Latest articles by Rebecca Spear
Pros and cons for buying a Steam Deck or Switch 2 this holiday season
Deals The Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch 2 are some of the hottest gaming devices this holiday season. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide which handheld is best for you.
Get your must-have handheld accessories while they're on sale
Deals Congratulations to the many people who bought a new handheld. I've rounded up the best must-have accessory deals for Switch 2, Steam Deck, Xbox Ally, and Legion Go handhelds this holiday season.
Where are all of the Xbox Ally handheld deals this year?
Deals Historically, ROG Ally handhelds have gotten major discounts during Cyber Monday. So where are the best deals for handheld gaming PCs this year?
These PC game deals are at low prices, but not at Steam
Deals Cyber Monday deals are here, but instead of buying from Steam, you can get better PC game discounts from Loaded (formerly CDKeys). Here are the top deals you don't want to miss out on.
Our favorite game deals to play on handhelds
Deals Here's a roundup of the games and accessories that the Windows Central gaming team loves for our various handhelds.
Here are the deals we actually bought this Cyber Monday
Deals There are plenty of tempting Cyber Monday deals going on now, but these are the ones that actually got us here at Windows Central to make a purchase.
Get your must-have Legion Go S accessories while they're on sale
Deals The Legion Go S has the best Cyber Monday deal of any handheld this year. If you have one of these devices, don't forget the essential handheld accessories to go with it.
Cat-proof your computer desk with these Cyber Monday deals
Deals I have three cats and I've fostered dozens of others. These Cyber Monday deals will help cat-proof your computer area while making both you and your feline friend happy.
Go old school and save with these retro gaming Cyber Monday deals
Deals Whether you love retro gaming on an arcade cabinet, handheld, console, or PC, there are several fun devices on sale for Cyber Monday to help you enjoy old-school classics.
Cyber Monday 2025: 80 handpicked PC and gaming deals worth your money
Deals We’ve cut through the noise to bring you early Cyber Monday PC and gaming deals we actually use and trust.
Steam Deck 20% sale is over, but we say get this instead
Deals Valve’s Steam Deck is on rare 20% sale this Cyber Monday (and ends today!)— grab the handheld plus essential accessories for the perfect beginner setup.
5 fun, affordable PC and gaming deals at AliExpress this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Deals There are several Cyber Monday PC accessory deals available for purchase at AliExpress. These are our top picks.
Xbox Ally X stock is low, here's how and when you'll get one
Deals The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCs are some of this year's hottest devices. They're hard to find in stock, but here's how you could get one before Christmas.
Dell Tower Plus: A powerful desktop that handles everything
Review The latest Dell Tower Plus is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.
Review: Acer Predator XB273K is awesome and on sal
Review Acer has created a gaming monitor that offers fantastic features at an affordable price. Our Predator XB273K review.
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).
