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Go old school and save with these retro gaming Black Friday deals
Gaming Whether you love retro gaming on an arcade cabinet, handheld, console, or PC, there are several fun devices on sale for Black Friday to help you enjoy old-school classics.
Don't buy these 10 PC games from Steam, they're cheaper elsewhere
Deals Black Friday deals are here, but instead of buying from Steam, you can get better PC game discounts from Loaded (formerly CDKeys). Here are the top 10 deals you don't want to miss out on.
Here are the Xbox Ally accessories I recommend most
Handhelds The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are great PC gaming handhelds, but they're even better with some friends in tow. And by friends, I mean accessories. Here are the ones I recommend most.
Here's how to get Xbox Full Screen Experience on your handheld
Handhelds Xbox Full Screen Experience is no longer solely available for Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Here's how to put it on your Windows handheld.
Our top recommended handheld gaming PCs for Black Friday
Handhelds There are dozens of handheld gaming PCs on the market right now, but these are the three I recommend most, whether you're looking for a budget, mid-range, or premium device.
Swap out Xbox Full Screen Experience for your favorite game launcher
Handhelds Xbox Ally handheld owners, if you're not loving Xbox Full Screen Experience, you can stop it from booting at startup. Better yet, here's how to replace it with your preferred game launcher.
These are the best Thunderbolt docks you can buy in 2025
Laptops Thunderbolt laptop docks offer unparalleled performance, and they're the perfect way to expand your PC's connectivity. I rounded up the best we've tested so far.
Get ready for Xbox Full Screen Experience on all Windows handhelds
Handhelds During today's Xbox Partner Preview, Xbox announced that the Xbox Ally's Xbox Full Screen Experience will be releasing for all other Windows handhelds tomorrow.
Xbox fans, Dave the Diver comes to Series X|S today
Gaming Nearly three years after its initial PC launch, Dave the Diver is finally on Xbox thanks to today's shadow drop. It's also bringing DLC with it.
This monitor is perfect for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Deals The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is a premium gaming monitor that just got a nice Black Friday discount. It's the perfect choice for playing this year's The Game Award nominees (and future winners).
Qualcomm has finally released its Snapdragon Control Panel
Qualcomm Several months after first being announced, Qualcomm has released the Snapdragon Control Panel into general availability. It provides optimized game settings options, improves performance, and more.
Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.
Everything you need for your handheld in two minutes
Handhelds These are the seven accessories I recommend to any handheld gaming PC owner, whether they have a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Xbox Ally, Legion Go, or other device.
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
Xbox The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
Money saver: Here's how to set up NVIDIA GeForce NOW on a mini PC
Mini PC If you set it up correctly, you can easily play everything from AAA games to indie games using a mini PC. Here's how to do that.
Top controllers for mini PCs: play big on small hardware
Mini PC Mini PCs are small, but with the right controller, they deliver a full gaming experience. Here are the best options for every budget.
Buying a mini PC? Avoid these 7 common pitfalls
Mini PC Unfortunately, there are several common mistakes people make when buying a mini PC. Here are the seven things you should avoid to ensure you get a reliable and safe device.
4 reasons to put SteamOS on a Windows handheld (and 3 reasons not to)
Handhelds The Steam Deck's interface is amazing, but its hardware is relatively weak. You can have the best of both worlds by putting SteamOS on a Windows handheld.
Top mini PCs that deliver console-level gaming
Mini PC From cloud gaming to local AAA gaming, these are the best mini PCs to meet your video game needs.
Handhelds vs Mini PCs: the battle for small-form gaming
Gaming Steam Decks and Ally Xs promise freedom, but compact desktops like Geekom’s IT13 fight back with raw CPU muscle —here’s how to choose between a pocketable rig and a desk‑friendly cube.
These are the mini PC brands you can actually trust
Mini PC There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.
Flexible landscape and portrait JSAUX screens suit my laptop flow
Review The JSAUX FlipGo Horizon Pro gives users more screens while providing the freedom to work in landscape, portrait, stacked landscape, or solo display mode.
eMMC vs. SSD storage: What was the difference, and does it matter now?
Versus Storage in a laptop is a big deal. How did eMMC storage compare to an SSD? Here's why it mattered back then but has mostly become a non-issue.
