Here's something that could be exciting but also could be a whole lot of nothing. So keep expectations firmly in check, but work submitted for Linux kernel 6.6 show something interesting from Valve. Potentially a Steam Deck refresh or their new VR headset perhaps?
The note comes from Phoronix, who as usual goes over basically every little thing Linux kernel related. They found work being pulled in for Linux kernel 6.6 sound updates, that includes additions for AMD Van Gogh, the chip used in the Steam Deck. However, when you look into the full updates and scroll down for a while there's this interesting little bit:
So here we have Galileo and Sephiroth being added for Valve - the question is what are they? They're being added under "Valve Jupiter device", with Jupiter being one of the names Valve seems to use for SteamOS. Considering the current SoC in the Steam Deck is named Aerith, a refresh of Sephiroth would continue their fun Final Fantasy inspired naming.
They could point to a lot of things: a Steam Deck refresh, the new VR headset we know they're working on, some developer boards they use in-house or anything really. We really have no idea but it's always fun to wonder about what it could turn out to be.
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I always feel like they are going to bring back the Original Steam Machines, but instead of it failing by relying on native ports, now they can use Steam OS on it. That would be a very interesting project and I believe it would greatly contribute to Linux gaming. Just like Steam Deck has up until now.
Would love to see what kind of impact a home console from steam would bring not only to the PC gaming market, but also to the Linux gaming space!
Would love to see what kind of impact a home console from steam would bring not only to the PC gaming market, but also to the Linux gaming space!
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I always feel like they are going to bring back the Original Steam Machines, but instead of it failing by relying on native ports, now they can use Steam OS on it. That would be a very interesting project and I believe it would greatly contribute to Linux gaming. Just like Steam Deck has up until now.I think you mean Proton, not SteamOS specifically ;). Proton is what runs Windows games on Linux.
Would love to see what kind of impact a home console from steam would bring not only to the PC gaming market, but also to the Linux gaming space!
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I always feel like they are going to bring back the Original Steam Machines, but instead of it failing by relying on native ports, now they can use Steam OS on it. That would be a very interesting project and I believe it would greatly contribute to Linux gaming. Just like Steam Deck has up until now.I think you mean Proton, not SteamOS specifically ;). Proton is what runs Windows games on Linux.
Would love to see what kind of impact a home console from steam would bring not only to the PC gaming market, but also to the Linux gaming space!
I meant both Proton & Steam OS combined, correct!
Long.. long time lurker, much love for all you do Liam
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I always feel like they are going to bring back the Original Steam Machines, but instead of it failing by relying on native ports, now they can use Steam OS on it. That would be a very interesting project and I believe it would greatly contribute to Linux gaming. Just like Steam Deck has up until now.
Would love to see what kind of impact a home console from steam would bring not only to the PC gaming market, but also to the Linux gaming space!
What I would want is a version of the Steam Deck without the screen, a Steam Brick if you will. I think that could be really popular both for desk and couch gaming. Sure you can get a dock a get almost the same experience but not entirely.
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They're being added under "Valve Jupiter device", with Jupiter being one of the names Valve seems to use for SteamOS.I could be wrong, but I think that "Jupiter" is the hardware platform of the Steam Deck - the computer gubbins - and "Neptune" is the input platform of the Steam Deck - the controller gubbins. SteamOS itself is called Holo for the version with the Deck, and was named after DOTA characters for the Steam Machines - .Alchemist, Brewmaster, and Clockwerk.
If we assume that there's some underlying logic to the codename, Galileo the person and Galileo the probe are both famed for looking at Jupiter, which suggests it might be a Valve gaming platform linked somehow with visuals: a new display, or VR, maybe? It's all pretty thin, though.
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What I would want is a version of the Steam Deck without the screen, a Steam Brick if you will. I think that could be really popular both for desk and couch gaming. Sure you can get a dock a get almost the same experience but not entirely.Make one yourself. There are quite a few dinky NUC-like machines available, or you can just plug any computer into a TV or monitor. Install Linux on it, autolaunch Steam Big Picture, and pair it with a PlayStation controller. Job jobbed.
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What I would want is a version of the Steam Deck without the screen, a Steam Brick if you will.Nothing easier. Roll of masking tape, done.
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Or an actual brick to smash the screen.What I would want is a version of the Steam Deck without the screen, a Steam Brick if you will.Nothing easier. Roll of masking tape, done.
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I always feel like they are going to bring back the Original Steam Machines, but instead of it failing by relying on native ports, now they can use Steam OS on it. That would be a very interesting project and I believe it would greatly contribute to Linux gaming. Just like Steam Deck has up until now.OK, imagine a Steam Machine closely linked to the Deck, such that you have your couch with your big screen and your Steam Machine under it, and you wander into the room with your Deck in hand playing a game, sit down, there's a query on your Deck screen, you say Yes, and the game is now playing on the big screen and powered by the Machine, but you can just keep playing on your current controls and then, if you want, wander out of the room again and keep on playing somewhere else.
