Xbox's expansion plans go beyond consoles, with experiments in handheld tech and an eye toward mobile gaming platforms.
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Lenovo is expanding its portable devices lineup with a Legion Go Gen Two and a low-cost Legion Go Lite. Leaks suggest that the Lite opts for a smaller screen, while the Gen Two uses AMD's Zen 5 chip.
Valve announced yet another update for the review section on Steam. The platform has made it easier to spot game reviews from Steam Deck owners.
Valve has confirmed that it is working on bringing SteamOS support to rival handheld devices like the ROG Ally. Dual booting into Windows on the Steam Deck is still far away, though.
Razer has just released a new mobile phone and tablet game controller, the Razer Kishi Ultra. The design is similar to what PC and console gamers get in a controller. It's now on sale for $159.99.
Sources suggest that Xbox may be developing a fully native handheld console to expand beyond traditional home platforms. Prototypes for such a device are reportedly already in the works internally.
Nintendo has delayed the release of its next console until March 2025, pushing back the launch by more than a year. The company is aiming for this timeline in order to continue to support the Switch.
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The Asus ROG Ally is quite impressive as it is powered by the AMD's Ryzen Z1 series of APUs. A head-to-head against MSI's Claw has revealed Intel has to tremendously improve its efficiency,
The full hardware specs and prices for the three models of the upcoming MSI Claw portable gaming PC have been posted. The cheapest model will sell for $699.99 and the most expensive costs $799.99.
MSI is set to unveil its new handheld gaming console called the Claw at CES 2024. Leaks have revealed top-of-the-line specs including Intel's Core Ultra 7 and Arc Alchemist GPU with 32GB of RAM.
MSI is teasing a new handheld gaming PC to compete with the Steam Deck and others. The teaser video shows dual joysticks and ventilation, suggesting it will offer a full portable PC experience.
Ayaneo introduces the Pocket S Android gaming handheld, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset. It comes with a slim design, analog sticks, D-pad, and black and white options.
Qualcomm has unveiled a new processor family designed for the next generation of handheld gaming devices. The G series consists of three SKUs for all sorts of portable gaming consoles.
Lenovo's Legion Go has been leaked again. The new images show that it is powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1, just like the Asus ROG Ally. It may also come with AR glasses called Legion Glasses.
New images of Lenovo's 8-inch, Windows 11-powered Legion Go gaming handheld PC have surfaced. The images reveal Joy-Con-like controllers and a thicker design than the Asus ROG Ally.
An Asus ROG Ally teardown video shows its repairability and internal design comparison to Steam Deck. Battery, thumbsticks, and fans are modular and user-friendly for replacements or maintenance.
Leaks may have shed some light on the ROG Ally pricing targets. The reports show that the higher-end model of the Asus-developed handheld gaming PC will debut next month at $699.99.
A new leak reveals Microsoft experimented with the idea of giving its operating system a dedicated gaming user interface optimized for gamepad controls on handheld consoles running Windows 11.
Valve has reduced the price of its Steam Deck by 10% during its Spring Sale which ends on March 23. The cheapest model can now be had for $359.10. It also created 20 startup movies for you to pick.
Microsoft was allegedly making a new "Super App". And despite earlier reports suggesting that such an app already existed in Windows, new indications point towards it being a new thing.
While Steam Deck order numbers are still growing without a limit, Valve has finally managed to catch up to the demand. The official Steam Deck Docking Station is now available for purchase too.
evleaks has revealed the upcoming handheld console Logitech teased earlier this month. Renders show a compact and no-frills device supporting multiple cloud gaming services, such as Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Following its massive success in western markets, and with supply chain issues finally being resolved, the Steam Deck portable gaming PC by Valve is soon officially coming to parts of Asia.
Steam Deck has received a couple of major Windows driver updates today, one of which is an APU driver that fixes performance issues on many games. Sadly, dual-boot is still not available.
Valve has opened a new web page to check what games from your Steam library are currently Verified, Playable, and Unsupported on the Steam Deck. New games are being added every day.
With the Switch OLED model launch around the corner, rumors surrounding the 4K-compatible Switch Pro model are in full swing. To clear the air, Nintendo has issued a statement on Twitter.
Official prices for the improved AYA NEO handheld gaming consoles have been announced today by the AYA team and they start at $1215. The new Pro versions feature a better processor and higher storage.
Valve boss Gabe Newell has stated in an interview that he considers the PC platform's openness as its "superpower". This also clarifies why his company took this path with the upcoming Steam Deck.
Nintendo has confirmed that it won't be launching any new Switch model at this time. The company has also denied reports that it will be significantly raising its margins with its new OLED model.
Valve has confirmed that the Steam Deck's storage options are upgradeable as they come with a 2230 M.2 slot. However, the company, it seems, doesn't want end users to upgrade the storage.
Byte-Mix Labs has opened a crowdfunding drive for its upcoming microByte handheld retro-gaming console. According to the firm, the console can not only game but also be a cool toy to play around with.
It was revealed last year that GPD WIN's successor, the GPD WIN 2, would be available for purchase in January. The gaming handheld is now available for pre-order on Indiegogo at $649.
In an interview, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment Andrew House noted that the company saw handheld gaming as a 'limited' opportunity, even with the Switch proving quite popular worldwide.
