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Xbox Ally 2026 update roadmap — Improvements for gaming on Windows 11 and next-gen Xbox in detail

The Xbox Ally is pretty decent out of the box, but there's a lot to fix up and improve. Here's what we know is coming for the Xbox Ally in 2026, which also offers a glimpse at the next-gen Xbox, too.

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (Xbox, PC) headset review — At the apex of headset luxury

This is a gaming headset that can literally do it all. Simultaneous USB-C source mixing, support for every platform on Earth, next-level audio quality, and endless battery life. Serious specs come with a serious price tag, though.

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Microsoft’s CEO compared Xbox to TikTok — and the internet is confused for the wrong reason (here's why)

Yes, Xbox competes with TikTok and other forms of social media. But the reason TikTok is winning is because Microsoft refuses to be more social and culturally open — It's no surprise Roblox and Steam are eating Xbox's lunch. Microsoft is VERY uncool.

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Xbox has a partner preview event slated for November, with Xbox Play Anywhere as the headline act

Xbox is still trucking along, with a partner preview event scheduled for November. Microsoft will also have a presence at The Game Awards in December, and a new Developer_Direct in January.

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Microsoft's ambitious new Xbox: Your entire Xbox console library, the full power of Windows PC gaming, and no multiplayer paywall

The new Xbox platform is said to be a "premium" experience, and now we have some details on what it'll look like.

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Your Xbox Ally X doesn't run at potential out of the box — Here are 6 tweaks every ASUS ROG gaming handheld owner should make

The Xbox Ally X needs to be tweaked a little before it can run games at its most efficient and smoothest capability. Here is everything you should do to maximize your Xbox Ally X's potential.

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Phil Spencer says next-gen Xbox is first-party — the Xbox Ally hints at what’s next

Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft is developing the next Xbox console, describing it as a first-party device and hinting that it builds on the Xbox Ally’s cross-platform vision. As Xbox faces mounting pressure to hit ambitious profit targets and redefine what “next-gen” means, the company’s future hardware could blend…

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How to change TDP settings on your ROG Xbox Ally — and why you should

Have you found that games are running slower than advertised on your Xbox Ally? For new users, it does a poor job of explaining its power modes. Here's how they work, and what they do.

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I genuinely think the Xbox Ally and 'Ball x Pit' has boosted my mental health

Ball x Pit is the most addictive game I've played since Vampire Survivors, and it takes it to the next level with the Xbox Ally and Play Anywhere, since it's now inescapable for me.

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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally review roundup — Here's what critics are saying about Microsoft's new partner gaming handhelds

Reviews for the ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally handhelds are pouring in, with plenty of praise, as well as some criticisms.

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How to change VRAM on the Xbox Ally (and why you absolutely should)

For those jumping into the wonderful world of the Xbox Ally and PC gaming handhelds, there's one setting you should absolutely change out of the box.

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Xbox squashes rumours that it's pulling out of consoles

Future Xbox consoles and handhelds are in development, Microsoft says

Game Over Xbox Game Pass — the one-size-fits-all plan has destroyed what made it great

Will my own cancellation, a quiet, aching goodbye to the service that once felt like home, even matter to the margin-injected company?

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Report: Microsoft gave up $300 million in Call of Duty sales as a result of Game Pass

How much is the true cost of Game Pass when Call of Duty is involved?

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Backbone gaming controllers launch in trendy pink and purple exclusively at Target

Backbone is partnering with Target to launch two exclusive controller variants inspired by cozy gaming. The Backbone Pro is getting a Pink Edition priced at $169.99, while the Backbone One is getting a Purple Edition for $99.99. Both models offer the same features as the standard versions but with fresh…

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Microsoft’s Copilot branding sparks internal doubts — but Satya Nadella believes "a billion users of each" will clear up confusion

Microsoft is doubling down on its Copilot marketing strategy to reduce confusion among users. For instance, enterprise PCs will ship with Microsoft 365 Copilot preinstalled.

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After price change, Xbox Game Pass users are canceling subscriptions so fast that Microsoft's website is struggling to keep up — and I don't blame them

Microsoft has majorly revamped Xbox Game Pass with new tiers, new features, and a big price hike for Ultimate — and the latter has angered many fans.

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The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC

The Xbox Ally X is a promising collab between ASUS ROG and Microsoft, priced at a surprisingly reasonable £799.99 in the UK. Here's why I'll ditch my Steam Deck for this premium handheld.

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Why are fewer and fewer Xbox games releasing with physical discs? "We wouldn't be able to make our investment back."

Square Enix has committed support to Xbox, but seemingly, without disc-based versions of its upcoming games. This seems to be happening more and more, but why?

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Windows 11 will get an Xbox-like 'Guide' upgrade — inspired by the ROG Xbox Ally

Windows 11 is about to copy a nice feature from Xbox Ally devices. Soon, long pressing the Xbox button on a controller will open Task View.

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Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

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As Nova Launcher loses its last dev, Microsoft Launcher feels abandoned — for the first time in years, I need a new launcher

With Nova Launcher losing its last dev and Microsoft Launcher stuck in limbo, I may finally be forced to switch away from the launchers I've used for years.

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Windows on Arm PCs can now connect to Meta Quest — Microsoft sneaks out Mixed Reality Link update

Snapdragon X-powered Windows on Arm PCs can finally connect to Meta Quest headsets thanks to a new Mixed Reality Link update

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The Xbox PC app gets some important new features gamers will love — just in time for the Xbox Ally X

Xbox just added cross-device play history, Gaming Copilot beta, and a new My apps tab to the PC app, making it easier than ever to game anywhere.

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Hands-on with the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X — possibly the best gaming handheld ever, still has some big questions to answer

We finally got to try the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X at Gamescom, but with no mention of price, battery life, and user confusion over compatibility — there are still some big unanswered questions left.

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