Handheld gaming PCs have had an operating system problem since day one. Windows 11 is simply not optimized well for handheld gaming PCs, leaving SteamOS as the preferred handheld operating system.

With the retirement of the cheapest Steam Deck and a $100 discount on the ROG Xbox Ally, the $500 Windows handheld is ...

TL;DR: Microsoft has cancelled its plans for a native Xbox handheld console, focusing instead on the Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld PCs developed with ASUS. These devices aim to deliver a console-like ...

Only recently released, Battlefield 6 is already one of 2025's biggest games. Its launch has lacked the bugginess of previous iterations of the series, but its requirements are still fairly steep. If ...

TL;DR: Lenovo's Legion Go 2, launching in October with a $400 higher price, will feature Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen experience by spring 2026. This Windows 11-based interface enhances handheld ...

Handheld gaming is more crowded than ever, so picking the right device can save you money and frustration. I ranked eight ...

Windows handheld PC owners have found a way to get Microsoft’s new Xbox mode running early on their devices. Xbox mode frees up about 2GB of memory that can be used for gaming. You’ll launch straight ...

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is a Windows handheld gaming console focused on comfort, Xbox-style design, and usability. It offers ...

When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Why this is important: This isn’t just a UI tweak; it could change how handheld Windows gaming PCs feel and perform. Older devices often struggle with background overhead, inefficient power usage, and ...

I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but ...

Lenovo's handheld PC Legion Go 2 currently only available with Windows 11. That is set to change in the summer: at CES, ...