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Linux Outperforms Windows on Microsoft-Asus Gaming Handheld, Tests Reveal

The Microsoft-Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld demonstrates superior performance when running Linux compared to its native Windows operating system. Tests reveal up to 32% higher frame rates and more reliable controller responsiveness on the alternative platform.

Gaming Handheld Shows Remarkable Linux Performance Advantage

Microsoft and Asus’ collaborative ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC appears to deliver significantly better performance when running Linux rather than its native Windows operating system, according to recent independent testing. The device, which features Microsoft’s Xbox Full Screen Experience to create a more console-like Windows environment, reportedly achieves higher frame rates and smoother gameplay on alternative operating systems.

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Xbox President Hints at Premium Next-Gen Console Strategy Amid Market Challenges

Xbox leadership has revealed plans for a “very premium and high-end curated experience” for next-generation hardware. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about Xbox pricing strategy and platform direction in the competitive console market.

Xbox Leadership Teases Premium Next-Generation Direction

Xbox President Sarah Bond has indicated that Microsoft’s next-generation console will represent a significant shift toward premium gaming experiences, according to recent interviews. During discussions about the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices, Bond revealed that future Xbox hardware would offer a “very premium and high-end curated experience,” sources indicate.

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Blackwell AI Workstations Hit Market with Asus Shipping While Dell Remains Unavailable

The race to deliver compact AI workstations powered by Nvidia’s new Grace Blackwell architecture is heating up. While Dell’s Pro Max GB10 system remains unavailable with no shipping timeline, Asus has begun shipping its competing Ascent GX10 immediately through authorized retailers.

AI Workstation Availability Divide Emerges

The highly anticipated rollout of desktop workstations featuring Nvidia’s groundbreaking Grace Blackwell GB10 Superchip is creating a split in the market, with significant availability differences between major manufacturers. According to reports, Dell’s Pro Max GB10 system remains unavailable for purchase, listed with a “notify me when available” status on the company’s website with no indication of when that might change.