Valve’s new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
Valve has introduced a new verification system for Steam Machine and SteamOS compatibility, appearing directly on the Steam storefront.
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Valve has launched a verification system for Steam Machine and SteamOS compatibility. The new ratings are now visible on the Steam store, allowing users to identify if games are compatible with these specific systems.
Coverage from outlets including Ars Technica, GameDev.net, TechPowerUp, Engadget, PC Guide, and Trend Hunter emphasizes that the system provides clarity for SteamOS users. However, reports note that the system remains silent regarding specific third-party devices described as Steam Deck-busters.
Future updates will clarify how this verification system applies to external hardware devices. It remains to be seen if additional labels will be introduced to address compatibility gaps for non-Valve hardware.
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Quick answers
What is the new Steam verification system?
It is a rating system on the Steam store that indicates if a game is compatible with Steam Machines and SteamOS.
Does the system cover all handheld devices?
Coverage states the system is currently silent regarding several devices identified as Steam Deck-busters.
Where can users see these ratings?
The compatibility ratings are available directly on the Steam store.
Coverage (6)
- Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters GameDev.net · 15h ago
- Steam Machine Verified and SteamOS compatibility ratings have quietly arrived on the Steam store PC Guide · 15h ago
- Cross-Device Game Verification Trend Hunter · 15h ago
- You Can Now Easily Find Out If A Game Is Compatible With The Steam Machine Engadget · 15h ago
- Steam Now Shows Steam Machine and SteamOS Verified Ratings TechPowerUp · 15h ago
- Valve’s new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters Ars Technica · 15h ago
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