Bazzite - 'SteamOS' For Windows PC Handhelds - Is It A Game-Changer?
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Summary
A new Linux installation has been created to bring SteamOS functionality to Windows computers, including gaming laptops such as the Asus ROG Alpha.
The Open Source Bazzite software brings the SteamOS interface and features to Windows, along with a game launcher, allowing access to Steam’s comprehensive library.
The Alpha’s high-end hardware and Bazzite were tested using a selection of Windows and Linux games, with the results suggesting that it performed better under SteamOS-like conditions.
The Asus ROG Alpha’s VRR (variable refresh rate) display, an unusual feature for a gaming laptop, also performed well, with 120Hz refresh rates and ultra-low response times.
Bazzite is still in beta, but it is already showing promise as an alternative way to provide access to SteamOS’s gaming capabilities on Windows machines.