Xbox Ally X
Coverage of Xbox Ally X in the Nexus archive.
- Microsoft’s DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld
Microsoft is testing its Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) feature on the Xbox Ally X handheld for docked play, aiming to enhance resolution and graphical settings when connected to larger screens. Auto SR, previously available on Copilot Plus PCs, improves visual quality and frame rates in select games.
- The Lenovo Legion Go S is RAMageddon’s latest victim
The Lenovo Legion Go S, an 8-inch SteamOS-powered handheld gaming device, has nearly doubled in price from its original $829.99 to $1,579.99 at Best Buy, outpacing even the price increase of the Lenovo Legion Go 2. Competitors like the Asus Xbox Ally X ($999) and MSI Claw 8 AI Plus ($1,049) remain significantly cheaper.
- Microsoft’s new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds
Microsoft is testing a virtual mouse cursor feature within Xbox mode for Windows-based handhelds, allowing the left stick of devices like the Xbox Ally X to function as a mouse. This feature, part of Xbox mode in Windows 11, offers precise control for apps not designed for controllers, differing from Asus' Armory Crate solution.