Thanks to Valve's open-source advancements, it is now possible to install Steam Linux / SteamOS on the Switch's Tegra X1 chip. While games aren't fully playable yet, this proof of concept is a huge step forward and could be functional within six months. A potential second life for the console!
UPDATE 22 APRIL 2026:
Just a small mistake—it’s actually Ubuntu, which you can see running in gaming mode on this hacked Switch. Thanks to @SunBunnyXZ
for letting me know; he’s one of the new moderators of the Linux Community.














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