<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Handheld-gaming-pc ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:10:32 +0000 en <![CDATA[ A rare price drop hits the budget Xbox Ally, and it changes the value equation in a big way: A true Windows-based answer to the Steam Deck ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-more-affordable-xbox-ally-earns-a-rare-price-drop xhhFfXGUAPkMfRTvFM4Arc Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:10:32 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:58:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally X just got a big Xbox app upgrade with a new display widget and smarter controls ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-x-just-got-a-big-xbox-app-upgrade-with-a-new-display-widget-and-smarter-controls tTFmHFeKAGhftzCFc2mXbh Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ AYANEO can't sell its NEXT 2 Windows gaming handheld anymore because it's "no longer sustainable" — AI and the RAM and SSD shortage crisis are to blame ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/ayaneo-cant-sell-its-next-2-windows-gaming-handheld-anymore-because-its-no-longer-sustainable 4a9S4MueWJpg2bcBMWXtgn Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:37:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I sent my Xbox ROG Ally X away for repair, and now it's back — but I've already moved on to another handheld (with some guilt) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/my-xbox-rog-ally-x-is-back-from-repair-but-ive-already-moved-on TzsF7qfCci8jCDeKr4roRA Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A free Xbox Ally X update could deliver up to 30% smoother performance for your handheld games — "Automatic Super Resolution" preview starts soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/automatic-super-resolution-to-xbox-ally-x-in-april GUg6vJXpSftEWYcrSfvHRF Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:37:05 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:46:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your handheld PC might soon play old PlayStation 3 games better — here's why developers want your help ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/your-handheld-pc-might-soon-play-old-playstation-3-games-better-heres-why-developers-want-your-help osGJnRgUELxMTzN3ygGKgN Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:22:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo makes it easier to test the Xbox Full Screen Experience on your Legion Go handheld — here's how to sign up and try the FSE interface before a wider rollout ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-early-access-xbox-full-screen-experience-test-legion-go 92TAx5rJzB4Tribw37HTZg Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:14:51 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:14:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/my-top-5-decky-loader-plugins-every-steamos-and-bazzite-handheld-gaming-pc-should-use g3mHHvJiLWDfC3bgvgRvR6 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:41:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ A seemingly buggy Windows 11 update locked my Xbox Ally X into recovery mode — with a tedious restore lasting 12 hours ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/buggy-windows-11-update-locked-xbox-ally-x-12-hours VS5u5X4iDNL6DYs6ii9JsG Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:32:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS pushes a ROG Ally driver for Windows — is the Z1 Extreme chip safe, or is AMD just doing enough to keep the lights on? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/asus-rog-ally-driver-for-windows-is-z1-extreme-safe xe9x36fkJ9wcCYaqbtJRVM Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme driver support discontinued? — Lenovo confirms no further Legion Go plans ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-driver-support-discontinued-lenovo-confirms-no-further-legion-go-plans crF9bPFYECjY3P6qRtFVJa Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:44:01 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:04:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally X's prices are rising in Japan, hinting that it could rise globally too — fortunately, the Xbox Ally is still on sale for under $490 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-xs-prices-are-rising-in-japan-hinting-that-it-could-rise-globally-too-fortunately-the-xbox-ally-is-still-on-sale-for-under-usd490 PXRMdufbpi5GS2xqZGPKaA Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:43:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck OLED stock shortages blamed on memory and storage issues — will the RAM crisis affect Valve's Steam Machine PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-oled-stock-shortages-blamed-on-memory-and-storage-issues yKpNkWLuBc8vKwdgrJ39RS Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:11:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:06:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dual boot SteamOS and Windows on Xbox Ally and other Windows handhelds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-dual-boot-steamos-and-windows-on-xbox-ally-and-other-windows-handhelds z6YKqHF2ydt2wczjiKA3s3 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:51:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Deck OLED is quietly vanishing from storefronts — and fans are asking questions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-steam-deck-oled-is-quietly-vanishing-from-storefronts FxpiXBTKQuG9HkfJXqjnkh Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:44:32 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ AYANEO’s NEXT 2 handheld could cost $4,299 — and that’s only the start of the story ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/ayaneo-next-2-handheld-4299-planned pWhURcqQh9cEScM869Cira Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:42:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest Xbox Ally update adds a new feature to make it more