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So much for Xbox full screen experience, it looks like the ROG Xbox Ally X might get much better performance on Linux with faux-SteamOS operating system Bazzite

Dual-booted too, so you might not even have to choose between them.

PC Gamer

The next-gen Xbox console sounds like it could be a PC-hybrid, just like the rumors suggested, with the Xbox president calling it a 'very premium, very high-end curated experience'

According to Xbox president Sarah Bond, the next-generation Xbox will be a "very premium" and "very high-end" console.

TechRadar

Linux supercharges the ROG Xbox Ally X — higher FPS, smoother performance, and a big win for handheld gaming

The Xbox Ally X has strong hardware but is held back by Windows. Testing from ETA Prime and Cyber Dopamine show that switching to Bazzite Linux can boost FPS, improve stability, and add instant resume without hurting battery life.

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The new Asus ROG NUC might actually be the best compact gaming PC I've ever seen - and it's smaller than a PS5, too

The latest Asus ROG NUC is a miniature powerhouse, smaller than a modern home console but delivering fantastic performance - though it is fairly expensive.

TechRadar

The next Xbox could be a hybrid PC/Console — and I have no idea how to feel about that

The next Xbox sounds like it could take a lot of influence from gaming PCs, but I have some concerns that Microsoft is going to mess it up somehow.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox president says the next-gen console will be 'very premium' and 'very high-end' which is totally treading on PC gaming's turf

Imagine if PC gaming becomes the affordable option compared to consoles.

PC Gamer

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.

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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.

Windows Central

Microsoft's new full-screen experience on Windows 11 is no match for SteamOS – and ROG Xbox Ally X performance tests highlight that

Am I surprised? Absolutely not...

TechRadar

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.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox keeps teasing its next console — here's what we know

According to Sarah Bond a new Xbox console is in development.

Tom’s Guide

Nintendo has reportedly requested a massive boost in Switch 2 production, with 25 million units expected by 2026

Nintendo is reportedly boosting the production of the Switch 2 and is expected to produce 25 million units by the end of March 2026.

TechRadar

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.

PC Gamer

PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida can’t get enough of his Xbox Ally — Ninja Gaiden 4 included

Industry veteran Shuhei Yoshida may have spent three decades at PlayStation, but his recent posts show him enjoying Xbox’s ROG Ally X and Game Pass, offering honest impressions of the device while poking fun at console war drama.

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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...

Tom’s Guide

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.

PC Gamer

'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.

GamesRadar

Xbox ditching hardware and exclusive games "makes sense," former Microsoft exec and Blizzard boss says, as "only a moron would continue" making consoles as games go third party

Mike Ybarra also took aim at the "this is an Xbox" campaign: "Whoever came up with this clearly doesn’t play games"

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Tom’s Guide

ROG Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox, but it feels like the start of something big

ROG Xbox Ally relying on "Xbox Play Anywhere" makes the claim of it being an Xbox questionable. But think about it — this could be an exciting prospect for a truly open next-gen console.

Tom’s Guide

After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential

Gaming Copilot is currently available to Xbox Insiders. Here's how the AI-driven feature functions on the ROG Xbox Ally X.

TechRadar

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.

PC Gamer

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

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

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.

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.

The Guardian - UK

ROG Xbox Ally X review – like nothing handheld gaming has seen before, for better or worse

Xbox’s portable console combines the openness of PC gaming and Microsoft’s desire for you to play its titles anywhere – but it doesn’t come cheap or without hitches

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