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technology5 days ago•15 min saved

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Review: Premium Design, Stale Performance

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 is a premium handheld PC featuring a 7.4-inch OLED screen, TMR joysticks, and a 20th-anniversary gold aesthetic. While it offers superior comfort and visual quality compared to its predecessor, it retains the same AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, resulting in no performance gains. At $1,300, it lags behind the more powerful MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ but remains a top choice for users prioritizing display quality and ergonomics over raw power.

via Gizmodo|

#asus-rog #gaming-hardware #handheld-pcs

gaming2 months ago•7 min saved

OG Xbox Classics Head to Handheld with 34-Game Xbox Ally Update

34 games, including three original Xbox titles Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Conker: Live & Reloaded, are now playable on Xbox Ally and PC handhelds; the OG Xbox games will gain achievement support on PC in the future (not retroactive); several Game Pass titles are also handheld-compatible.

via trueachievements.com|

#backwards-compatibility #game-pass #gaming

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

Fuzion Frenzy becomes first OG Xbox game officially compatible with Xbox handhelds

A batch of 36 Xbox handheld-compatible games was approved this week, with Fuzion Frenzy becoming the first original Xbox title to receive the official 'Compatible' badge for handhelds like the Xbox Ally; other titles in the batch include Conker: Live & Reloaded, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, though the latter three may require tweaks and aren’t yet marked as Compatible for handhelds.

via TrueAchievements|

#backwards-compatibility #fuzion-frenzy #gaming

hardware4 months ago•108 min saved

Xbox Handheld badge on game pages sparks handheld speculation

Microsoft started displaying an 'Xbox Handheld' badge on major game pages (including Gears of War: E‑Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved) to clarify which platforms a game supports, a move many see as a nod to Microsoft's handheld ambitions (like the Xbox Ally family) and possibly a future dedicated device; while it provides clearer placement for portable play, it's unclear if this signals a real product or a branding/UI update, and the piece muses about hardware costs and market readiness.

via Windows Central|

#handheld-gaming-pc #hardware #portable-gaming

technology4 months ago•13 min saved

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally 2 Leak Points to Ryzen Z2 Extreme Handheld with 7-inch Display

A Korean NRA listing and a social media leak suggest ASUS is prepping a successor to the ROG Ally/Xbox Ally handhelds (model RC74XA) with a 7-inch display, powered by the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and offering multiple M.2 2280 SSD configurations from 512GB up to 2TB. There’s speculation about an OLED screen, but nothing official has been confirmed, and a Computex unveiling is anticipated with pricing and exact release details still undecided.

via TechPowerUp|

#asus #handheld #rog

gaming5 months ago•82 min saved

Xbox's everyday glow: a 2026 fan’s take on the console's momentum

Despite persistent online negativity about Xbox's long-term prospects, Jez Corden argues that the current day-to-day Xbox experience in 2026 is thriving: a richer ecosystem with regular console updates, strong Xbox Ally handhelds, Play Anywhere integration, and Game Pass value, plus ongoing updates to legacy games. With a robust lineup of upcoming titles (Fable, Gears: E-Day, Halo Campaign Evolved, Forza Horizon 6) and retroactive improvements, the platform feels vibrant now even if future challenges remain.

via Windows Central|

#backward-compatibility #game-pass #gaming

hardware5 months ago•84 min saved

Xbox Ally expands Default Game Profiles with two dozen new titles to boost performance and battery life

Xbox is expanding Default Game Profiles for the Xbox Ally and Ally X, adding over two dozen titles that apply per-game tweaks (power use, TDP, and frame-rate targets) to improve performance and extend battery life when games run through the Xbox app; notable additions include Forza Horizon 6 and Halo: Spartan Assault, though not all games support both devices yet (e.g., Invincible VS and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II), and the feature remains limited to Xbox app titles on handhelds with more titles expected to follow.

