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Forget Switch 2, ROG Xbox Ally has Steam Deck in its sights — here's why

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is Microsoft's big push into handheld gaming, but it isn't gunning for the Nintendo Switch 2. It's got Valve's Steam Deck in its sights.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 11, 2025

Microsoft's Phil Spencer says the Xbox Ally is "the tightest collaboration" he's seen between the gaming and Windows teams "in my 3 decades at the company"

Spencer said the Windows team and the Xbox team are acting "really as one development team"

GamesRadar · Jun 10, 2025

Hollow Knight: Silksong appearance in ROG Xbox Ally reveal was "a good partnership," says Phil Spencer, who seems to know he's being watched by countless Skong devoted

Please, Spencer, the Silksong fans are starving

GamesRadar · Jun 10, 2025

PSA: I need people to know the ROG 'Xbox Ally' is Xbox by name and software experience only — It is a full Windows PC, you can install *anything* you want on it

Since I'm seeing reams of misinformation online, I'm here to combat it in my small, humble way. You don't need to be into Xbox to enjoy the Xbox Ally.

Windows Central · Jun 10, 2025

Windows 11's new Start menu is ready for testing, and it's a massive upgrade

Windows 11’s new Start menu adds grid and category views, screen scaling, and the option to disable recommendations entirely for a cleaner experience.

Windows Central · Jun 10, 2025

Apple unveils Liquid Glass at WWDC, but all I see is a sorry imitation of Windows Vista's Aero Glass

I watched Apple unveil its new Liquid Glass design language for its software platform, but it just feels like a bad copy of Microsoft's Aero Glass from 2006.

Windows Central · Jun 10, 2025

Getting To Know the Linux Filesystem — Demystify the directories

It may look intimidating, but the Linux filesystem isn’t a maze of dead ends. Here’s the map that you need to learn more about an OS that runs on computers big and small.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 10, 2025

macOS Tahoe 26 finally adds a much-needed feature that means I may never use Windows 11 again

macOS Tahoe 26 finally adds Clipboard History – and could mean I never use Windows 11 again.

TechRadar · Jun 10, 2025

ASUS, Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally Can Play PlayStation Games—Here's How to Do So

The Windows-powered ROG Xbox Ally can access PlayStation games for user's enjoyment.

Player One · Jun 10, 2025

The most convenient handheld gaming PC I've ever used is getting upgraded with an OLED screen, Ryzen HX 370, and a repositioned mouse nub (that's the best bit)

Seriously, check out this nub.

PC Gamer · Jun 10, 2025