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Microsoft shelves first-party Xbox handheld to work on Windows 11 portable performance
By Ash Hill published
Windows Central reports that Microsoft has postponed work on its own Xbox handheld in favor of enhancing Windows 11's handheld gaming support.

Zotac Zone 2 demoed with Manjaro Linux and an AMOLED panel — 12-core Zen 5 CPU and 32GB RAM under the hood
By Hassam Nasir published
Zotac's latest handheld boasts a vibrant 7-inch AMOLED panel, AMD's Ryzen AI HX 370 APU, and a custom Manjaro Linux Operating System.

MSI brings AMD gaming handheld, updated mid-range gaming laptops to Computex
By Andrew E. Freedman published
At Computex, MSI debuted a new Claw A8 gaming handheld using the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and refreshed its midrange gaming laptops.

Asus ROG Ally 2 leaks with AMD Z2 Extreme CPU and 64GB RAM
By Hassam Nasir published
Asus and Microsoft are introducing a variant of ROG Ally 2, which reportedly features AMD's top-end Z2 Extreme APU and 64GB of RAM.

Microsoft hikes prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and games worldwide
By Anton Shilov published
Prices are being raised worldwide.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start April 24 — the system still costs $449.99
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start on April 24 in the United States, and the price isn't changing from the original $449.99.

microSD Express cards sell out after Switch 2 announcement — more than 337 units sold per hour
By Jowi Morales published
microSD Express cards sell out in both online retailers and physical stores after the Switch 2 announcement.

Rare Steam Deck prototype sold for $2,000 on eBay — Features a 6-year-old AMD Picasso APU with Zen+ and Vega
By Hassam Nasir published
A Steam Deck prototype has seemingly been sold for $2,000 on eBay, shown to feature different silicon than the retail units we have today.
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