PCWorld observes that Xbox appears to be losing ground as gaming shifts toward PC-based living room experiences, with handheld PCs and cloud streaming leading this transformation. Valve’s Steam Deck ...

A Windows PC offers the best gaming experience you can get in the living room. Unlike with a console, you not only get complete access to your full library of PC games, but with better performance ...

Valve is working on a new standalone VR headset, Xbox-sized game console and wireless controller. I tried them all at the company's HQ. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore ...

Valve’s revived Steam Machine, shown in a 2025 prototype render, blends the power of PC gaming with the convenience of a living room console. Valve is preparing a major return to the living room after ...

While wandering the show floor at CES 2026, I was struck by the future of living room gaming. What was once the realm of gaming consoles seems to be turning into PC territory. Handheld gaming PCs are ...