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There are some great Windows handhelds out there, but nothing beats the interface of SteamOS. It is just streamlined, easy, and geared for gaming. For those who want a similar experience on Windows handhelds, Bazzite is the go-to. It's a fantastic Linux OS that feels similar to SteamOS, but has expanded hardware support with some interesting features that set it apart. The OS just got a new update, bringing it up to Fedora 43, with some new support coming along for the ride.

Bazzite

The new version of Bazzite brings with it some fantastic new support for both the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. It includes full support for both handhelds, including our beautiful RGB and back buttons. The Xbox Ally X's better speakers do have some issues right now, but keeping it at 80% volume is perfect for right now as Bazzite waits to hear back from Texas Instruments. There was also expanded support for the Legion Go 2, which has had some gradual fixes with support for the two new buttons below the D-Pad. We also have support for the OneXPlayer X1 Air, though it only has two TDP modes for right now, and support for the SuiPlay0X1...for the crypto bros.

On top of that, GNOME has been updated to 49, which brings with it the Showtime video player, a new document viewer, an overhauled calendar interface, improvements to the browser and maps, a new wallpaper catalog, and more. KDE also got updated to 6.4.5, and while 6.5 wasn't included here, it is still on the way. Bazaar has also been updated to the latest stable release with an improved UI, memory, and performance efficiency. We also have more steering wheel support for multiple different steering wheels, like the Thrustmaster T150 and a bunch of Logitech wheels. And in a nice reversal, we will have continued support for closed image powering in NVIDIA cards, thanks to the new kernel build process the team is using.

The update also marks the removal of ASUS and Surface images, LatencyFleX, and the KDE Wallpaper Engine plugin. The devices of the images are now supported on the main image, making the ASUS and Surface images redundant, and LatencyFleX no longer works in general. The plugin was removed due to the crashes it could cause.

You can check out the full changelog for the update from the Universal-Blue website.

You can download Bazzite through their website, just choose the hardware you are using and want, as well as the desktop environment you prefer (GNOME or KDE), and install it as you would a new OS.

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Noah Kupetsky
A lover of gaming since 4, Noah has grown up with a love and passion for the industry. From there, he started to travel a lot and develop a joy for handheld and PC gaming. When the Steam Deck released, it just all clicked.
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