When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Despite some very obvious teething pains, the ROG Xbox Ally offers a glimmer of hope for the future of Windows 11-powered PC ...

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Have you ever wondered if a handheld gaming PC could truly rival the seamless experience of a console? Enter the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, a device that boldly claims to merge the best of both worlds.

It took a helping hand from Asus, but 2025 saw Microsoft officially throw its hat into the PC-based gaming handheld area. The ...

The ROG Xbox Ally doesn’t hold up when compared to the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch 2. Microsoft’s handheld feels overpriced ...

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Game titles and platforms are more fluid than ever, so your choice of gaming hardware is important. See which console, PC, handheld, and accessory makers our savvy readers prefer for the ultimate ...

I’ve loved gaming, and particularly gaming handhelds, all of my life. I grew up with every variation of the Game Boy and Sega Game Gear, and more. At CNET, I’ve reviewed mobile gaming and handhelds ...

2025 was actually a banner year for handheld gaming consoles. Sure, the Switch 2 grabbed most of the headlines (and the sales ...

Imagine if PC gaming becomes the affordable option compared to consoles. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There was a time when ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's next-gen Xbox will innovate by merging console and PC form factors into a Windows-based system that plays all Xbox games from original to Series X/S generations. This hybrid ...