Looking ahead: The vast majority of Windows users already run Steam on 64-bit operating systems, even though the client has continued to support a legacy 32-bit version of Windows. That era is ending: ...

Valve has officially ended support for the 32-bit Steam client on Windows 10 and Windows 11, completing the transition to a 64-bit-only application on modern Windows platforms. The change was ...

In 1996, the Nintendo 64 found its way to store shelves, delivering powerful 64-bit processing to gamers with one of the company’s best launch titles. Nintendo continued to release high-quality games ...

With Generation Z and Generation Alpha constantly coining new slang terms on the internet, it can be hard to keep up with them all. One meme in particular has left many scratching their heads. The ...

When the Bluetooth Peripheral Device driver for Windows 7 is missing, you won’t be able to connect your phone, headset or any similar peripheral to the PC. The problem has been present for years, but ...

Valve’s Steam client is pretty widely compatible with all kinds of newer and older operating systems—that’s what you do when you want as many people as possible spending their money in your store. But ...

If you primarily use Steam for PC gaming but are using hardware that only supports a 32-bit version of Windows, you may want to consider upgrading soon. You'll want to do so because Steam will be ...

The change happens on January 1st, 2026. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Valve has announced Steam will be ending support for ...

Future versions of Steam will run on 64-bit versions of Windows only. Future versions of Steam will run on 64-bit versions of Windows only. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...