<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Steamos ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/steamos Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:18:17 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" — Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-steam-year-in-review-100-exabytes B5FsKCXaVLXV3QpCQS4PzV Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:18:17 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:20:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/my-top-5-decky-loader-plugins-every-steamos-and-bazzite-handheld-gaming-pc-should-use g3mHHvJiLWDfC3bgvgRvR6 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:41:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new California law requires age checks in Windows, macOS, and every other operating system — even Linux. Good luck with that. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/new-california-law-requires-age-checks-in-windows gTH6tWmwtpVEzBMN2pJCnc Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck just turned 4 years old, and I can't believe how bleak the future looks for Valve — will SteamOS ever rival Windows? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-deck-turns-4-years-old-bleak-future-for-steam-machine g8uKibq2aAKYHqbuyFQNNM Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:58:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:09:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA starts listing jobs for Linux gaming with Valve's Proton in its sights — AMD probably wonders what took them so long ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-listing-jobs-for-linux-gaming-with-valve-proton-in-mind oybb6Bos8FquwwqvNpimMK Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:17:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dual boot SteamOS and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-dual-boot-steamos-and-windows-on-xbox-ally-and-other-windows-handhelds z6YKqHF2ydt2wczjiKA3s3 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:51:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Deck OLED is quietly vanishing from storefronts — and fans are asking questions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-steam-deck-oled-is-quietly-vanishing-from-storefronts FxpiXBTKQuG9HkfJXqjnkh Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:44:32 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 reasons why SteamOS is quietly winning over PC gamers — and why Windows won't be dethroned any time soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/reasons-steamos-pc-gamers-windows NYprxW2uKoaivYJafQJrx Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is Bazzite, and is it better than Windows for PC gaming? I installed this trending Linux distribution to see for myself ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/what-is-bazzite HWRhyvkGA7RcXQZ8jFGgH9 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:29:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adobe Photoshop spotted running on Linux with a Windows compatibility layer fix — Creative Cloud's most killer apps could escape Microsoft and Apple exclusivity ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/adobe-photoshop-running-on-linux-with-wine-fix rTbJj2vBCg7nWJwqAWW7qE Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:17:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dual-boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck — the best method for native Game Pass and anti-cheat support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-dual-boot-windows-and-steamos-on-steam-deck ayTdNskaDHuQGrP5hjeDg7 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 Windows 11 vs SteamOS: Which operating system is better for this handheld gaming PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-steamos-vs-windows-11 a6YNkRUXQVBHyBoRggFx4D Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 (SteamOS) vs Steam Deck: Which is the better Linux gaming handheld? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-steamos-vs-steam-deck hg7raMEjiCEJSrcJdepSbe Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 (SteamOS) vs Xbox Ally X: Which is the best handheld gaming PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/legion-go-2-steamos-vs-xbox-ally-x PGTMvpK4NupjbxBYuMdkik Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been dual-booting Windows 11 and Linux in total harmony throughout 2025 — Microsoft is in no danger of a mass exodus (unless it fumbles AI in Windows 12) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/dual-booting-windows-linux-total-harmony-2025 zgmXHXzMhoxbTprgn4w9U4 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck starter guide — 7 things you need to do first to get the best experience for your gaming sessions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-starter-guide oBvb7L2nkPRnQXXroDBEHN Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:21:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of gamers are installing Bazzite instead of sticking with Windows — and the reasons behind the shift are surprisingly compelling ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/gamers-are-installing-bazzite-instead-of-sticking-with-windows rFEQZ669eRrZgoCt6VPGhF Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:32:09 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:22:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteamOS is so close to greatness — but can Valve finally crack anti‑cheat and remove the biggest barrier holding PC gamers back? