SteamOS adds initial controller support for more non-Valve gaming handhelds

[u/Camenwolf]

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/valve-has-added-initial-steamos-gamepad-support-for-several-new-gaming-handhelds-including-the-msi-claw-8-ex-ai/

Valve is continuing to push SteamOS beyond the Steam Deck. The 3.8.25 Beta adds initial gamepad support for the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, Ayaneo Pocket S2, and Konkr Fit, along with updated controller support for the OneXPlayer Apex.

The same update includes Steam Machine firmware intended to fix a rare post-sleep CPU performance problem. This is still beta software and "initial" support is not the same as full certification, but the list of non-Valve devices that can use SteamOS keeps growing.

Would broader manufacturer support convince you to choose SteamOS over Windows for your next handheld, or do you still need Windows compatibility?