As rumors swirled and anticipation built for a dedicated Xbox handheld device, new insights from internal Microsoft strategy have shifted the battleground for next-generation mobile gaming. Behind the scenes, the green team is steering its focus away from a first-party native Xbox handheld—at...
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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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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...
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...
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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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...
It’s been a long-standing rumor in the gaming hardware world that Microsoft might one day bring its Xbox experience to a dedicated handheld device. Recent leaks and revelations are now feeding this anticipation, with the emergence of "Project Kennan"—an ASUS-manufactured, Xbox-branded handheld...
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SteamOS promised a streamlined, console-like experience for PC gaming handhelds, yet installing it on a device not designed from the ground up to support it can lead to more headaches than hoped-for improvements. One early adopter recently shared their experience running SteamOS on the Asus ROG...
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A Fresh Look at the Handheld Gaming Landscape
In the ever-evolving world of handheld gaming, the buzz around the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 has reignited debates among enthusiasts over which device truly redefines mobile gaming. Recent discussions, highlighted in the latest episode of the...
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...
In the ever-evolving landscape of handheld gaming devices, the ASUS ROG Ally X has emerged as a compelling contender. However, as recent discussions highlight, it still faces significant competition from the Valve Steam Deck, particularly when it comes to software experience. A piece published...
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...
In a market buzzing with innovation and alternative operating systems, ASUS has reaffirmed its commitment to Windows 11 for its upcoming ROG Ally handhelds. With its deep roots in the gaming ecosystem and proven reliability, Windows remains the cornerstone that powers these devices—even as rival...
The handheld gaming market continues to evolve, and Lenovo is making waves yet again. At CES 2025, the tech giant revealed two new contenders targeting seriously competitive gamers and those who love quality portable gaming: the Legion Go S and the prototype Legion Go 2. For those familiar with...
If you're a handheld gaming enthusiast, you know the debate: Steam Deck versus everyone else. The ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and MSI Claw may be contenders, but for many, the Steam Deck has reigned supreme. It’s the Tesla of handheld gaming PCs—sleek, powerful, and utterly beloved. And yet, one...
In a bold move that gaming enthusiasts are sure to appreciate, Microsoft has recently rolled out significant improvements to the Xbox app for Windows. Tailored specifically for users of gaming handhelds, such as the popular Asus ROG Ally, these upgrades boost the user experience, making it more...
As Halloween approaches, what better way to get into the spirit than by diving into spooky video games? The minions of fright are out in full force, and if you, like me, prefer your chills with a side of cowboy charm, the remastered version of Red Dead Redemption featuring its iconic Undead...
Windows 11 has taken a significant step forward for the growing domain of handheld gaming by introducing an exciting new feature—the ability to navigate the on-screen keyboard using a controller. This enhancement, particularly beneficial for platforms like the ROG Ally, Legion GO, and Ayaneo...
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Recent analyses have illuminated an interesting debate within the gaming community: the performance disparity between the Asus ROG Ally X handheld gaming device when running SteamOS versus Windows 11. A recent article from Laptop Mag scrutinizes this issue, concluding that the operational...
The Asus ROG Ally X has caught the attention of gamers and tech enthusiasts by promising a powerful handheld gaming experience. However, recent reports indicate that it performs better on SteamOS than on Windows 11—raising questions about the best operating system for this hardware. This article...