Steam Deck now lets you install Windows with Valve.

Valve announced that You can now install Windows on Steam Deck.Although there are some tricks to this, this is the first time the manufacturer has offered such a feature. official drivers use a Microsoft operating system. Supporting Windows will provide some benefits, such as access to Game Pass.

The company has created a website with resources for those looking to install Windows on their portable console. Support Available for both OLED and LCD Steam Deck models. Users can download the necessary drivers for the processor, card reader, connectivity and sound.

“The Steam Deck is a PC on which you can install other applications and operating systems,” Valve notes. “We provide these resources as is and unfortunately cannot offer support for Windows on Deck.” The manufacturer has provided installation instructions, as well as a link to restore the original system if something goes wrong.

Before you decide to install Windows on Valve’s portable console, there are a few things to consider. Steam Deck is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11.but it is important get the latest BIOS version via SteamOS beta update 3.6.9 or later. This not only allows Bluetooth to work properly on the Steam Deck OLED display, but also allows the console to have the fTPM support required for Windows.

Windows or SteamOS, but not both on Steam Deck.

One of the downsides of installing Windows on Steam Deck is that requires you to completely wipe your console. If you want to have both operating systems to choose the one you like best, you won’t be able to do that. Valve has confirmed this. dual boot not available at the moment.

“While Steam Deck fully supports dual booting, the SteamOS installer that provides the dual boot wizard is not yet ready. It will be integrated with SteamOS 3 once it is completed.”

In an interview with EdgeSteam Deck lead designer Lawrence Young mentioned that Dual booting is a priority for Valve“There’s no word yet on when dual boot support will be available; it’s still a priority, but we haven’t gotten there yet,” Yang said.

In the same interview, Jan confirmed that Valve to Bring SteamOS to Other Portable Consolesstarting with the Asus ROG Ally. The designer of Steam Deck said that they are making steady progress, but the operating system is not yet ready to work on all devices. Support for SteamOS and Windows is proof that Valve is committed to offering options to its customers while also striking deals with other manufacturers.

If you like it Installing Windows on your Steam Deck is possible do it right now. You just need to update your console to the latest version and go to the Valve Resources website to download all driversDuring the setup process, you won’t be able to connect to the internet to verify your Windows key, so you’ll need a USB-C hub with an Ethernet port or choose to activate the operating system later.