Windows Handhelds
The latest Windows Handhelds coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Xbox Full Screen Experience: Microsoft's Handheld Gaming Revolution
Microsoft is revolutionizing PC gaming with a new full-screen, controller-first Xbox experience for Windows 11, designed specifically for handheld gaming devices like the ASUS ROG Ally. This isn't...
Xbox Full Screen Experience Debuts on ASUS ROG Ally as Controller-First Windows Shell
Microsoft and ASUS have delivered an intriguing experiment: a controller-first, console-style launcher layered on top of Windows 11 — the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) — shipping first on the...
Windows 11 25H2 App Removal Policy: IT Admins Gain Control Over Default Store Apps
Microsoft has introduced a groundbreaking device-level policy in Windows 11 25H2 that finally provides IT administrators with a supported, first-party method to remove select preinstalled Microsoft...
ROG Ally X’s Xbox Mode Hides Windows 11 for a True Console Experience
The gaming handheld market is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the emergence of devices like the ROG Ally X, which promises to bridge the gap between PC gaming flexibility and...
ROG Ally X on Bazzite OS Outperforms Windows 11 for Gaming Performance
The gaming handheld landscape is witnessing a surprising shift as the ASUS ROG Ally X demonstrates superior performance running on Bazzite OS compared to Microsoft's Windows 11, challenging...
Xbox Ally Roadmap Analysis: Can Microsoft Fix Its Handheld's Software Woes?
The Xbox Ally and Ally X have arrived with ambitious promises to bridge the Xbox ecosystem with portable Windows gaming, but early adopters and reviewers are reporting a significant gap between the...
ROG Xbox Ally Review: AMD Z1 Extreme Powers Console-Style Gaming on Windows 11
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally represents a significant evolution in the Windows handheld gaming market, bridging the gap between traditional PC gaming and console convenience. This collaboration between...
Windows 11 Sound Customization Guide: Personalize System Sounds & Startup Tones
Windows 11 offers extensive sound customization options that let users personalize their computing experience beyond just visual themes. While Microsoft provides a clean, modern soundscape by...
DOOM: The Dark Ages Update 2.2 Delivers Handheld-First Optimization for Steam Deck & Xbox Ally
The handheld gaming revolution has reached a significant milestone with id Software's Update 2.2 for DOOM: The Dark Ages, transforming what was once a demanding AAA title into a genuinely portable...
Xbox Ally X Review: Windows Handheld Powerhouse Needs Software Polish
The gaming handheld market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with Windows-based devices emerging as serious contenders to established platforms. Microsoft's strategic partnership with ASUS has...
ROG Xbox Ally X: Windows Handheld Gaming Revolution Challenges Steam Deck Dominance
The gaming handheld market is witnessing a seismic shift as ASUS's ROG Xbox Ally X emerges as the most powerful Windows-based competitor to Valve's Steam Deck, signaling that raw performance alone...
ASUS ROG Ally X Review: The Ultimate Windows 11 Handheld Gaming PC
The ASUS ROG Ally X represents a significant evolution in the Windows handheld gaming market, positioning itself as a hardware-first solution that directly addresses the limitations of its...