AMD's Z Extreme range is still going strong, though, with the Z1 Extreme making for a good mid-range handheld, and the new Z2 Extreme powering the surprisingly capable Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. The Xbox ...

During a review of 2025's hardware releases, Digital Foundry's rigorous testing of the newly released GPD Win 5 shows that the Windows-based handheld comes within spitting ...

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 ...

Tired of being forced to sit by your computer if you want to play your favorite games? A portable PC like the Steam Deck is a great alternative. But that’s not the only gig in town. The ASUS ROG Xbox ...

Despite some very obvious teething pains, the ROG Xbox Ally offers a glimmer of hope for the future of Windows 11-powered PC ...

The ROG Xbox Ally is here, and while it’s not exactly a true Xbox — it’s made by Asus, not Microsoft — its marks a big moment: the entry of one of the game industry’s biggest players into the handheld ...

Weary-eyed, desiccated, seen-it-all cynicism is something of an occupational hazard for a hackneyed hardware reviewer such as I. But just occasionally something lands on your desk that's genuinely ...

If you own a PC handheld that runs Windows 11, you'll want to install the newest version of SteamOS. Thank me later. Reading time 3 minutes Valve’s SteamOS is here to take the reins for your favorite ...

Handhelds The Xbox Ally X offers powerful handheld gaming, yet early setup issues, software problems, and what I call "jank" show it needs serious refinement before it can shine.

TL;DR: Microsoft is collaborating with third-party OEMs to develop an Xbox-branded PC gaming handheld, targeting a 2025 release. This device, part of the "Kennan" project, will feature a new OS ...

RAM price rises are causing gaming laptops and PCs to get more expensive, but these gaming handhelds offer excellent, more affordable, alternatives.