via Windows Central|

#default-game-profiles #forza-horizon-6 #handheld-gaming-pc

gaming5 months ago•4 min saved

Xbox mobile app adds Wishlist alerts; Ally handhelds gain dock-to-TV features

Microsoft launches a May 2026 update wave: the Xbox mobile app on iOS/Android gets Wishlist Alerts to notify you of game launches, pre-installs, DLCs, or sales, while the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handhelds gain docked features that send gameplay to a TV, auto-enable low-latency modes on compatible smart TVs, and introduce a display widget, easier controller pairing, and PC-style cursor navigation—building on prior updates like Automatic Super Resolution Boost and a PC app interface revamp.

via TrueAchievements|

#auto-low-latency #dock-to-tv #gaming

technology5 months ago•31 min saved

Xbox's Open Platform Vision: Creators, Customization, and Affordability

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlines an open, creator-friendly future for Xbox, emphasizing personalization and broader creation on the platform. The plan pairs openness with affordability, including adjustments like lowering the Ultimate tier price for Game Pass, and marks branding shifts away from Microsoft Gaming. She also notes that storefront choices (e.g., any potential Epic storefronts on Xbox) will be revisited with partners as plans evolve, and the discussions around the Xbox Ally handheld will be reevaluated with teams and partners.

via Insider Gaming|

#asha-sharma #game-pass #open-platform

gaming7 months ago•70 min saved

Xbox’s February Update Unlocks 1440p Cloud Gaming and More QoL Tweaks

Microsoft’s February Xbox update adds 1440p cloud streaming to Series X|S, One X, and One S, improves shader handling with an Advanced Shader Delivery Indicator, and enhances storage formatting for Xbox Ally. It also brings console-like audio cues to the Xbox PC app and previews new cloud gaming UI alongside the Postgame Recaps feature for Insiders, delivering across-console, PC, and cloud improvements without major feature overhauls.

via Windows Central|

#1440p #cloud-gaming #gaming

gaming9 months ago•70 min saved

Resident Evil Village lands on Xbox PC and Xbox Ally but PC side is currently broken

Resident Evil Village arrived on Xbox Game Pass and is playable on Xbox PC and Xbox Ally with Xbox Play Anywhere support, but the PC version is currently unusable: the Xbox PC app installs only a 10 MB container with no game, saves can sync from Series X|S, and attempting to launch gives a “This game has crashed” message, highlighting ongoing Xbox PC store/Play Anywhere inconsistencies as the rollout continues.

via Windows Central|

#gaming #resident-evil-village #xbox-ally

technology10 months ago•10 min saved

Ultimate Guide to the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally: Tips, Reviews, and Top Games

The article provides a comprehensive starter guide for the Xbox Ally handheld gaming device, emphasizing the importance of updating all software, understanding button functions, enabling offline permissions, adjusting operating modes for optimal performance, activating Battery Care mode, installing useful apps, and considering accessories to enhance the gaming experience.

via Windows Central|

#gaming #handheld-pc #settings

technology10 months ago•4 min saved

Improve Xbox/ROG Ally Performance by Disabling CPU Boost

Disabling CPU Boost on handheld gaming PCs like Xbox Ally and ASUS ROG Ally can improve game performance, reduce heat, and extend battery life by preventing thermal throttling and inconsistent frame rates, especially in GPU-heavy titles. The process is simple through Armoury Crate SE, allowing users to toggle between raw speed and cooler, smoother gameplay based on their needs.

via Windows Central|

#cpu-boost #handheld-gaming-pcs #performance-optimization

technology10 months ago•4 min saved

Amazon and Retailers Offer Major Discounts on Xbox Ally and Handheld Consoles for the Holidays

The Xbox Ally, a competitive handheld gaming device for Xbox and PC games, is now available at a discounted price of $489, down from $599.99, offering reliable performance, a 7-inch display, and support for cloud gaming services, making it a strong alternative to the Steam Deck, especially for cloud gaming enthusiasts.

via Windows Central|

#cloud-gaming #gaming-console #handheld-gaming

technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Official Anti-Drift Joysticks Available for Xbox Ally

You can now upgrade your Xbox Ally handheld with official magnetic drift-resistant joysticks from Gulikit for $20, which are compatible and easily installable, offering improved calibration and durability over standard potentiometer sticks.

via The Verge|

#drift-resistant #gaming-accessories #gulikit