Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Valve's Steam Deck suffers the same problem as the Xbox Ally, and the solution might be a modern manufacturing impossibility — Sony nailed it 16 years ago
Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?Sony PSP Go handheld resting above a Steam Deck on a purple card stock background
13 janvier 2026 à 12:00

Valve's Steam Deck suffers the same problem as the Xbox Ally, and the solution might be a modern manufacturing impossibility — Sony nailed it 16 years ago

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

13 janvier 2026 à 12:00

Handhelds are a modern marvel, but they're getting way too big. Is the PSP Go an example of what we should have done, or is that space filled by smartphones?

Sony PSP Go handheld resting above a Steam Deck on a purple card stock background

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Valve's "Steam Machine" gaming PC will be in trouble if this RAM pricing crisis worsens — should we expect gamers to foot another unwanted bill from AI-obsessed megacorps?
AI advancements are driving up the price of RAM, and it's giving gamers an awful reminder of how cryptocurrency did the same to GPUs. Can Valve navigate this crisis for its Steam Machine PC?Valve Steam Machine gaming PC with Crucial DDR5 memory edited with artificial flames added by Gemini
14 décembre 2025 à 09:04

Valve's "Steam Machine" gaming PC will be in trouble if this RAM pricing crisis worsens — should we expect gamers to foot another unwanted bill from AI-obsessed megacorps?

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

14 décembre 2025 à 09:04

AI advancements are driving up the price of RAM, and it's giving gamers an awful reminder of how cryptocurrency did the same to GPUs. Can Valve navigate this crisis for its Steam Machine PC?

Valve Steam Machine gaming PC with Crucial DDR5 memory edited with artificial flames added by Gemini

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Black Ops 7 fans could have been tempted by this limited edition graphics card, but I doubt you'll stand a chance of buying it — and no, it isn't NVIDIA this time
ASUS TUF Gaming's limited-edition RX 9070 XT GPU with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 branding is limited to 1,000 units, but you could get one for free in AMD's sweepstakes.ASUS AMD TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 branding
11 décembre 2025 à 07:35

Black Ops 7 fans could have been tempted by this limited edition graphics card, but I doubt you'll stand a chance of buying it — and no, it isn't NVIDIA this time

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

11 décembre 2025 à 07:35

ASUS TUF Gaming's limited-edition RX 9070 XT GPU with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 branding is limited to 1,000 units, but you could get one for free in AMD's sweepstakes.

ASUS AMD TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 branding

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Cloudflare suffers downtime, causing outages at X, OpenAI, and even some online games as sporadic disruptions continued
Cloudflare was "aware of, and investigating" a server issue that's caused problems for popular websites and social platforms.Cloudflare logo on a phone, with downtime information on a screen behind it
18 novembre 2025 à 07:02

Cloudflare suffers downtime, causing outages at X, OpenAI, and even some online games as sporadic disruptions continued

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

18 novembre 2025 à 07:02

Cloudflare was "aware of, and investigating" a server issue that's caused problems for popular websites and social platforms.

Cloudflare logo on a phone, with downtime information on a screen behind it

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
I've been waiting for this Flight Sim joystick for months, and it's finally launching this weekend — could the "Foxtrot" be perfect?
Honeycomb Aeronautical's "Foxtrot Aviation Stick" is about to launch, and it's my most anticipated joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator by far.Honeycomb Aeronautical press event
29 octobre 2025 à 13:20

I've been waiting for this Flight Sim joystick for months, and it's finally launching this weekend — could the "Foxtrot" be perfect?

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

29 octobre 2025 à 13:20

Honeycomb Aeronautical's "Foxtrot Aviation Stick" is about to launch, and it's my most anticipated joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator by far.

Honeycomb Aeronautical press event

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Stop using your laptop's low-quality webcam! Here's how to use your Android phone as a camera on Windows 11 instead
You can use your Android smartphone as a webcam in Windows 11 with a few steps, and some are even easier to set up than others. Here's how it works.The 2025 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pictured in a hands-on review and comparison to other Samsung phones.
27 octobre 2025 à 12:46

Stop using your laptop's low-quality webcam! Here's how to use your Android phone as a camera on Windows 11 instead

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

27 octobre 2025 à 12:46

You can use your Android smartphone as a webcam in Windows 11 with a few steps, and some are even easier to set up than others. Here's how it works.

