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An ROG Ally on a wooden table with SteamOS installed on it.
SteamOS is here for ROG Ally and Legion Go handhelds

By Rebecca Spear Published

Handhelds You can easily install SteamOS on your ROG Ally or Legion Go Windows gaming handhelds by following our step-by-step instructions. It doesn't take very long either.

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Lenovo Legion Go with the Xbox app
Microsoft was right to park the Xbox handheld for Kennan and Windows 11 PC gaming

By Jez Corden Published

Xbox SteamOS has presented Windows with its first credible challenge in decades, and Microsoft needs to rise to the occasion.

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Xbox
A white Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows) next to a black Legion Go S (SteamOS).
First direct comparisons suggests SteamOS destroys Windows 11 for gaming

By Jez Corden Published

PC Gaming The first direct and natively supported comparison between identical Windows 11 and SteamOS gaming hardware is here. And it's pretty much a bloodbath for Microsoft.

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PC Gaming
Dune: Awakening benchmark tool in Steam on the Steam Deck.
Dune: Awakening gets a big boost for Steam Deck owners

By Richard Devine Published

Gaming Anticheat is the biggest issue for anyone playing games on Steam Deck, but fortunately, signs all point to good for Dune: Awakening.

Gaming
A Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS held in the hand.
SteamOS is now available on non-Steam Deck handhelds

By Richard Devine Published

Handhelds The latest version of SteamOS has finally made it available to other handhelds, including the partnered Lenovo Legion Go S, the original Legion Go and the ROG Ally.

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Legion Go S with Steam logo on screen.
Valve has a new SteamOS Compatibility system alongside Steam Deck verification

By Rebecca Spear Published

Handhelds The Legion Go S SteamOS launches this month, and Valve has revealed a new SteamOS Compatibility system for non-Steam Deck devices.

Handhelds
Angled look at the black Lenovo Legion Go S Powered by SteamOS.
The Legion Go S SteamOS is now $100 more than its initial MSRP

By Rebecca Spear Published

Handhelds The Legion Go S SteamOS will be the first PC handheld to launch with Steam, but the price keeps going up ahead of launch.

Handhelds
Quake mod The Immortal Lock running on Steam Deck with performance settings overlay
There are a lot of rumors swirling about a Steam Deck 2

By Rebecca Spear Last updated

Handhelds Valve has stated it is working on a Steam Deck 2, which isn't surprising after the success of the original gaming handheld.

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Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck on peach background.
Should you buy the Nintendo Switch 2 or Steam Deck?

By Rebecca Spear Published

Versus The Nintendo Switch 2 comes out on June 5, but should you get this handheld or a Steam Deck? I've compared these devices to help you figure that out.

Versus
Black Lenovo Legion Go S in front of white one.
The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S handheld's price has gone up

By Rebecca Spear Published

Handhelds The Legion Go S (SteamOS) handheld is releasing on May 25, 2025, but it's starting price is higher than initially revealed. This is what Lenovo told me when I asked about the price increase.

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