Overview
- Windows Central reports Qualcomm is working with NetEase to bring 25 adapted PC games to Snapdragon X laptops, including Marvel Rivals, with reviewers now checking if any run as native Arm builds.
- The gaming push follows strong technical reviews for Snapdragon X2 Elite systems, with ASUS’s Zenbook A16 praised for speed, battery life, and overall design.
- ASUS says Best Buy’s lower $1,599.99 listing for the Zenbook A16 was an error and the laptop now starts at $1,699.99.
- Microsoft’s Windows on Arm effort now sees most use in native Arm apps and many others running through Prism emulation, though anticheat-reliant games and some hardware needing old drivers still fail.
- Critics highlighted by Wccftech say high laptop stickers and perceived chipset premiums could shrink the user base and slow developer support for Windows on Arm.