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Latest official SteamOS update paves the way for Steam Machine with a bunch of new display features and faster patches
Rock Paper Shotgun • • technology
Key Points:
- Valve has released a new SteamOS update that introduces initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine, aiming to improve compatibility ahead of the hardware's delayed summer release.
- The update enhances Steam Deck user experience by enabling faster OS updates over high-speed connections and improving support for certain USB racing wheels and non-standard USB devices.
- It adds support for external HDR and VRR displays, better TV scaling in Desktop mode, and fixes performance issues in Desktop mode compared to Game mode.
- The SteamOS graphics driver has been optimized for better performance and stability, and the system now supports waking from sleep using a connected Steam Controller.
- Steam Deck LCD and OLED models receive new BIOS updates, including preliminary hibernation support for LCD and a charging light indicator update for OLED that signals when the preferred charge limit is reached.
