{"slug": "steamos-3-8-stable-release-arrives-with-steam-machine-support-new-bios-for-steam", "title": "SteamOS 3.8 stable release arrives with Steam Machine support, new BIOS for Steam Deck, and much more", "summary": "Valve released SteamOS 3.8.10 stable, adding initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware, new BIOS updates for Steam Deck, performance improvements, and better third-party handheld compatibility. The update also includes faster OS updates, improved screen casting, and fixes for controller firmware and game crashes.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nPrime Day\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\nSteamOS 3.8 stable release arrives with Steam Machine support, new BIOS for Steam Deck, and much more\n\nAbdul Haddi\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 18, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nWhat does the new SteamOS update offer?\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\nValve has officially released SteamOS 3.8.10 to all users, bringing one of the biggest SteamOS updates in recent times. The new stable release introduces support for the upcoming Steam Machine, new BIOS updates for both Steam Deck models, performance improvements, better compatibility for third-party handhelds, and a long list of fixes across the operating system.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nWhat does the new SteamOS update offer?\n\nGeneral\n\nUpdated Arch system base\nInitial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware\nAdded support for waking from sleep via connected Steam Controller\nSubstantially improved speed of future OS updates on high-speed connections\nImproved support for screen casting in Game Mode (e.g. OBS/Discord)\nFixed dropdown menus not appearing in some games\nFixed excessive trackpad sensitivity on certain early Steam Deck LCD models\nImproved support for games that attempt to open PDF files in external viewers\nFixed an issue where video output could become frozen while using Remote Play\nFixed a possible session crash when using Game Recording with certain “Maximum video height” settings\nFixed an issue affecting certain titles (such as “SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide”) where the game window could have an incorrect position\nFixed closing certain titles (such as “STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™” and Starfield) resulting in a session crash\nImproved support for certain USB racing wheels and USB devices that boot in a non-standard mode\n\nFrequently these are devices that appear as USB storage devices with a driver installer, and must be switched to their normal mode by the OS\n\nSteam Deck controller firmware updates now display update progress on the splash screen\nFixes issue on specific Steam Deck revisions where firmware updates could render the left controller inoperative for that session\nNumerous stability and security updates\n\nSteamOS 3.8.10 general updates – full patch notes on Steam Community\nOne of the most notable additions is initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine hardware. Valve hasn’t shared many details about the device’s launch yet, but the inclusion of support in the latest stable SteamOS build suggests that preparations for the new hardware are well underway.\nSteam Deck users are also getting several useful upgrades. SteamOS 3.8.10 adds support for waking the device from sleep using a connected Steam Controller, improves screen casting support for applications like OBS and Discord, and significantly speeds up future operating system updates on high-speed internet connections.\n\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\n      Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime.\nAges 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0\n\n      Start your Prime trial →\n    \n\nValve has also addressed a variety of bugs and stability issues. The update fixes problems that could cause session crashes in certain games, improves support for external PDF viewers, resolves Remote Play video freezing issues, and fixes excessive trackpad sensitivity on some early Steam Deck LCD units.\nOn the performance side, SteamOS 3.8.10 ships with updated graphics drivers that bring both stability and performance improvements. Valve has also added preliminary support for HDMI Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on devices with native HDMI output, improved VRR frame pacing, and added missing graphics features required by upcoming games such as Crimson Desert.\nFor the Desktop Mode, KDE Plasma has been updated from version 6.2.5 to 6.4.3 and now uses Wayland by default. Users can also benefit from improved support for HDR displays, VRR displays, per-display scaling options, better TV support, and improved Proton window behavior.\nThe update also includes Wi-Fi improvements, Bluetooth fixes, better audio handling, Linux kernel 6.16, Virtual Machine guest support, and numerous security updates. That said, these are only some of the biggest additions included in SteamOS 3.8.10. For the complete list of changes, you can check out the official SteamOS 3.8.10 patch notes.\n\n    853Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs?     No, I want the Steam Machine to be complete     Yes, I would buy a RAM-less version     Yes, I would buy an SSD-less version     I'd buy a bare bones version with neither component         \n\nAbout the Author\n\nAbdul Haddi\n\n \n\nAbdul is a tech writer and Editor for PC Guide, specializing in all things tech, gaming, and hardware.\n\nLoad More\n\nYou can trust PC Guide\n\nOur team of experts use a combination of independent consumer research, in-depth testing where appropriate - which will be flagged as such, and market analysis when recommending products, software and services. 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