# I've wanted to abandon Windows 11 for a SteamOS variant for as long as I can remember — but after testing Bazzite on my second PC, here's why I still can't ditch Microsoft's OS

> Valve's SteamOS has often presented the perfect excuse to be whisked away from Microsoft's troublesome Windows 11.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/bazzite-has-been-an-excellent-os-for-my-second-gaming-pc-but-i-cant-replace-windows-11-with-it-on-my-main-rig-heres-why?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6f60b0a229a6dea7999f2f)
- **Published:** 2026-08-02
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #xbox #nintendo-switch #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6f60b0a229a6dea7999f2f

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