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ROG Xbox Ally runs better on Linux than the Windows it ships with — new test shows up to 32% higher FPS, with more stable framerates and quicker sleep resume times

Running Bazzite on your ROG Xbox Ally X can net you some pretty big performance improvements, with some games running up to 32% better on Linux, versus the Windows-based Xbox FSE. Bazzite also reportedly offers better wake-up times from sleep and more stable frame rates all around.

Tom’s Hardware

ROG Xbox Ally X (was) back in stock at Currys in the UK — A chance to buy the high-end handheld before it sold out

ROG Xbox Ally X (was) back in stock at Currys in the UK — A chance to buy the high-end handheld before it sold out

ASUS' highly anticipated Xbox Ally X has recently launched to the public and quickly sold out in multiple retailers across the United Kingdom. However, we have noticed that the UK store, Currys, has restocked this gaming handheld.

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Wait, no more Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs? Intel Panther Lake benchmarks show up in Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

Wait, no more Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs? Intel Panther Lake benchmarks show up in Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

Intel's Core Ultra 300 CPU benchmarks just showed up in an Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, and it may be a sign that some of next year's gaming laptops may not come with Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs. Here's the results.

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After Xbox console and Game Pass price hikes, Microsoft is now reportedly raising the cost of Xbox Development Kits, too

Microsoft is reportedly hiking the price of Xbox Development Kits.

How to improve Wi-Fi performance on gaming handhelds

Gaming handheld Wi-Fi problems can often stem from your router. Here's how to diagnose and fix the most common problems.

Next Xbox won’t be cheap — Sarah Bond teases a “very premium, high-end next-gen console experience”

Sarah Bond has hinted that the next Xbox will be a premium, high-end console, but rising prices and Microsoft’s growing focus on AI have fans worried about the future of Xbox hardware.

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MSI MEG Z890 Ace review

Stupendous number of USB ports, stupendous price tag.

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The ROG Xbox Ally X seems surprisingly repairable and upgradeable judging by iFixit's teardown video, which could be good news for stick drift

The ROG Xbox Ally X seems surprisingly repairable and upgradeable judging by iFixit's teardown video, which could be good news for stick drift

And you don't have to settle for 1 TB of storage, either.

Microsoft is attempting to distance itself from the ROG Xbox Ally pricing fiasco – and supply leaks highlight that

Microsoft is attempting to distance itself from the ROG Xbox Ally pricing fiasco – and supply leaks highlight that

Didn't expect it to do very well, to be honest...

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Xbox boss defends ROG Xbox Ally X's $999 price tag claiming it delivers 'value' to gamers

Xbox boss defends ROG Xbox Ally X's $999 price tag claiming it delivers 'value' to gamers

Xbox President Sarah Bond confirmed in an interview that Microsoft let Asus choose the pricing for the gaming handheld.

I’m a digital nomad who works on the road. These seven travel gadgets go with me everywhere

I’m a digital nomad who works on the road. These seven travel gadgets go with me everywhere

From ultra-portable laptops to organizers for all your cables, the right gear makes all the difference

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Microsoft let Asus set the prices for Xbox ROG Ally, confirms Xbox President — work on next-gen console hardware is already underway with AMD

Microsoft let Asus set the prices for Xbox ROG Ally, confirms Xbox President — work on next-gen console hardware is already underway with AMD

Xbox President Sarah Bond has just confirmed that Microsoft relied on Asus' experience in handhelds to help determine the price of the Xbox Ally. The team at Xbox is confident and proud of the device, with sold-out preorders. Sarah also talks about how the next-gen Xbox console is also in…

Tom’s Hardware

'It really was Asus' says Microsoft about the ROG Xbox Ally X's eye-watering $1,000 price tag: 'That is all of their insight into the market'

'It really was Asus' says Microsoft about the ROG Xbox Ally X's eye-watering $1,000 price tag: 'That is all of their insight into the market'

Not us, guv. Honest.

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Windows Central

Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, while also teasing first-party gaming handhelds — will it actually happen?

Rumors of Xbox's first-imposed demise have been greatly exaggerated, after Xbox president took to Variety to reiterate the firm's commitment to gaming hardware.

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The Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC launches worldwide — and Xbox already has a roadmap for its future

The Xbox Ally is now officially out in the wild, and while the hardware shows real potential, the software still needs work. Xbox has laid out a roadmap to improve the experience, covering new features, performance upgrades, and long-term handheld support.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's M5 device launches to Windows 10's demise

The week's top stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, Apple, and more for October 18, 2025.

You can't buy the Dell Pro Max GB10 yet but you can buy the Asus Ascent GX10 right now for $4100 - Get Nvidia's Petaflop desktop supercomputer shipped within days

You can’t buy the Dell Pro Max GB10 yet but the Asus Ascent GX10 with Nvidia’s Grace Blackwell chip is available for $4100.

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International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Welcomes NVIDIA's DGX Spark: The World's Smallest AI Supercomputer Lands at SpaceX

NVIDIA's ultra-compact DGX Spark lands at SpaceX in a symbolic union of AI and aerospace, delivering petaflop performance in a desktop form and marking a new era for local AI development.

Routers don't grab headlines like graphics cards but having a good one in your home can make a world of difference to your digital life

Wi-Fi 7 is no longer the preserve of the wealthy, too.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

Expensive, and one of the best handheld gaming PCs, but c'mon, Microsoft, this is no Xbox.

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Yes, Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox console, and that's the point — it’s a Windows handheld by design, part of Microsoft’s battle with Steam Deck

Reviews for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X have gone live today, and it's apparent that some people thought this was going to be an Xbox console that could run Xbox games, but it's always been marketed as a Windows handheld gaming PC. And this device

International Business Times UK

Microsoft and ASUS Unveil ROG Ally Xbox Handheld for On-the-Go Gaming: What Are the Specs?

Microsoft and ASUS launch the ROG Xbox Ally handheld with Windows 11 + Xbox integration. Get the full specs, performance features, and verdict on this portable gaming device.

I tested the beta version of MSI's beginner-friendly, AI-powered EZ PC Builder, and it told me the 9800X3D was the perfect chip for a budget gaming PC

It also loves to recommend MSI components, to the surprise of no one.

Windows Central

Jealous of the new Xbox Ally? — Here are 6 ways to give your original ROG Ally a glow-up

The Xbox Ally has arrived, but the original ASUS ROG Ally is still a fantastic PC gaming handheld, especially with these upgrades and tips for improving it.

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