console-like ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-handheld-update-adds-console-sounds aHDxLRpbUdZPzHAXupsL3i Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:55:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Ally, with its 1080p, 120Hz display and comfy grips, is putting the Steam Deck on notice — and it's now just below $490 instead of $599 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-xbox-ally-with-its-1080p-120hz-display-and-comfy-grips-is-putting-the-steam-deck-on-notice-and-its-now-just-below-usd490-instead-of-usd599 dH6CfbsrNV7mdVpVGZVoPU Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:43:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows’ new AI‑powered Smart App Control is breaking Armory Crate on the Xbox Ally — and handheld owners are fed up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/windows-new-ai-powered-smart-app-control-is-breaking-armory-crate-on-the-xbox-ally-and-handheld-owners-are-fed-up GeWWYrpcEZsgsG8t52VaSn Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:27:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hytale is officially set to receive Steam Deck support — but fans hoping to play soon will have to wait longer than expected ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/hytale-is-officially-set-to-receive-steam-deck-support-but-fans-hoping-to-play-soon-will-have-to-wait-longer-than-expected LTxUvCZA2n7kLC7C3gR5vd Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ A beefy Xbox Ally update from ASUS lets you avoid Microsoft's "Gaming Copilot" AI, alongside other enhancements ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/a-beefy-xbox-ally-update-from-asus-lets-you-avoid-microsofts-gaming-copilot-ai-alongside-other-enhancements SobcMwWXzMncvqRSNzmvFZ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:24:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dual-boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck — the best method for native Game Pass and anti-cheat support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-dual-boot-windows-and-steamos-on-steam-deck ayTdNskaDHuQGrP5hjeDg7 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve's Steam Deck suffers the same problem as the Xbox Ally, and the solution might be a modern manufacturing impossibility — Sony nailed it 16 years ago ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-xbox-ally-too-big-sony-nailed-it peQ3CQ7WqGhjB9jQGvRUfJ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ ROG Xbox Ally is back on sale for under $500 — Enjoy 2026's upcoming Xbox and PC games on the go with Steam Deck's strongest competitor so far ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/rog-xbox-ally-back-on-sale-under-500-for-2026 eNxij8MKZUVmGEEqy5PVve Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:16:34 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:16:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm finally playing Divinity: Original Sin 2 on my gaming handheld — I didn't realize how much this would fill a Baldur's Gate 3 void and improve the co-op experience ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/divinity-original-sin-2-perfect-for-handheld-co-op VavgvJkaTqNMkHTSNTQiuZ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This year's gaming handheld war rages over premium hardware — but what we really need are weird and affordable devices ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/companies-should-focus-on-affordable-weird-handhelds ZUArSW99rfmFQcZGt8jLyn Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel challenges AMD's handheld gaming dominance — reportedly refers to its rival's chips as "ancient silicon" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/intel-challenges-amd-handheld-dominance-ces-2026 dvhuDkGjrijAzyvMpGznP8 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:07:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally X is available again at Best Buy — order now for immediate shipping and have the handheld delivered as fast as possible ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-x-now-available-again-at-best-buy 7MW6WwGs5q8w7PmXQWqd58 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:24:19 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:01:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 Windows 11 vs SteamOS: Which operating system is better for this handheld gaming PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-steamos-vs-windows-11 a6YNkRUXQVBHyBoRggFx4D Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to set up parental controls for Xbox Ally and other Windows-based devices for safer gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-set-up-parental-controls-for-xbox-ally Qoj8fDK94WQSQF5wYrAMZ5 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 (SteamOS) vs Steam Deck: Which is the better Linux gaming handheld? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-steamos-vs-steam-deck hg7raMEjiCEJSrcJdepSbe Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 (SteamOS) vs Xbox Ally X: Which is the best handheld gaming PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/legion-go-2-steamos-vs-xbox-ally-x PGTMvpK4NupjbxBYuMdkik Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You won't see Acer Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs at CES 2026 — I asked why, and this is what a PR representative told me ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/acer-nitro-blaze-handheld-gaming-pcs-not-at-ces-2026 o3GyWZfCUnGECre6NUAgUN Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 promised a handheld revolution — and while some devices delivered, others exposed the cracks in the booming market ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/2025-was-the-year-for-gaming-handhelds 62xq4M9BRMfMd9kbmFQ2To Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo just updated its Legion Go handhelds to better support the Xbox Full Screen Experience — just like the Xbox Ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-updated-legion-go-handhelds-xbox-full-screen-experience