… The improvements to desktop mode, display scaling, external monitor handling, and broader GPU compatibility all point in the same direction: Valve wants more than just the handheld game. …
… All box art and metadata can be quickly scraped and displayed. Countless themes are available, and the array of settings is almost endless. Creating my dream handheld With a few minor issues The primary concern for running Linux on any Android device is the likely presence of an ARM processor. …
… You'll need to constantly check for Armory Crate, Windows 11, and Microsoft Store app updates. Even the biggest fans of Windows 11 gaming handhelds will admit this process is convoluted and doesn't belong on a handheld. …
… By expanding compatibility across AMD handhelds and refining its desktop experience , Valve is now making SteamOS a larger platform that could realistically power everything from handheld PCs to living room systems without relying on Windows as a crutch. …
… It essentially changed how I used to look at Windows gaming handhelds. Windows feels out of place on a gaming handheld Desktop-first design fails to make the experience feel seamless At first, it might make complete sense to run Windows on a gaming handheld. …
… I spent a small bit of time with the Acer Predator Atlas 8, which is an 8-inch handheld with a 120Hz 1920x1200 display, 24GB of LPDDR5X, up to a 1TB SSD, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an 80Wh battery in the Extreme model. …
… For example, with the Xbox Ally X, you're forced to install updates through Xbox Mode, Asus' Armory Crate, and Windows 11, creating a confusing mishmash of ways to make sure your handheld features the latest software. …
… Image Resizer gets a Windows 11 visual makeover Even with my desktop Windows 11 PC connected to an external display, Power Display surprisingly works great which means I'll rarely need to touch my monitor's physical controls now . …
… Instead of Linux feeling like a chore, SteamOS made it feel like the best version of a handheld OS. It was seamless, perfectly built for a 7-inch handheld, and made the most of the Steam Deck's humble hardware. …
… The Steam Deck isn't supposed to be a server, but it kind of is A gaming handheld that doubles as a Linux box once you look past the UI The Steam Deck is supposed to be a handheld gaming device. …