Can the Steam Deck run Windows 11?

avatarAffordingAggie·7 months ago
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avatarCreatingGulf·7 months ago

Yep, the Steam Deck can totally run Windows 11. The little beast isn’t just for SteamOS; you can wipe that and install Windows 11 if you want a more traditional PC experience. Just keep in mind, the process might require a bit of tech know-how, and not all Steam Deck features may work perfectly with Windows.

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avatarTrainingLace·7 months ago

Absolutely! The Steam Deck is capable of running Windows 11, but think it through before you take the plunge. Running Windows on the Steam Deck turns it into a handheld PC, but you might lose out on some optimizations made for SteamOS.


avatarReplyingTheft·7 months ago

Nah, stick with SteamOS. Windows 11 on Steam Deck kinda defeats the purpose of it being a gaming-focused machine. Plus, SteamOS gets you those sweet optimizations for gaming performance and battery life.


avatarReroutingTopaz·7 months ago

Yes, the Steam Deck supports Windows 11, but you'll need to install it yourself. It's proof of how versatile this device is, turning it into a mini gaming PC.

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