Steam is already being tested on Chrome OS to bring games to these laptops

It was confirmed some time ago that work was being done to launch it in the operating system. Chrome OS game platform client Steam, but it seems like the development in question is taking longer than expected to become a reality. Some even stated that the project was parked because Google didn’t pay enough attention to it. Well, it is known that this is not the case, and an important step has been taken to confirm this.

What is disclosed is that the version of the client in question is no longer in alpha stage, which is the first test, and has moved into beta. That is, different users are used to test the operation of the innovation, to look for bugs and necessary improvements, so that the process is stable and reliable enough for everyone to have. So we are talking about a very important step and this shows that Steam nothing for Chrome OS to be forgotten.

Who can try Steam for Chrome OS?

Obviously, those with a Chromebook. But not just anyone. For the Steam client to work properly, it must meet certain requirements (we are talking about powerful hardware, so the equipment must be the latest generation). Additionally, the OS needs to be within the Dev or Canary channel, which are less stable options than the last, and thus not the best idea for the end user. The result of this, it seems, is that the idea is just developers Access the tests.

The truth is, the possibility exists, and Google’s step is important because it shows that the commitment to have Steam in the operating system is serious. And therefore, huge games becomes a reality in a short time with the platform. It seems that the Mountain View company has paused in the release of laptops with this software in favor of tablets. But, of course, there are many manufacturers dedicated to Chromebooks (HP, Acer or Samsung are a small example).

One giant leap for Chromebooks

The truth is that, the fun part has improved a lot On Chrome OS laptops. They couldn’t run any more than what was available for browsers a few years ago, but things have changed a lot. Between the arrival of compatibility of Android applications and the soon availability of Steam on these computers, the options for playing games will increase exponentially. And therefore, the youngest will see these computers better. And of course it’s much cheaper…