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Valve quietly discontinues its most affordable Steam Deck
By Alyse Stanley published
Valve has discontinued its most affordable Steam Deck.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED — I took both on a trip to determine the best gaming handheld
By Rory Mellon published
I packed both Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck OLED in my luggage on a recent trip to decide which handheld is the top pick.

Microsoft promises to improve PC gaming in 2026, but will it be enough to topple Steam?
By Tony Polanco published
Microsoft has improved gaming on Windows this year but it has even bigger plans for 2026.

I was stoked for the Steam Machine — but this one thing could be a deal-breaker
By Tony Polanco published
The Steam Machine's potential price could be damaging. Here's what we think Valve's gaming device will cost and how that could sway or deter customers.

The PlayStation Portal is finally useful — and it’s also $20 off for Black Friday
By Tony Polanco published
The PlayStation Portal can now stream thousands of PlayStation games, and it's also on sale for $20 off thanks to this Black Friday deal.

How to improve Wi-Fi performance on gaming handhelds
By Kaycee Hill published
Gaming handheld Wi-Fi problems can often stem from your router. Here's how to diagnose and fix the most common problems.

Xbox boss defends ROG Xbox Ally X's $999 price tag claiming it delivers 'value' to gamers
By Jeff Parsons published
Xbox President Sarah Bond confirmed in an interview that Microsoft let Asus choose the pricing for the gaming handheld.

After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential
By Tony Polanco published
Gaming Copilot is currently available to Xbox Insiders. Here's how the AI-driven feature functions on the ROG Xbox Ally X.
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