I’m a confessed convert to Windows-based gaming handhelds, triggered by ASUS’ ROG Ally. Eventually, after a wild trip to the expensive fringe with MSI’s Claw 8 AI+, I realized that Valve’s otherwise legendary Steam Deck just wasn’t powerful enough to occupy my downtime anymore.
This isn’t a Windows 11 vs. SteamOS debate, by the way, as the Linux-based distro still offers incredibly appealing benefits for novice PC gamers and enthusiasts, particularly when you start digging into expanded forks like








