Arm64, Proton and Steam Deck
Valve appears to be testing Arm64 support in Proton but I wouldn't get too excited about an Arm-based Steam Deck 2 just yet
Eagle-eyed users have spotted a test application on SteamDB suggesting that Valve is experimenting with Arm64 support for Proton, the software that enables Windows games to run on Linux systems.
ARM version of Steam Deck’s Proton layer spotted in testing
The Steam Deck might be the most popular Linux PC ever, though you’d be forgiven if you haven’t realized that its SteamOS software is technically Linux. The Proton compatibility layer is the Steam Deck’s special sauce,
Proton 9.0-3 released and Proton Experimental upgraded for Linux / Steam Deck
Valve released two fresh Proton upgrades to bring more compatibility with Windows games to Linux desktop and Steam Deck with Proton 9.0-3 now available and Proton Experimental upgraded.
Expanded Steam gaming compatibility likely coming to Arm chips with hundreds of Windows games — Valve testing ARM64 Proton compatibility layer
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Valve is testing ARM64 support that could bring Steam games to smartphones
Valve is bridging its x86 library with ARM framework support for possible Steam games on mobile. The focus on ARM64 hints at expanded cross-platform support for SteamOS. Speculation includes Steam games on mobile and the potential development of Valve's standalone VR headset.
Valve could come to the rescue of Copilot+ PCs for running games, as test version of Proton for Arm CPUs is spotted
Some folks have raised the possibility of a more affordable Arm-powered Steam Deck, but we don’t think that’s likely.
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Geely Galaxy E5 first drive – we take the Proton eMas 7 twin for a spin ahead of Malaysia’s first EV’s launch
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GE-Proton 9-14 brings fixes for Star Citizen, God of War Ragnarök and other games
GE-Proton 9-14 has been released bringing in more game fixes for Linux desktop and Steam Deck, for those who need the extras.
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Valve’s Proton software makes it possible to play many Windows PC games on computers running Linux-based operating system, including Valve’s own Steam Deck handheld gaming PC. So far Proton has only ...
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New workflow enhances proton therapy by adapting to daily changes in cancer patients
In the treatment of cancer patients, irradiation can be adapted anew each day to the position of the tumor and conditions in ...
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I compared two of the most popular VPNs to see which is worth it
NordVPN is one of the most popular and best virtual private networks (VPNs) available, while Proton VPN is a relative newcomer that launched several years after it. Both have thousands of servers ...
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Proton e.MAS 7 nationwide tour happening soon, includes Sabah and Sarawak
Proton e.MAS 7, the national automaker’s first production EV will embark on a nationwide tour very soon. The tour is meant ...