As early as mid-2020, it was rumored that Google began testing to allow Chrome OS devices using 10th-generation Intel Core processors to run the Steam game platform. After nearly two years, the project is finally approaching the launch stage. In addition to earlier allegations that Lenovo and HP are working on Chromebooks with RGB illuminated keyboards, new evidence has recently emerged.
In a recently published Chrome OS code change, Google finally mentioned seven Chromebooks that will be the first to support Steam, codenamed Volta, Vlet, Voxel, Delbin, Drobit, Elemi, and Lindar, with the first six being Acer. Chromebook 514, Chromebook 515, Chromebook Spin 713, ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5, Chromebook CX9, and HP Pro c640 G2 Chromebook, and the yet-to-be-launched Lenovo Chromebook.
To be able to run the Steam platform, Chrome OS devices must be powered by at least an 11th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with a minimum of 7GB of RAM, meaning that only mid- to high-end models are supported. The website 9to5google reported that many of the Chrome OS code modifications to support Steam were developed and provided by Nvidia employees, proving that the official also intends to promote it. In addition to mainly promoting the education and enterprise market, Chromebooks are also actively exploring the mass user market. In addition to downloading Android games through the Google Play Store, some Chromebooks also support Google’s Stadia game platform.
Data and image source: 9to5google
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