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The Xbox Handheld Strategy Is Just Crazy Enough to Work
Microsoft has finally shown us a large part of the strategy it’s devised to keep Windows on handheld PCs, and combat the threat of SteamOS. It’s a plan with many moving parts, it seems, but so far it looks like the right set of moves. Just a day or two after I wrote that Microsoft needed an answer to SteamOS…
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The Asus ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Feels Like a Missed Opportunity
Nintendo did it. Sony did it. Even Sega did it. And now, Microsoft finally has launched its own dedicated handheld gaming device…kind of. Revealed yesterday during the summer Xbox Games Showcase, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is closer to a Steam Deck than a PSP or Nintendo Switch. Essentially, it’s a spin on Asus’ existing handheld gaming PC, the ROG…
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Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience
Microsoft and Asus have been working together over the past year to create not one, but two new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. Both of these Xbox Ally devices, part of the Project Kennan effort I reported on earlier this year, include a new full-screen Xbox experience on Windows that’s designed to be more handheld-friendly and hide away the complexity of…
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ROG Xbox Ally: Everything we know about the two new gaming handhelds from Microsoft and Asus
Hot on the heels of the Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox is joining the handheld party with the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. You may also know this as the Asus ROG Ally 2 or Project Kennan, and Microsoft took the chance at the Xbox Games Showcase to show it off ahead of its fall 2025 launch (price…
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This is how Microsoft is combining Windows and Xbox for handheld PCs
Microsoft and Asus have just announced two ROG Xbox Ally devices that include a new full-screen Xbox experience for handhelds. After promising to combine “the best of Xbox and Windows together” for handhelds earlier this year, Microsoft is now revealing exactly how it is overhauling the Xbox app, Game Bar, and Windows itself to better compete with SteamOS. Microsoft has…
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Xbox Games Showcase 2025 live: Persona 4 remake and all the big reveals as they happen
Refresh 2025-06-08T13:28:23.041Z Rumored Persona 4 remake (Image credit: Sega/Atlus) One of the worst-kept secrets in gaming, the long-speculated Persona 4 remake, will likely be revealed at today’s Xbox Games Showcase. The remake from legendary RPG studio Atlus is reportedly being developed for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. While there’s no word on a Switch 2 port yet, its…
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Gears of War: Reloaded Breaks Barriers, Announced for PS5, Xbox, and Steam
If you had asked me a decade ago if there was a slight chance of Gears of War being on PS5, I would have simply laughed it off. But oh well, the Chainsaws are coming to Sony indeed. Brace yourselves, PlayStation fans—the Lancer is headed your way. Gears of War: Reloaded has been officially announced for PS5, Xbox, and PC.…
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You can still snag an Xbox Series X / S before Microsoft’s price hike fully lands
Microsoft increased the price of Xbox Series consoles by up to $100 earlier this week, but thankfully, not all retailers have raised the price (yet). Dell, for instance, is still offering the digital-only Xbox Series X (1TB) for $449.99, saving you $100 on the new MSRP. The smaller, 512GB Xbox Series S is also available at Walmart for just $273.99…
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Xbox Console, Game, and Accessory Price Increased, Says Microsoft
Microsoft has announced a significant price increase for its Xbox consoles, games, and accessories, citing rising development costs and market challenges. This move comes amid ongoing global economic pressures and recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made electronics, which have impacted manufacturing and supply chains. Microsoft’s Xbox Console, Game, and Accessory Price Changes List On the official Xbox support page, Microsoft shared…
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Get a 2TB WD Black Xbox Expansion Card for 22% Off Today
WD_BLACK 2TB C50 Storage Expansion Card This storage device can give your Xbox console a lot more storage without the need to open it up. Just plug in this device to your Series X|S for 2TB of storage. It is no secret that expansion cards for Xbox tend to be pricey, but you can still occasionally get a good deal.…
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