Valve updates SteamOS with improvements for other consoles such as the MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go and OneXPlayer

Valve updates SteamOS with improvements for other consoles such as the MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go and OneXPlayer





Steam OS has been going strong since it has also become the operating system desktop console Steam Machine. The popular operating system based on Linux of Valve is acquiring new features that make it a more than capable system for gaming outside even Valve products. Now your has been updated beta version to add improvements to consoles from other manufacturers such as MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go and OneXPlayer 2 and F1.

SteamOS 3.8.13 fixes bugs in Steam Deck and supported games

Valve has released final versions for all users and other versions beta/previewwhere new features and bug fixes have been added. The version 3.8.13 includes:

  • Fixed a problem that prevented updating the controller firmware in some models of Steam Deck.
  • Fixed a bug that caused unexpected crashes and errors when starting some games, including FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH.

SteamOS 3.8.21 beta improves compatibility with third-party consoles

The beta version 3.8.21 includes some more fixes and features, these are:

  • Home screen and logo Steam Machine They now appear much faster when turning on the console.
  • Added an option to reset the entire audio settings and return to default values ​​from Settings > Audio.
  • Fixed an issue that caused a delay of between 20 and 30 seconds when launching some games on third-party devices when no audio source was detected.
  • Corrected a bug introduced in previous versions that caused some models of MSI Claw with the most recent firmware they would lose access to the buttons Guide and Quick Access Menu.
  • Fixed a bug that affected the Lenovo Legion Go first generation with old versions of the firmware on the controller, where the gyroscope It did not initialize correctly.
  • Fixed a problem in OneXPlayer F1 that prevented the operation of the vibration and reduced the joystick polling rate. As a result of this change, the additional button M1 left is no longer operational.
  • Added support for models OneXPlayer F1 and OneXPlayer 2 Special Edition which until now were not compatible.
  • Fixed a problem that prevented updating the controller firmware in some models of Steam Deck.

SteamOS 3.8.14 adds more stability and connectivity fixes

But it seems that Valve something was left out, in addition to these corrections, a single day later it also released a new stable version 3.8.14 and one Beta/Preview version 3.8.22 with more additional fixes. On this occasion the corrections added are the same for the stable version 3.8.14 and for the beta version 3.8.22:

  • Fixed an issue that limited the speed of the Wi-Fi connection in some routers that announced requirements MCS incorrect.
  • Improvements in security and the stability general of the system.

Valve continues to expand SteamOS beyond Steam Deck

As we see, Valve remains committed to offering the same user experience with Steam OS on your devices and other compatible third-party devices. We have also recently seen that it is expanding support to hardware beyond the similar to that of the Steam Deckeven to graphics cards for desktop computers amd.

It is also said that Valve is collaborating with NVIDIA to offer compatibility with your hardware in Steam OSalthough the results may not arrive this year.

We have already seen how Steam OS has already appeared in some pre-assembled desktop computerand if you are a little handy with the right hardware you can build your own. Valve wants that Steam OS reach the maximum possible devices, since its steam store is included and so you can offer your games on other devices beyond depending on the Windows PCs that they have Steam installed.

Juan Antonio Soto

I am a Computer Engineer and my specialty is automation and robotics. My passion for hardware began at the age of 14 when I broke down my first computer: a 386 DX 40 with 4MB of RAM and 210MB of hard drive. I continue to give free rein to my passion in the technical articles I write for Geeknetic. I dedicate most of my free time to video games, contemporary and retro, on the more than 20 consoles I have, in addition to the PC.