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.

Gamescom 2025 is happening right now, and at the Xbox Booth I had a chance to go hands-on with Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11, running directly on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox ...

We're still a few weeks away from the launch of the Xbox Ally handheld, but that doesn't mean you can't give its new interface a try today. Thanks to a recent Windows 11 beta update, along with some ...

Our ROG Xbox Ally X review finds a fantastic Xbox-focused handheld with strong performance, great Game Pass support, and a ...

Windows handheld PC owners have found a way to get Microsoft’s new Xbox mode running early on their devices. Xbox mode frees up about 2GB of memory that can be used for gaming. You’ll launch straight ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. With the recent release of the ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds, we got our first look at Windows 11's 'Full Screen Experience' for Xbox and PC gaming.

What if your handheld gaming device could deliver smoother gameplay, free up 2GB of memory, and optimize performance, all with a single update? That’s exactly what Microsoft’s new full-screen ...

The MSI Claw handheld PCs have started getting the Xbox Full Screen Experience mode that first launched with the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X last month. It is available for Windows Insiders. The ...

Why this is important: This isn’t just a UI tweak; it could change how handheld Windows gaming PCs feel and perform. Older devices often struggle with background overhead, inefficient power usage, and ...