The Chrome Cast

Steam on Chromebooks feels a little like magic

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For this episode of The Chrome Cast, there's no escaping the gravitational pull surrounding the arrival of Steam for Chromebooks.  Sure, there are only a few Chromebooks that can currently participate in the open Alpha and yes there are bugs, but the overall experience of loading up Steam on a Chromebook is one of the coolest new arrivals we've seen for Chrome OS.

Even if you aren't much of a gamer, there's so much to discuss around this topic as a fan of Chrome OS.  From an operating system that was 'just a browser' to the do-just-about-anything OS, Chrome OS continues evolving in its abilities.  Not only will the Steam on Chromebooks be great for games, it will also help other virtualizations on Chrome OS - like the Android, Linux and Parallels containers - to get faster over time as well.  There's a lot to discuss, here, so let's dive in.

Notable Links

  • Steam for Chrome OS is finally here, details inside
  • [Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks
  • What Steam Deck Means for Chromebooks and Borealis
  • The Chrome Cast 157: Steam on Chromebooks, Stadia white labeled, and Google Play Games on PC


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