Valve Officially Releases SteamOS 3.7.8, Now Supports Steam Deck And Other AMD Handhelds

Valve officially released the major SteamOS 3.7.8 update. This update brings various new features for the Steam Deck and adds support for other AMD handheld devices such as the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally. 

Previously only available in preview and beta versions, SteamOS 3.7.8 has now become a stable release. This version allows users to officially install the operating system on devices other than the Steam Deck. 

Quoted from TheVerge, Monday (5/26/2025), Valve also provides an official recovery image. This feature makes it easier to install SteamOS on devices such as the Legion Go and ROG Ally. 

This update brings various significant improvements. One of them is support for Bluetooth microphones in desktop mode and the ability to turn on the Steam Deck LCD using a Bluetooth controller 

In addition, Valve added a feature to set a battery charging limit of up to 80 percent. This feature is useful for maintaining battery life when the device is continuously connected to a power source. 

Valve also added a feature to set the refresh rate and control the frequency of the AMD CPU. In addition, major updates are also coming through improvements to Arch Linux, Mesa graphics drivers and a newer Plasma desktop interface. 

In the latest FAQ, Valve hinted at plans to expand SteamOS licensing to more devices. This will be done through cooperation with official partners. 

In addition, rumors of a wireless VR headset called 'Deckard' are getting stronger. This device could be part of Valve's strategy to bring a SteamOS-based living room console in the future. 

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