Linux-based, more portable than any mini PC, and just as affordable, the Steam Deck is great as a Linux desktop.

The integration of SteamOS makes the AtomMan G7 PT mini PC a versatile option ... choice for gamers who want high performance without the bulk of a traditional desktop PC. Its portability also means ...

A new, mysterious tip suggests that Valve might be planning to release SteamOS for desktop PCs, aiming to directly compete with Windows in the gaming space. While nothing has been confirmed by ...

As it stands now, though, you’re forced into Game Mode whenever you boot a SteamOS system up, and you have to toggle over to desktop mode manually.

The Lenovo Legion Go S powered by SteamOS is not only the first third-party device to come with Valve's platform ...

OneXPlayer created the OneXConsole software for its handhelds and mini gaming PCs, and it makes using Windows gaming ...

And yes, this applies to desktop PCs. Although Linux and SteamOS have a long way to catch up to the 95% market share that Windows has, Microsoft is already responding to the potential shift.

Buying a brand new Steam Machine isn't the only way to get your hands on SteamOS. With just a little bit of Linux know how, you can turn almost any PC into a SteamOS-powered gaming machine.

Since SteamOS was first released in December 2013, Valve has been quick to squash bugs and add much-needed functionality. It still isn't clear when Valve will launch the final version of SteamOS ...

This is misleading. SteamOS is an "immutable" distro. You can certainly do tons of stuff with it in desktop mode, but it is also heavily locked down compared to a typical desktop Linux distro.

A designer for SteamOS confirmed that Valve is working on releasing versions of the software for competing handhelds like the ROG Ally.