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steamos-is-so-close-to-greatness-but-can-valve-finally-crack-anti-cheat-and-remove-the-biggest-barrier-holding-pc-gamers-back gBz6DZX9KzuGSVuxgXDAJ3 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:59:40 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:11:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve already gambled on Steam Machine mini PCs a decade ago — which brands tried in 2014, and would they return in 2025? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-already-gambled-on-steam-machine-which-brands-would-return 3Rr8vRRRCdQcb7dvAaZzTH Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:20:58 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:42:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Machine will face the same anti-cheat woes as the Steam Deck — but will it ever get better? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-machine-anti-cheat-woes-will-it-ever-get-better h8NMrk2LMda6w4WYVHYa69 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The PC vs. console line is dead: Valve's new Steam Machine brings AMD Zen 4 power and your entire Steam library to the living room ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-steam-machine-2025-announcement Fuk8NbXoZ877CQtNLNddwa Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:05:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ After 3 years, Valve's Steam Deck is still one of the best gaming handhelds — but the conversation has changed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-re-review-2025 yoMYJ6TMkMUbUmgFebPTkY Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:42:58 +0000 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:48:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ You could get a Steam Deck — or you could put SteamOS on a more powerful handheld for the ultimate portable gaming machine ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/reasons-to-put-steamos-on-windows-handheld kkkNmkDHbjPoNCtTkr8DA4 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:38:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Linux gaming just hit a major milestone — is Windows in trouble? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/linux-gaming-just-crossed-3-percent-is-windows-in-trouble icQtKuvLbHxZSDerirkfvA Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dying Light: The Beast is Verified for Steam Deck — here’s why it matters ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/dying-light-the-beast-continues-the-series-support-for-handheld-gaming-pcs-steam-deck-verified-at-launch 3NAsoXcX2FD2apkjYsm9F8 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:59:37 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:59:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck seems to have quietly gained support for another popular online game — no anticheat block anymore ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-deck-seems-to-have-quietly-gained-support-for-another-popular-online-game-no-anticheat-block-anymore qT78PujMdFBCYVjuMVvA9n Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:46:06 +0000 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:46:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteamOS saves the Legion Go S — and you can save on the superior version this 4th of July ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/steamos-saves-the-legion-go-s-and-you-can-save-on-the-superior-version-this-4th-of-july mX4RAnMx72UCemJ9BsMPAm Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I finally tested a "SteamOS" Legion Go S — it's the perfect handheld gaming PC if you don't mind these three things ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-review UuuAgbbuwwrxjfkw8UjPrH Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:26:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally isn’t fazed by Switch 2’s dominance — The PC gaming handheld is battling an entirely different competitor ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ally-is-a-steam-deck-competitor-not-switch-2-rival uFfRGhWCLxrq3ZAGWgEWJg Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally vs Steam Deck — Which is the better gaming handheld? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ally-vs-steam-deck-which-gaming-handheld-is-better H4E5Kz5N47UtscwvxQDYbc Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:46:21 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:25:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why chase a Nintendo Switch 2 when the Lenovo Legion Go is $200 off, in stock, and runs Windows 11 or SteamOS? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/why-chase-a-nintendo-switch-2-when-the-lenovo-legion-go-is-usd200-off-in-stock-and-runs-windows-11-or-steamos JzAqYuRhrHqVsuiVCdYnhe Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:59:18 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you install SteamOS on a laptop or desktop PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/can-you-install-steamos-on-a-laptop-or-desktop-pc GfYuu5Q3akJHopHtPvfuJb Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:38:21 +0000 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:39:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to install SteamOS on ROG Ally and Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/how-to-install-steamos-on-rog-ally-legion-go-handhelds 6Vgazt4UdnQw3Z7RQ4VmZP Sat, 31 May 2025 10:37:31 +0000 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:09:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft was right to park the Xbox handheld for 'Kennan' and Windows 11 PC gaming — as much as it pains me to admit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-was-right-to-park-the-xbox-handheld-for-kennan-and-windows-11 8Mcf3a8bp3jwXUJz6n6DfV Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 