Tag: handheld console
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I Grew Up on Atari. Now I’m Reliving My Childhood on the Gamestation Go
Introduction: A Nostalgia-Fueled Return Growing up with the Atari 2600 meant more than chasing high scores; it meant discovering a language of games that felt both simple and endlessly imaginative. Decades later, I’m reliving that childhood through a modern twist: the Gamestation Go. This compact device promises retro vibes with contemporary conveniences, and it offers…
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I’m Finally Trusting Microsoft’s Handheld Xbox Ally—But Not Ready for Primetime
First Impressions vs. Long-Term Reality Two months after Microsoft released the cheaper $600 white Xbox Ally, I’m still intrigued but far from convinced it’s the future of portable gaming. My initial skepticism about the form factor and the tweaked Windows experience hasn’t faded entirely. Yet the device has earned a degree of trust through real-world…
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ROG Xbox Ally X Review: A Portable PC Gaming Leap That Makes Me Reach for More Games
What is the ROG Xbox Ally X, really? The ROG Xbox Ally X isn’t a traditional handheld Xbox. It’s a portable Windows gaming machine wrapped in Xbox branding, designed to run PC games on the go while offering a familiar Xbox ecosystem. That distinction matters for performance, compatibility, and overall user experience. At its $1,000…