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SteamOS 0.3.0 Update Brings Faster Charging and VR Tweaks to Steam Frame
technology21 days ago

SteamOS 0.3.0 Update Brings Faster Charging and VR Tweaks to Steam Frame

Valve releases SteamOS 0.3.0 for Steam Frame, delivering faster charging when the unit is off or sleeping, improved controller tracking with active haptics, and greater stability under load, plus a fixed microphone audio bug. The update also tweaks motion smoothing (including a Force Always-On option), adds a VR setting to dim the game when the dashboard is visible, stops Play Area bounds from auto-showing, and includes Vulkan/Mesa performance improvements; Valve also published a Getting Started page for Steam Hardware.

via GamingOnLinux|
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Valve's Steam Frame Aims to Reboot Standalone VR, but Price and Performance Hold It Back
technology25 days ago

Valve's Steam Frame Aims to Reboot Standalone VR, but Price and Performance Hold It Back

Ars Technica’s review of Valve’s $1,049 Steam Frame finds it a capable but overengineered standalone VR headset: comfortable with a clever split rear-battery design, a SteamOS experience, wireless PC streaming via a 6 GHz dongle, and Half-Life: Alyx included. However, it suffers from limited battery life, head-tracking quirks, and uneven game compatibility, making the price hard to justify next to the Meta Quest 3 unless you’re a Valve enthusiast or want an open Linux-based VR platform with Alyx.

via Ars Technica|
#steam-frame#steamos#technology
Steam Machine reportedly selling 12k–15k units weekly despite steep price
technology2 months ago

Steam Machine reportedly selling 12k–15k units weekly despite steep price

Boiling Steam estimates Steam Machine moves about 12,000–15,000 units per week, with an average price around $1,154 (65% sold at $1,049, 35% at $1,349), suggesting 600,000–750,000 annual units. Valve hasn’t released official figures; a launch spike and later competition or scalping could dampen demand. The recent Windows drivers release may help by letting owners run software and games SteamOS doesn’t yet support.

via TechSpot|
#boiling-steam#sales-estimates#steam-machine
Tiny gains, big trade-offs: Windows 11 on Steam Machine
technology2 months ago

Tiny gains, big trade-offs: Windows 11 on Steam Machine

ETA Prime’s benchmarks show Windows 11 on a Steam Machine yields small wins in some tests (e.g., Geekbench multi-core) and is competitive in 4K gaming, but the overall gains across 1080p–4K are minor and fall within margin of error. Valve’s Windows drivers offer no dual-boot support, so installing Windows requires wiping SteamOS and sacrifices HDMI-CEC, Steam Controller pairing, official support, and easy return. A similarly specced DIY Windows PC can beat a Steam Machine on price/performance, while SteamOS on a PC remains a solid option. Xbox Mode doesn’t deliver a clear performance boost; Windows is only worth it for specific Windows-only games or protections.

via Windows Latest|
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Steam Machine Reboot: Windows 11 Proves Feasible, Parity With SteamOS in Key Tests
technology2 months ago

Steam Machine Reboot: Windows 11 Proves Feasible, Parity With SteamOS in Key Tests

Valve’s Steam Machine now has Windows drivers, and a Windows 11 install tested by ETA Prime shows the box can run as a capable PC. In CPU benchmarks, Windows edges SteamOS by about 22% in Geekbench 6 multi‑core; gaming results are mixed across titles and resolutions, with Windows sometimes leading at 4K/1080p and SteamOS catching up or edging ahead at other settings (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered). Overall, Windows on the Steam Machine is feasible and broadly competitive with SteamOS, though SteamOS remains attractive for its living‑room optimizations and ongoing driver/community support.)

via TechPowerUp|
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Four DIY Builds That Outpace Valve’s Steam Machine for Less
technology3 months ago

Four DIY Builds That Outpace Valve’s Steam Machine for Less

Valve’s Steam Machine is a compact, Linux-based gaming PC sold via a signup model, but DIY builds can outperform it on price and performance. The article outlines an affordable AMD MicroATX/Mini-ITX path around Ryzen 7 5700X + RX 7600 (about $917–$1,140) and two faster Intel options using Core Ultra 5 250K Plus + RX 9060 XT (about $1,125–$1,369). SteamOS remains free and Linux-friendly with growing game compatibility, and you can dual-boot or install Windows if you want. Overall, building your own Steam Machine-like rig offers better value and upgradeability than Valve’s official unit.

