Microsoft’s Xbox handheld arriving as a Windows-powered device is less an endgame than the first real, public proof that Microsoft intends to use Windows itself as the foundation of a next-generation, cross-device Xbox experience.
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Microsoft and ASUS announced the ROG Xbox...
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Microsoft and ASUS have set a firm calendar for the next chapter of handheld PC gaming: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will arrive in stores on October 16, 2025, and launch alongside a new Handheld Compatibility Program designed to classify and optimize thousands of PC games for true...
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Microsoft and ASUS appear poised to bring the ROG Xbox Ally family to market this fall, with a fresh leak narrowing the launch window to October 16, 2025, and pointing to pre-orders opening as early as August 20 during Gamescom — a timetable that, if accurate, turns months of “holiday 2025”...
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Months of speculation and a steady stream of leaks finally gave way to confirmation: Microsoft has officially entered the handheld gaming PC market with the announcement of the Xbox Ally and its more advanced sibling, the Xbox Ally X. Unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase, these devices mark a...
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Few gaming handhelds in recent memory have sparked as much discussion—and as much hope for a Windows-alternative future—as the Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS. As Valve's once-exclusive Steam Deck ecosystem finally opens to official partners, Lenovo's latest foray is much more than a simple...
Handheld gaming PCs have seen a renaissance in recent years, with devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally capturing the imagination of gamers craving portability without sacrificing power. Yet, as this new form factor matures, an uncomfortable truth is emerging: Microsoft’s Windows...
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Lenovo Legion Go S: A Mixed Bag of Premium Looks and Windows Woes
Lenovo’s latest attempt at a handheld gaming PC—the Legion Go S with Windows 11—has certainly stirred up debate in the portable gaming realm. Despite showcasing a refined design and a promising form factor, this device stumbles...
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