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Asus ROG Xbox Ally review

Did Xbox just win the handheld gaming war or is the Xbox Ally too expensive?

The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

I played dozens of hours of games on the Xbox Ally and also ran the handheld through several benchmark tests. It's a modest device whose biggest competitor is the Steam Deck. But is it worth buying? Our review.

Windows Central

I spent 5,000 miles gaming on the ROG Xbox Ally X — it’s incredible, but something doesn’t add up

The ROG Xbox Ally X takes the crown as the best PC gaming handheld you can buy, and it rightly should given that gargantuan $999 price tag.

Tom’s Guide

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The ROG Xbox Ally is a Steam Deck disguised as an Xbox — so why is it $600?

For what it’s worth, the ROG Xbox Ally is fine, but at $600, it’s a huge investment for dated performance.

Tom’s Guide

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't fix Windows 11 on handhelds, but it's a step in the right direction

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X isn’t the long-rumored handheld Xbox console people have been waiting for (despite the name), but it is a solid evolution of one of the best PC gaming handhelds.

TechRadar

Panther Lake handhelds are coming — and they could give AMD’s Xbox Ally X a run for its money

During Intel Tech Tour 2025, Intel teased that its next-generation Panther Lake chips will appear in gaming handhelds in the future, and I'm excited to see it.

Windows Central

Intel promises Panther Lake graphics will ‘set a new standard’ – and I think that could be good news for future handhelds

Just hope it doesn't lead to ludicrous pricing...

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Can I play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, and other gaming handheld PCs?

One of the biggest new games on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 is Battlefield 6. But can it run on gaming handhelds, too?

Windows Central

Asus reveals how $500,000 ROG Astral RTX 5090D was made — world's most expensive GPU is hewn from 5KG of pure gold

Video reveals the goldsmithing work behind Asus ROG's one-off $500,000 RTX 5090D real gold graphics card.

Tom’s Hardware

The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 seem to be approaching upgradability extremely differently — and it could hurt one of them in the long run

After opening a Legion Go 2, I've discovered a big difference between it and the Xbox Ally X. It seems Lenovo is clamping down on upgradability, while ASUS ROG is leaning into it.

Windows Central

The Xbox Game Pass price hikes are so bad, it literally crashed the membership site due to widespread cancellations

Pricing has been a point of major contention with Microsoft over the past few months, and it has struck with controversy again after increasing Xbox Game Pass membership prices.

TechRadar

Xbox Game Pass price hike is infuriating users — but here's how to beat the cost increase

Xbox Game Pass is getting a major price hike, and gamers aren't impressed. However, there's still time to score a discount right now.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox Ally X review – early owner spills the beans on the new console's performance

A gamer has gotten his hands on an Xbox Ally X early, and has posted his first impressions

Sorry, Microsoft – the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds just don’t make sense compared to the Asus ROG Ally or Steam Deck

Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally handhelds are now available for pre-order in multiple regions, but there are alternatives providing similar performance and specs at lower prices.

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Asus is finally bringing RTX 5080 card themed around everyone's favourite Vocaloid songstress to the US—but there's a steep Miku tax

HOW MUCH?

Windows Central

Are SanDisk’s new SSDs and SD cards worth it for the Xbox Ally X?

Sandisk announces internal and external storage expansion with guaranteed compatibility, but long-term pricing and availability will factor into their appeal.

Windows Central

Amazon France ships the ROG Xbox Ally X three weeks early — one lucky gamer posts first review

Amazon France shipped the ROG Xbox Ally X nearly 3 weeks early — and the first hands-on review is already here.

Windows Central

The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC

The Xbox Ally X is a promising collab between ASUS ROG and Microsoft, priced at a surprisingly reasonable £799.99 in the UK. Here's why I'll ditch my Steam Deck for this premium handheld.

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Tom’s Hardware

Sandisk launches officially licensed SSDs and MicroSD cards for the ROG Xbox Ally series — up to 4TB of storage for new Asus flagship handheld

Sandisk is launching Xbox-branded storage accessories for the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld systems.

Xbox's new consoles can be upgraded to 4TB – here's how

SanDisk has announced official Xbox SSD and microSD cards, with up to 4TB of storage on offer

TechRadar

The world's first water-cooled handheld gaming PC is upon us – and it's already poised to dethrone the GPD Win 5

We may have a new contender for the best and most powerful handheld gaming PC on the market, with OneXPlayer looking to battle the GPD Win 5 before its global launch.

TechRadar

Sandisk's Asus ROG Xbox Ally storage solutions add up to 4TB of space to the upcoming handhelds

Sandisk announces microSD and SSD storage solutions for the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.

PC Gamer

Scalpers are already selling the promise of an Asus ROG Xbox Ally X for over $2,000 when it's still available for pre-order at half the price

The ROG Xbox Ally X is pricey enough as it is without paying a scalper double.

Tom’s Hardware

Asus addresses stuttering issues plaguing its gaming laptops — beta patch released for ROG laptops, final fix due in October

Asus has begun rolling out beta BIOS updates to address widespread stuttering and performance issues on ROG laptops. The company confirms it has identified the root cause and will release finalized firmware soon.

Tom’s Hardware

Scalpers sell ROG Xbox Ally X preorders for as much as $2,500 even though they are still in stock — stay away from eBay and buy from retailers

While you can spend $2,000 or more on a $1,000 machine, instead, don't.

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