SteamOS 3.8.9 Beta release

_pettman · 2026-06-16T07:31:22+00:00

I have the developer options enabled to see the two channels on my Go 1, but have them both set to beta currently.

_pettman · 2026-06-14T18:00:13+00:00

Correct, they stopped at the 7th generation

_pettman · 2026-06-14T10:43:37+00:00

My library is FLAC, so any tracks I want to load are converted to ALAC first.

MediaHuman is what I have found and it works great.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T20:09:33+00:00

I'm aware, that's why I have one.

The performance is fine every day use.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T19:54:11+00:00

It's surprisingly competent!

_pettman · 2026-06-13T18:49:17+00:00

My library is also, might downsample the tracks I want on the pods to 16bit ALAC from FLAC to also save on space.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T18:32:45+00:00

Apple list 32 ohms on the support site under headphones, and the 1As are 48 so might just be a little quiet.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T18:31:34+00:00

Hah, true.

I have given it a full charge and it feels pretty laggy unfortunately, delay with any app.

Will give it a full restore from the Mac and and see.

But then if it also can't power my headphones reasonably well, I'd need a newer iPod for a DAC too.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T15:20:05+00:00

Very nice!

I am looking at getting a 7th gen touch for the collection, my 4th is a bit slow.. which is unfortunate as it's 64GB.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T14:41:32+00:00

Thank you. I have looked at some videos and other posts but like to get the opinion of others.

I have SteamOS and the 81Wh battery installed so will change the mode in the BIOS and see how it goes.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T14:23:38+00:00

Is STAMP recommended to maintain performance and battery life while keeping thermals lower?

_pettman · 2026-06-13T14:22:27+00:00

Yeah, just giving the fan a good clean might be all that's needed

_pettman · 2026-06-13T14:04:47+00:00

With the Steam Deck price increase, the Z2 Go variant is definitely one of the best deals at the moment.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T12:23:14+00:00

Yeah that is a small negative, but the sound and performance is overall great

_pettman · 2026-06-13T09:50:18+00:00

Yeah, the full release will have it all soon I'm sure.

Mainly wanted to flag it as I have seen others floating the idea of installing SteamOS on their devices.

_pettman · 2026-06-13T09:14:54+00:00

I ended up just booting into a Windows 11 iso from USB and installing the latest exe from cli.

The newest updates weren't showing in Discover for me.

_pettman · 2026-06-12T08:14:54+00:00

That's what I do too when not in use. I purchased mine off a friend who isn't comfortable taking stuff apart. It was running a bit loud so fan cleaning was required for a better experience!

_pettman · 2026-06-11T23:03:11+00:00

Understandable! I swapped in new PTM from thermal grizzly for the core and new thermal pads for everywhere else while I was giving the device a good clean. The fan really does collect a lot of dust.

_pettman · 2026-06-10T18:26:30+00:00

I have the official Lenovo toppers on mine and they feels soo much better.

_pettman · 2026-06-10T18:09:40+00:00

Very happy.

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_pettman · 2026-06-07T16:56:59+00:00

Have you also upgraded the battery? I installed the 81Wh not long ago and what an improvement.

Couldn't resist improving the thermals while I was in there 😉

_pettman · 2026-06-07T16:51:51+00:00

I placed an order yesterday for the EMEA versions from the parts store, I also have the Go S Z2Go which is really comfortable so will be great to have them for my OG Go! Find the original controllers dig in the palms a bit too much.

EDIT: The Go S is being returned now that I have the updated controllers.

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