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How To Run Unofficial PC Ports on Your Linux Gaming Handheld (Legally)
Summary PC ports on Linux handhelds function similarly to on desktop PCs, introducing gamepad support. Get port-specific game files legally from the original game for installation. Easily manage multiple game ports using Portmaster on your Linux-based handheld. You might think those little Linux emulation handhelds are limited to playing SNES and PS1 games, but you can effectively turn them into…
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Xbox’s Switch 2 competitor may have hit the wall as Microsoft presses pause on handheld console
We’ve heard numerous rumors about Microsoft working on an Xbox handheld gaming console to compete with the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch 2. The console is said to be a native Xbox handheld, but a new report suggests that Microsoft is shelving it to focus on other priorities. According to a report by Windows Central, Microsoft has decided to…
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The VMU Pro turns the Dreamcast’s memory card into a handheld emulator
The Sega Dreamcast wasn’t the first home console to store game saves on a portable memory card, but its virtual memory unit (VMU) stood out with a built-in screen, controls, and playable mini games. 8BitMod’s upcoming VMU Pro offers the same functionality as Sega’s original, but it’s rebuilt from the ground up with upgrades that include a full-color screen and…
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GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld
Since Neuromancer took the sci-fi world by storm in 1984, computing nerds have pined for a “cyberdeck” — the ultimate in personal, portable PCs for surfing and hacking the world. Usually, they’re DIY affairs. But the 10-inch GPD Win Max 2 is the closest I’ve seen to an off-the-shelf cyberdeck worth buying. It’s far from the best laptop or gaming…
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Nintendo Switch 2 needs these 5 features to be the perfect gaming handheld
After what feels like a year of waiting since the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 in January, we’re finally going to see some of the games we’ll be playing on the new console via a new Nintendo Direct on April 2. The sequel to the immensely popular Nintendo Switch, the hybrid device launched in 2017 and has been as…
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Lenovo’s SteamOS Legion Go S handheld will cost $50 more than expected
The SteamOS-powered version of Lenovo’s Legion Go S handheld gaming PC debuted at CES 2025 with a somewhat attractive $499.99 price tag. At that price, The Verge’s Sean Hollister considered it a true Steam Deck rival, wedged neatly between the cost of Valve’s $399 LCD and $549 OLED models. The handheld recently went up for preorder at Best Buy with…
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Every Nintendo Handheld Ranked From Worst to Best
Few companies have had an impact on gaming quite like Nintendo, particularly when it comes to handhelds. The company is responsible for bringing portable gaming into the mainstream, and redefining it many times over. Ranking these consoles is tough, even when striving for an objective viewpoint. Everyone has their favorites, and the platforms could just as easily be defined by…
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6 Things an Xbox Handheld Needs to Do to Replace My Steam Deck
I play most of my games on an Xbox plugged into a 65-inch OLED TV in the living room. Despite this comfy setup, I caved and finally bought a Steam Deck in late 2024, and I’m so happy that I’ve started padding my neglected Steam library once again. As an “Xbox first” gamer and long-term Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, I’m…
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How an Old CRT Monitor Turned My Handheld PC Into the Perfect Retro PC Gaming System
Summary I found a decent CRT, optimal for retro PC gaming: A Samsung SyncMaster 793s from local markets, fully functional! Classic PC games like DOOM and Quake look superb on CRT screens, adding nostalgia, plus better image quality. Hooked up handheld PC to CRT for enhanced gaming experience, leading to a compact, portable setup with no impact on handheld use.…
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Steam Deck OLED, ROG Ally and more: all the news about the handheld PC revolution
In July 2021, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a Switch-like handheld device packed with features including a huge variety of control options, a 7-inch touchscreen, the ability to connect to external displays, and a quick suspend / resume feature. The device began shipping in February 2022, starting at $399. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the Steam Deck and…
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