The gaming community is set to have a new option for operating systems designed explicitly for gaming. Playtron, a new startup, is developing PlaytronOS, a gaming operating system that delivers unified experiences across PC, console, and mobile devices. According to TechSpot, PlaytronOS is inspired by Valve’s Steam Deck and designed to be optimized for gaming. It will support various PC game stores and different device types.
PlaytronOS is not part of the Windows ecosystem. It is intended to provide a lightweight and user-friendly interface with game controllers. Like SteamOS, PlaytronOS will support various game stores, including Steam and Epic Games.
The company plans to launch PlaytronOS for handheld gaming PCs later this year and for 5G mobile devices in 2025. Additionally, PlaytronOS may expand to desktops, TVs, wearables, VR, data centers, and cars in the future.
Playtron aims to cater to casual gamers who are serious about gaming and want to enhance independent game discovery through “Playtron Select,” a community-stated feature.
Although Playtron’s development plans remain unknown, the company may license its mobile operating system to manufacturers such as Asus, Lenovo, MSI, and GPD.
The PlaytronOS development team has extensive experience working with large companies such as Google, Amazon, Sony, Samsung, and Meta. They also plan to leverage resources from the Linux community to develop this operating system.
PlaytronOS promises to provide an alternative to Windows and SteamOS, offering a seamless and convenient gaming experience across various devices. With its distinct advantages, PlaytronOS has the potential to make a significant impact in the gaming operating system market. However, to succeed, Playtron must demonstrate its ability to meet gamers’ needs and compete with established operating systems like Windows and SteamOS.
