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How to Install Windows on Steam Deck
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Steam Deck comes with SteamOS, which is built on Arch Linux. But you can install Windows 10 or Windows 11 to play games that SteamOS doesn't support to play games on Xbox PC Game Pass.
Steam Deck Windows Drivers Arrive, but Internal Audio Doesn't Work Yet
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Windows drivers are finally available for the Steam deck, including GPU, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Valve's Steam Deck Has Over 500 Playable Games Now
By Aaron Klotz published
Valve has upped the ante on its Steam Deck game support program with more than 500 games now fully playable on the new handheld gaming device.
Valve Speeds Up Game Verification for Steam Deck, Now At 243 Titles
By Aaron Klotz published
Valve is making quick progress on verifying more games for the Steam Deck with a total of 243 titles supported right now.
80 Percent of Steam's Top 100 Games Run 'Nearly Flawlessly' on Linux
By Aaron Klotz published
Out of Steam's top 100 games, 80 of them are playable on Linux thanks to Vavle's ProtonDB compatibility layer.
Valve Steam Deck Gaming Handheld's SteamOS Goes on a Diet
By Brandon Hill published
Valve's Steam Deck, one of the most highly anticipated gaming PCs for 2022, now has a much smaller operating system.
Valve's Upcoming Steam Deck Dev Day Will Explore AMD's Van Gogh APU
By Anton Shilov published
Valve and AMD are planning to offer a deep dive into the Steam Deck's Van Gogh APU.
See Which Games Play Well On Valve Steam Deck with 'Deck Verified' Program
By Aaron Klotz published
Valve is introducing a new compatibility system that tells Steam Deck users which games are compatible with the console.
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