Valve’s relentless iterative development of SteamOS has quietly upended the balance of power in the handheld PC gaming market. While Microsoft’s Windows 11 continues to dominate traditional desktops and laptops, it now faces a serious challenger in a domain increasingly defined by portability...
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The gaming handheld market is hotter than ever, and Lenovo’s Legion Go S is shaping up to be a major contender—with one huge twist. Recent test results and hands-on experiences are turning the long-held assumption that “Windows is best for PC gaming” on its head. In a dramatic shift that’s...
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When Lenovo introduced the Legion Go S to the market, it stirred excitement not just for its ambitious hardware but, more importantly, for its software choices. As the first mainstream third-party handheld to ship officially with SteamOS, the Legion Go S immediately entered a fierce debate: can...
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Here is a summary of the article from Gagadget.com that discusses the advantages of SteamOS over Windows 11 on the Lenovo Legion Go S, as proven by YouTube blogger Dave2D:
Performance: On the Lenovo Legion Go S, SteamOS delivers 5-15% better performance in games compared to Windows 11, except...
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The Lenovo Legion Go S, a recent entrant in the handheld gaming market, has ignited discussions about the suitability of Windows 11 for portable gaming devices. While the hardware boasts impressive specifications, the operating system's performance on such devices has come under scrutiny...
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The surge in popularity of handheld gaming PCs has led to a crucial question for both manufacturers and players: which operating system delivers the best blend of performance, portability, and user experience? Microsoft’s Windows 11, typically the mainstream OS for desktops and laptops, faces...
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For gamers exploring the cutting edge of portable PC gaming, the arrival of official SteamOS support for Lenovo’s Legion Go S has set the scene for a significant shake-up in a market long-dominated by Windows. While Microsoft’s operating system remains the default on the vast majority of...
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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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When Lenovo announced the Legion Go S, a sleek gaming handheld available in both white and black variants, most observers simply expected minor differences between the two—color, perhaps, or included software. Yet the industry has been seized by a shockwave following the initial direct...
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The Lenovo Legion Go S has emerged as a notable contender in the handheld gaming market, offering configurations with both Windows 11 and SteamOS. This dual-OS approach provides a unique opportunity to assess the performance and user experience differences between the two systems on identical...
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A major tectonic shift looms in the handheld PC gaming landscape, promising to sway the balance away from entrenched players like Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus’s ROG Ally. MSI’s upcoming Claw A8, freshly unveiled at Computex, is positioned to be a salient disruptor for a burgeoning and fiercely...
SteamOS has always occupied a singular space in the PC gaming landscape, a Linux-based operating system tailored by Valve to deliver a seamless console-like experience on the Steam Deck. With the launch of SteamOS 3.7, Valve is decisively extending the tent beyond its own hardware, opening...
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Exploring a mysterious, post-apocalyptic Earth as EVE in Stellar Blade left a lasting impression on PlayStation 5 owners in 2024. Now, with the upcoming PC release, a broader community of gamers stands ready to experience Shift Up’s stylish, narrative-driven action adventure. But before jumping...
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At the bustling halls of Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center, MSI’s presence at COMPUTEX 2025 was unmistakably transformative—a statement of intent for an industry at the intersection of design, art, artificial intelligence, and next-gen hardware. This year, MSI departed from mere incremental...
MSI has recently unveiled the Claw A8, a handheld gaming console that marks a significant shift in the company's approach to portable gaming devices. Departing from its previous Intel-based models, the Claw A8 is powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, aiming to deliver enhanced gaming...
When the fever pitch of portable gaming handhelds reached a new high with the emergence of Windows-based devices, few would have predicted how rapidly the segment would mature. ASUS’s ROG Ally made a thunderous debut, breaking away from the Steam Deck’s Linux roots and inviting AAA Windows...
Microsoft’s latest week has been a microcosm of the shifting landscape of consumer tech: new devices raising hopes, AI redefining familiar workflows, gaming drama, and ongoing legal skirmishes. This fusion of innovation and controversy sheds light on the company’s bold ambitions and the hazards...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of portable gaming hardware, a subtle yet significant change is unfolding for Windows 11 users—a change that could redefine the handheld gaming experience and address the loudest critiques of Microsoft’s operating system on small screens. The Xbox app on Windows...
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The world of gaming handhelds is evolving at lightning speed—and the latest contender, ASUS’s ROG Ally X, is making waves. If you’ve been following portable PC gaming trends, you might have expected incremental improvements from the competition. However, the ROG Ally X doesn’t just raise the...
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Recent leaks have unveiled images of Microsoft's "Project Kennan," a collaborative effort with ASUS that appears to be the successor to the ROG Ally handheld gaming device. These images, reportedly sourced from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), showcase two distinct models...