What you need to know
- Currently, Valve’s Linux-based SteamOS is only officially available on the company’s Steam Deck.
- There have been mentions of the ROG Ally in past changelogs for SteamOS, could a version of this without Windows 11 be planned?
As a seasoned researcher and avid gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen the rise and fall of many gaming platforms and operating systems. The Steam Deck has been one of the most promising developments in recent years, providing an exceptional handheld gaming experience that feels like a breath of fresh air compared to the often cumbersome Windows 11 on similar devices.
I’m quite fond of the Steam Deck. Even though I recently purchased a ROG Ally during Black Friday, if I were to suggest one to most people, it would still be the Steam Deck. A significant factor in my preference is the SteamOS software it uses, as it’s more streamlined and user-friendly on a handheld device compared to Windows 11. It offers a genuine console-like gaming experience rather than being just a small PC.
The recent update indicates that there might be additional devices, apart from the Steam Deck, adopting SteamOS in the near future, based on Valve’s recently published brand guidelines. This was pointed out by Brad Lynch on platform X.
Alongside the logos, Valve has also detailed how said branding will be used:
A device labeled with the “Powered by SteamOS” emblem means that it’s capable of running SteamOS, and will start up with this operating system when turned on. Manufacturers who partner with Valve will deliver hardware adorned with a Steam logo, either one provided by or co-developed with Valve. It is essential to preserve the original design of the emblem, and it should not be merged with any other branding symbols.
While it’s not definitive that there’s something immediately upcoming or that we might be dealing with handheld devices, the ROG Ally has appeared in earlier SteamOS changelogs. Given its popularity among non-Valve handheld PCs, a partnership seems like a natural possibility.
Using SteamOS on a device like the ROG Ally could be an excellent choice for several reasons. First and foremost, a SteamOS version would likely come at a lower cost compared to one running Windows 11. Secondly, the user interface of SteamOS is expected to be far less frustrating, especially when it comes to handheld devices. It’s no secret that Windows 11 could greatly benefit from a UI overhaul tailored specifically for portable devices.
In essence, the consequences remain identical as at present. You’d forfeit playability of Xbox Game Pass titles that aren’t cloud-based, and games such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Valorant, and Fortnite would become inaccessible due to anticheat software only functioning on Windows systems.
It could, of course, also be something completely different. Valve previously dabbled with Steam Machines, which were a complete flop, but with all the goodwill built up by the Steam Deck, would a small PC with SteamOS on it be such a bad thing?
This is definitely something to keep an eye on…
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2024-12-05 17:39