# Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late

> I’ve been a PC gamer for over 30 years, and during that time, Microsoft’s operating systems (first MS-DOS, then various shades of Windows) have essentially been the default choice when building or buying a PC for…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-finally-realizes-the-threat-steamos-poses-but-its-promises-to-fix-windows-11-for-pc-gaming-are-too-little-too-late?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=693a113b96cd53bd46ea0fb6)
- **Published:** 2025-12-11
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #gaming #windows #finally #late #little #poses #promises
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