Handheld Console
The latest Handheld Console coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft's Xbox Ally: How Windows 11 is Being Transformed for Handheld Gaming
Microsoft is making a bold move into the handheld gaming market with the Xbox Ally and its high-performance counterpart, the Xbox Ally X. These devices aren't just new hardware—they're spearheading...
Asus and Microsoft Launch ROG Xbox Ally Handheld with Full Windows 11 and Xbox Game Pass
The gaming landscape is undergoing a seismic shift with the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, a collaboration between Microsoft and Asus that promises to redefine portable...
Microsoft Brings Xbox Full Screen Experience to Windows Handhelds in 2026: What Gamers Need to Know
Microsoft is set to revolutionize portable gaming by expanding its Xbox full screen experience to Windows handheld devices starting in 2026. This strategic move follows the successful but limited...
Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Devices: A New Era for Portable Gaming with ROG Ally
Microsoft has officially entered the handheld gaming arena with its new Xbox-branded devices, marking a significant shift in the portable gaming landscape. Revealed during a high-profile online...
Microsoft & Asus ROG Xbox Ally: The Ultimate Handheld Gaming PC Revolution
The gaming world is buzzing with Microsoft's latest collaboration with Asus ROG, unveiling the Xbox Ally—a handheld gaming PC that promises to redefine portable gaming. This strategic partnership...
ASUS and Microsoft unveil ROG Xbox Ally starting at $699 with Windows 11 and AMD Z1 chips
The gaming landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as ASUS and Microsoft join forces to redefine portable gaming with the ROG Xbox Ally and its premium counterpart, the ROG Xbox Ally X. These...
Microsoft's Dual Xbox Handhelds: A Bold Move to Challenge Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck
Microsoft is making a daring entry into the handheld gaming market with not one, but two new Xbox-branded devices, aiming to directly compete with Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck....
Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds: Revolutionizing Portable Gaming in 2025
Microsoft has officially entered the handheld gaming arena with the announcement of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. These devices mark a significant shift in...
ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds: The Ultimate Portable Xbox Gaming Experience
The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as ASUS and Microsoft join forces to launch the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, a revolutionary portable gaming device designed to bring the full Xbox experience...
Xbox Ally Handhelds: How Microsoft's Bloat-Free Windows 11 Optimizes Gaming Performance
Microsoft's Xbox Ally handhelds are making waves in the gaming community by running a lightweight, bloat-free version of Windows 11 specifically optimized for portable gaming. This stripped-down OS...
Xbox Ally X: Microsoft's AI-Powered Handheld Gaming PC Revolution
Microsoft has officially entered the competitive handheld gaming PC market with the Xbox Ally X, marking a significant shift in its gaming hardware strategy. This Windows 11-powered device combines...
Xbox PC: How Microsoft is Merging Windows and Gaming Ecosystems
Microsoft's recent push to brand PC gaming experiences as "Xbox PC" signals a strategic shift to unify its Windows and gaming ecosystems. This move goes beyond simple rebranding—it represents a...