Archive - Xbox of The Shortcut

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X just got better thanks to game-specific profiles that optimize performance

More features are also on the way

Nov 26 • Reece Bithrey

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X update brings several improvements – including expanded CPU and power controls

Get more from your Xbox handheld

Nov 18 • Adam Vjestica

Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is available today – and it’s the best way to play games on your phone

The perfect Xbox Cloud Gaming companion is here

Nov 12 • Adam Vjestica

October 2025

New Xbox will combine the benefits of a gaming PC and console, and will be a ‘premium’ experience

Microsoft’s plans for the next Xbox console have seemingly been revealed

Oct 28 • Adam Vjestica

Halo: Campaign Evolved releasing on PS5 signals the end of Xbox as we know it

It’s been coming, but it still hurts

Oct 27 • Adam Vjestica

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is being held back by Windows – running Linux boosts game performance

Get even higher frame rates on the ROG Xbox Ally X by switching to Linux

Oct 23 • Adam Vjestica

Xbox just got another price hike – though this time it’s developers who are affected

It just got more expensive to make Xbox games

Oct 22 • Adam Vjestica

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X price had nothing to do with Microsoft, apparently

“I feel really good about the value that we’re giving gamers for the price, based off the reception to the hardware”

Oct 22 • Adam Vjestica

Microsoft reiterates it’s working on new Xbox hardware amid more cancellation rumors

Xbox isn't done yet

Oct 21 • Reece Bithrey

The biggest Asus ROG Xbox Ally X flaw is staring you right in the face – and no, it isn’t the price

Here's why I won't be buying an Asus ROG Xbox Ally X

Oct 20 • Adam Vjestica

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review roundup: 'this device could mark a new era of Xbox hardware'

Microsoft's $1,000 handheld may cost a princely sum, but it's still been praised by reviewers

Oct 16 • Adam Vjestica

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X just won a prestigious accolade from Time – and I’m not sure how

Not a worthy winner

Oct 10 • Adam Vjestica

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