The 2025 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 pictured in a hands-on review and comparison to other Samsung phones.

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Are SanDisk’s new SSDs and SD cards worth it for the Xbox Ally X?
Sandisk announces internal and external storage expansion with guaranteed compatibility, but long-term pricing and availability will factor into their appeal.Sandisk exclusive, officially licensed storage drive with Xbox Ally X
1 octobre 2025 à 10:30

Are SanDisk’s new SSDs and SD cards worth it for the Xbox Ally X?

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

1 octobre 2025 à 10:30

Sandisk announces internal and external storage expansion with guaranteed compatibility, but long-term pricing and availability will factor into their appeal.

Sandisk exclusive, officially licensed storage drive with Xbox Ally X

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC
The Xbox Ally X is a promising collab between ASUS ROG and Microsoft, priced at a surprisingly reasonable £799.99 in the UK. Here's why I'll ditch my Steam Deck for this premium handheld.Xbox Ally X (front) and Xbox Ally (back) in a display case
30 septembre 2025 à 13:00

The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

30 septembre 2025 à 13:00

The Xbox Ally X is a promising collab between ASUS ROG and Microsoft, priced at a surprisingly reasonable £799.99 in the UK. Here's why I'll ditch my Steam Deck for this premium handheld.

Xbox Ally X (front) and Xbox Ally (back) in a display case

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor?
Handheld gaming keeps expanding, and MSI's Claw 8 AI+ emerged as a powerful contender. Unfortunately, stock shortages and inflated prices leave me frustrated.MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld with a red background, behind 'Notify Me' and 'Sold Out' banners.
15 septembre 2025 à 13:22

The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor?

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

15 septembre 2025 à 13:22

Handheld gaming keeps expanding, and MSI's Claw 8 AI+ emerged as a powerful contender. Unfortunately, stock shortages and inflated prices leave me frustrated.

MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld with a red background, behind 'Notify Me' and 'Sold Out' banners.

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Has ASUS lost its marbles? This 'Bulwark' handheld dock is $140 — spend that cash on a better ROG Ally instead.
ASUS ROG's sturdy design sensibilities contrast with a shockingly high price, leaving the Bulwark Dock to undoubtedly struggle against affordable alternatives.ASUS ROG Bulwark Dock (2025) on a pink card background
15 septembre 2025 à 10:01

Has ASUS lost its marbles? This 'Bulwark' handheld dock is $140 — spend that cash on a better ROG Ally instead.

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

15 septembre 2025 à 10:01

ASUS ROG's sturdy design sensibilities contrast with a shockingly high price, leaving the Bulwark Dock to undoubtedly struggle against affordable alternatives.

ASUS ROG Bulwark Dock (2025) on a pink card background

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
As the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Wraps Up, Players Scatter to Other Games — So I'm Asking: What's Everyone Playing Instead?
As the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 Open Beta gained over 40,000 players, a resurgence of excitement for modern warfare has led to players flocking to other titles.Battlefield 6 environment showing game logo through a damaged wall, as soldiers representing Battlefield V and Battlefield 1 look on
12 août 2025 à 13:12

As the Battlefield 6 Open Beta Wraps Up, Players Scatter to Other Games — So I'm Asking: What's Everyone Playing Instead?

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

12 août 2025 à 13:12

As the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 Open Beta gained over 40,000 players, a resurgence of excitement for modern warfare has led to players flocking to other titles.

Battlefield 6 environment showing game logo through a damaged wall, as soldiers representing Battlefield V and Battlefield 1 look on

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Honeycomb’s New Joysticks Are Designed for Casual MS Flight Sim Pilots — And One Prototype Might Change Everything
Honeycomb Aeronautical's new 'Lite' range offers a path to flight sim "graduation" alongside an all-new flight stick and a prototype joypad that could change the game.Honeycomb Aeronautical press event
11 août 2025 à 15:03

Honeycomb’s New Joysticks Are Designed for Casual MS Flight Sim Pilots — And One Prototype Might Change Everything

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

11 août 2025 à 15:03

Honeycomb Aeronautical's new 'Lite' range offers a path to flight sim "graduation" alongside an all-new flight stick and a prototype joypad that could change the game.

