Even if you don't activate it still works. Windows 10 activates with basically any windows key so if worse comes to worse you can just upgrade. Also you don't even have to buy a more up to date computer. Unless Valve wants to rework the Steam so it doesn't use Chrome. Windows 10 is already 8 years old.Īlso, if you are a Steam user, they aren't taking anything away, just have to buy a slightly more up to date computer. Windows 7 in 2020, and Windows 8.1 in Jan. Windows 8 didn't reach very many computers before 8.1 took over, and most people should have updated to 8.1 when 8 support was ended all the way back in 2016.
Support for Windows 7 already ended, that Steam will still work through next year is pretty impressive. I don't like being pushed to spend, dropping support for Windows 8.1 that early is an extremely aggressive tactic from Valve, it bodes badly for the future.Įximo said:Based on the article it seems like they don't have much choice if Chrome won't work on these older OS versions going forward. Steam has a major incentive to push people to upgrade their PC so they can sell them the latest most expensive games. Valve wants you to buy those new $70 games, they don't want you to buy $1 games of the past. Meanwhile I can still play on 30-year-old consoles without a problem.Īnd Valve has an ulterior motive for dropping support on older OS. Windows 8 was still being sold on PC not too long ago, Windows 7 is still being used on 13% of all PC according to an ArsTechnica article from 2022. The whole problem with Steam is that you don't own the game and Steam can pull support from under you like a rug. The excuse that it only affects % of people when Steam drops support for operating systems is ridiculous. Go through the necessary steps on the screen. (Image credit: iMore) Tap Create New Account or Log in into an existing account if you have one.
OLDER MUST PLAY GAMES ON STEAM FOR MAC HOW TO
You actually own those games and you don't need a launcher to play them. How to download a Steam game onto your Mac Launch Steam from the Applications folder.
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