portable consoles

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 gaming landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and much of the momentum is coalescing around handheld devices that blur the lines between consoles and PCs. Microsoft's latest announcement—an alliance with Asus to launch the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—marks a transformative moment for...

If the Nintendo Switch 2 has caught your eye—thanks to its rumored hardware leaps—but you’re weighing other options in the fiercely competitive world of handheld gaming, you’re not alone. The surge of powerful Windows-based handhelds and custom Linux devices has fundamentally reshaped what...

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 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...

The portable gaming scene is carving out a fresh chapter in 2025 with an array of handheld devices that promise to redefine on-the-go play. Gone are the days when gaming meant being tethered to a console or stationary PC. Today’s landscape is buzzing with innovation—from powerful Windows...