Yz96oZzW7nrQSDwJCJjHSh Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:18:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ People are paying $650 over MSRP for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 because it’s nearly impossible to find — and honestly, I get it, it’s the best handheld gaming PC of 2025 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/people-are-paying-650-over-msrp-for-lenovo-legion-go-2-best-handheld-gaming-pc-2025 mhQA9axiWRsZMy7jD56G89 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:58:59 +0000 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:23:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally starter guide: 7 essential steps every new owner should do first ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-starter-guide-7-things-you-should-do-first nfxNuvVMJa6faR4vaphRX6 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 09:49:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck starter guide — 7 things you need to do first to get the best experience for your gaming sessions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-starter-guide oBvb7L2nkPRnQXXroDBEHN Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:21:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ If your Xbox or ROG Ally is running hot or stuttering, disabling CPU boost is an easy fix that can make games feel noticeably better — here’s how to do it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/if-your-xbox-or-rog-ally-is-running-hot-or-stuttering-disabling-cpu-boost-is-an-easy-fix-that-can-make-games-feel-noticeably-better-heres-how-to-do-it nNcgEBnSxorTxJb4peVLvC Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:59:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck's biggest competitor is now just $489 — Enjoy Xbox and PC titles on the go with this gaming handheld for Christmas ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-december-2025-super-saturday FVrvRMgd6bynGzG93NK3M7 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:40:51 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:49:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck LCD production is ending — Valve's budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is gone ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-lcd-production-stopping F8mdqufUfnWndezNxx3tiK Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:29:39 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:22:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top 14 handheld games I played in 2025 — Indies and AAA titles I recommend for Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, Legion Go 2, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/my-favorite-handheld-games-this-year nj2LErj3XA4rqRJG34xHbC Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:08:14 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:10:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s Xbox Ally X handheld shows ambition and promise, even if the execution isn’t ready for prime time ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-xbox-ally-x-handheld-is-too-rough-for-me-right-now-but-i-see-the-vision LX4S4S6wSaQEAC2kC8QA37 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:46:16 +0000 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:47:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ This latest handheld gaming PC channels the spirit of one of my all‑time favorite smartphones, blending nostalgia with power ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/ayaneos-latest-gaming-handheld-is-a-spiritual-successor-to-one-of-my-favorite-smartphones-of-all-time BRARUd6EpEgATvxvtDtvwj Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:33:37 +0000 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:42:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to save money on holiday shopping? — Don't get the Xbox Ally X, get the original ROG Ally instead ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/consider-rog-ally-handheld-instead-xbox-ally-x-this-holiday eRkYnTa4ZG3dThv3v4R66 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:29:00 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:20:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ JerryRigEverything proves you absolutely need a case for your Xbox Ally X — and dbrand just discounted its Killswitch ultimate upgrade ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/jerryrigeverything-proves-you-absolutely-need-a-case-for-your-xbox-ally-x-and-dbrand-just-discounted-its-killswitch-ultimate-upgrade AC8FJHfmKa6MP9yEAWHAka Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:26:45 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:52:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Steam Deck companion app for Android and iOS is a must‑install, simplifying your handheld gaming experience — here's why you need it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-players-need-to-install-this-companion-app-it-saves-so-much-time UkDsTZD2v87KFW8Gbn79EA Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't kick yourself for missing Black Friday — the Xbox Ally is now $110 off and comes with 3 months of Game Pass Premium ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-still-100-off-and-3-months-game-pass-premium h7DBqbaNQUBTysioSsZcTd Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:21:06 +0000 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:39:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Xbox Ally X was giving me Wi-Fi issues — But this fix instantly gave my handheld gaming PC a stable connection ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-fix-wi-fi-xbox-ally-x-and-windows-handhelds uQYBJqpBEAYmqdQSPMuTJ5 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:14:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/ayaneo-next-ii-could-cause-problems-for-travelers CfKjZihu9NmrryUa6cbV8G Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:08:53 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:59:14 +0000