Photo by Valve Plans to Bring SteamOS to Rival Handheld Consoles
Valve, the company behind the Steam Deck handheld gaming console, has announced that its SteamOS operating system will no longer be exclusive to the device. As reported earlier this week, SteamOS will soon be available on competitor devices, such as the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, which currently run on Windows.
‘We are committed to providing the best gaming experience possible on a wide range of devices,’ said a spokesperson for Valve. This move is expected to boost competition among portable consoles and bring better options to consumers.
Currently, Windows is the primary operating system used by these rival handheld consoles, but it has been criticized for not being well-optimized for this specific use case. With the availability of SteamOS on these devices, consumers will soon have more options for operating systems.
The SteamOS interface is intuitive and designed for handheld consoles
In a move to make SteamOS available on rival handheld consoles, Valve plans to adapt its operating system to be compatible with different hardware configurations. This would make it possible for consumers to purchase a console and then install their preferred operating system.
The decision to bring SteamOS to other handheld consoles is seen as a strategic move to increase its market share and reach a wider audience. With the growing demand for handheld gaming devices, this is an opportune moment for Valve to expand its reach.
The Lenovo Legion Go could soon run SteamOS
Industry experts see this move as a threat to the dominance of Windows in the handheld gaming sector. If Microsoft fails to optimize its operating system for this specific use case, SteamOS might soon become the go-to choice for manufacturers and consumers alike.
Steam Deck was ahead of its time when it was first introduced to the market. Now, with its operating system being made available to competitor devices, Valve is demonstrating its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
The Steam Deck introduced us to SteamOS
A release date for SteamOS on rival consoles has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be soon. Valve will likely provide more information and updates in the coming weeks.
For now, it remains to be seen how this development will impact the handheld gaming market.
It is good news for consumer choice and competition, which is likely to drive innovation and improvement in the sector.
