Windows 11 Insiders on the Dev Channel are getting a small but significant usability upgrade: Dev build 26220.6682 introduces a new three‑state behavior for the Xbox (Guide) button on connected controllers — a quick tap opens the Xbox Game Bar, a long press now brings up Task View, and a...
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Microsoft’s latest Insider preview quietly repurposes the Xbox/Guide button into a three‑state system control: a short tap still summons the Game Bar, a long press now opens Task View, and a sustained hold continues to power the controller off — a small UX tweak that signals a deliberate push to...
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is one of the most impressive Windows-based handhelds to ship in recent memory — a machine that should have remade the market — and yet months after launch it remains stubbornly scarce, frequently priced above its intended MSRP, and trapped in the wider supply-and-tariff drama...
Microsoft is quietly turning the Xbox button on controllers into a native Windows multitasking tool: in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds Microsoft maps a short press of the Xbox button to open the Game Bar, a long press to open Task View (the system-level app switcher and virtual desktop...
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Microsoft has quietly repurposed the Xbox button on gamepads when used with Windows 11 Insiders: a long press now opens Task View while a short press still launches the Game Bar, and a press-and-hold continues to power down the controller — a small but practical tweak rolling out to Dev and Beta...
Lenovo’s Legion Go S with SteamOS has upended expectations for portable PC gaming, arriving as a slimmer, lighter, and more affordable rival to the established Steam Deck and a clear alternative to high-powered Windows-based handhelds. This product marks not just an evolutionary step for...
Microsoft's recent unveiling of the Xbox PC app aims to revolutionize handheld gaming by optimizing Windows 11 for portable devices. This initiative, highlighted by the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally, seeks to address longstanding criticisms of Windows 11's performance on handheld platforms. However...
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Games on the PC have always been a battleground, not just for the latest graphics cards or processors, but also for the operating systems that run them. For decades, Microsoft Windows reigned unchallenged as the only serious option for gamers who wanted top-tier performance and compatibility...
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It’s not every day that a device built for leisure finds itself repurposed for productivity, but with the ever-growing interest in portable computing, the lines between gaming consoles and work machines are starting to blur. Case in point: the Lenovo Legion Go S, a handheld gaming PC with muscle...
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Microsoft has officially entered the handheld gaming market with the announcement of two new devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Developed in collaboration with ASUS, these handhelds aim to deliver a comprehensive gaming experience by combining the flexibility of a PC with the...
Microsoft has officially unveiled two Xbox-branded handheld gaming consoles: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These devices are developed in collaboration with ASUS and are set to launch during the 2025 holiday season.
ROG Xbox Ally X:
Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme SoC
Memory: 24 GB...
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With growing anticipation surrounding Microsoft’s long-rumored entry into the portable gaming market, the official debut of the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X—developed in partnership with ASUS—signals a seismic shift in how Windows gaming will be experienced in handheld form. These pioneering...
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In the ever-evolving world of handheld PC gaming, the Lenovo Legion Go S—especially in its Z2 Go configuration running SteamOS—has emerged as one of 2024’s most fascinating answers to Valve’s dominant Steam Deck. This review dives deep into the Legion Go S’s real-world performance, comparing it...
When the Lenovo Legion Go S debuted with official configuration options for both SteamOS and Windows 11, it ignited not just spirited debate among PC enthusiasts, but a broader re-examination of what makes an operating system truly fit for handheld gaming. For years, Microsoft’s Windows...
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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...
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For years, the gaming world has buzzed with anticipation over rumors of a dedicated Xbox handheld. From cryptic statements by Xbox chief Phil Spencer to credible leaks by industry insiders, expectations have swirled around Microsoft’s possible entry into the portable gaming hardware market. Yet...
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...
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When Microsoft quietly decided to hit pause on its long-rumored first-party Xbox handheld, the move sent ripples through the gaming community. Rumors had swirled for years about a native Xbox portable that could finally make good on old-school fans' dreams—taking their console library on the...
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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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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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