SteamOS is Reportedly Getting NVIDIA Support, But Don't Expect It Soon

For years, SteamOS has largely lived in the AMD world. The Steam Deck runs on AMD hardware, most SteamOS-powered handhelds rely on AMD chips, and anyone building a Linux gaming machine around Valve’s platform usually gets the smoothest experience with Team Red. Well, that may not be the case forever.

Valve wants SteamOS to reach more gaming PCs with NVIDIA support

According to a new report by The Verge, Valve is actively working to expand SteamOS support across a wider range of desktop hardware, including systems powered by NVIDIA graphics cards. The work is still ongoing behind the scenes, but the company appears serious about turning SteamOS into something much bigger than an operating system built primarily for handheld gaming devices.

Speaking with the news outlet, Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed that SteamOS compatibility improvements remain a major focus internally. Worth noting that he revealed that Valve has assembled “a growing team” dedicated to NVIDIA support. “We’re collaborating with NVIDIA very closely,” Griffais said while discussing future SteamOS plans.

That statement alone is significant. NVIDIA remains the dominant force in the desktop graphics market, and wider support could dramatically expand the number of systems capable of running SteamOS without major compromises.

However, gamers shouldn’t expect an immediate rollout. Griffais suggested NVIDIA support may not launch during 2026, indicating that Valve still has substantial work ahead before the experience is ready for wider deployment.

Speaking of Valve, let’s not forget that the company has also confirmed the pricing of the Steam Machine. Reservations are now open via Steam, with the entry-level 512GB model priced at $1,049. For those who want a controller, a bundle is available for $1,128, since the Steam Controller is sold separately for $99. Valve is also offering a higher end 2TB version priced at $1,349, with a bundled option that includes the controller coming in at $1,428.

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