Valve thinks Arm has ‘potential’ for SteamOS handhelds, laptops, and more

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Valve Sees Endless Possibilities for SteamOS on Arm-Based Devices, Not Just Handhelds or Laptops.

The company behind the popular gaming platform is planning to expand its SteamOS to power not just hand-held devices like the Steam Deck but also laptops and potentially even desktop computers. The revelation came from Pierre-Loup Griffais, a software engineer at Valve, who stated that the potential for Arm-based hardware is vast and varied.

In an interview with The Verge, Griffais revealed that he thinks companies are already reaching out to him about developing handheld devices powered by SteamOS. He also mentioned that one of these companies, One-Netbook, has recently experimented with powerful Arm chips designed specifically for handheld computers.

Valve isn't focusing on other Steam Deck 2 variants just yet but is instead keen on exploring the capabilities of Arm-based hardware. Griffais expressed optimism about the future potential of this technology, especially for lower power devices that could rival x86 offerings in terms of performance.

According to Griffais, there are Arm chips available today that can provide competitive performance with x86 processors, making them viable alternatives for future SteamOS devices. This suggests that Valve is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with its platform and is willing to experiment with different technologies to achieve it.
 
man, i'm hyped about this steamos on arm-based dev news 🤯! like, we've already seen some sweet handheld steam deck devices out there, but now valve's throwing down the gauntlet and saying they're gonna take it to the next level with laptops and desktops too? 🖥️ that'd be amazing for ppl who wanna play games on the go or just need a solid pc on their desk. and if arm chips can already give x86 processors a run for their money, then we're talkin' some serious performance gains here 💻. cant wait to see what valve comes up with next 👀
 
🤔 SteamOS on laptops? That's a game changer for people stuck in a 9-to-5 grind who wanna play games at home 🏠💻 But can they keep up with the Steam Deck's performance? I'm not sure about those low-power Arm chips Griffais is talking about... 💡 Still, it's cool to see Valve experimenting with new tech. Maybe one day we'll have a SteamOS laptop that doesn't suck the life out of our batteries 📊💻
 
I'm actually kinda stoked about this news 💻🔥 I mean, who wouldn't want a gaming PC that's also portable? The idea of SteamOS on laptops and desktops is mind-blowing 🤯. It makes total sense that Valve wants to explore the possibilities of Arm-based hardware - it's like they're already thinking about the future 🌐. And let's be real, lower power devices that can rival x86 processors in performance? That's a game-changer 💥. I'm curious to see what kind of devices we'll start seeing in the next year or so 🔍.
 
I'm not sure about this one... 🤔 I mean, have you seen the specs of those Arm chips Griffais mentioned? They're actually pretty impressive! 💥 But at the same time, I'm a bit skeptical about how well SteamOS would work on laptops and desktops. I've heard mixed reviews from gamers who tried it out on their Steam Decks, and I don't want to see any performance drops when they move to larger screens... 🖥️ Still, if Valve can make it work, that's awesome! Maybe we'll finally have a platform that lets us play our fave games everywhere, without needing separate rigs for each device... 💻
 
🤔 think this is gonna be sick! Arm-based devices are like super efficient and can handle games just as well as x86, so why not power laptops and desktops too? 🖥️ It's all about pushing the limits of what's possible with SteamOS... Valve's on it 💻
 
I'm so stoked about this SteamOS news 🤩! I've been saying it since the Steam Deck came out, but I think Arm-based devices are where it's at 🔥. I mean, we already know they're capable of powering those sweet handheld games consoles, and now Valve is like "hold my beer" – they're expanding this tech to laptops and desktops too! 🤯 What does that even mean for the gaming industry? We could see some crazy powerful, portable rigs coming our way... I'm thinking about getting one ASAP! But what really gets me excited is the performance aspect – those new Arm chips are supposed to be competitive with x86 processors, which means we're looking at some serious power efficiency gains 💻. Can't wait to see what Valve comes up with next 🎮
 
I think this is a big deal for gamers! 🤔 They've already seen how awesome the Steam Deck is, but now they'll have options on laptops too? That's gonna open up so many possibilities. I mean, imagine being able to play your fave games on a laptop that's way more portable than a desktop... it's like having the best of both worlds 📊

And yeah, Pierre-Loup Griffais is right, Arm-based hardware is getting more powerful all the time. Like, have you seen those tiny chips they're using in phones now? They're basically x86 processors on steroids 💥 It's gonna be sick to see what Valve does with this tech.

But at the same time, I'm a bit skeptical... it's always a trade-off between power and portability, right? Do we really want our laptops weighing 5 pounds or more? 🤯 Still, it'll be cool to see where this goes.
 
Just got wind of this steamos thingy on arm-based devices and I gotta say, sounds kinda exciting! So they're not just gonna stick to handhelds like the Steam Deck but also laptops and maybe even desktops? That's wild thinking! Arm chips already giving x86 processors a run for their money? Can't wait to see what kind of games this thing can handle 🤯👾
 
just think about it, steamos on laptops & desktops... that would be epic 😲👀 i mean who needs a separate gaming rig when you can just use your main computer? but at the same time, is valve gonna be able to make it run smoothly on those devices without sacrificing performance? and what about all the games that are currently optimized for x86 processors? would they still work seamlessly with arm-based hardware? 🤔💻
 
idk why valve is so hyped about arm-based hardware lol steam os on laptops is just gonna be a waste of resources tbh i mean what's the point of having a steam machine that can play games faster than my current rig but still has to deal with heat issues and less powerful gpu options 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm so done with these constant updates on my gaming rig 🤯... I mean, I get it, SteamOS on Arm-based devices sounds promising, but have you seen the current Steam Deck? It's already a beast, why do we need it to be handheld and laptop compatible too? It just means more complexity and potential bugs 🐜. And what about performance? Arm chips are cool and all, but they're still not as powerful as my current x86 rig 💻. Can't Valve just focus on perfecting the Steam Deck 2 instead of trying out new hardware? 🤔
 
OMG 🤩 I'm literally hyped about this news!!! 😆 Valve is killing the game by expanding SteamOS to laptops too?! 🤯 Can you imagine playing your fave games on a laptop that's also super portable like the Steam Deck? 🎮🖥️ It's gonna be a whole new level of gaming experience! 💻 And Griffais is right, Arm-based hardware has so much potential - it's not just about handhelds or laptops, we could see desktops and even more devices in the future! 🤓💸 The possibilities are endless! 🌐
 
Ugh, this is gonna be a mess 🤔... So Valve thinks they can just slap their OS on any old Arm-based device and call it a day? Like, what about all the power consumption issues with these things? Won't that be a total drag for gaming? And what's up with companies reaching out to them already for handheld devices? Is this gonna get all crowded and boring like the mobile market?
 
idk why ppl r so hyped about steamos on arm-based devicessss... i mean, yeah its cool n all but like, whats the diff if u cant even play ur fav games on ur laptop w/o lag? dont get me wrong, arm tech has come a looong way & i love the idea of more devices runnin steamos but r ppl expectin this 2 change everythin? lol steampunk chic or somethin 😂
 
🤔 they're gonna try steamos on laptops? that's a big deal lol i mean, think about all the power that's being wasted right now on those fancy gaming rigs 😴 but arm-based hardware can do it too! and one-Netbook is already experimenting with powerful arm chips 🤖
 
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