Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais recently clarified that SteamOS isn't designed to replace Windows. Read on to understand Valve's approach and its implications.
In a January 9, 2025 interview with French tech site Frandroid, SteamOS developer Pierre-Loup Griffais dispelled rumors of SteamOS aiming to dethrone Windows. Responding to a question about whether SteamOS was Valve's "Windows killer," Griffais stated that market share dominance isn't the goal. He emphasized that if users are satisfied with Windows, there's no issue. The focus, he explained, is on creating a system with distinct goals and priorities, offering a viable alternative and providing users with more choice. Converting users already happy with Windows isn't the primary objective. However, the expansion of SteamOS to PCs and handheld devices provides a compelling option for gamers.
While Microsoft's Windows remains the dominant PC operating system, with Windows 11 as its latest iteration, Lenovo's recent announcement at CES 2025 of the Lenovo Legion GO S, a handheld device running SteamOS, marks a significant development. This allows direct access to Steam's extensive game library. This is the first time SteamOS, the operating system powering the Steam Deck, is featured on another device. While not yet a major competitor to Windows, Griffais hinted at future expansion, suggesting Microsoft may need to reassess its strategy as SteamOS gains wider compatibility.
At the same CES event, Microsoft's VP of "Next Generation," Jason Ronald, outlined the company's response to the growing handheld market (currently dominated by the Switch and Steam Deck), focusing on integrating "the best of Xbox and Windows." The emphasis is on prioritizing the player and their game library. However, details on how Microsoft plans to achieve this remain scarce, as their handheld device is still under development.
For more on Microsoft's plans, check out our related news article!
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