SteamOS Can Run Android Games Now, but Only on the Steam Frame
Valve’s Lepton runs Android games on SteamOS and FEX runs x86 games on ARM. What ships today on the Steam Frame, and what it could mean for handhelds.
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Genki Manta Raises Over $1.1 Million for a Pro Controller With Its Own Screen and OS
Genki’s Manta closed its Kickstarter above $1.15 million. Analog face buttons, adjustable TMR sticks, Hall effect triggers and MantaOS on a built-in screen, shipping in 2027.
Pokémon Ditto Switch 2 Controller: Hall Effect Sticks in Ditto Purple
PowerA’s officially licensed Ditto controller for Switch 2 brings Hall Effect sticks and two back buttons, and Amazon lists it at $69.99 ahead of its November 5 release.
Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Controller: Unboxing and First Impressions
The Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition controller is a beautifully made standard Xbox controller. Is the design worth $90?
Framework Desktop Gets a 192GB Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Option From $6,799
Framework’s 192GB Desktop costs $6,799 as a DIY kit without storage or $7,449 pre-built with 2TB. When it ships, what it runs and how it compares.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Unboxing: What Changed From the Ultra 2
The Ultra 4 looks almost identical to the Ultra 2. The upgrade is inside: a new heart sensor, 14 more hours of battery, 5G and satellite messaging.
8BitDo’s Gears of War: E-Day Retro 87 Keyboard and R8 Mouse
8BitDo’s officially licensed Gears of War: E-Day keyboard ($119.99) and mouse ($59.99) ship October 30, with weapon keys, Crimson Omen Super Buttons and a themed dock.
KONKR Pocket Block: AYANEO’s $79 Vertical Android Handheld
AYANEO’s KONKR Pocket Block is a Game Boy-shaped Android handheld with a 3.33-inch 4:3 screen and a Helio G85, from $79 on pre-order.
My “New” CRKD Nitro Deck 2 Arrived Covered in Dust
My “new” CRKD Nitro Deck 2 arrived covered in dust. Underneath, it gets the grip and adjustable sticks right, with real compromises: the clamp, no amiibo and weak default rumble.
Steam Deck vs ROG Ally vs Legion Go 2 vs X2 Mini Pro: 4 games, 3 power levels
Four handhelds, four games and three power settings. Where extra power helped, where it barely moved the needle, and where the original ROG Ally ran into trouble.
OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Unboxing: A Strong First Look With One Complaint
An OLED screen, clicky controls and plenty to tinker with. The X2 Mini Pro makes a strong first impression, with one complaint about how a $2,400 handheld feels.
NYXI Hyperion 3 for Switch 2: More Grip, Clicky Buttons
The NYXI Hyperion 3 gives the Switch 2 larger grips, clicky microswitch buttons and a magnetic fit.
When an AI Assistant Takes Permission for Granted
OpenAI disclosed cases where AI agents uploaded files without asking. What those incidents mean for the access given to everyday AI assistants.
Unboxing the ModRetro M64: Another Way to Play N64 Cartridges
The ModRetro M64 is an FPGA console for original Nintendo 64 cartridges. Here is what comes in the box, how it compares with the Analogue 3D, and how it works with the SummerCart64.
OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Review: A $2,400 Handheld Against the $1,300 Legion Go 2
The OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro costs about $1,100 more than my Legion Go 2. In my hands the gap is small; at up to 80 W on a TV, its extra power pays off.
$400 vs $2,400 Handhelds: When More Power Stops Mattering
The Legion Go 2 remains the primary handheld in a four-device setup, while the $2,400 OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro stays docked at the TV, where its extra power gets used. The comparison asks how much handheld performance a player actually needs.
UniFi Express 7: Expanding Wi-Fi Without Running Cable
I meshed the UniFi Express 7 to my existing U7 Pro with no new cable. Here’s the setup, specs, price and how it compares.
Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495: What 192GB of Memory Is Actually For
AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is the 395 with 192GB of memory and faster RAM. What changed, what 192GB machines cost and how it benchmarks.