SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta fixes MSI Claw Desktop Mode controls as Valve nears stable release
By
Liam Squires-Hand
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.8 Beta, a small update that brings fixes for MSI Claw controls in Desktop Mode. This update follows the initial SteamOS 3.8 preview from March, which has undergone extended testing due to its massive scope touching many system components. The update comes as Valve prepares for the Summer launch of the Steam Frame and Steam Machine, emphasizing the need for a polished release.
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The first preview for SteamOS 3.8 landed in March, so it has been in testing for quite a while.
That's not unusual though, it's a massive update touching on so much of the system behind the scenes that extended testing is a good thing.
with Valve readying up the Steam Frame and Steam Machine to launch this Summer - they need to do it right.
Nice to see the attention to the details
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