The Xbox Ally became available on October 16, 2025, and is a fantastic way to get started with handheld PC gaming. The high-end Xbox Ally X is a powerful device thanks to its Z2E chip, while the standard Xbox Ally offers comparable performance to the Steam Deck at a lower cost.
Right after I got my handheld device, I immediately disabled the startup sound in the BIOS settings. I’ve added a guide explaining how to do that.
Recently, many tech companies have started releasing handheld gaming PCs, with several announcing their first models or updated versions this year. ASUS ROG needed to differentiate itself from this increasing competition, and it successfully did so.
After listening to feedback, ASUS ROG has teamed up with Microsoft to release the Xbox Ally, a new handheld gaming device that builds on the success of the original Ally and offers an improved experience.
Cronos: The New Dawn is a chilling new survival-horror game created by the team that successfully remade the popular Silent Hill 2.
Some players are understandably upset that Arrowhead isn’t adding new content at the moment, but Eriksson has explained that this is the right choice. He admitted that Helldivers 2 isn’t running as smoothly as it should, and after trying it on Xbox myself, I agree – it still needs improvement.
Our team has been working hard to convince Microsoft to reconsider ending support for Windows 10. We believe this decision will unfortunately worsen the digital divide, creating more inequality in access to technology. We’re also concerned it will lead to a significant increase in electronic waste and, surprisingly, could actually *increase* cybersecurity risks for users.
SteelSeries Arctis headsets have won more awards than any other gaming audio line. The two latest models continue that tradition of excellence, improving on the popular design with cutting-edge technology.
Microsoft is strongly encouraging users to switch to Windows 11, and has been using prominent, full-screen ads to promote the upgrade. They’ve made claims, such as Windows 11 PCs being up to 2.3 times faster than Windows 10, which has led some users to feel that the planned end of support for Windows 10 is a deliberate strategy to drive sales of new Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft tweeted from the @Windows account, hinting at a major announcement coming this Thursday. The tweet playfully suggested people should rest their hands, implying they’ll be using them for something new. So far, that’s the only information available.