#SteamOS handheld

Meanwhile, Lenovo is also making headlines with its gaming hardware, as the company prepares to launch the next iteration of its Legion Go handheld. The upcoming device is rumored to be one of the first to work directly with Valve’s SteamOS and is expected to feature AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Go processor, making it a strong contender in the portable gaming space. Valve is expanding the reach of its SteamOS platform, officially allowing installation on handheld devices beyond its own Steam Deck. Starting this April, a beta version of SteamOS will be available for download, giving handheld gaming enthusiasts a chance to experience the Linux-based operating system on third-party devices. Pierre-Loup Griffais, a lead designer for Steam Deck and SteamOS, revealed that the beta for other handhelds is expected to ship shortly after March. This marks a significant step in Valve’s ambition to make SteamOS a platform bigger than just the Steam Deck, providing gamers an alternative to Windows for portable PC gaming. The expansion aligns with Lenovo's announcement that the Legion Go S, the first third-party handheld to feature SteamOS preloaded, will launch in May. This partnership showcases Valve’s strategy of making SteamOS a unified platform for handheld gaming, leveraging the same software updates and precached shaders that enhance performance on the Steam Deck. Read more in our articles including "Lenovo’s Grenade-Shaped SSD is an Explosive Gaming Accessory You Didn’t See Coming" and "Valve Brings SteamOS to Other Handhelds, Beta Arrives in April".