Valve anticipates a new wave of innovation spurred by its recently unveiled Steam Machine, expressing optimism about the potential for external developers to build upon the SteamOS foundation. Yazan Aldehayyat, of Valve, stated, ”we’re excited to see what others make of it.” This proclamation signals a shift in Valve’s approach, perhaps opening SteamOS to a broader range of desktop applications and hardware configurations.
The move comes as Valve seeks to expand the reach of SteamOS beyond handheld gaming with devices like the Steam Deck. By encouraging third-party growth,Valve aims to cultivate a more diverse ecosystem around SteamOS,potentially challenging conventional desktop operating systems and attracting a wider user base. The success of this strategy hinges on developer adoption and the creation of compelling applications that leverage the unique capabilities of SteamOS. Currently, the Lenovo Legion go, a gaming console featuring an 8″ WUXGA display, AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and AMD Radeon graphics, is available for 649 € on Amazon with SteamOS compatibility.
