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Gaming handhelds increased $100 in the US, and I'm sure it's because of tariffs

Due to the current tariff situation, the cost of tech including gaming handhelds, is expected to go up. I've already seen some handheld prices increase recently.

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Tariffs and gaming handhelds: Should I buy a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or even a Nintendo Switch right now?

Learn all you need to know about how tariffs will affect the cost of gaming handhelds. I'm also keeping tack of current handheld prices so you can know when to buy.

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RUMOR: Leaker hints at "Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" chip for gaming handhelds — Could we see it in ROG Ally 2 or the Xbox handheld?

If a rumor is true, an AI-boosted AMD gaming handheld processor is in the works. But is such a chip even desirable for handhelds?

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This Xbox Edition controller is not only the ultimate Game Pass companion, it's a reminder of handheld gaming's evolution

Mobile gaming has come a long way in the last 25 years. The latest Backbone One Xbox Controller is a nostalgic throwback that serves as a reminder of this evolution.

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This $449 Lenovo convertible laptop gets up to 13 hours of battery life

Laptop prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and it might be wise to pick something up before you're priced out of the market. Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 is the perfect answer.

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How to install a screen protector on your gaming handheld — Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more

Whether you have a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, or other handheld, this is the best way to install it.

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Amazon warns Surface Laptop 7 shoppers as Mojang unveils massive visual update to Minecraft and Microsoft leaks a potential new feature for the Xbox app on Windows 11

This past week we saw Surface Laptop 7 flagged for high return rates on Amazon, Minecraft unveil a major visual update, and a potential Xbox app feature leak.

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I tested the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's handheld chips annihilate its AMD rivals — So why can't you buy it?

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a glorious follow-up to the lackluster original handheld.

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This tiny RTX 4060 Ti pre-built PC is now $400 cheaper

The ASUS G22CH is a compact gaming PC complete with an RTX 4060 Ti and Intel Core i7-14700F. You can now pick it up for less than you'd pay for individual parts.

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ROG Ally users, this 65Wh upgrade kit could finally fix your gaming handheld battery woes

The ROG Ally is an excellent gaming handheld, but its short battery life holds it back. A new kit from JSAUX allows users to replace its 40Wh battery with a larger 65Wh alternative.

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Avowed: All Totem fragment locations: Totem of Rightful Rulership, Totem of Defiance, Totem of Revelations and Totem of Perseverance

Looking for the Totem pieces in Dawnshore , Emerald Stair and beyond? Here's a guide to every totem piece in Avowed from The Totem of Rightful Rulership to the Totem of Perseverance.

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7 of the best co-op games to play with your Player 2 on Valentine's Day

Skip the cringy rom coms, play one of these games with your partner instead.

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We need a Snapdragon X-powered gaming handheld sooner rather than later — How Qualcomm can challenge the Steam Deck

Having compared gaming performance on the Steam Deck with a Snapdragon X Plus laptop, it's clear we need to see these chips in handhelds soon.

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I tested an upgradeable mini PC that handles my daily Windows 11 workload and cloud gaming for under $500

The Geekom A6 mini PC features an AMD Ryzen CPU, Radeon graphics, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's a fantastic device that costs under $500.

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Can I play Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on ASUS ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and other gaming handhelds?

I spent time figuring out if I could play KCD2 on gaming handhelds. Here's how well it plays on ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Legion Go.

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SteamOS isn't just for Steam Deck anymore — Here are the pros and cons of it coming to other gaming handhelds like Legion Go S

SteamOS will soon officially be available on multiple third-party gaming handhelds, which is both good and bad.

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Samsung's latest laptop is long-lasting, ultra-thin, and elegant — It's one of the most appealing AI PCs yet

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is a Copilot+ PC that offers very good performance and can even handle a bit of gaming. Our review.

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JSAUX's FlipGo Pro 16 dual-stack portable monitor makes my trips so much better — I'll never travel without it

The FlipGo Pro 16 is a fantastic dual-stack portable monitor that makes it easy to multitask on a business trip — our review.

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2025 is the year of the AI mini PC — Here are the 6 CES devices I'm most excited about

We saw more mini PCs at CES 2025 than we have in recent years. Here are the devices that stood out the most.

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Xbox 2025 predictions and overview: Microsoft's most promising games line up in history meets a platform under duress

OPINION: Microsoft has turned its gaming operation into a duality of boom and bust. Which one will win out?

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Missing from CES 2025: Dell was one of the first companies to show off a concept PC gaming handheld — Five years later, where is the Alienware UFO?

Dell showed off a concept Alienware PC gaming handheld five years ago, so why hasn't a full product released yet?

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Windows Central's Best of CES 2025 awards: The hottest hardware unveiled in Las Vegas

This year's CES revealed a gigantic list of cutting-edge tech, and we're picking the best of the bunch.

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I've been testing this AI PC laptop for the last two weeks — It has a unique feature I've never seen before but disappoints in one key area

The Acer Swift 14 AI has an indicator that lets you know when AI processes are happening locally on the laptop. Our review.

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I've been using this Intel-based mini AI PC for the last two weeks of work, and now I absolutely love it

The Geekom GT1 Mega is a fantastic mini PC that's perfect for home, school, or work. It's even capable of video and photo editing.

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My new ASUS ROG Ally had a really weird issue that I'm not exactly sure how I solved — but here's what I tried anyway

My new ROG Ally almost immediately had an issue with the right bumper (RB), here are three things I tried that seem to have fixed it.

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