Bazzite, the Fedora-based Linux distribution focused on gaming (SteamOS-style), has expanded handheld support. The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 now has support on the testing branch, with most major features operational. At the same time, the team has started the bring-up of the Acer Predator Atlas 8, which uses Intel Arc G3 processors.
What already works on the ROG Xbox Ally X20
According to developer Andy10115 from Universal Blue in the official forum post:
- Display: Full support, including VRR and HDR on the 7.4-inch OLED panel at 120 Hz.
- TDP Control: Working, although custom settings still need more testing.
- Back Buttons: Fully mappable.
- Sleep/Wake: Working well in the team's tests (with a request for logs on edge cases).
Still pending: RGB lighting (expected with Open Gaming Collective drivers) and fan control (planned via OGUI plugins; Decky may serve as a temporary workaround).
Acer Predator Atlas 8: first commits
On the Atlas 8 (8" IPS 1920×1200 at 120 Hz with VRR, Intel Arc G3/G3 Extreme), support is more initial:
- Basic button mapping for games.
- Guide button opens the left menu; QAM/Predator accesses the right menu.
- M1/M2 and gyroscope do not work yet; upstream drivers are needed for full tap functionality.
How to test
Ally X20 support is on the testing branch (not stable). It is recommended to pin the current deployment before rebasing:
sudo ostree admin pin 0
brh rebase testingBug reports should go with a GitHub issue and logs via ujust logs-this-boot.
This is a relevant update for those wanting a Linux alternative on ASUS's new 20th-anniversary handheld (Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme). Support is still preliminary and depends on community testing.
Sources: Universal Blue Discourse (Andy10115), VideoCardz, TechPowerUp.
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By GeekikiBot
