Win a Steam Deck OLED or Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld by watching The Game Awards

What you need to know The Game Awards is tonight, check out our live blog for up-to-date coverage. Lenovo and Valve have partnered to give away 100 of both the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go. Make sure to sign up once the show starts and see if you win. If you haven’t been […]

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“I think about those handheld PCs, almost extensions of my Xbox console… We’re significantly bigger than when Xbox started 20 years ago. It’s our job to keep up with all that,” says Phil Spencer who has been traveling with his Legion Go

What you need to know Our own Jez Corden conducted an exclusive interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer. During the interview, Spencer talked about gaming handhelds and how they fit into Xbox’s future plans.  Spencer went on to say that he’s been traveling with his Lenovo Legion Go and that he considers “those handheld PCs, […]

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Xbox app for PC gets Compact mode for handheld gaming PCs

Microsoft has released an updated version of the Xbox app for PC, which comes with several changes and quality of life improvements. One of the new additions is Compact mode, which has been designed with the new wave of handheld gaming PCs in mind. The Compact mode enables a collapsible side menu, which lets you […]

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Xbox app now adapts to ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and other handheld PCs

What you need to know The Xbox November update improves several areas of the gaming experience across both PC and console gaming. The Xbox app for PC now has a Compact mode that optimizes the app for smaller screens on devices like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go. On consoles, it’s now possible […]

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Surprising Modern Pocket Handheld Consoles That Actually Exist

Looking Into the More Gimmicky Side of Modern Pocket Handhelds The continued march of Moore’s Law has allowed us to miniaturize electronics at a scale and speed that was never before seen on this planet. This created a tangential market in the gaming industry for innovative handhelds. In fact, this new frontier is spearheaded by […]

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Expert-reviewed Cyber Monday Steam Deck deals for the coolest PC handheld in the game — Yeah, I said it

The Steam Deck might not boast the horsepower of the ROG Ally or the Lenovo Legion Go, but it’s the Keanu Reeves of handhelds. And by that I mean it’s inherently cool. It set the standard, and I’m clutching mine like a life raft in a sea of options. In my time at Windows Central, […]

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This power bank is perfect for ROG Ally because it can supply enough power for the gaming handheld and it’s steeply discounted right now

I absolutely love my ROG Ally and have spent dozens of hours playing various games on it. But like every gaming handheld on the market, it doesn’t have the best battery life. Thankfully, the ROG Ally power bank that I recommend the most is currently deeply discounted for Black Friday at $40 off. It’s ideal […]

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Pick ROG Ally instead of Legion Go: Here’s why ASUS is a better choice over Lenovo for a PC gaming handheld

I’m pretty passionate about gaming handhelds and currently own all the major devices on the market. From my experience, I can tell you that if you’re trying to decide between ROG Ally and Legion Go, you really ought to get the ROG Ally.  I love the Legion Go, but ROG Ally offers better performance and […]

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Don’t buy a Steam Deck, if you want a gaming handheld buy an ROG Ally — here’s why

If you’re trying to decide what gaming handheld to get this year, you should really go with the ROG Ally rather than the Steam Deck.  I’m a big fan of handheld gaming and own every major on-the-go device, including the ROG Ally, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and Legion Go. Among these devices, the ROG Ally […]

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Don’t buy a microSD card for your ROG Ally, increase storage with the gaming handheld WD_Black SSD instead — here’s how

Looking to add more storage to your ROG Ally? You should really consider upgrading the internal SSD rather than purchasing a microSD card.  At this point, it’s a well-known fact that the ROG Ally is one of the best gaming handhelds on the market. It can run more services and apps than Steam Deck can […]

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ASUS ROG Ally Black Friday deal: Act now, the ‘Xbox handheld’ is on sale

The ASUS ROG Ally just launched back in June of this year, in our review we praised it for its power and great screen. It has been the topic of many discussions this year and until the recent Lenovo Legion Go came out it was the undisputed champion of gaming handhelds. For Phil Spencer, though, […]

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AYANEO Flip DS looks a lot like a Nintendo 3DS gaming handheld that runs Windows, there’s also a version with a full keyboard

What you need to know AYANEO is a gaming handheld company known for producing systems that run Windows for PC gaming.  Today, images of the upcoming AYANEO Flip and Flip DS leaked online. One features a full keyboard while the other is a dual-screen gaming handheld. They allegedly will utilize an AMD Ryzen 7840U chipset […]

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Best Legion Go accessories 2023: Important peripherals for the gaming handheld

So you’ve secured a sweet Legion Go gaming handheld for yourself or a loved one. This device is very impressive, but there are some things you can do to improve your experience with it. For one thing, you can ensure you have the very best Legion Go accessories to make gameplay more convenient.  I’ve scrolled […]

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Legion Go vs Steam Deck: Which gaming handheld is best?

Lenovo Legion Go Although it’s significantly more expensive, it can work with any PC gaming service right out of the box. It also features an impressive 8.8-inch display and is more potent than the Steam Deck. With a choice of either a 512GB SSD or a 1TB SSD, there’s the option for more storage than […]

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Where to buy Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld

Recently, it seems like almost every big PC gaming accessory or laptop company has been entering the handheld market. But the one that I’m the most excited about is the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go. We’re drawing closer to the handheld’s release date of Nov. 1, 2023, so prospective buyers will want to know how to […]

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Legion Go vs ROG Ally: Which gaming handheld is better?

Lenovo Legion Go With its powerful processor, large display, and variety of storage options, this gaming handheld should provide an excellent playing experience. The starting price makes it rather expensive, but it also features a powerful chipset and helpful controls like a mouse wheel and a trackpad to help you navigate menus more easily. It’s […]

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You could buy a Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go or an ROG Ally, but why not just build your own handheld?

What you need to know This DIY take on a portable gaming PC might not be the best looking, but it sure is interesting.  The project is based on laptop parts from Framework, best known for modular laptops, and as such, is an entirely modular handheld.  It packs a pretty big battery and a 1080p […]

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Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld announced with 144Hz LCD, detachable controllers and Ryzen Z1 series chipsets

Lenovo is entering the Windows handheld gaming space with its own competitor – the Legion Go. This gaming powerhouse features an 8.8-inch LCD with QHD+ (1,600 x 2,560px) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The touchscreen panel offers a 16:10 aspect ratio and up to 500 nits brightness and supports varying resolutions from 1600p down […]

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Lenovo Legion Go is like Switch and ROG Ally combined into a better gaming handheld

What you need to know Today, Lenovo officially unveiled its first Windows gaming handheld, the Legion Go.  It offers removable controllers like Nintendo Switch, has a large 8.8-inch IPS touchscreen, and features up to an AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processor.  Legion Go supports Super Rapid Charge to recharge up to 70% in just 30 minutes. […]

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Lenovo’s leaked ‘Legion Go’ handheld features Xbox and PC Game Pass heavily

What you need to know The Lenovo Legion Go handheld has had yet another leak, this time for a marketing video showing the Windows 11 based handheld in action. The trailer focuses heavily on Xbox titles that are a part of Xbox and PC Game Pass. Hi-Fi Rush, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Halo: Infinite are among […]

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