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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Windows Handheld Gaming Revolution
The handheld gaming market is about to witness a seismic shift as ASUS and Xbox join forces to launch two groundbreaking Windows gaming devices. The ROG Xbox Ally and its premium counterpart, the ROG...
Game Pass Expands with 150+ Partners: Microsoft's Largest Investment in Indie Games
Microsoft's Game Pass strategy has shifted from aggressive growth to a clear consolidation phase, as ID@Xbox head Chris Charla announced deals with over 150 partners, marking the company's largest...
Windows 11’s Console-Style Handheld Mode Is Already Playable—Here’s How to Try It
Microsoft’s controller-friendly Xbox full-screen experience for Windows handhelds is no longer exclusive to the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally. A recent Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview build now lets...
Microsoft's Console-Like Xbox UI Is Already Running on Windows Handhelds—Here's How
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox mode for Windows handhelds—a full-screen, controller-first interface designed to transform devices like the ROG Ally into console-like gaming machines—has already been...
Motion Sickness in Gears of War: Reloaded? The One Setting You Need to Change Right Now
For some players, Gears of War: Reloaded pairs the joy of a faithful remaster with an unexpected wave of nausea. A single, easily missed toggle—camera shake off—can turn a queasy experience into...
After 3 Years, Windows 11’s Gaming Features Are Still a Hardware Lottery — Here’s What You Actually Get
Three years after Microsoft pitched Windows 11 as the definitive gaming OS, the reality is a tale of two user bases: those with modern NVMe SSDs, HDR monitors, and DirectX 12 GPUs enjoy visible...
Xbox App Update Unifies Steam, Epic, GOG Games on Windows 11
As of September 15, 2025, the Xbox app on Windows 11 no longer limits its library to Game Pass titles. A new update rolling out to all users adds an Aggregated Gaming Library that surfaces installed...
Xbox App Becomes Universal Launcher on Windows 11—Steam, Epic, GOG Games Now in One Place
The Xbox app on Windows 11 is no longer just a glorified Game Pass launcher. In a move that reshapes the PC gaming landscape, Microsoft has reimagined the app as an aggregated hub capable of...
Xbox Ally's Play Anywhere Dream Under Threat as Major Publishers Opt Out
The Xbox Ally handheld launches on October 16, 2025, with Microsoft promising a seamless gaming experience across console, PC, and portable devices. But a deep dive into Xbox Play Anywhere support...
Microsoft Repurposes Xbox Button for Multitasking: Long Press Opens Task View in Windows 11 Insider
Microsoft has quietly changed how the Xbox button works on Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, giving gamepad users a faster way to manage open windows. A long press of the Xbox button now opens Task...
Spring 2026: Lenovo Legion Go 2 Will Boot Into Xbox Full-Screen Mode
Lenovo’s upcoming Legion Go 2 will launch this October with a $1,099 price tag and, in a move that reshapes the Windows handheld landscape, the company has confirmed the device will receive...
Hollow Knight: Silksong Land on Xbox Game Pass Day One Amid September 1–5 Release Frenzy
Hollow Knight: Silksong, the long-awaited sequel from Team Cherry, will launch directly into Xbox Game Pass on September 4, 2025, headlining one of the busiest release weeks in recent Xbox memory....