ASUS - ROG Ally X 7" 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor - 24GB with 1TB SSD - Black

The Rog ally is an amazing gaming device. The Rog X is even better. Everything is upgraded except for the screen, that’s the same. The audio, buttons, ram, battery, internal storage, and ergonomics are better. The only thing I don’t like are the back m1 and m2 buttons. I prefer the original ally m1 and m2 buttons more but over all it’s a great portable gaming pc. it’s probably the best one on the market. If you already have an ally I don’t think it’s worth it to upgrade unless you just have money to spend like that, but If you don’t have one definitely pick this one up.

Phenomenal purchase. Imo, for gaming, what matters most is 4 things to me. Also windows on a handheld isn’t the most user friend UI. I will be honest but, the touch inputs are spot on and if all else fails, keyboard and mouse will fix any issue related to setup. Because once it is setup, touch controls are not an issue and the problems with windows 11 aren’t asus’s fault. Battery Life 5/5, lasts about 2 1/2 hours on battery on turbo mode. Thats far better then any labtop I’ve gamed on. Storage 4.5/5, only 1tb but isn’t challenging to upgrade storage Performance 5/5, using AFMF 2 allows this thing to hit way past 60 fps such as on elden ring. Phenomenal performance. Display, 4.5/5, not oled but there is a video on youtube that goes into depth about this. Its due to heat and battery life (surprisingly). Oled does look nicer but imo for 120hz VRR on a small 1080p screen, the Ally x that has more than enough power to comfortably run 1080p games with some adjustments. PS Play (Not ps remote play) once set up not only turns this into a ps portal but honestly can handle everything. - xbox game pass - Steam link - Bazzite OS for a legit steam deck experience if you hate windows and want a easy non windows experience - Emudeck for easy to install emulation - PS Play (originally pxplay, find on github) -You can install a theme on this to look like your favorite gaming system as well as a overlay on top of windows 11. The possibilities are endless as if you don’t have much time to game, this will bring back that joy. Best battery, best performance. If you’re worried about warranty, I highly recommend the best buy accidental drop protection. You’re treating yourself to a nice device, might as well spend the extra hundred or so to get that peace of mind. Cheers, best purchase I made in a long time.

As someone who's always been a console gamer (mainly Xbox and PlayStation), and with my only handheld experience being the Nintendo Switch, I was pretty skeptical about diving into PC gaming with the ROG Ally X. However, after about a month of using it, I have to say I'm impressed—especially with how well it runs AAA games like Elden Ring. Playing with friends online has been an amazing experience, and once you get used to using Windows for gaming, it's not as daunting as it seems. That said, there are a few issues I feel are worth mentioning: Price Point: I wouldn't recommend this for the current price, especially if you're not planning to stick to AAA titles. In my opinion, you'd be better off going with an older model if you want to save some cash. Open-Box Warning: I was fortunate enough to buy this open-box from BestBuy at a discounted price, but here's a heads-up: BestBuy does NOT test their open-box products. Mine arrived with a pretty serious issue—it wouldn't hold a charge and shut down every time I unplugged it. I nearly returned it, but decided to check the internals first. Turns out, the clip connecting the power supply wasn't even plugged in, and one side of it looks broken, which probably caused it to come loose. After plugging it back in, everything seems to be working now, but it was a stressful experience. Quality Control Issues: Speaking of issues, Asus's quality control is a bit concerning. The console itself feels premium in some ways, but also surprisingly cheap in others. The horror stories you hear about defective units? I believe them now. So, buy at your own risk. Ergonomics: For me, the console is uncomfortable to hold for extended periods. My wrists start to hurt after about an hour, and the lack of a grip makes it easy for the console to slip out of my hands—especially when they get sweaty. This is a big drawback compared to traditional controllers. Button Feel: While most of the buttons, triggers, and analog sticks are fine, I'm not a fan of the face buttons. They feel a bit "mushy" when pressed. Maybe I'm just too used to the feel of the PS5 controller. In hindsight, I think I would have opted for the older model of the ROG Ally with the Z1 Extreme chip, especially if I could find it open-box or used. Alternatively, I'd wait for the SteamDeck 2, as Valve seems to have better quality control and their console is reportedly more comfortable to hold. Overall, while the ROG Ally X has its strengths, it's not without its flaws. It’s a good choice if you’re focused on AAA gaming and don't own a gaming PC, but there are definitely some trade-offs to consider.