Rebecca Spear
banner
rrspear.bsky.social
Rebecca Spear
@rrspear.bsky.social
Gaming Editor @windowscentral.com. Digital artist. Photoshop dabbler. Zelda nut. Baldur's Gate 3 fan. Will play just about anything.
Saturdays are for cuddles with my little lion man and gaming on Xbox Ally X.
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Here's how to get the Xbox Full Screen Experience set up on your Windows handheld, and a workaround for devices that it hasn't rolled out to yet.
How to put Xbox Full Screen Experience on your Windows handheld gaming PC — Legion Go, original ROG Ally, MSI Claw, and more
XFSE is rolling out to all Windows handhelds, and it's really easy to set up.
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
If you're not feeling Xbox Full Screen Experience, here's how to stop it from booting up on startup on your handheld.

You can even use an open-source program to make a different game launcher boot up in its place.
Don't like Xbox Full Screen Experience on your handheld? — Stop it from booting or replace it with your favorite game launcher
XFSE is now available for all Windows handhelds, but if it's not to your taste, AnyFSE can make another game launcher boot at startup.
buff.ly
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
IT'S HERE

Microsoft just dropped the Xbox full‑screen experience on gaming PCs👀

Handhelds aren’t the only ones having fun anymore. #Windows11 #XboxGaming buff.ly/b8Jj2TV
Microsoft launches Xbox full screen experience preview for gaming PCs
The new Xbox full screen experience can now be tried on full-blown gaming PCs, not just handhelds.
www.windowscentral.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Xbox Full Screen Experience, first seen on Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, will be available for other Windows handhelds tomorrow.
Legion Go and other Windows handhelds finally get Xbox Ally X's Full Screen Experience — And it drops tomorrow
During the Xbox Partner Preview, it was revlealed that Xbox Full Screen Experience is finally coming to all Windows handhelds, not just ROG devices.
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Silent Hill 2 looks imminent for Xbox, with a live store page that confirms Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Silent Hill 2 remake for Xbox looks imminent, as the store page is here — with Xbox Play Anywhere support, too
The remake of Silent Hill 2 seems ready to launch on Xbox Series X|S, with a store page live and Xbox Play Anywhere support confirmed.
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Snapdragon Control Panel is now available for all Snapdragon PCs, and Fortnite now runs on these devices, anti-cheat and all.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Control Panel is live — unlocking Fortnite and more game optimizations on Windows on ARM
After months of beta access for developers, the Snapdragon Control Panel is now generally available.
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
After taking a look inside the Legion Go 2 handheld, it looks like Lenovo is handling storage upgrades VERY differently from the ROG Xbox Ally.

Could it hurt one of them in the long run?
Legion Go 2 doesn't make SSD upgrades easy, but it looks like that won't be the case for ROG Xbox Ally.
After taking a look inside a Legion Go 2 gaming handheld PC, it looks like this device is handling SSD upgrades very differently from ROG Xbox Ally.
www.windowscentral.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
We ran the Legion Go 2 through various hands-on tests to assess its performance.

It certainly boasts an amazing OLED display, but is that enough to stand up against its competitors?

Our review ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
The Legion Go 2 might have the best handheld screen to date, but is that enough
We ran the Legion Go 2 through various tests to see how well it performs. It's got an amazing OLED display, but is that enough to stand against its competitors? Our review.
www.windowscentral.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I swapped my Legion Go and Legion Go 2 controllers.

They do work, but they look a little silly on the other handheld.
October 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X preorders are live! Retailers expect inventory to sell out, so act quickly if you want one.

buff.ly/OUqH3i9
buff.ly
September 26, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The Xbox Ally is one of the most impressive PC gaming handhelds we've seen yet, but we do have a few concerns.

Our Hands-On:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Vn...
Xbox Ally Preview: Hands-On First Impressions, Thoughts, Concerns
YouTube video by Windows Central Gaming
www.youtube.com
August 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 kicks off in a few hours.

Here's where to learn the latest Xbox and PC gaming announcements from the show. 👇
Silksong, the next Call of Duty, and the Xbox Ally handheld are at Gamescom 2025
Hey hey hey, Xbox and PC gamers! We're covering all major announcements from Gamescom 2025. So, check back regularly for the latest news.
buff.ly
August 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
A hand-built computer with parts from Apple was the go-to for my family, but the constraints of a 'walled garden' pushed us into the arms of Microsoft.

