Valve’s latest SteamOS beta update has addressed a major network issue that’s been frustratingSteam Deck OLEDusers for a long time. Additionally, the latestSteam Deckupdate delivers a wave of new accessibility features aimed at making the handheld gaming experience more inclusive and customizable.
Since its launch in late 2023, theSteam Deck OLED’s vivid display, improved thermal capabilities, and battery life improvements have impressed adopters - but the handheld hasn’t been without issues. Chief among them was an intermittent Wi-Fi disconnection problem that disrupted multiplayer sessions and downloads for many players. Additionally, while games have gradually improved in accessibility over the years, Steam itself lacked some of the quality-of-life features players now expect from modern hardware platforms.
Now, Valve seeks to rectify these complaints with the beta rollout of SteamOS 3.7.10, a system update thatfinally fixes the Steam Deck OLED’s nagging Wi-Fi dropping issue. As per the official patch notes on Steam, the updateaddresses the Steam Deck OLED’sWi-Fi regression issue directly, alongside a host of visual and interface bug fixes. Moreover, the SteamOS 3.7.10 beta introduces new accessibility options in Big Picture Mode and SteamOS, which include adjustable UI scaling to make text easier to read, a high-contrast mode to improve on-screen clarity, and a “reduce motion” setting that disables transitions and animations - very useful for players who are sensitive to motion or want a snappier UI.
ForSteam Deck usersin particular, there’s a new set of color filters including grayscale, invert brightness, and invert colors. SteamOS users will further benefit from a built-in Orca screen reader that reads out selected UI elements, with controls for pitch, speed, and volume. The update also resolves other bugs, such as cursor display errors, broken overlay keybindings, audio glitches (notably inGod of War: Ragnarok), and compatibility issues with OBS Studio streaming. For those who want to try the improvements early, the SteamOS 3.7.10 beta is now available in the Steam Deck’s System Update Channel in settings.
Interestingly,non-Valve devices that run SteamOS, like the Lenovo Legion GO S handheld that launched earlier this year, also see some improvements with the SteamOS 3.7.10 beta. Specifically, Valve has added support for sleep mode recovery and power button functionality on the Lenovo Legion GO S, as well as models from AYANEO, GPD, MSI, and others.
