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SteamOS

The SteamOS beta branch got a new update with a few fixes here and there. The MSI Claw controls have been fixed from an issue in Desktop mode, improvements for slow charger detection have been rolled back, and the performance HUD crash when capturing performance data has been fixed. This comes right off the heels of a new update that brought support for the upcoming Intel handhelds.

You can download the updates yourself in the System Settings on the Steam Deck. Make sure your update channel is set to Beta or Preview for the beta update, while the stable update should just be available in any update channel.

SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta Update Changelog:

New in 3.8.8

  • Fixed a 3.8 regression where the performance HUD might crash when capturing performance data
  • Temporarily rolled back improvements to slow charger detection
  • Fixed an issue where MSI Claw controls would stay stuck in desktop mode

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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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