Game console operating systems

SteamOS is a gaming-focused operating system released by Valve that incorporates the company's video game storefront, Steam. Based on Arch Linux and built specifically to support Steam, it is the default Linux distribution for Valve's line of gaming hardware, including the Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame. Beginning in 2025, Valve expanded official support to include third-party devices designated as "SteamOS Compatible", such as handhelds like the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally. It can also be installed on personal computers without official support from Valve. The core operatin

system software for the PlayStation 3

Linux distribution for the PlayStation 2

system software for PlayStation Portable

system software

proprietary operating system of the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2

operating system for the Nintendo 3DS handheld game console

system software for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV video game consoles

OtherOS is a feature of early versions of Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation 3 video game console, allowing user-installed software, such as Linux or FreeBSD. Software running in the OtherOS environment has access to 6 of the 7 Synergistic Processing Elements. Sony implemented a hypervisor that restricts access to the RSX Reality Synthesizer graphics chip. IBM provided an introduction to programming parallel applications on the PlayStation 3.

operating system for Nintendo's Wii U home video game console

operating system

Linux distribution for original Xbox game consoles