Playtron's OS is designed to be installed on any capable hardware for a controller-friendly PC experience. The company is in talks with several OEMs and mobile operators to build and deploy Playtron devices globally by 2025. The OS will cost companies a fraction of the price of Windows, and the company is also working on bringing Windows games to efficient Arm-based silicon, potentially improving battery life for portable PCs.
Key takeaways:
- Playtron, a new startup, is developing a Linux-based operating system that can play Windows games and is not tied to Steam. The company aims to challenge Microsoft, Valve, and Apple for the next hundred million gamers.
- The company plans to work with OEMs and mobile operators to build and deploy Playtron devices around the world by 2025. Ayaneo plans to ship a native Playtron handheld by the end of 2024.
- Playtron's operating system will cost companies a fraction of the price of Windows, and the company is also working on bringing Windows games to efficient Arm-based silicon, potentially improving battery life for portable PCs.
- Playtron is planning to release a public alpha in the next 60 days to get feedback and contributions from the Linux community, and is also considering the possibility of players buying games with cryptocurrencies.