HP “interested” in using Steam Deck OS on a handheld gaming PC, skipping Windows

It looks like the handheld gaming PC market could see even more competition, and it’s all down to the success of the Steam Deck. HP is reportedly interested in creating a gaming handheld, but only if it can use SteamOS to do so, with a HP executive claiming that they “struggle” with the Windows alternative on these small-screen gaming devices. A HP handheld would compete with the best handheld gaming PCs out there, including the Steam Deck, while using the same Linux operating system as Valve's handheld. Valve has only recently opened up SteamOS to third-party manufacturers, with Lenovo Legion Go S pre-orders making that handheld the first third-party SteamOS handheld to be ready for sale, but with others expected to follow. Continue reading HP “interested” in using Steam Deck OS on a handheld gaming PC, skipping Windows MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

Mar 26, 2025 - 14:37
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HP “interested” in using Steam Deck OS on a handheld gaming PC, skipping Windows
HP “interested” in using Steam Deck OS on a handheld gaming PC, skipping Windows

It looks like the handheld gaming PC market could see even more competition, and it’s all down to the success of the Steam Deck. HP is reportedly interested in creating a gaming handheld, but only if it can use SteamOS to do so, with a HP executive claiming that they “struggle” with the Windows alternative on these small-screen gaming devices.

A HP handheld would compete with the best handheld gaming PCs out there, including the Steam Deck, while using the same Linux operating system as Valve's handheld. Valve has only recently opened up SteamOS to third-party manufacturers, with Lenovo Legion Go S pre-orders making that handheld the first third-party SteamOS handheld to be ready for sale, but with others expected to follow.

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