Intel's Panther Lake could outperform AMD's rumored PS6 handheld chip, efficiency aside
Handheld gaming becomes the next front in Intel and AMD's silicon war
Intel and AMD clash over who will power the next wave of handheld gaming PCs
Intel calls AMD's handheld gaming chips "ancient silicon"
Intel claims Panther Lake's new Arc B390 iGPU crushes AMD's best mobile graphics
Intel wants its GPUs inside the next wave of handheld PCs – if the benchmarks hold
Big quote: According to Intel's benchmarks, the new Core Ultra X9 388H equipped with the Arc B390 iGPU is ~73% faster than the Ryzen AI HX 370 on average. AMD's Strix Point SoC is powered by Radeon 890M integrated graphics. Intel also claims its new chips surpass AMD in ray tracing, frame generation, and other graphics workloads.
GPD Win 5 handheld PC reaches 70-90% of PS5 performance
Twice as fast as the Asus ROG Ally X, but potentially twice the price
Used Nintendo 3DS consoles are commanding nearly Switch 2 prices amid retro gaming boom
Prices are only expected to rise in 2026
Ayaneo Pocket Vert handheld offers Dreamcast, PS2, and GameCube emulation from $269
Now available for pre-order with early bird pricing
The Modern SD Card Buying Guide: Sizes, Speeds, and Storage Classes
Expandable storage may be disappearing from phones, but SD cards still power consoles, cameras, and more. This guide explains the specs, speeds, and formats that actually matter, so you can buy the right card with confidence.
The Legion Go 2 might ditch Windows for SteamOS – and cost less
Something to look forward to: The Lenovo Legion Go 2 launched earlier this year, featuring AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip and a 144Hz OLED display. While most reviewers liked the hardware, they hated the astronomical pricing that starts at $1,099 and goes all the way up to $1,479. Thankfully, a cheaper version could be on its way next year, with a SteamOS powered variant rumored to debut at CES 2026.
Ayaneo reveals the Pocket Play, an Android slider phone inspired by the Xperia Play
A hidden gamepad under the display
Microsoft is now testing the Xbox full screen experience on all Windows 11 PCs
Third-party tool unlocks the controller-friendly interface for everyone
Intel Panther Lake APU could take the fight to AMD in handheld gaming PCs
Integrated Arc B380 graphics could power future handhelds
Don't expect a Steam Deck 2 until silicon breakthroughs arrive, says Valve
Valve wants more than a 50% gain in performance-per-watt
ROG Xbox Ally X runs faster on Linux than Windows, early testing reveals
Is Windows 11 slowing down the system?
New teardown reveals the Xbox Ally X is built for repairability - if parts actually ship
Battery and SSD could be user-replaceable, potential for Hall-effect sticks
$299 Rubik's Cube refresh adds digital screens for games and apps
Shipments begin later this year
Lenovo Legion Go 2 reviewed: big OLED power, but portability takes a hit
Lenovo's latest handheld, the Legion Go 2 delivers strong gaming performance with its Z2 Extreme APU and a vibrant OLED display with better ergonomics. However, it's bulky, heavy and expensive. Reviewers note Windows 11 still feels unfinished for handhelds.
Microsoft confirms $599 price for ROG Xbox Ally, $999 for high-end Ally X
Coming next month with new Windows interface and pre-compiled shader downloads
Lenovo Legion Go 2 with OLED display and Ryzen Z2 Extreme launches in October, starting at $1,049
Too pricey for mainstream gamers?
Steam Deck 2 may not arrive until 2028 as Valve waits for next-gen performance
Likely in time for Zen 6, RDNA 5, or possibly even RDNA 6
Abxylute unveils $1,700 Windows handheld with glasses-free 3D display
Where are the affordable Windows handhelds?
Asus ROG Xbox handheld launches October 16 with Steam Deck-like optimizations
Pricing remains uncertain likely due to tariffs
The big picture: Microsoft has finally set a release date for its first Xbox handheld gaming PC, built in partnership with Asus. But while the devices aim to bring Steam Deck – style simplicity to the somewhat messy world of portable Windows gaming – streamlining optimization, shader compilation, and even layering in AI – their future still hinges on a volatile factor outside Microsoft's control: shifting US tariffs that make final pricing a moving target.
GPD Win 5 launches October 17 with RTX 4060 laptop-level power, external battery required
AMD's Strix Halo brings gaming laptop specs to a Steam Deck-sized device
MSI Claw benchmarked using AMD and Intel chips: Ryzen Z2 Extreme trumps Core Ultra 7 258V
Higher FPS, better 1% lows, and superior efficiency
Sony begins beta testing PS5 Power Saver mode, expands DualSense pairing options
PS5 Power Saver beta fuels speculation about upcoming handheld
YouTuber raided by Italian police for reviewing handhelds with preloaded ROMs
Up to three years in jail for simply discussing retro game ROMs?