Steam Deck updates and adds fTPM support for Windows 11

Valve has recently released a new update for Steam Deck, its "portable console" that has captured the attention of many gamers around the world, introducing several new features and improvements, including support for the fTPM functionality, thus allowing the Windows 11 installation as well. At the moment, this is just a Beta version update that applies to both SteamOS and the system BIOS; therefore, its installation is at your own risk.



However, we remind you that the Windows drivers for Steam Deck are not yet complete (for example the one to have the audio is still missing) and, apparently, SteamOS is still the best choice for Valve's home device. Surely, the situation will improve over time, so much so that in the future it will even be possible to set a dual boot to choose at boot time whether to run SteamOS or Windows.




For the installing the Beta update, you will need to go to “Settings” -> ”System” and select Beta as the operating system update channel. Here is the complete changelog:

Added a message when a charger that does not meet the minimum requirements is connected Added uncapped framerate setting in the quick access menu> Performance Added fTPM support, allowing the installation of Windows 11 Updated the LED of power to decrease a few seconds after power connection events for a better experience in dark environments Improved compatibility for a variety of Type-C docks and power supplies Improved battery life in idle or very low usage scenarios Improved stability Fixed an issue where the touchscreen did not work after a few boot-ups Fixed compatibility with some SD cards, particularly when used as boot devices Fixed ACPI error in kernel