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Finally, an approachable arch distro
this post was submitted on 04 Dec 2024
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Wishing SteamOS 3.0 releases before Windows 10 end of life in October 2025.
There are still some games that won't work, mostly those with really invasive anti-cheat
Fortunately, those games aren't worth playing unless you are already addicted to them.
Give us a standalone VR headset that runs SteamOS and the world of VR will change overnight. Meta will instantly become a minor player!
Yeah, I'd probably buy that if it was reasonably priced (<$1k). I'm currently hesitating because the Valve Index is $1k, and I'd still need to upgrade my GPU.
Honestly, if they can release a non-standalone VR headset for <$500, I'll probably get it.
With recent SteamOS release notes mentioning the ASUS ROG Ally, I think the writing's on the wall that we'll see a version of the Ally with SteamOS preinstalled soon.
Better than having Win on it. Anyway, it's a smart move. Cap more userbase in the high-end market while still providing a low-end option yourself.
That'll be nice. A lot of branding options there. Powered by SteamOS, that'll be nice for knowing that all the devices drivers have Linux support
Steam Included, easiest win for manufacturers. Steam Deck is pretty much an older generation AMD laptop. Slapping Steam Included should be viable for most new laptops these days
Steam Compatible, hardware shipped with approved controller inputs. I guess Android TV boxes shipped with a gamepad for Steam Link or GeForce Now
Steam Link Compatible, that's practically any computing device with a WiFi card or Ethernet these days. I guess anything that doesn't have a gamepad included
I made my own steam deck (ish) with steam link, a 6 year old used tablet, and a gamesir 8+ controller. In fact, it's better. But of course you need the hardware to stream that, but for at-home couch gaming while the wife is watching stuff, it's amazing. Portability is iffy because internet.
I'm excited for this because I want a pocket sized device that runs just the lightweight fraction of my Steam Library.
Or literally just Rogue Legacy 2 and Monster Train would be fine, actually.
Didn't they already announce this quite awhile ago? I know they said the ROG and LegionGo were getting it. I think some other smaller brand released one already as well. I'll have to find it.