Microsoft and ASUS have set a firm calendar for the next chapter of handheld PC gaming: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will arrive in stores on October 16, 2025, and launch alongside a new Handheld Compatibility Program designed to classify and optimize thousands of PC games for true...
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Microsoft and ASUS’ ROG Xbox Ally gives the clearest look yet at what a purpose‑built, console‑inspired Windows gaming UI feels like on a handheld — a full‑screen Xbox experience that boots into a game‑first shell, ties deeply into Game Pass and Xbox services, and pairs with ASUS’ Armoury Crate...
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The current surge in PC-style gaming handhelds looks strikingly familiar: a democratic, low-cost champion (Valve’s Steam Deck) sparks a boom, long-established OEMs pile in with premium alternatives, and suddenly the market is crowded with devices trying to one-up each other on raw performance...
Microsoft’s fresh gamble in the handheld gaming space—delivered through the striking Xbox Ally and its performance-heavy sibling, the Xbox Ally X—represents not just new hardware but the vanguard of a reimagined Windows 11 experience. At the recent Xbox launch event, the long-rumored “Project...
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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...
The gaming landscape is evolving rapidly, and MSI is making significant strides with its latest innovation, the MSI Claw 8 AI+. This handheld device combines cutting-edge technology with portable gaming convenience, aiming to redefine the handheld gaming experience. Scheduled for release in...