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Steam Store adds average FPS data to aid game performance assessment

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Valve Corporation is introducing a new feature to the Steam Store that displays average frames per second (FPS) data for games. This initiative aims to help players assess game performance on their hardware before making a purchase. Initially launched as a beta for the Steam Deck, the feature is expected to expand to desktop PCs and other devices in the future. The data is collected anonymously from users who opt-in to share their performance metrics. AI

IMPACT Enhances user purchasing decisions for PC games by providing performance insights.

RANK_REASON This is a feature update for an existing platform, not a new frontier model release or significant industry shift.

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Steam Store adds average FPS data to aid game performance assessment

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Zak Killian ·

    Steam Store adds average FPS data so you can see game performance before making a purchase

    Valve is adding a new feature to the Steam store that tracks performance data and then displays it anonymously to users who match the hardware.

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