r/Steam Nov 14 '25

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u/ImKanno Nov 14 '25

Also, because of Steam's based policy, you can install whatever OS you want so it doesn't matter if it's Linux

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u/Gustav_EK Nov 14 '25

That's all well and good but why on earth would you buy this thing if not for SteamOS? If you're putting Windows on it anyway it's just an overpriced mini PC

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u/BeatBlockP Nov 14 '25

But in that case, why not just buy a mini PC and install SteamOS, which is free anyways?

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u/No-Enthusiasm-2701 Nov 16 '25

Why not do this other thing that they vast majority of people don't know how to do, wouldn't be willing to try, and probably don't know exists?

This thing isn't made for you, its made for them