# SteamOS gradually extends to third-party handhelds and PCs

Valve is steadily broadening SteamOS compatibility beyond its own Steam Deck hardware. The move signals a push toward a more open gaming platform, letting more devices run Valve’s Linux-based OS and potentially challenging Windows’ dominance in handheld gaming.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/08/valve-slowly-expands-steamos-support-on-non-valve-hardware/) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:01:04 +0000