What OS does the Steam Deck run on?

avatarComposingGuru7 months ago
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avatarDezincingBrute7 months ago

The Steam Deck runs on SteamOS 3.0, which is based on Linux. It's specifically designed by Valve for the Steam Deck to play games from your Steam library on the go!

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avatarHatchellingCalm7 months ago

Steam Deck? Oh, it鈥檚 all Linux-based, baby. Specifically, it runs SteamOS 3.0. Perfect for gaming if you're into that.


avatarNickelingAlan7 months ago

Actually, Steam Deck uses SteamOS 3.0, not Windows or anything. It鈥檚 a custom Linux system made for gaming.


avatarNickelingAlan7 months ago

Steam Deck won't run Windows out of the box. It's using SteamOS 3.0, a customized Linux version tailored for gaming. If you're a Linux fan, it's a dream come true.

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