ASUS ROG Ally
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Newborn Gaming: 7 One-Handed Picks for Parents | TAG
This guide recommends seven games suitable for parents with a newborn, focusing on titles playable with one hand, minimal audio, and limited movement. Suggestions include Balatro, Vampire Survivors, Stardew Valley, and Slay the Spire 2 for mobile or PC, emphasizing games that can be played silently and with simple controls.
Loot List: Thief Sim Revealed — A Physics-Driven Heist Game Where Players Can Steal Almost Anything
Anoft has revealed Loot List: Thief Sim, a physics-driven heist game where players can steal almost anything, with a focus on unpredictable co-op heists and emergent chaos. The game will feature a dynamic Loot List for objectives and will be released on PC, with a Steam page and first gameplay trailer now available. Players can wishlist the game and sign up for upcoming playtests.
Games Inbox: Will tonight’s State of Play be a good one?
Readers discuss their hopes and concerns for Sony's upcoming State of Play showcase, with speculation about potential announcements and the performance of games like Grand Theft Auto 6 on less powerful hardware. Other topics include the value of early access, the future of handheld gaming devices like the ASUS ROG Ally, and the perceived state of the Xbox and PlayStation brands.
ROG Xbox Ally X20 announced with OLED display
ASUS has announced the ROG Ally X20, a new handheld gaming system featuring an OLED display. The device will be bundled with XREAL R1 AR glasses, indicating a focus on enhanced visual experiences for portable gaming.
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 Is The OLED Handheld You Need
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the new ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld, featuring a larger 7.4-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. This 20th-anniversary edition also includes refined controls inspired by the Xbox controller and is part of a bundle with ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses. The device shares the same processor, RAM, and storage as the previous Xbox Ally X but boasts significant display and control improvements.
Morning Mobilization
ASUS has launched a new ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle, aiming to elevate the gaming handheld market. Concurrently, Google is integrating its Gemini AI into future smart glasses, with the company also opening its first flagship store.
New Asus XBOX handheld brings OLED screen along with a mystery price that’s likely to horrify
A new handheld gaming device from ASUS, potentially branded for Xbox, is set to feature an OLED screen. The article speculates that the pricing for this device is likely to be high.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 comes with some AR glasses and more terrible naming
Asus has announced the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20, an OLED-equipped version of its handheld gaming PC, featuring a larger 7.4-inch 1080p 120Hz display with 1400 nits peak brightness and Dolby Vision support. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with 24GB RAM and 1TB storage, and includes a new transforming D-pad and improved controls. The device will be bundled with ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses.
The new ROG Xbox Ally X20 finally adds an OLED display... and then charges us to not look at it
Asus has unveiled the new ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld at Computex 2026, featuring a 7.4-inch OLED Nebula HDR display and upgraded TMR sticks. The device is bundled with expensive AR gaming glasses that project a virtual 171-inch screen, with no confirmation yet if it will be sold separately.
The Asus ROG Ally X20 Finally Gets The Upgrade Fans Have Been Asking For
Asus has unveiled the ROG Ally X20 at Computex, featuring a significant upgrade with a 7.4-inch 120Hz OLED 1080p display, drift-resistant joysticks, and an improved D-pad. While internal hardware remains similar, the new OLED screen offers superior brightness and color compared to previous models and competitors like the Steam Deck. Pricing and release details are yet to be fully confirmed, with initial reports suggesting a bundle with Xreal R1 glasses.
Asus Unveils ROG XBOX Ally X20 With OLED Display, TMR Joysticks
Asus has unveiled the ASUS ROG Ally X20, an updated version of its handheld gaming PC featuring an OLED display and TMR joysticks. The X20 will be bundled with ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 AR glasses to celebrate the Republic of Gamers brand's 20th anniversary. While it shares the same AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip and 1TB storage as its predecessor, the new OLED screen is larger at 7.4 inches and boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and 1400 nits peak brightness.
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output
The SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta introduces expanded hardware support for various handheld devices, including MSI Claw, OneXPlayer, and ASUS ROG Ally. This update also brings preliminary support for HDMI VRR on devices with native HDMI output and includes numerous fixes and improvements for controller support, audio, Bluetooth, and desktop mode functionality.
Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation-Like Kabuto Park Lands on Consoles
The cosy sim Kabuto Park, developed by Doot Tiny Games, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, following its PC launch last year. The game focuses on catching and battling bugs, with a goal of becoming the Summer Beetle Battles champion. It is available for $5.99 and is also included with Xbox Game Pass, featuring full gamepad support and compatibility with Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
The RAMageddon hits home
Valve has significantly increased the price of its Steam Deck handheld due to ongoing global shortages and price hikes in RAM and SSDs. This move highlights the broader crisis in consumer hardware pricing, impacting not only handhelds but also PCs, consoles, and other digital devices. The situation may also drive further adoption of cloud gaming as a more affordable alternative.
Intel just announced two powerful new gaming handheld CPUs, and the timing couldn't be better
Intel has announced its new Arc G3 range of gaming CPUs designed exclusively for handheld PCs, aiming to compete with AMD's dominance in the market. These new chips feature powerful Arc B390 GPUs and power-efficient CPUs, with early tests showing significant performance gains over AMD's offerings. Acer, MSI, and OneXPlayer are confirmed partners for upcoming devices utilizing these new Intel processors.
Valve just hiked the 1TB Steam Deck OLED price to just under $1,000
Valve has quietly increased the price of the 1TB Steam Deck OLED model to $949/£779, a significant jump from its original MSRP. This price hike places it closer to premium handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X and raises concerns about future Valve hardware costs, potentially impacting the upcoming Steam Machine.
The free PlayStation Plus Essential games for June have been revealed — and they include an Xbox-published game
The free PlayStation Plus Essential games for June 2026 have been revealed, including Grounded Fully Yolked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Notably, Grounded, published by Xbox Game Studios, will be available to PlayStation subscribers on both PS4 and PS5, continuing a trend of Xbox titles appearing on rival platforms.
Steam Deck price increased due to rising hardware costs
Valve has announced price increases for the Steam Deck handheld due to rising hardware and logistical costs, with the OLED 512GB model now costing $789 and the 1TB model $949. Despite the price hike, the device is back in stock and the company teased a future "generational leap" for Steam Deck 2, ruling out yearly models.
RedMagic 11S Pro – Liquid Cooling, High Specs, and Anime Waifus
The RedMagic 11S Pro is a powerful gaming smartphone featuring advanced liquid cooling, a high-spec Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 144Hz display. It includes gaming-centric features like shoulder buttons and a customizable Gaming Center, along with an optional anime mascot named Mora.
Ah, yes, a custom PS2 handheld that could slice a limb off, but beats the Steam Deck on battery life
A custom PlayStation 2 handheld has been created by modder James Channel, featuring a modified PS2 Slim console with an exposed disc drive and a new LCD screen. Despite its crude appearance, the handheld boasts impressive battery life, potentially lasting around 5 hours, surpassing modern devices like the Steam Deck OLED and Nintendo Switch.