Here's how @rrspear.bsky.social's father fell out of love with the Macintosh and was drawn towards PCs.

www.windowscentral.com/hardware/des...
Decades ago, Apple was the go-to computer for my family, but the constraints of a 'walled garden' pushed us into the arms of Microsoft
From a custom-built computer to a locked-down Macintosh, my family's choices shifted as Apple walled itself in.
www.windowscentral.com
August 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Is the beloved Rush mode finally dead? Battlefield 6's latest iteration has triggered fierce debate among passionate gamers. www.windowscentral.com/gaming/battl... 🔥⚔️
Battlefield 6’s Rush mode faces backlash over smaller team sizes and gameplay mechanics
Explosive start to Battlefield 6's Open Beta Weekend 2 as players critique the controversial 12v12 Rush mode. Many say, it's 'dead'.
www.windowscentral.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
I hardly use my Xbox anymore, thanks to my handheld gaming PC.

This realization makes me appreciate the upcoming Xbox Ally even more.
It just hit me that I haven't touched my Xbox Series X in months — Most of my gaming needs are met by handheld gaming PCs now, and I don't want to go back
I almost exclusively use handheld gaming PCs thanks to their convenience, and the increased number of console games that are coming to PC these days.
www.windowscentral.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
🎮 Stick drift is dead.

Razer’s Wolverine V3 Pro 8K uses quantum-tunneling TMR sticks and 8000Hz HyperPolling for instant, drift-free inputs www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-ga...
Razer's new Wolverine V3 Pro 8K kills stick drift with quantum tunneling TMR — is it overkill or a gamer's dream?
Stick drift meets its match in Razer’s newest TMR controller.
www.windowscentral.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Surface Neo, finally reviewed. @zacbowden had the chance to go hands-on with a Neo, and has documented his time with Microsoft's elusive dual-screen PC. Check it out! www.windowscentral.com/hardware/sur...
I used Microsoft's elusive 'Surface Neo' dual-screen Windows PC — its biggest-ever hardware failure
Almost 6 years after it was first announced, I finally got my hands on Microsoft's canceled Surface Neo with Windows 10X. Here's what the dual-screen PC future could have been like.
www.windowscentral.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Windows 11 is coming for your gaming PC, but is it a downgrade in terms of performance?

Here's what I discovered when I made the jump.
I finally installed Windows 11 on my gaming PC — Here's how performance compares to Windows 10
I knew it had to be done, but my gaming PC seemed perfectly happy running Windows 10.
www.windowscentral.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Gaming prices soar, with Grand Theft Auto VI potentially launching at an unprecedented $100.

Will we see the new highest-priced game in the modern era?
Take Two doesn't rule out a $100 price tag for Grand Theft Auto VI — Aiming to deliver "more value" with GTA6 over its cost
The never-answered question of how much Grand Theft Auto VI will cost remains a mystery.
www.windowscentral.com
August 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
REMATCH is slowly losing its player base as crucial crossplay features are still absent.

Did cosmetic cameos sideline the potential of this fun multiplayer football title, or will it catch a second wind?
Why is REMATCH struggling to retain its players? One of my favorite online games is still missing the most crucial feature of all
I can't shake the feeling that REMATCH is losing its spark as player counts are dropping and community reactions become 'Mixed'.
www.windowscentral.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
Dive into Battlefield 6 weekend 2 — What’s new for players this time (and what times does it start)? www.windowscentral.com/gaming/weeke...
Weekend 2 of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta is upon us — here's its start time and what's new, including a nifty feature to address all those server browser complaints
The second run of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta includes new content and features.
www.windowscentral.com
August 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
A great game intro can set the tone and really suck you in.

Here are 7 PC games that will hook you from the start!
These 7 PC Game Intros Hook You Instantly with Captivating Cinematics — Grabbing You by the Collar and Sucking You In
You'll get sucked into these seven PC games right from the start.
www.windowscentral.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
It's been an excellent year for Game Pass members!

These are @rrspear.bsky.social's top Xbox Game Pass recommendations that have come to the service so far.
My Top Xbox Game Pass Title Recommendations of 2025 — 7 Games Added This Year You Need to Play Today
This has been a good year for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with at least seven must-play, amazing titles added to the service in 2025.
www.windowscentral.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Reposted by Rebecca Spear
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Was Briefly Listed on Amazon — But Apparently We’re Not Allowed to Know the Price Yet www.windowscentral.com/hardware/han...
ASUS’s Xbox Ally Handheld Is Coming — Amazon Listing Drops Ahead of Gamescom
The gaming world is buzzing as the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally surfaces on Amazon US! Will it be a game-changer or just another fleeting hype? 🎮
www.windowscentral.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM