Handheld gaming PCs have had an operating system problem since day one. Windows 11 is simply not optimized well for handheld gaming PCs, leaving SteamOS as the preferred handheld operating system.

Microsoft rolls FSE to all Windows 11 handhelds tomorrow to compete with SteamOS/Bazzite. FSE boosts convenience and UI focus but offers little game performance uplift so far. Microsoft must improve ...

TL;DR: Microsoft has developed a custom Windows 11 version, the "Xbox full screen experience," optimized for handheld gaming on the new Xbox Ally and Ally X devices by ASUS. Launching in 2026, this OS ...

Microsoft’s big focus for Windows is AI integration. Meanwhile, Valve has been not-so-quietly pilfering the entire PC gaming ...

I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but ...

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is a Windows handheld gaming console focused on comfort, Xbox-style design, and usability. It offers ...

TL;DR: The Lenovo Legion Go S was tested to compare performance differences between Windows 11 and SteamOS, highlighting how each operating system impacts gaming and system efficiency on this portable ...

It took a helping hand from Asus, but 2025 saw Microsoft officially throw its hat into the PC-based gaming handheld area. The ...

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

Handheld gaming consoles have become very popular over the past few years, and we’ve reviewed a few of them. The last one we had in here was the Lenovo Legion Go S Windows 11 version. This time the ...

What if your next gaming console wasn’t just a console, but a full-fledged gaming PC in disguise? Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox is poised to shatter the traditional boundaries of console gaming, offering ...

A report says Lenovo may unveil a Legion Go 2 SteamOS variant at CES 2026, keeping Ryzen Z2 Extreme and the 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED, while ditching Windows 11 friction for gamers.