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Pierre-Loup Griffais, a Valve engineer, recently confirmed that Valve is actively working with Nvidia to bring official graphics driver support, like AMD and Intel, to SteamOS. The main goal of this update is to let you easily install the Linux-based operating system on regular desktop PCs and build your own custom gaming computers, rather than limiting it to the Steam Deck. He also shared that a dedicated team is developing this support, and while it might not arrive this year, the feature is steadily making progress in the background.

Valve has officially announced that reservations are open for its highly anticipated console, the Steam Machine, featuring an AMD chipset, up to 2TB storage and more from USD1049 (~RM4352). Alongside this major hardware drop, Valve is rolling out the stable SteamOS 3.8 update. This software update adds system optimisations and allows you to install the operating system on your own custom desktop setup, provided you use an AMD graphics card.

Recently, Valve announced that the Steam Machine console and Steam Frame headset will go on sale this summer. There's no firm date for when they'll go on sale, but summer officially starts in July. Let’s take a closer look.

It's been months since Valve first announced the Steam Machine, but the RAM crisis has made it hard for the company to start mass production. That means an indefinite wait for a one-stop Steam console, so enthusiasts have figured out an alternative - using a Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5).

According to IGNSEA, Valve has finally announced that the Steam Controller will be available for purchase starting May 4th. The controller can be used with Windows PCs and the Steam Machine. That said, what should you know about it?

Valve has confirmed via its official Steam Support site that it will discontinue support for 32-bit versions of Windows effective 1 January 2026, with Windows 10 (32-bit) being the only edition currently supported in that category. We think most Steam users should have transitioned out of that system by now, but still, just so you know.

Remember Equanimity, the USD250 or ~RM1.09 billion luxury superyacht bought by Malaysian fugitive Jho Low allegedly using 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MBD)? Well, some 6 years after its seizure by the Malaysian authorities, it now has a new name and a new owner: Valve co-founder, Gabe Newell!

PC handheld gaming consoles with the likes of the ROG Ally series, Lenovo Legion Go and others are a great idea for gamers who want a portable PC gaming device. However, Windows 11 optimisation leaves a lot to be desired. And thankfully, Valve is going to save it with SteamOS.

Valve’s digital game platform and store, Steam reached a new milestone recently after achieving its highest-ever number of users logged in at the same time. Specifically, Steam recorded a whopping 33675229 concurrent users on Sunday (7 January)!

If you're interested in the Steam Deck and aren't worried about import costs, now's probably a good time to get one. Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale is ongoing, and the company doesn't just have games on sale this time. The Steam Deck is also getting a discount.