimeraOS 43 has been released today adding in support for running this SteamOS inspired Linux distribution on the ASUS ROG Ally handheld.

ChimeraOS 42, the Linux distro for handhelds and consoles v42 is out

By Liam Dawe, 12 May 2023

Want to get Linux onto your handheld PC or your living room PC console? ChimeraOS is probably what you're going to want and version 42 has just been released.

Couch gaming Linux distro ChimeraOS 41 out now, better AYANEO and Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2023

Have a PC hooked up to your TV or need a Linux distribution that might work better on a handheld PC? A new release of ChimeraOS is here, and it's a necessary upgrade. Think of it a bit like SteamOS with fancy extras.

ChimeraOS 39 released switching to the new Steam Big Picture Mode

By Liam Dawe, 23 Feb 2023

ChimeraOS, the Linux distribution designed for couch gaming much like SteamOS, has version 39 out now. This is the first release since Valve swapped to the New Big Picture Mode from the Steam Deck.

Couch-gaming Linux distro ChimeraOS 34 released

By Liam Dawe, 16 Aug 2022

ChimeraOS continues to improve the couch-gaming experience for Linux with ChimeraOS 34 out now and there's quite a number of improvements and fixes.

ChimeraOS 30 is out with big OneXPlayer improvements

By Liam Dawe, 9 Feb 2022

ChimeraOS continues to provide a full-screen console-like Linux experience for those that want it, and ChimeraOS 30 is now live with some great upgrades.