Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware
Valve has released a beta update for SteamOS that expands controller support to several non-Valve handheld gaming devices, including the MSI Claw. This move represents a continued effort to make the Linux-based operating system compatible with a broader range of hardware.
Why it matters
Expanding SteamOS support challenges the dominance of Windows in the handheld gaming market and provides more options for Linux-based gaming.
Welcome to the party Valve slowly expands SteamOS support on non-Valve hardware New update includes improvements for the Intel-based MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ among others.
25 We found this logo hidden deep in an abandoned steel forge, Credit: Aurich Lawson | Steam We found this logo hidden deep in an abandoned steel forge, Credit: Aurich Lawson | Steam Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav SteamOS is continuing its slow march to fuller support on a wider variety of non-Valve hardware. This weekend’s release of the SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta includes “initial gamepad support” for a few recent gaming handhelds and improved support for a few others.
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