Valve Teases New Era of SteamOS Devices with Updated Branding
TL;DR
Valve is hinting at a potential revival of Steam Machines with new "Powered by SteamOS" branding, suggesting official SteamOS compatibility for third-party hardware. Valve's Lawrence Yang has expressed interest in expanding SteamOS to more handheld devices, and recent updates indicate progress towards this goal. The improved compatibility and performance of modern SteamOS, especially with the success of the Steam Deck, make it a viable alternative to Windows for gaming hardware manufacturers.
- The return of Steam Machines? Valve rolls out new “Powered by SteamOS” branding. Ars Technica
- Now that Steam Deck has made good on the failed promise of Steam Machines, it looks like Valve is paving the way for third-party devices "powered by SteamOS" Gamesradar
- Valve's new branding guidelines hint at Steam Deck's SteamOS for more devices GamingOnLinux
- The Steam Deck might be joined by other hardware running SteamOS if Valve's updated brand guidelines are anything to go by — Could the ROG Ally be one of them? Windows Central
- Valve publishes Powered by SteamOS brand guidelines �� logo readied for third-party hardware bundled with this Linux-based OS Tom's Hardware
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