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Microsoft Eyes First-Party Xbox Handheld, Awaits Gamer Demand Signals

Microsoft is reportedly prototyping next-generation Xbox hardware while evaluating market demand for a first-party handheld. Company executives suggest partnership experiences with manufacturers like ASUS could accelerate development if gamers demonstrate sufficient interest.

Xbox Hardware Strategy Expands to Handheld Market

Microsoft is actively exploring development of a first-party Xbox handheld gaming device, according to recent statements from company leadership. Xbox President Sarah Bond indicated the company has been prototyping and designing next-generation hardware, with a potential handheld release contingent on demonstrated consumer demand.

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ASUS Budget Gaming Motherboard Achieves Record DDR5 Memory Speeds With G.Skill Kit

An ASUS budget gaming motherboard has reportedly achieved remarkable memory overclocking results, pushing a G.Skill DDR5 kit to 10,600 MT/s. The achievement demonstrates how affordable components can now compete with premium hardware in memory performance benchmarks.

Budget Motherboard Breaks Memory Speed Barriers

According to reports from hardware testing, the ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC WiFi motherboard has achieved unprecedented memory speeds with DDR5 modules, reaching 10,600 MT/s with a G.Skill memory kit. Sources indicate this represents a significant milestone for AMD-based systems, particularly given the motherboard’s budget-friendly positioning in the market.

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ASUS Breaks New Ground With AMD-Powered ROG NUC Gaming Mini PC

ASUS has unveiled its groundbreaking AMD-powered ROG NUC mini PC, marking a significant departure from the Intel-based heritage of the NUC line. The system combines AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor with NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 laptop GPU in a compact form factor. This unexpected move comes shortly after ASUS took over Intel’s NUC business, signaling a strategic expansion of their mini PC portfolio.

ASUS Expands NUC Lineup With AMD-Powered Gaming System

ASUS has launched its first-ever AMD-based ROG NUC mini PC, according to reports from industry sources, representing a significant diversification of the company’s gaming-focused compact computing lineup. The move comes as somewhat unexpected given ASUS recently formalized an agreement with Intel to take over the NUC (Next Unit of Computing) business, which had traditionally been exclusively Intel-based.