Helldivers 2 can be launched and played on a Steam Deck, but the reality is far messier than a simple “works” or “doesn’t work” label — performance is uneven, requires compromise, and Arrowhead’s leadership says formal handheld support isn’t a near-term priority while the studio focuses on...
Asus and Microsoft have taken the wraps off the ROG Xbox Ally family — two Windows 11 handhelds that marry ASUS’ ROG hardware design with an Xbox‑layered, controller‑first Windows experience — and they arrive on store shelves on October 16, 2025, positioning themselves as direct rivals to...
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Microsoft’s new handheld-first layer for Windows 11 — the full‑screen, Xbox‑centric “home app” experience shown on the ROG Xbox Ally family at Gamescom — is the clearest signal yet that Redmond intends to stop treating handheld gaming as an afterthought and start treating it as a first-class...
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The rise of the handheld gaming PC has transformed how enthusiasts, casual gamers, and even professionals interact with their favorite titles on the go. With each new iteration, the quest for the “ultimate portable gaming solution” intensifies, spurred by demand from consumers who want...
SteamOS on the ROG Ally X: A Game-Changing Experiment or a Risky Leap?
The world of gaming constantly teeters between the familiar comforts of Windows and the ever-evolving possibilities of alternative operating systems. Recently, interest in SteamOS has surged—not only among the Linux community...
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...