SteamOS could see a general distribution release, work with other handheld gaming PCs soon
Valve's Steam Deck firmware update mentions support for Asus ROG Ally, sparking speculation about a broader release of SteamOS for third-party handheld gaming PCs.
Valve plans to make SteamOS available for more systems, initially focusing on handhelds and PCs with gamepads, potentially improving user experience over Windows.
Expanding SteamOS to other devices is complex due to driver optimization and hardware variations, as Valve currently optimizes for the Steam Deck's static configuration.
Allowing OEMs like Asus to ship devices with SteamOS could accelerate its adoption, overcoming limitations of current SteamOS clones and improving handheld gaming PC performance.