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Valve Expands SteamOS Support to Include Intel-Powered Handhelds and PCs
https://retrohandhelds.gg/valve-expands-steamos-support-to-include-intel-powered-handhelds-and-pcs/
Valve is officially widening the net for SteamOS, and if you’ve been holding out for an Intel-powered handheld to run the Linux-based OS, your wait is finally over. While AMD devices like the ASUS ROG Ally have been the usual suspects, recent beta builds now support Intel-powered rigs, sparked by excitement around new chips like the Arc G3 and MSI’s Claw 8 AI+.
The proof is in the pudding. Beta tester ETA Prime recently showed SteamOS running smoothly on the MSI Claw 8 AI+, which packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 and Arc graphics. Even cooler? A Reddit user confirmed compatibility with the desktop Arc B580 GPU, proving Valve isn’t just sticking to mobile chips. They’ve even gotten the OS running on the Ryzen-powered MSI Claw A8, signaling a serious push to make SteamOS the go-to for any handheld.
But hold your horses. Just because it can run doesn’t mean it should. Early performance on the Arc B580 actually lagged behind Windows, and tweaking settings like TDP requires some serious tinkering. Unless you’re a Linux enthusiast eager to beta-test, you might want to stick with Windows or try distros like Bazzite for now. Valve is clearly working hard, but these builds are still a bit rough around the edges.