PlaytronOS Alpha 2 released with expanded NVIDIA support, more handheld PC support and more - eviltoast

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/28642900

Release notes:

Hardware Support

  • NVIDIA support for Turing (GeForce GTX 1600/2000 series) and newer cards

  • Support for dual-GPU systems such as desktops and laptops

  • OS upgrade from Fedora 40 to Fedora 41

  • Support for portal-based Wi-Fi connections

  • These devices have been tested by Playtron and are known to work:

    • AYANEO 2 and 2S

    • ASUS ROG Ally

    • Lenovo Legion Go

    • Valve Steam Deck LCD (NVMe only)

    • Valve Steam Deck OLED

New & Updated Features

  • Full cloud save support with conflict resolution for Epic Games Store and GOG.com games

  • App details page with game metadata and actions

  • Full support for mouse and keyboard input

  • New sound effects

  • Basic avatar system

  • Select custom game input configurations some text

    • A limited selection of inputs are provided by the Playtron team as part of the Alpha 2 launch
    • Input configuration creation will be one of the features of our upcoming tool Playtron Labs
  • Timezone support

  • Up to 2x battery usage improvement in OS

  • Over 100 bugs identified and fixed

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    30 days ago

    Still dont trust them after that failed crypto handheld project.

    edit: Wow according to their website they are still developing it! Yeah have fun trying to commodify gaming, just leave the rest of us alone.