Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware
Summary
Valve has released an update for SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta that adds gamepad support for some new gaming handhelds and improves compatibility for others. The update shows Valve is working to make SteamOS work better on various devices, including those with Intel processors and different controllers.Key Facts
- SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta adds initial gamepad support for new handhelds like MSI’s Claw 8 EX AI+ with an Intel Arc G3 processor.
- Valve is expanding SteamOS compatibility beyond its own hardware to include Intel-based handheld devices.
- The update adds support for controllers on Ayaneo Pocket S2 (Android-based) and Konkr Fit (Windows-based) handhelds.
- Support for older MSI Claw models and OneXPlayer portable gaming PCs has been improved.
- The June SteamOS 3.8 update also focused on better compatibility with Intel and AMD devices and controllers from brands like GPD Win and Lenovo Legion Go.
- The Lenovo Legion Go S is currently the only third-party device with full SteamOS branding, showing complete compatibility.
- The Steam Controller’s Linux driver was updated to work with native controller apps even when Steam is not running, helping users who run other games or emulators on SteamOS.
- These updates indicate Valve’s ongoing effort to broaden SteamOS use beyond Valve hardware to more third-party devices.
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