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Microsoft is paving more PC roads to Project Helix, releasing a Windows 11 Xbox Mode in April for laptops and desktops
By James Bentley published
News This should make navigating Windows on controller easier.

Best handheld gaming PC in 2026: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses
By Jacob Ridley last updated
Portable PC PC gaming is officially portable now, and these handheld gaming PCs are the best around.

Ayaneo's new Strix Halo handheld PC will cost up to $4,299, but it's the cheaper AI Max 385 model that has grabbed my attention anyways
By James Bentley published
news It's the first Strix Halo handheld with an internal battery (and it's got a huge one at that).

Nintendo president is 'carefully considering the situation' around memory prices as research firm predicts Switch 2 price hike
By James Bentley published
News It seems the memory crisis will come for us all.

Here comes an AMD Ryzen AI 400-powered handheld PC that's super cute, OLED and has an 80 Wh battery
By James Bentley published
News On paper, the Flip has almost everything, except a price point.

CES 2026: From new Intel chips to far too much AI, here's everything we expect to see
By James Bentley published
CES 2026 CES always starts the year with a bang.

PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming handheld of 2025
By James Bentley published
Gear of the year It's been a varied year for handhelds, with all three of the top models being from different manufacturers.

Handheld PC maker Ayaneo unveils its first phone, the Pocket Play, with a hidden controller behind a sliding screen
By Jess Kinghorn published
News Slide to the left, slide to the right… CRISS-CROSS!
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