Hardware / June 16, 2026
SteamOS beta improves Intel handheld support
Valve’s SteamOS 3.8.8 beta improves Intel hardware compatibility, MSI Claw controller support and firmware work for upcoming Intel handhelds.
SteamOS is getting friendlier with Intel handhelds, which is important because Windows handheld gaming still sometimes feels like trying to launch a spaceship through a hotel TV remote. Valve’s 3.8.8 beta improves Intel platform support, adds MSI Claw controller support and lays groundwork for upcoming Intel-powered devices. Translation: the handheld OS war is getting spicy, and SteamOS may not stay AMD’s best friend forever.
