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Gamers should be ditching Windows for SteamOS — here's why

By Stevie Bonifield Published 28 May 25

Tests on the Lenovo Legion Go S just revealed huge advantages SteamOS has over Windows, proving it's finally time for gamers to leave Windows behind.

Gaming Laptops & PCs

Lenovo just stole the Steam Deck's special sauce, and maybe the handheld gaming crown

By Rael Hornby Published 22 March 25

Steam Powered and ready to (Legion) Go

Gaming Laptops & PCs

I'm ready to gamble on this alternative gaming-focused underdog to Windows 11, are you?

By Rael Hornby Published 18 March 25

As Microsoft closes the door on Windows 10, Valve opens a weird and accessible Linux-shaped window to gamers

Gaming Laptops & PCs

Valve's Deckard VR headset sounds like a Steam Deck with a head strap, and that's a very good thing

By Rael Hornby Published 4 March 25

Valve is rumored to be releasing a new VR headset in 2025, and despite a high asking price, if it's half the product that the Steam Deck is, I'm all in.

My Steam Deck 2 dreams just got crushed, now I have to crush yours too

By Rael Hornby Published 3 March 25

Valve sets the record straight on Steam Deck 2 speculation, but is there a handheld to enjoy while I wait for the real thing?

Gaming Laptops & PCs

Valve's Steam Deck reminded me of what's most important in gaming — and it's not graphics

By Rael Hornby Published 27 February 25

The Steam Deck just had its third anniversary, and Valve's handheld gaming PC is still proving its worth.

Gaming Laptops & PCs

The Laptop Laurels of CES 2025: The best tech to debut in Las Vegas

By Laptop Mag Staff Last updated 11 January 25

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Laptop Mag has awarded products that truly stood out from the crowd at CES 2025 with the Laptop Laurels.

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Valve's SteamOS could be 2025's biggest winner, powering new VR and handheld gaming hardware

By Rael Hornby Published 1 January 25

This year could see Valve's Linux-based operating system come into its own and feature on a range of first and third-party hardware.

Gaming

3 features I'd miss if I switched my ROG Ally to SteamOS

By Claire Tabari Published 14 August 24

However, when SteamOS arrives on other platforms like the Asus ROG Ally or any Windows 11 device, there will undoubtedly be benefits of running SteamOS, but what will the negatives be?

Gaming