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Valve’s new Steam Machine is a gut punch to Microsoft, Xbox, and Windows
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Valve’s new Steam Machine is a gut punch to Microsoft, Xbox, and Windows
Valve’s Steam Machine is pushing SteamOS to the desktop, and Microsoft should be terrified
Alongside their Steam Frame, Valve has unveiled their new “Steam Machine”, a SteamOS-powered Mini PC that brings Valve’s Linux-powered gaming platform to the big screen. Valve has delivered SteamOS to the desktop/console form factor, and that should worry Microsoft. Valve has Windows gaming and Xbox in its sights.
Valve’s Steam Deck proved the viability of Linux-powered PC gaming. With Valve’s new Steam Machine, the company has taken its gaming hardware to a new level. More CPU and graphics horsepower to play the latest PC games. A compact form factor for desktop and TV-based usage.
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Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games
Valve's Steam Machine is a compact Linux-based gaming console targeting 4K 60FPS, but its compatibility is limited by kernel-level anti-cheat support. Popular titles using unsupported anti-cheats like RICOCHET, Vanguard, and EA's Javelin won't run natively, restricting mainstream game availability on SteamOS.
Valve has announced the Steam Machine, a new dedicated PC gaming rig that takes the form of a compact console and targets 4K 60FPS in most games. But how many games will this new device actually be able to play?
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Valve’s New Steam Machine Runs on Linux — So Don’t Expect To Play Fortnite, CoD, or Battlefield 6 on It
Following Steam Deck’s success, Valve is doubling down on the hardware market and announced Steam Machine yesterday, a console-like PC designed for AAA gaming.
While the small-factor hardware looks great and is capable of running big titles, unfortunately, it won’t be able to play them all. Because it runs SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system, the PC will be unable to run games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Battlefield 6.
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SteamVR Beta 2.14.1 Patch: Stability Boosts, AMD Link Fixes, and Linux Memory Leak Resolved
The latest iterative update to the SteamVR Beta, designated version 2.14.1, has been deployed, focusing on critical stability improvements and targeted system refinements. This patch aims to polish the core VR experience by addressing several long-standing, bothersome issues, ensuring a smoother journey for VR enthusiasts regardless of their configuration.
Users without a Virtual Reality Headset (HMD) connected will immediately notice faster application startup times, a quality-of-life enhancement that streamlines the initial launch sequence. Furthermore, the update successfully vanquishes several persistent technical gremlins, including port conflicts (often manifested as Error 309) and startup failures (Errors 302 or 101) under unusual configurations. The patch also introduces improvements to controller configuration, allowing users to save custom bindings that may not meet all default action requirements, and fixes incorrect render models appearing during device simulation. These collective adjustments substantially strengthen the foundation of the SteamVR platform’s reliability.