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Xbox Ally in 2026: Thoughts on the state of Xbox Mode, AutoSR tested, and what comes next for Helix
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox I often think I'm the only "game journalist" on Earth actively using the Xbox Ally and Xbox Mode on PC. There are at least DOZENS of us globally using these devices ... so for that very small audience, I thought I'd share some thoughts on its current state.

Sandisk's official Xbox Ally X MicroSD card is great — but you probably shouldn't buy it
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox I was able to grab Sandisk's official microSD card for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X range. But ... it's honestly not much more than a logo. Here's what you need to know.

Why Winhanced is becoming the go‑to launcher for handheld gaming PCs
By Adam Hales Published
Gaming Full Game Pass support, cloud gaming, remote play, and TDP controls make Winhanced feel far more complete than what Xbox themselves are currently offering.

Microsoft teases a new Xbox dashboard UI for console and PC — here's how it looks
By Brendan Lowry Published
Xbox Microsoft seems to be teasing a new Xbox dashboard UI with less ads as it aims to address "a lot of fragmentation within the experience" across devices.

Xbox keeps moving forward, but the conversation around it tells a different story
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox A look at how Xbox’s steady progress gets overshadowed by constant negativity.

"Default Game Profiles" update boosts Xbox Ally handheld performance
By Adam Hales Published
Handhelds Xbox expands Default Game Profiles with over two dozen new titles on Xbox Ally and Ally X, improving performance and battery life through per-game optimization in the Xbox app.

The Xbox Ally range picks up big TV enhancements — with AutoSR in tow
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox The promised auto super resolution features appear on Xbox Ally X today, with other major enhancements to the Xbox Ally connected TV experience. Here's what's new.

Xbox adds long‑requested gamepad cursor toggle to handhelds
By Adam Hales Published
XBOX Xbox is rolling out a new Gamepad Cursor toggle through Xbox Game Bar, allowing handheld users to control a cursor with a joystick for improved navigation via the Xbox Insider Program.

Forza Horizon 6 PC and handheld system requirements released
By Michael Hoglund Published
Gaming Playground has released the recommended hardware needed to power Forza Horizon 6, and it's not as bad as you'd think.

Long‑requested feature arrives as Xbox App now supports adding non‑Xbox games
By Adam Hales Published
Xbox App A new update to the Xbox PC app introduces manual library additions, allowing users to launch apps and games directly from the interface without relying solely on supported storefronts.
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