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I sent my Xbox ROG Ally X away for repair, and now it's back — but I've already moved on to another handheld (with some guilt)

The Xbox ROG Ally X that betrayed me is back, but I've found solace in the detachable arms of the Lenovo Legion GO and don't know if I can go back.

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Mac Neo vs. Windows’ future, Windows 12 misinformation, and the truth behind Project Helix — Windows Central Podcast

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss Apple's new MacBook Neo and how it might impact the Windows market going forward. Also on this episode: Windows 12 rumors, what's real and what's not? Plus, the latest on Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox.

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How to complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 "Altitude Tactics" event as fast as possible — unlock the new weapon in flash

The new Altitude Tactics event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a new weapon to unlock upon completion. Here's how to do it as fast as possible.

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I changed my Windows 11 wallpaper immediately the moment my friend sent me this

AI-generated wallpapers have sparked debate across the web, but I still love our Windows 11-inspired Windows Central wallpaper.

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Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox

At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.

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Amazon’s quiet crackdown on AI shopping agents reveals the real reason you’re not allowed to save money online

A court ruling has stopped AI agents from shopping on Amazon, raising serious questions about whether users or corporations truly own customer account data.

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Intel's new desktop processors might appeal to PC gamers with its Core Ultra 200S Plus refresh — but the price is the real plot twist

Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.

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"It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" — Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down

Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?

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NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested — Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?

NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

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Xbox fans have strong opinions about backward compatibility, so we asked them why it still matters in 2026

Xbox fans across Windows Central communities shared the classic original Xbox and Xbox 360 games they want revived through backward compatibility, alongside wider discussions around preservation and revisiting older favorites.

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is one of Capcom's best JRPGs in years on Xbox, but certain omissions may disappoint long-time fans

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is my most anticipated game of 2026, and after completing it, it exceeded my expectations with possibly the best story and character writing in the series and addictive monster-taming gameplay. Though it's not without some issues that will strike controversy amongst hardcore Monster Hunter…

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3 remarkable PC concepts and pioneers that still influence today's hardware — including Lenovo's wacky new Legion Go Fold gaming handheld

Lenovo's unique new Legion Go Fold concept gaming handheld, revealed earlier this week, led me down a rabbit hole of concepts and pioneers in the PC and PC gaming space that directly influenced the device.

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My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use

Decky Loader unlocks powerful plugins for Steam Deck and Bazzite handhelds. This guide highlights the five best plugins that improve performance, usability, and library organization.

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I'm still here with Xbox for now — but it has some serious identity work ahead if it wants to reassure long-time fans

After nearly two decades with Xbox, I am reflecting on how its shifting brand messaging has shaped how I feel about the platform, alongside Phil Spencer’s retirement and Asha Sharma’s arrival as CEO, and why I'm not dooming about the whole ordeal.

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We asked how you feel about Xbox's new console "Project Helix" — here's what you said about Microsoft blurring the line between Xbox and PC

Microsoft has officially announced the next Xbox, Project Helix — and it'll be a hybrid console-PC. We asked how you felt about that; here's what you said.

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Helium might be the perfect web browser — a cross-platform antidote to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

If you're tired of your web browser shoving AI and endless features in your face, then Helium might be just what you've been looking for.

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"What happens if we turn this up to 11?" — how the Diablo 4 developers approached their own version of the Warlock

Diablo 4 developers reveal the mechanical and thematic DNA of the upcoming Warlock class. Launching on April 28 with the Lord of Hatred expansion, we got to try it for the first time.

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WWE NXT Champ Joe Hendry (and Steam Deck fan) tells us his favorite game — and the surreal experience of being included in WWE 2K26

Last week, we were lucky enough to catch up with WWE Superstar and NXT Champion Joe Hendry to learn all about what it's like being a headline act of an official WWE 2K video game.

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Hideo Kojima's "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is now available to buy — The perfect laptop for Death Stranding fans won't be around for long

Hideo Kojima has lately been collaborating with fashion and hardware designers, and the latest product is a Limited Special Edition ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming PC. It's now available to buy, and I don't expect it to be available for very long.

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"The sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028" — Rising memory costs are driving cheap PCs to extinction, and 2026 is when it all begins

According to a senior analyst at Gartner, the sub-$500 PC market will have completely disappeared by 2028 due to rising component costs. It's not exactly a surprise, but it is a dire warning to anyone who needs a new laptop.

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The new Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 11 shows how good a Windows laptop can be when a company actually cares about the details

Lenovo keeps improving its flagship convertible without losing the charm that made it a Windows Central favorite.

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Logitech finally made a gaming mouse that vibrates on purpose — and it’s awesome

Logitech's new gaming mouse is the world's first to include haptics in place of a physical click system for the right and left click buttons, and it makes me wish more mice had this.

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'So big, it's basically a Start screen again': Windows 11's new Start menu is getting some hate — and triggering Windows 8 flashbacks

Windows 11's new Start menu is proving seriously divisive – some feel it's huge and badly designed, but there are fans too.

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Are exclusives back? Windows Central readers react to the new Xbox CEO's strategy — "It might just be too late"

Windows Central readers are divided over Asha Sharma’s “return to Xbox” comments, with debate centered on exclusives, multiplatform strategy, and the future of Xbox hardware. While some want a renewed focus on console-only titles, others believe it may be too late to reverse course.

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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP isn't worried new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have a gaming background — "I think that’s going to be okay ... that can work fine."

Ed Fries, Microsoft's former game publishing VP, says it's okay that the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have gaming experience. Here's why.

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