Long waiting lists are the norm for Steam Deck, but clones could soon ease the strain.
Remember Steam Machines?
In 2015, Valve released itsSteam Machineplatform.
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These devices were pre-built PCs that looked like consoles and ran an early version of SteamOS.
SteamOS, Valve’s custom Linux-basedoperating systemfor Steam Machines, certainly wasn’t ready at the time.
It’s an example of what the standard Steam Deck experience should be.
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Valve has invested significant time and money intomaking Windows games work under LinuxthroughProton.
This work remains open-source and benefits all Linux gamers.
SteamOS is available for anyone to download and install under the “Build Your Own Steam Machine” banner.
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TheGPD Winseries of computers and theAya Neoare good examples of these devices.
While most of them are quite impressive, they tend to have several common problems.
These devices also use off-the-shelf hardware not meant for gaming but instead designed for use in ultrabooks.
Not to mention that the price of a Windows license is part of that price tag!
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