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The original was posted on /r/linux_gaming by /u/xTouny on 2025-01-08 07:38:13+00:00.
Source: SteamOS is coming to third-party handhelds, starting with the Lenovo Legion Go S
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The Linux-based SteamOS edition will start at just $499, likely due to the lack of a Windows license.
If more manufacturers begin offering SteamOS configurations at lower prices for handhelds or other gaming PC form factors, it could pose a serious challenge to Windows in this market.
A central point is not mentioned in the article besides OS license. upstream contributions lead to faster OS updates and quicker bug fixes, for a better hardware utilization, and a maximum gaming performance.
If more manufacturers started adopting Linux then
- Collaborative engineering efforts shall reduce development costs.
- Customizing a distro for a manufacturer brand shall be more accessible.
- Game studios might contribute patches to the OS for a better experience of their game.
- End users will have broader distro choices for their various needs, including performance, security, and battery life.
Linux is usually branded for its freedom philosophy, but it deserves a business and an engineering perspective.
Your dream becomes reality, only when you think and contribute to it, through an economic perspective.