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We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance?

Windows 11's upcoming handheld gaming mode is highly anticipated for the thousands of gamers who are currently using a Windows-powered gaming handheld, as Microsoft has promised an improved user ...
PC Gamer

You can install the new Xbox Full screen experience mode for Windows on handhelds but whether it will work is another question entirely

Handheld Gaming PCs We might have a new contender for the best handheld gaming PC, because Lenovo's just announced a SteamOS version of its mega Legion Go 2 Gaming Monitors I've seen Nvidia's G-Sync ...
Digital Trends

From desktop clutter to console mode: Xbox’s full-screen UI arrives on all Windows handhelds

Why this is important: This isn’t just a UI tweak; it could change how handheld Windows gaming PCs feel and perform. Older devices often struggle with background overhead, inefficient power usage, and ...
Geeky Gadgets

Stop Overpaying for a Desktop, GPD Win 5 Docked Mode Might Be All You Need

What if your handheld gaming device could rival a mid-range desktop PC, delivering smooth 1440p gameplay in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or God of War Ragnarok? Enter the GPD Win 5, a compact powerhouse ...
Geeky Gadgets

MSi Claw 8 Ai eGPU Desktop Mode 1440P Docked Handheld Gaming

Gaming has always been about choices—what to play, where to play, and how to play. But for those of us who crave both the freedom of handheld gaming and the power of a desktop setup, the options often ...
The Verge

Today I learned the Steam Deck lets you go Inception on its desktop mode.

Why reboot your whole SteamOS handheld to desktop when you can visit the desktop from inside the gaming mode? Nested Desktop does have limitations (no file management, no Steam-within-Steam) but gosh ...