THIS CROC IS (not) AN XBOX
Microsoft and Crocs—the brand of polyethelene clogs that are as divisive as they are ubiquitous—seem to have a thing goin’ on. Just a short time after causing an online sensation with the limited edition Windows…
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Battlefield 6 goes free for a week on PC, PS5, and Xbox
Battlefield 6 was officially released on October 10th yet the game is already being offered for free. Well, not totally free. Interested players who still haven’t bought it for whatever reason—maybe because you’re unsure of…
Asus Xbox Ally X can now fine-tune performance and battery life balance
Portable handheld PC gaming is all the rage right now. But these little machines have some big limits, which means users need to carefully manage both their expectations and their hardware. For example, one popular…
This free tool enables Xbox Fullscreen Experience on your PC gaming handheld
PC gamers on Windows-powered handhelds like the older Asus ROG Ally or Lenovo Legion Go have no doubt been eyeing the new Xbox-branded Asus devices, as they’re the first ones to get Windows 11’s dedicated…
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review: A compact powerhouse for Xbox and PC games
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros The simplicity of an Xbox All the possibilities of a Windows PC Well-built and comfortable Acceptable performance Cons Just a slight upgrade in performance No case or other accessories…
The Ally’s Xbox Fullscreen Experience comes to the MSI Claw
It’s been less than a month since the Asus ROG Xbox Ally arrived, debuting Microsoft’s optimized Windows interface for handheld PC gaming devices. This Steam Deck-style UI is exclusive to the Xbox-branded Asus hardware… for…
Did PCs win the console war? The next Xbox will run Windows, report claims
Microsoft’s next Xbox will run Windows, a report says, blurring the line between PCs and consoles and making the latest Xbox Ally X the model of what Microsoft hopes to achieve in gaming. Windows Central,…
Microsoft points finger at Asus for the ROG Xbox Ally’s hefty pricing
The new ROG Xbox Ally handheld costs $600, despite Asus’ implication that it’s for “casual gamers.” And if you want a better processor and other upgraded specs, you’ll need to spend a whopping $1,000 for…
Asus’ ROG Xbox Ally nails the hardware. But Windows still needs work on handhelds
Microsoft’s Xbox brand is not doing great. Despite being a pillar of the modern gaming landscape, it seems like Xbox consoles are inconsequential thanks to stiff competition from within and without. Nintendo and Sony are…
You can still get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $20, if you hurry
Microsoft increased the prices for Xbox Game Pass this week, causing a lot of consternation from players who were already less than pleased with price jumps on almost all game consoles and the high MSRP…