Would love to see what kind of impact a home console from steam would bring not only to the PC gaming market, but also to the Linux gaming space!
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I can already see it, the beginning of their line of gaming bath toys: the Steam Duck!
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I can already see it, the beginning of their line of gaming bath toys: the Steam Duck!Obligatory;
!Placid Plastic Duck Simulator screenshot
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It’s a little mixed on exactly what it is, because a bunch of OS packages are named Jupiter. We’ve also seen before “Jupiter OS” named directly like in a dev stream https://youtu.be/P6CUQeHIxDA?t=12417 perhaps before they settled on the name Holo for that specific SteamOS.They're being added under "Valve Jupiter device", with Jupiter being one of the names Valve seems to use for SteamOS.I could be wrong, but I think that "Jupiter" is the hardware platform of the Steam Deck - the computer gubbins - and "Neptune" is the input platform of the Steam Deck - the controller gubbins. SteamOS itself is called Holo for the version with the Deck, and was named after DOTA characters for the Steam Machines - .Alchemist, Brewmaster, and Clockwerk.
If we assume that there's some underlying logic to the codename, Galileo the person and Galileo the probe are both famed for looking at Jupiter, which suggests it might be a Valve gaming platform linked somehow with visuals: a new display, or VR, maybe? It's all pretty thin, though.
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soulsource 5 Sep 2023
I know it's unlikely, but I'm still hoping for a new Steam Controller...
If it has a headphone jack, it could need an audio driver, right?
(At this point I pretty much convinced myself that it isn't a gamepad.)
If it has a headphone jack, it could need an audio driver, right?
(At this point I pretty much convinced myself that it isn't a gamepad.)
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I can already see it, the beginning of their line of gaming bath toys: the Steam Duck!
That would be EPIC! (and I am not talking about the game developer
)
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rustybroomhandle 5 Sep 2023
I can already see it, the beginning of their line of gaming bath toys: the Steam Duck!Obligatory;
!Placid Plastic Duck Simulator screenshot
Something terrible I made a long time ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMsr6HbClyI
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Mohandevir 5 Sep 2023
Just a wish and I'm probably totally wrong (I know nothing about the logic behind these codenames), but...
A Steam Deck hardware refresh (storage? Screen? Battery?) including an upgrade to a usb4 port and an egpu docking station to go with it...
One can dream...
Last edited by Mohandevir on 5 Sep 2023 at 3:49 pm UTC
A Steam Deck hardware refresh (storage? Screen? Battery?) including an upgrade to a usb4 port and an egpu docking station to go with it...
One can dream...
Last edited by Mohandevir on 5 Sep 2023 at 3:49 pm UTC
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Galileo steam deck refresh or 2 with strix point apu 
Sephiroth steam machine re-proposed or valve minipc with strix halo apu, display port and okulink barebones version (no ram and storage)
or vice versa
all at a modest price
Sephiroth steam machine re-proposed or valve minipc with strix halo apu, display port and okulink barebones version (no ram and storage)
or vice versa
all at a modest price
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benstor214 5 Sep 2023
I was thinking Jupiter referred to the firmware of the Steam Deck's motherboard, while Neptune stood for the firmware of the daughterboards on which the inputs are sitting on.It’s a little mixed on exactly what it is, because a bunch of OS packages are named Jupiter. We’ve also seen before “Jupiter OS” named directly like in a dev stream https://youtu.be/P6CUQeHIxDA?t=12417 perhaps before they settled on the name Holo for that specific SteamOS.They're being added under "Valve Jupiter device", with Jupiter being one of the names Valve seems to use for SteamOS.I could be wrong, but I think that "Jupiter" is the hardware platform of the Steam Deck - the computer gubbins - and "Neptune" is the input platform of the Steam Deck - the controller gubbins. SteamOS itself is called Holo for the version with the Deck, and was named after DOTA characters for the Steam Machines - .Alchemist, Brewmaster, and Clockwerk.
If we assume that there's some underlying logic to the codename, Galileo the person and Galileo the probe are both famed for looking at Jupiter, which suggests it might be a Valve gaming platform linked somehow with visuals: a new display, or VR, maybe? It's all pretty thin, though.
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Nateman1000 5 Sep 2023
I think valve has worked on the next steam deck since the first launched
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I know it's unlikely, but I'm still hoping for a new Steam Controller...
If it has a headphone jack, it could need an audio driver, right?
(At this point I pretty much convinced myself that it isn't a gamepad.)
I saw a Steam Controller refresh in a video. It's just a matter of them committing to it. I do suspect they are focusing on Deckard, their XR device.
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