via PCMag|
#diy-pc#linux#steam-machine
Convert Your PC Into a SteamOS Living‑Room Console (For Free)
technology3 months ago

Convert Your PC Into a SteamOS Living‑Room Console (For Free)

Valve’s SteamOS can be installed on a desktop to mimic a Steam Machine without buying the hardware: you boot from a USB, wipe the target drive, and run SteamOS in Big Picture mode for a console-like living‑room experience. The setup requires an NVMe SSD and compatible CPU/GPU, and while it can reduce Windows bloat and boost some CPU-bound games, hardware compatibility and beta software caveats mean results vary.

via CNET|
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Meta PCs Unveils SteamOS Desktop 'Steamroller' with RX 7600, Ryzen 5 9600X — Pre-orders Open
technology3 months ago

Meta PCs Unveils SteamOS Desktop 'Steamroller' with RX 7600, Ryzen 5 9600X — Pre-orders Open

Meta PCs has unveiled the SteamOS-powered Steamroller, a prebuilt gaming PC featuring an AMD RX 7600 GPU and Ryzen 5 9600X, built on AM5 with DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe drive. The system, designed to offer an easier desktop SteamOS experience beyond Valve’s Steam Machine, is priced at $1,299 and ships on July 3, with pre-orders now open on the Meta PCs store.

via PC Guide|
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SteamOS 3.8 Opens DIY Steam Machine Era with Any PC Parts
technology3 months ago

SteamOS 3.8 Opens DIY Steam Machine Era with Any PC Parts

Valve says SteamOS 3.8 lets you build a Steam Machine at home using any PC parts, with NVIDIA driver support on the way. Current SteamOS favors AMD GPUs and is best suited for living-room setups connected to a TV. Installing on non-AMD hardware is technically possible but more complex, and with RAM shortages, building a gaming PC now may cost about the same as a Steam Machine.

via 80 Level|
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SteamOS 3.8 Lets Any PC Become a Steam Machine, with AMD in Beta
technology3 months ago

SteamOS 3.8 Lets Any PC Become a Steam Machine, with AMD in Beta

Valve released SteamOS 3.8, the first version to run on all hardware configurations, letting you convert a PC into a Steam Machine. AMD GPU support is in beta, with Nvidia support planned for 2027. To install, download the SteamOS image, create a bootable USB (Rufus on Windows; Balena Etcher on macOS/Linux), disable Secure Boot in BIOS, and use the Re-image Device option. The Steam Machine goes on sale June 30 exclusively through Steam, with a new ordering method to avoid past launch issues.

via GameSpot|
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Valve unlocks DIY Steam Machine era with desktop SteamOS support
gaming3 months ago

Valve unlocks DIY Steam Machine era with desktop SteamOS support

Valve says SteamOS 3.8 now lets you build a Steam Machine using any PC parts, with SteamOS 3.8.10 improving compatibility with newer Intel/AMD hardware. Nvidia driver support is in the works, though it may not arrive this year. For now SteamOS on desktop offers a couch-friendly experience but isn’t designed for dual-booting; you can install SteamOS on a Windows PC by wiping the drive, and DIY builds remain an option while official hardware reservation timelines continue.

via The Verge|
#gaming#linux#nvidia
SteamOS 3.8 Expands Handheld Support and Desktop Enhancements
technology3 months ago

SteamOS 3.8 Expands Handheld Support and Desktop Enhancements

SteamOS 3.8 lands in stable with broader handheld compatibility and desktop-mode refinements, upgrading KDE Plasma to 6.4.3 and switching to Wayland by default, adding HDMI 2.1/VRR support, and improving video memory management and drivers for discrete GPUs; it also introduces an optional LAVD CPU scheduler, initial Steam Machine support, and broad compatibility gains for popular handhelds and upcoming Intel/AMD platforms, along with desktop/game-mode performance fixes and Bluetooth wake improvements on Steam Deck LCD models.

via TechPowerUp|
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