SteamOS Coming to Third-Party Handhelds, Starting with Asus ROG Ally?
Valve's updated documentation hints at an official SteamOS launch on third-party handhelds, with the Asus ROG Ally potentially leading the way.
Valve's updated SteamOS partner guidelines suggest an official launch of SteamOS on third-party gaming handhelds is imminent. Previous developments indicate the Asus ROG Ally may be among the first to receive official "Powered by SteamOS" certification. While Valve's plans to offer SteamOS as a standalone operating system for other hardware have been known for a while, progress has been slow. New branding documentation from Valve, spotted by SteamDB, points to a significant step forward. "Powered by SteamOS" Certification The documentation references "Powered by SteamOS" devices, defined as: "The 'Powered by SteamOS' logo indicates that a hardware device will run SteamOS and boot into SteamOS upon powering on...Partners/manufacturers will ship hardware with a Steam image...developed in close collaboration with Valve." This, along with a "Steam compatible" badge for controllers, implies a strict validation process for SteamOS…