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SteamOS 3.7 Stable Rolls Out With Updated Linux Kernel, Expanding AMD Handheld Support


Valve today released SteamOS 3.7.8 to their stable channel as the first stable version of their Arch Linux based SteamOS 3.7 operating system.

Notable with this SteamOS 3.7 stable release is providing limited support for other AMD-powered gaming handhelds beyond just the Steam Deck. There is also updates to the Mesa packages for newer Radeon graphics driver support. Some of the other SteamOS 3.7.8 changes include support for frame-limiting with VRR displays, Battery Charge Limit controls under Settings, crash fixes, updated controller support, various Bluetooth improvements, AMD P-State driver usage, and various performance enhancements.

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