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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Valve’s Steam Machine targets living room power with a 2026 debut

Valve plans a 2026 launch for the Steam Machine, a compact PC‑console hybrid aiming for 4K/60FPS via upscaling, powered by a semi‑custom AMD Zen4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU with 16GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB SSD in a 2.6 kg small‑form‑factor; it runs SteamOS 3 and will debut alongside a redesigned Steam Controller and Steam Frame VR, with pricing not yet confirmed and potential drawbacks including 8GB VRAM and reliance on upscaling for future‑proofing.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#4k-60fps #steam-machine #steamos

technology1 month ago•19 min saved

4K Linux gaming duel: SteamOS vs Windows 11 on a flagship AMD rig

YouTuber ETA Prime built an all-AMD PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RX 7900 XTX, 32 GB DDR5) and dual-booted Windows 11 Pro and SteamOS 3.7.17 to run Cyberpunk 2077, Borderlands 4, Forza Horizon 5, Spider-Man 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 4K Ultra. Results vary by title: Cyberpunk 2077 nearly identical (84 FPS Windows 11 vs 85 FPS SteamOS), Borderlands 4 favors Windows (74 vs 69), Forza Horizon 5 favors Windows (191 vs 157), Spider-Man 2 edges SteamOS (111 vs 103), and Red Dead Redemption 2 leads Windows (96 vs 88). The test highlights that Linux/SteamOS gaming is viable today but performance is game-dependent, with a dual-boot setup offering flexibility to choose the best-performing OS per title while preserving Windows ecosystem access.

via Notebookcheck|

#4k #eta-prime #gaming-performance

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

SteamOS Updates Enhance Performance with NTSYNC Driver and Bug Fixes

Valve's SteamOS 3.7.20 beta introduces the NTSYNC kernel driver to enhance Windows NT synchronization primitives, supporting upcoming improvements in Wine and Proton for better performance in Steam Play, with the driver now loaded by default.

via Phoronix|

#kernel-driver #linux #ntsync

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Steam Frame and Steam Machine Updates: New Leaks, Features, and Market Insights

The article discusses how Valve's Steam Frame and SteamOS leverage open source technologies, Flatpak packaging, and Linux to create a flexible, open gaming environment that encourages experimentation, customization, and community contributions, contrasting with more closed ecosystems like Meta's Quest.

via UploadVR|

#flatpak #linux #open-source

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 Launches with SteamOS and OLED Display

Lenovo is launching the Legion Go 2, a premium handheld gaming device with SteamOS, detachable controllers, and the most advanced screen in a handheld yet, starting at $1,199 in June 2026, offering a performance boost over Windows versions and competing with other high-end gaming handhelds.

via The Verge|

#ces-2026 #handheld-gaming #legion-go-2

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Valve's Steam Machine Revolutionizes PC Gaming with Compact 4K Power

Valve has significantly advanced its SteamOS Linux-based operating system, making it a strong competitor to Windows for PC gaming, especially with the success of Proton that allows Windows games to run seamlessly on Linux. This shift is challenging Microsoft's dominance in PC gaming, as more gamers and manufacturers adopt SteamOS for better performance and flexibility, including on Arm hardware, signaling a potential future where Windows is no longer the default gaming platform.

via PCWorld|

#linux #pc-gaming #proton

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Top Gaming Handhelds of 2025: Power, Portability, and Performance

The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is the standout handheld gaming device of 2025, praised for its user-friendly SteamOS, solid performance with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ergonomic design, and ease of setup, making it a top choice for portable gaming enthusiasts.

via Tom's Guide|

#2025-gaming-consoles #gaming-performance #handheld-gaming

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Bazzite Gains Popularity as Gamers Shift from Windows

Bazzite, a Linux-based gaming OS similar to SteamOS, is gaining popularity among gamers, especially after Windows 10's end of life, with around 50,000 weekly users. While Linux gaming has improved significantly thanks to Proton, limitations like anti-cheat restrictions and lack of native support for certain software remain. Despite these challenges, Linux's growth in gaming highlights its increasing viability as an alternative to Windows for gamers.

via Windows Central|

#bazzite #gaming-performance #linux-gaming

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Lenovo Legion Go 2: SteamOS, Ryzen Z2 Extreme, and a Record-Low Price

Lenovo is launching a SteamOS version of the Legion Go 2 handheld at CES 2026, featuring the same powerful hardware as the Windows 11 version but optimized for gaming with SteamOS, which offers better performance, battery life, and a console-like experience for portable gaming enthusiasts.

via Windows Latest|

#ces-2026 #handheld-gaming #lenovo-legion-go-2

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

Valve's Steam Deck Implements Proactive Crash Data Collection

Valve's Steam Deck with SteamOS features an opt-in system for collecting crash and system event data to help improve hardware and software performance, with detailed insights shared at the Linux Plumbers Conference.

via Phoronix|

#crash-reporting #data-collection #steam-deck

technology2 months ago•13 min saved

Steam Hardware's Potential to Transform Gaming Industry

Valve is developing open-source technologies like Proton and Fex to enable Windows games to run seamlessly on Arm-based devices, including phones, laptops, and desktops, potentially leading to a future where PC gaming is accessible across a wide range of hardware without the need for extensive porting efforts.

via The Verge|

#arm #fex #gaming

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Steam Machine's Hardware and Cost Insights Signal Industry Shift

Testing reveals that the Steam Machine's 8GB of graphics RAM may limit gaming performance, especially with ray-traced games, and Valve is working on software updates to address these issues, but some performance bottlenecks are expected due to RAM constraints.

via Ars Technica|

#gaming-performance #gpu-ram #steam-machine

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Valve Expands into Android and Arm Gaming with New Hardware and Software Support

Valve is expanding into the mobile realm with the Steam Frame, a device that supports Android apps and games, especially VR titles, by allowing developers to bring their APKs directly to Steam. The device aims to seamlessly integrate Android apps into Steam's ecosystem, potentially paving the way for broader use of SteamOS on various ARM devices, including laptops and handhelds. Valve's approach emphasizes native performance and developer support, with future plans for web app integration and sideloading Android APKs.

via The Verge|

#android-games #steam-frame #steamos

technology3 months ago•11 min saved

Valve Unveils Steam Machine and Steam Frame, Blending Console and VR Innovation

Valve is returning to the Steam Machine with a new, compact gaming PC featuring an AMD RDNA 3 GPU, capable of running most games at 4K with upscaling, designed for living room gaming and targeting console-like simplicity, though full details on price and performance are yet to be announced.

via IGN|

#4k-gaming #gaming-pc #steam-machine

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Valve Unveils Powerful New Steam Machine and VR Hardware

Valve is launching a new, more powerful Steam Machine in early 2026, aiming to compete with Xbox and PlayStation. It is a 6-inch cube that runs SteamOS and uses Proton for Windows game compatibility, offering a stationary gaming experience with the power and convenience that surpasses the Steam Deck, including faster updates and better performance.

via The Verge|

#gaming-console #gaming-hardware #steam-machine