Microsoft (MSFT) stock was down on Tuesday alongside a rumor that Xbox canceled a first-party handheld console. According to tech leaker KeplerL2, Microsoft refused to sign an agreement with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) that would have resulted in the creation of a handheld Xbox device. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 55% off! Unlock powerful investing …
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The Xbox handheld has been canceled over AMD’s high minimum order requirements, according to rumors circulating online. The rumors originated from the NeoGAF forums, where known AMD leaker Kepler L2, who accurately provided information multiple times in the past regarding AMD products, including consoles, said that, as far as they know, the handheld was canceled because AMD wanted a commitment …
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Ahead of the October Prime Day sale that go live next week, Best Buy is offering a discount on the most powerful Steam-based gaming handheld. The Lenovo Legion Go S AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme SteamOS gaming PC is available for $779.99 (normally $830). This is one of the best new gaming handheld PCs of 2025 and the only officially supported …
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Microsoft has finally revealed the price of its ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and it’s more expensive than an Xbox Series X. Launching globally on 16th October, the handheld (much like its home console siblings) comes in two flavours: ROG Xbox Ally X (£799) – comes with 24GB RAM and 1TB storage ROG Xbox Ally (£499) – comes with 16GB RAM …
Read More »Microsoft has finally revealed how much the ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles will cost you, now that they’re available for preorder. The ROG Xbox Ally X, which the company describes as the “ultimate high-performance handheld” that’s “built for the most demanding players,” will set you back $1,000. Meanwhile, the ROG Xbox Ally “for everyone from the casual player to the …
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When Microsoft announced the launch date of its first Asus-powered handhelds without announcing prices, I had hoped it was a sign the leaked prices were too high. I had hoped Microsoft would subsidize them the same way it subsidized the Xbox itself. Maybe it would send a shockwave through the handheld market like the Steam Deck’s console-like $399 price did …
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Microsoft has set the prices for its new Xbox Ally handheld gaming consoles, revealing the premium version will run customers nearly $1,000. Made in partnership with Taiwanese computer and electronics manufacturer Asus, the ROG Xbox Ally has been priced at $599.99 in the U.S. The ROG Xbox Ally X, an upgraded edition of the console, will cost $1,000. The Ally …
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Microsoft is getting ready to launch its Xbox full-screen experience on the new Xbox Ally devices next month, but it looks like you won’t need new hardware to get it. Windows enthusiasts have discovered a way to enable this new Xbox mode early in Windows 11, thanks to the latest 25H2 update to the operating system. The method, which involves …
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Nintendo doesn’t normally let fans in on its hardware plans, but if you’re the type of person to spot trends, it’s clear the Switch 2 will become the Mario maker’s everything console. Nintendo has started offering more hardware specifically tailored for playing its old, defunct consoles. The inevitable next step is for the company to let us return to its …
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When Atari announced the Gamestation Go, I didn’t expect to be this interested. Retro handhelds are everywhere right now, and it feels as if there are more Atari collections than actual games. Really, how many repackaged versions of Pac-Man do we need? But this handheld console release feels different. It’s not trying to cash in on nostalgia with a handful …
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