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Use these settings when playing Avowed on gaming handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds Avowed runs pretty well on ROG Ally as long as you're playing at the right settings. But you won't want to play on Steam Deck.

Stellar Blade will be optimized for Steam Deck and ROG Ally
By Richard Devine last updated
Handhelds Stellar Blade's upcoming PC port will be optimized for handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, as well as performing better than on PS5.

Why we need a Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered gaming handheld
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds Having compared gaming performance on the Steam Deck with a Snapdragon X Plus laptop, it's clear we need to see these chips in handhelds soon.

Gaming handhelds are great for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds I spent time figuring out if I could play KCD2 on gaming handhelds. Here's how well it plays on ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Legion Go.

Does Civilization 7 run on gaming handhelds?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Gaming Civilization 7 is the next entry in the legendary series, set to launch on February 11, 2025. Here's what you need to know about playing on handhelds.

FF7 Rebirth receives PC and Steam Deck stability fixes
By Alexander Cope published
Gaming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has received a quick hotfix for the PC version, improving overall performance and fixing some undesirable graphics settings when playing it on Steam Deck.

7 essential Decky Loader plugins to make Steam Deck even better
By Richard Devine published
Handhelds The Steam Deck is incredible, but thanks to Decky Loader plugins, it can be even better. Here are the 7 I recommend the most.

2 pros and 2 cons of SteamOS coming to non-Steam Deck handhelds
By Rebecca Spear published
Handhelds SteamOS will soon officially be available on multiple third-party gaming handhelds, which is both good and bad.
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