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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...

A subtle yet unmistakable shift is underway in the PC gaming world—a space long dominated by Windows—thanks to fresh data from Valve’s July 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey. While Windows retains a formidable 95.1% market share among Steam users, Linux, most notably via SteamOS and the...

At the heart of the current handheld gaming revolution lies an unexpected twist: SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system designed by Valve, is now outperforming Microsoft’s Windows 11 in head-to-head gaming benchmarks on portable devices. This shift not only upends a decade-old narrative but...

SteamOS is disrupting the gaming world, challenging long-held assumptions about the supremacy of Windows as the preferred PC gaming operating system, and recent benchmarks have ignited a fresh debate within the community. Independent testing conducted across multiple modern games has revealed a...

Steam gaming on Linux was once a niche dream, discussed in hushed tones on specialist forums and relegated to the experimental corners of open-source communities. For decades, Microsoft’s Windows dominated PC gaming almost entirely, offering a predictable ecosystem where drivers, software, and...

Microsoft's recent announcement to extend the Xbox user interface (UI) to Windows 11 handheld devices marks a significant evolution in portable gaming. This initiative aims to unify the gaming experience across platforms, offering a seamless interface for both new and existing handheld PCs. The...

Microsoft has announced plans to extend the "Xbox full screen experience," currently exclusive to the ROG Xbox Ally series, to other Windows handheld devices starting in 2026. This initiative aims to unify the gaming experience across various platforms by integrating Xbox's user interface and...

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 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...

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...

The highly anticipated emergence of a dedicated Xbox handheld has hit a notable road bump as Microsoft recalibrates its priorities in the face of increasing competition and transformative shifts in the portable gaming landscape. According to multiple independent sources and recent industry...

Microsoft’s recent strategic shift away from an imminent Xbox-branded handheld launch, in favor of prioritizing Windows 11 gaming enhancements, signals a watershed moment for both the company and the broader PC gaming landscape. For followers of the gaming hardware industry, the decision...

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...

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...