Valve Improves Steam Deck Experience with SteamOS 3.6.9 Beta
Valve has released SteamOS 3.6.9 Beta for Steam Deck, bringing a slew of improvements and new features for both Beta and Preview channel users. The update focuses on refining the user experience with faster boot times, enhanced controller support, and various bug fixes.
Here are some highlights of the SteamOS 3.6.9 Beta update:
- Faster Cold Boot: Enjoy quicker startup times on your Steam Deck.
- Improved External Display Support: Fixes issues with blank screens on resume and compatibility with displays requiring chroma subsampling.
- Expanded Controller Support: Adds compatibility for the Asus ROG Raikiri Pro and Machenike G5 Pro controllers, along with extra ROG Ally key bindings.
- DualShock 4 and DualSense Fixes: Addresses calibration issues with various DualShock 4 compatible controllers and fixes connection problems experienced with both DualShock 4 and DualSense controllers.
- Enhanced Motion Controls: Enables Steam Deck motion sensor support in the non-Steam kernel driver.
- OLED Firmware Update: Introduces support for the Windows Bluetooth driver for devices running OLED Firmware 112.
This beta update demonstrates Valve's continued commitment to optimizing the Steam Deck experience. Users eager to try out the new features and improvements can switch to the Beta or Preview channels through the System Update settings on their device.
Other noteworthy points:
- The final release of SteamOS 3.6.9 might have slightly different features and fixes.
- Users interested in purchasing a Steam Deck can find a 512GB LCD model with accessories bundled on Amazon for $487.99.
