XDA's top picks from Computex 2026: The most exciting tech of the year
…It’s unclear when the ROG Xbox Ally X20 will release or how much it’ll cost, but given that the handheld is dropping alongside the XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR…
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Windows handhelds are doomed because they require the same maintenance as a workstation
3d agoIntel's gaming handhelds went from a punchline to rivaling AMD, and the chip is only half the reason
1w agoWindows handheld owners are switching to Linux, and here's why it's a game-changer
1w agoAsus' new ROG Xbox Ally X20 solves my biggest issue with the handheld
1w agoMicrosoft should be terrified of SteamOS, even if Windows owns the Steam charts
…When Linux-based Bazzite works better on the ROG Xbox Ally than Windows, the world is watching. The conversation is growing beyond the Steam Deck alone. We are seeing handheld manufacturers increasingly…
Your next gaming handheld might cost double, or not exist at all
…These manufacturers must generate all profits through the sale of the device itself, which explains why premium updates like ROG Xbox Ally and Lenovo Legion Go 2 arrived at concerningly high prices…
Microsoft rolls out Xbox Mode, bringing a console-like experience to any PC
…After launching on the ROG Xbox Ally X earlier this year, Xbox Mode has been available to Windows Insider users for several months. Along with offering a simple UI, Xbox Mode also…
I replaced Windows with Bazzite on my handheld, and every game loads faster now
…Go isn't the snappiest of APUs, and this handheld doesn't have the 24GB of shared RAM that the ROG Ally X leverages to such great effect. But it does have…
AMD's handheld driver support is so bad that Linux is starting to look like the better choice
…of gaming handhelds are bought by the OEM and then further customized to fit the OEM's needs. Things like the multiple TDP modes on the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion…
AMD is giving older Radeon cards an unexpected upgrade, but it's a bigger deal than it appears
…gaming, the handheld story is far more compelling, especially given the position the handheld PC space finds itself in. RDNA 3 silicon currently powers the ROG Ally, the ROG Ally X, the…
Xbox Mode finally makes Windows gaming handhelds feel complete — but skip it on PC
…It's great for gaming handhelds This is where Xbox Mode truly shines The ROG Xbox Ally and other Windows gaming handhelds are fantastic for Xbox Mode. It's where this can…
The new SteamOS update finally adds controller support to some big handheld names
…Also, SteamOS should work better with AccelGyro3D devices (such as the Legion Go 1 or the Claw A1M), and international Asus ROG Xbox Ally models will now crash less when running SteamOS…
SteamOS finally went Super Saiyan with the Steam Deck, but other handhelds proved that wasn't its final form
…It was clear that faster handhelds from other manufacturers would soon surpass the Steam Deck's capabilities. Today, competitors like the ROG Ally X, Legion Go 2 , and MSI Claw A8 use…