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Microsoft has unveiled an ambitious two-year roadmap to transform Windows 11 into a high-performance gaming platform that rivals the seamless experience of dedicated consoles. The tech giant aims to ...

When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Something to look forward to: Microsoft has announced plans to roll out major Windows 11 updates next year to make the operating system "faster, more portable, and more visually immersive" for gamers.

Have you ever wished your PC could mimic the seamless, distraction-free gaming experience of a console? With the introduction of Full Screen Experience (FSE) mode on Windows 11, Microsoft is bridging ...

Why this is important: This isn’t just a UI tweak; it could change how handheld Windows gaming PCs feel and perform. Older devices often struggle with background overhead, inefficient power usage, and ...

Valve is rebooting its failed Steam Machine initiative — and this time, it’s building the living room console itself. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and ...

This is important because: When development looks the same on Xbox and Windows, studios spend less time fighting tools and more time shipping fixes and features. Players should feel that in day-to-day ...

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has dropped yet another hint that the next-gen Xbox is basically a PC. A new report this week claimed the next Xbox is a console / PC hybrid that will play PlayStation ...

Microsoft’s next Xbox will run Windows, a report says, blurring the line between PCs and consoles and making the latest Xbox Ally X the model of what Microsoft hopes to achieve in gaming. Windows ...

A new report has revealed details on Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox console, which is allegedly a console / PC hybrid that will play PlayStation games released on PC via Steam. That means the likes of Sony ...