Asus ROG Ally set to adopt SteamOS for improved gaming performance
tomsguide.com — December 5, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC
Valve's SteamOS may soon be available on more gaming handhelds, including the Asus ROG Ally. New branding guidelines indicate devices can now carry a "Powered by SteamOS" badge, allowing them to boot directly into the operating system. The Asus ROG Ally is expected to be among the first to adopt SteamOS. Early tests show that running SteamOS improves performance, increasing frame rates by 15% and extending battery life by 22% compared to Windows 11. Valve has confirmed support for SteamOS on other handhelds, and the updated guidelines suggest more devices will follow. This shift could enhance competition in the handheld gaming market.