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Google has announced that select ChromeOS users will be able to experience Steam for the first time. Greg Hartell, Google's product director for games, said during the Google for Games Developer Summit that "the Steam alpha just debuted" for certain Chromebooks. It was a quick remark, but the software has been in the works for a long time - Google announced Steam compatibility for ChromeOS in early 2020, and there hasn't been much since.
Recent rumors indicate that firms are working on gaming-focused Chromebooks, so there's a chance we'll see it soon. Despite how long we've been waiting, the news comes as a pleasant surprise. As a 9to5 employee, People have been attempting to learn more about Steam on ChromeOS for months, sifting through code and developer comments, only for Google to unveil it with a casual reference during a developer speech, according to Google's Kyle Bradshaw.
The TL;DR version of the presentation covers Google's new plans for its Stadia service, which include free demos and trials as well as making things easier for developers. Given that it's an alpha, it'll probably be a touch rough around the edges, it's natural why Google would want to keep the debut discreet. There is also a limited supply. Google did not specify which PCs will be compatible with Steam, however 9to5Mac reports that Last month, Google stumbled onto a list.
It contains laptops featuring x86 processors, such as the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and the Asus Flip CX5, as well as a few others. Given that it's an alpha, it'll probably be a touch rough around the edges, it's natural why Google would want to keep the debut discreet. There is also a limited supply. Google did not specify which PCs will be compatible with Steam, however 9to5Mac reports that Last month, Google stumbled onto a list. It contains laptops featuring x86 processors, such as the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and the Asus Flip CX5, as well as a few others.