Honeycomb Aeronautical press event

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day — YES, it runs my games
In the final hours of Amazon Prime Day, Geekom's excellent mini Windows PC is available at a reasonable price for a limited time.Windows Central Senior Editor Ben Wilson holding a Geekom A8 Max mini PC with a red background
11 juillet 2025 à 16:00

STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day — YES, it runs my games

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

11 juillet 2025 à 16:00

In the final hours of Amazon Prime Day, Geekom's excellent mini Windows PC is available at a reasonable price for a limited time.

Windows Central Senior Editor Ben Wilson holding a Geekom A8 Max mini PC with a red background

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
"Deus Ex" just turned 25 years old and it's still the best PC game of all time — you only need $2 to play it on practically anything
Ex-Ion Storm game Director Warren Spector has celebrated the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex with a touching video message, and I can't help but play it again.Deus Ex (2000) on an ASUS ROG Ally with a pink and purple background
24 juin 2025 à 16:00

"Deus Ex" just turned 25 years old and it's still the best PC game of all time — you only need $2 to play it on practically anything

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

24 juin 2025 à 16:00

Ex-Ion Storm game Director Warren Spector has celebrated the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex with a touching video message, and I can't help but play it again.

Deus Ex (2000) on an ASUS ROG Ally with a pink and purple background

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fiancée and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise
The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.Xbox Adaptive Joystick held in hand, up to a blue cloudy sky
19 juin 2025 à 17:30

I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fiancée and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

19 juin 2025 à 17:30

The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes.

Xbox Adaptive Joystick held in hand, up to a blue cloudy sky

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Windows 11 news and updates in June: Everything I know about Microsoft's latest tweaks and beta features for Insiders
Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.Windows 11 logo superimposed onto the screen of a Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with a red keyboard seated on a wooden desk
16 juin 2025 à 06:32

Windows 11 news and updates in June: Everything I know about Microsoft's latest tweaks and beta features for Insiders

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

16 juin 2025 à 06:32

Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.

Windows 11 logo superimposed onto the screen of a Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with a red keyboard seated on a wooden desk

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Intel Arc GPUs are ready for Elden Ring Nightreign with a new driver that also improves FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds
Intel's latest Arc "Game On" graphics driver, version 32.0.101.6795, supports Elden Ring Nightreign, Dune: Awakening, and F1 25 ahead of their launches on PC.Elden Ring Nightreign characters with Intel Arc graphics logo
27 mai 2025 à 10:48

Intel Arc GPUs are ready for Elden Ring Nightreign with a new driver that also improves FPS in Monster Hunter Wilds

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

27 mai 2025 à 10:48

Intel's latest Arc "Game On" graphics driver, version 32.0.101.6795, supports Elden Ring Nightreign, Dune: Awakening, and F1 25 ahead of their launches on PC.

Elden Ring Nightreign characters with Intel Arc graphics logo

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
AMD Radeon graphics driver brings FSR 4 support to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows
AMD's new Radeon "Adrenaline Edition" graphics driver 25.4.1 supports FSR 4 upscaling tech on The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and other recent PC favorites.AMD Radeon graphics logo with Assassin's Creed Shadows and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered screenshots
25 avril 2025 à 10:47

AMD Radeon graphics driver brings FSR 4 support to The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

25 avril 2025 à 10:47

AMD's new Radeon "Adrenaline Edition" graphics driver 25.4.1 supports FSR 4 upscaling tech on The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and other recent PC favorites.

AMD Radeon graphics logo with Assassin's Creed Shadows and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered screenshots

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.
Intel Arc graphics driver brings support for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to desktop PCs and Core Ultra laptop GPUs
Intel's new Arc "Game On" driver 32.0.101.6737 supports The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and recent Game Pass hit "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" on PC.The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Daedric gate battle
24 avril 2025 à 10:16

Intel Arc graphics driver brings support for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered to desktop PCs and Core Ultra laptop GPUs

Windows Central - News, Forums, Reviews, Help for Windows 10 and all things Microsoft.

Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

24 avril 2025 à 10:16

Intel's new Arc "Game On" driver 32.0.101.6737 supports The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and recent Game Pass hit "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" on PC.

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Daedric gate battle