30 May 2025 12:42:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ In an embarrassment for Microsoft, SteamOS seems to destroy Windows 11 on gaming performance and battery life, as well as usability ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/in-an-embarrassment-for-microsoft-steamos-seems-to-destroy-windows-11-on-gaming-performance-and-battery-life-as-well-as-usability cXBYXuNjVh5DmH6NYcNiLR Mon, 26 May 2025 08:58:08 +0000 Mon, 26 May 2025 09:21:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dune: Awakening's support for Steam Deck gets a major win ahead of the game's launch in June ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dune-awakenings-support-for-steam-deck-gets-a-major-win-ahead-of-the-games-launch-in-june qhYg7Uc3Lfvmv7P2miFtsU Fri, 23 May 2025 11:45:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteamOS is officially not just for Steam Deck anymore — now ready for Lenovo Legion Go S and sort of ready for the ROG Ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steamos-is-officially-not-just-for-steam-deck-anymore dGCNZ3yhF8LTkQsiw7GAnP Fri, 23 May 2025 08:58:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve reveals new SteamOS Compatibility system for Non-Steam Decks like Legion Go S SteamOS — 18,000+ titles expected "out of the gate" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/steam/valve-steamos-compatibility-system-for-non-steam-deck-devices-legion-go-s PSraPw3sEnEKXrZRBESKiU Mon, 12 May 2025 22:04:18 +0000 Mon, 12 May 2025 23:26:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteamOS Legion Go S prices surged once again ahead of the gaming handheld's May launch — Tariffs are likely the cause ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-price-went-up-again-tariffs bu3hLS4G5CTkTyUwokFVke Mon, 12 May 2025 19:30:43 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: Which handheld should you buy for PC gaming or console exclusives? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/switch-2-vs-steam-deck 3UizbgRRkdaY5Jnu47oRE5 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:46:54 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:01:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a Lenovo representative about the Legion Go S (SteamOS) price increase — This is what they told me ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-asked-a-lenovo-representative-about-the-legion-go-s-steamos-price-increase-this-is-what-they-told-me nbvXu5x98pnHn6setJnoAm Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:48:48 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The day is almost here when every gaming handheld can be a Steam Deck ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-day-is-almost-here-when-every-gaming-handheld-can-be-a-steam-deck AZqJL6r8maaWX7UrkgeFpV Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:20:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows) review: SteamOS could save us from disappointment ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-go-s-review STXTzYU9L3XxAeLQEVwuPY Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:30 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:09:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 essential plugins for the Steam Deck to make the best handheld even better ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/7-essential-plugins-for-the-steam-deck-to-make-the-best-handheld-even-better DX38vyiH8U9zN2gkU6mh95 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:59:02 +0000 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:43:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteamOS isn't just for Steam Deck anymore — Here are the pros and cons of it coming to other gaming handhelds like Legion Go S ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/what-steamos-on-gaming-handhelds-means-for-you uHrj4VvY5uwf3aJ49y6eDC Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:00:10 +0000 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:29:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm now tracking live player counts directly from my Steam Deck without using a web browser — here's how ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/im-now-tracking-live-player-counts-directly-from-my-steam-deck-without-using-a-web-browser-heres-how 6qN7oZGJ9XLjD8D3tR9skS Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:59:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 10 'doomsday clock' pushes closer to midnight as Microsoft's unexpected rivals dominate an expanding PC category ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-10-doomsday-clock-pushes-closer-to-midnight gH7jMsoGqFqyniEwXimbmM Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve designer says SteamOS isn't meant to "push users away from Windows," but to provide a compelling option for PC gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-steamos-not-trying-push-users-away-from-windows W2rbuA46nS7RAGCQxMS9eC Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:21:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I made my Steam Deck sound like an Xbox, and now I love it even more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-made-my-steam-deck-sound-like-an-xbox-and-now-i-love-it-even-more EcTt6kUCm3VpLRWqJBHFQo Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:19:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) vs Steam Deck: Which is the better Steam gaming handheld? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/legion-go-s-vs-steam-deck 44wonhE5dBFStgmCn6c67D Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:09:50 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:54:22 +0000