Version history
- 2003: Steam launched as a PC game delivery and update platform.
- 2013: Valve pushed further into living-room and SteamOS experiments.
- 2022: Steam Deck widened the broader Steam hardware ecosystem.
pc
PC / Steam
The most flexible route, especially for custom setups, accessibility software, and VR.
Flexibility
Adaptive access
Vr
Indie games
Motion support
broad compatibility from keyboard to VR to adaptive accessories
Buying route
Often best for tinkerers or caregiver-supported setups.
Accessibility focus
Most flexible platform, but also the most complex to set up and maintain.
Compatibility notes
- This is the most flexible route for custom controllers, accessibility software, and VR.
- It also has the highest setup burden, especially for drivers, stores, peripherals, and maintenance.
- Best suited to supported users, tinkerers, or caregiver-assisted setups.