MUO testing showed the Linux distro CachyOS delivering equal or higher frame rates than Windows 11 on identical hardware, even with games running through Proton. This was attributed to CPU-specific ...

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The conversation around gaming on Linux has changed significantly during the last several years. It’s a success story engineered by passionate developers working on the Linux kernel and the ...

All Linux gamers should take the latest Bazzite release seriously - here's why ...

Linux isn't the first platform most folks associate with gaming. Back in the day, Linux was lucky to get Frozen Bubble or Tux Racers. But then came Loki Games to prove gaming could be a real thing for ...

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. The ASUS ROG Ally is a fantastic handheld gaming PCs, robbed of ...

In the past few months, gaming handhelds have quickly progressed from an interesting new hobby to a full-blown obsession. Technically, my first handheld was the Windows-based ASUS ROG Ally, but it ...

TL;DR: A PlayStation 5 running firmware up to version 4.5 can be modified to run Linux via a USB or M.2 SSD, enabling Steam-like gaming with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. While performance is comparable to native ...

Zotac entered the handheld gaming PC space last summer with the launch of the Zotac Gaming Zone. Now the company is preparing to introduce a new model. After showing off a prototype of the next-gen ...

What if the Steam Deck wasn’t the only handheld gaming device redefining portable play? Enter the ROG Xbox Ally, a sleek contender that dares to challenge Valve’s beloved console, particularly for ...

Valve and its SteamOS operating system have already done what a bunch of companies (including Apple) have been trying to do ...