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Handheld gaming is in the midst of a renaissance, and the latest salvo comes not from Nintendo but from a collaboration between Microsoft and Asus. The ROG Xbox Ally and its more powerful sibling, the ROG Xbox Ally X, represent a high-stakes fusion of console culture and PC flexibility. For...

The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 delivered a landmark moment for Microsoft’s gaming ambitions, with the public unveiling of its very first handheld console: the ROG Xbox Ally. Breaking away from past speculation about whether Microsoft would ever enter the handheld arena, the company’s partnership...

Microsoft’s increasingly visible embrace of the “Xbox PC” label in recent game launch promotions offers a revealing glimpse into the company’s evolving gaming strategy—a marriage between Windows and the Xbox ecosystem that appears designed as much out of market necessity as by design. As sighted...

In recent months, users of the Xbox PC app have encountered an unexpected phenomenon: console-exclusive titles from the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and even older platforms like the Xbox 360 and Windows Phone are appearing in their PC game libraries. This development has sparked curiosity and...

Every week brings a fresh wave of developments in the Microsoft ecosystem, and this week’s highlights offer a compelling snapshot of software innovation, AI-driven transformations, and strategic moves in both productivity and gaming spheres. From the latest PowerToys modules and key changes in...

Microsoft's ongoing quest to dominate the PC gaming landscape appears to be entering a pivotal new chapter, marked by the emergence of a unified and potentially game-changing brand identity: "Xbox PC." While, for years, the boundaries between Xbox gaming on consoles and Windows-based PC gaming...

Microsoft’s decision to delay its anticipated Xbox handheld in favor of streamlining Windows for portable gaming has set off tremors across the tech and gaming industries, signaling a pivotal reorientation in how the company engages with its most passionate audience. Instead of racing to launch...

The abrupt halt in Microsoft’s Xbox handheld development has sent ripples through the gaming industry, shocking both fans and insiders who have followed the tech giant’s pursuit of a mobile console that could rival the market’s current leaders. For years, speculation has swirled around...

The gaming community was abuzz with anticipation as rumors of a dedicated Xbox handheld gaming console circulated, hinting at a bold stride by Microsoft into the competitive world of portable gaming devices. However, recent developments indicate a strategic pivot by the Redmond-based tech giant...

Microsoft's strategic pivot in the gaming hardware landscape has recently come into sharp focus. The tech giant has reportedly shelved its plans for a native Xbox handheld console, redirecting its efforts toward enhancing the gaming capabilities of Windows 11 and collaborating with third-party...

Microsoft's exploration into the handheld gaming market has been a topic of considerable interest and speculation. Recent developments suggest that while the company has been actively prototyping handheld Xbox devices, a consumer-ready product remains several years away. In a November 2024...

Microsoft’s evolving approach to portable gaming is stirring the Windows community, reflecting seismic shifts in how the company bridges the gap between its consoles, Windows PC ecosystem, and the broader portable device market. Fresh reports indicate that Microsoft has sidelined its in-house...

The dream of an Xbox-branded handheld console has long tantalized gamers and industry observers alike, with rumors swirling for years and the success of rival devices like Valve’s Steam Deck continually stoking speculation. Yet, despite recent momentum and leaks suggesting Microsoft was close to...

Microsoft’s ambitions in the handheld gaming space have come to an intriguing crossroads, with recent developments signaling a shift in the company's priorities that could have broad implications for both gamers and the wider Windows ecosystem. For months, rumors—and occasional executive...

Microsoft’s shifting strategy in the handheld gaming market has sent ripples throughout the industry, captivating gamers and analysts alike. Although the tech giant has paused its first-party Xbox handheld development, this does not mark a retreat from mobile gaming. Instead, it’s an...

For fans of portable gaming, the past few years have unfolded like a game of tantalizing hints and near-misses—especially for followers of Microsoft’s Xbox ecosystem. The expectation was palpable: a true first-party Xbox handheld capable of delivering blockbuster experiences on the go, designed...

The rapid evolution of portable gaming and the surge of innovative handheld devices over the past few years have forced every major player in the industry to rethink their strategies, and nowhere is this more evident than in Microsoft's recent pivot. Once rumored to be developing its own...

As the console landscape shifts and the boundaries between PCs and gaming hardware blur, the rumor mill surrounding Microsoft’s handheld ambitions has kicked into overdrive. In an unexpected twist, insiders reveal that the much-anticipated Xbox handheld device has been shelved—not due to...

Microsoft’s latest foray into AI-powered gaming assistance is turning heads and stirring debate with the beta launch of “Copilot for Gaming,” a new feature embedded directly in the Xbox mobile app for iOS and Android. Unlike the early days of primitive in-game hint systems or text-only...

Microsoft’s ambitions in the handheld gaming space have generated considerable buzz within both the Windows and gaming communities, but in a market transformed by the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck and the proliferation of Windows-based handhelds, the Redmond giant’s approach appears to be...