Best of Gamescom 2026: The top 8 gadgets and games that will change the way you play
The Tom’s Guide Best of Gamescom 2026 Awards: From the Asus ROG Ally X20 and RTX Spark to Alien Isolation 2, meet our 8 top picks of the show.
The Best of Gamescom 2026 awards are here, showcasing the top 8 gadgets and games that will shape the future of gaming. At the top of the list is the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20, a handheld PC gaming console that has won over the hearts of many. With its high-quality OLED panel, ergonomic improvements, and transparent design, it's a true standout among PC gaming handhelds.
One of the most anticipated games of the year, Alien: Isolation 2, was also on show. Fans of the franchise are thrilled to finally get their hands on a sequel. The game maintains the same tense atmosphere and movie-accurate details as the original, with the setting shifted from a claustrophobic spaceship to an expansive planet surface. The hands-on demo confirmed it's a worthy successor to the original.
Nvidia's RTX Spark technology stole the show with its impressive performance. The RTX Spark machines, equipped with DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction and GeForce Now updates, pushed 1440p at over 100 FPS with games like 007 First Light and Arc Raiders. Nvidia's RTX Spark machines are set to become a Windows MacBook Pro competitor, combining work and play in one sleek package.
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