SteamOS 3 Beta Release Notes Hint at Asus ROG Ally Support
Valve's Platform Expansion Ambitions Take Shape
Asus ROG Ally Mentioned in Latest SteamOS 3 Beta Release Notes
Valve recently released a significant set of bug fixes for the Steam Deck with the new SteamOS 3.69 Beta, along with an intriguing mention of the Asus ROG Ally. This has sparked speculation that Valve is planning to expand SteamOS beyond the Steam Deck, potentially opening up the platform to other devices.
The ROG Ally is a premium gaming controller from Asus that is specifically designed for the Steam Deck. Its inclusion in the SteamOS 3 beta release notes suggests that Valve is considering officially supporting the controller on SteamOS.
Valve has been hinting at its ambitions to expand SteamOS for some time. In a recent interview, Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve, said that the company is "working on a number of things" related to SteamOS and that it wants to "make it a lot easier for people to play games on a variety of devices."
If Valve does expand SteamOS to other devices, it could be a major boon for the PC gaming market. SteamOS is a free and open-source operating system that is specifically optimized for gaming. It is based on Linux and leverages Valve's Vulkan graphics API. As a result, SteamOS can provide excellent performance for games, even on low-powered hardware.
SteamOS is also highly portable, making it suitable for use on a variety of devices, from portable gaming consoles to desktops. If Valve can successfully expand SteamOS to other devices, it could make PC gaming more accessible and convenient for a wider audience of gamers.
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