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SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta Adds Gamepad Support for More Non-Valve Handhelds
Key points
- SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta released with new gamepad support.
- Adds initial support for MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and other handhelds.
- Improves support for older MSI Claw and OneXPlayer devices.
- Updates Linux driver for Steam Controller for native applications.
Expanded Handheld Compatibility
Valve's SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta introduces initial gamepad support for several new gaming handhelds. This includes the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, an Intel Arc G3 processor-based device. The update also adds support for controllers in Ayaneo's Pocket S2 and the Windows-based Konkr Fit.
Improved Device Support
The new SteamOS beta provides improved support for existing devices, specifically older MSI Claw models and the OneXPlayer line of portable gaming PCs. This follows a June SteamOS 3.8 update that focused on better compatibility with Intel and AMD platforms, including devices from GPD Win, Anbernic, and OrangePi.
Intel Chip Integration
Valve has been working to extend SteamOS compatibility to Intel-based handhelds, moving beyond its previous beta support for AMD-powered devices. The inclusion of the Intel-based MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ in this update confirms Valve's ongoing efforts to support a wider range of hardware architectures.
Steam Controller Driver Update
Beyond handheld support, the SteamOS update also includes an updated Linux driver for the Steam Controller. This allows the controller to function with native controller applications even when Steam is not running, benefiting users who operate emulators or other Linux-native games in Desktop mode.
Broader SteamOS Adoption
While the Lenovo Legion Go S remains the only non-Valve device with full "powered by SteamOS" branding, these continuous updates demonstrate Valve's commitment to making its Linux-based operating system functional across a diverse ecosystem of portable gaming hardware.
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Reporting from
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.25 Beta, which includes initial gamepad support for new gaming handhelds like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and improved support for others. This update indicates Valve's continued effort to expand SteamOS compatibility beyond its own hardware, including Intel-based devices.