Months of speculation and a steady stream of leaks finally gave way to confirmation: Microsoft has officially entered the handheld gaming PC market with the announcement of the Xbox Ally and its more advanced sibling, the Xbox Ally X. Unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase, these devices mark a...
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 delivered a landmark moment for Microsoft’s gaming ambitions, with the public unveiling of its very first handheld console: the ROG Xbox Ally. Breaking away from past speculation about whether Microsoft would ever enter the handheld arena, the company’s partnership...
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As the curtain lifted on the Xbox Showcase, few expected that Microsoft and ASUS were about to rewrite the rules for portable PC gaming. The unveiling of the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X—products of the ambitious Project Keenan—was more than a hardware launch. It marked the beginning of a...
Microsoft’s increasingly visible embrace of the “Xbox PC” label in recent game launch promotions offers a revealing glimpse into the company’s evolving gaming strategy—a marriage between Windows and the Xbox ecosystem that appears designed as much out of market necessity as by design. As sighted...
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Few moments in recent PC gaming history have felt as significant as the quiet but relentless rise of SteamOS, Valve's Linux-based operating system. Once regarded as a technical curiosity or an ambitious tangent, SteamOS now stands poised as a serious challenger to Microsoft Windows’ decades-long...
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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...
Valve's Steam Deck has undeniably reshaped the landscape of handheld gaming, offering a portable PC gaming experience that was both innovative and accessible. However, as the industry evolves and competitors emerge, the anticipation for a Steam Deck 2 has been met with a mix of excitement and...
For PC gaming enthusiasts looking to venture into handheld gaming, the decision between waiting for the elusive Nintendo Switch 2 or snagging a discounted Lenovo Legion Go is far from trivial. The resurgence of handheld gaming PCs has transformed the ecosystem, blurring the lines that once...
Few gaming handhelds in recent memory have sparked as much discussion—and as much hope for a Windows-alternative future—as the Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS. As Valve's once-exclusive Steam Deck ecosystem finally opens to official partners, Lenovo's latest foray is much more than a simple...
Apple’s ambitions to make the MacBook a real competitor in the gaming space have been reignited, with new reports pointing to a “dedicated gaming app” coming to macOS. While this move gives reason for cautious optimism, industry watchers and enthusiasts remain unconvinced that Apple is ready—or...
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The recent episode of the Windows Central Podcast, featuring Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden, delves into the challenges Microsoft faces with Windows 11 on gaming handhelds. The discussion highlights how the shortcomings of initiatives like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have left Microsoft...
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Microsoft’s decision to temporarily halt development of its long-speculated Xbox handheld console has sent waves through the gaming community, especially as the portable gaming sector enjoys record growth. With portable powerhouses like Valve’s Steam Deck and Nintendo’s Switch dominating the...
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Windows continues to dominate the PC gaming sphere, a reality underscored by the latest results from Valve’s May 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. Despite ongoing talk of Linux’s momentum, these numbers paint a more nuanced picture, revealing the challenges faced by Valve’s own SteamOS even...
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As end-of-support for Windows 10 draws near, evidence is mounting that the PC gaming landscape is shifting—perhaps more quickly than many expected. This sea change is readily apparent in the latest results from Steam’s highly influential Hardware and Software Survey, which has become an industry...
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Few stories in the gaming technology space have generated as much debate this year as Microsoft’s reported decision to “sideline” its first-party next generation handheld console in favor of focusing on delivering a premium Xbox experience to the ever-expanding range of Windows-powered PC...
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Microsoft's foray into the handheld gaming market has taken a strategic turn. Recent reports indicate that the company has paused the development of its native Xbox handheld device, redirecting its focus toward enhancing Windows 11's gaming performance on third-party handhelds. This decision...
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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The abrupt halt in Microsoft’s Xbox handheld development has sent ripples through the gaming industry, shocking both fans and insiders who have followed the tech giant’s pursuit of a mobile console that could rival the market’s current leaders. For years, speculation has swirled around...
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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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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...
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