tech
March 20, 2026
Valve's huge SteamOS 3.8 update adds long-awaited features
Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.
TL;DR
- SteamOS 3.8.0 preview adds hibernation and memory power down modes to Steam Deck LCD to extend battery life.
- Bluetooth headset microphones can now be used in Steam Deck's gaming mode.
- Support expanded for Xbox Ally, Legion Go 2, OneXPlayer X1, MSI, GPD, Anbernic, OrangePi, and Zotac handhelds.
- Improvements for Linux desktop modes include desktop HDR, VRR display support, and per-display scaling.
- New features for non-Deck devices include universal power button long-press functionality and adjustable processor power modes for Xbox Ally.
- Enhanced video memory management for discrete GPU platforms and battery charge limiting for Lenovo Legion Go handhelds.
- Fixes for washed-out colors on Zotac and OneXPlayer handhelds with OLED screens.
Continue reading the original article