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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best handheld
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I just purchased this product and I'm so happy and satisfied with it. The graphics and the fact that it's so easily convenient is amazing. I would definitely recommend this product hands down. I highly recommend Xbox ally x just because it's so easily accessible.
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Nice handheld with comfortable grips and really good speakers. Don't except to play all the AAA games, but if you have a pc gaming library it will play most of them and even run mods or emulators. If you play alot of fps games, i may recommend the steamdeck instead as the touchpads on that work better as a mouse then the joysticks on the X box Ally. If you can find a nvme stick, the X box Ally does use standard sized sticks of memory if you want to upgrade it or run Bazzite, making it a bit easier to upgrade compared to other handhelds and the smaller sized ones they usually use.
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Ordered my Xbox Ally day one. Takes time to get all the updates and learning curve on tweaking the settings but once you do this game can handle pretty much everything. Playing Hogwarts Legacy, Diablo IV and MK 11 with no issues. Setting are low anything more you will deal with stutter but I got this to play on the go. High end graphics is on my Series X
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Bought this to replace my aging Xbox and can't believe something I can hold in my hands is so powerful. I also hook it up to my tv and it works great. Would highly recommend for those wanting the convenience of both.
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1. The performance is much better than I expected. Even when running demanding games like BG3, it still feels smooth.
2.It’s not too heavy, so I can play for hours without feeling sore or fatigued.
3. The screen is beautiful, colors look accurate, and the sound quality is solid.
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The ROG Xbox Ally is a fantastic handheld gaming device that blends comfort, performance, and versatility, making it perfect for gamers on the go. Its ergonomic design with familiar controller-style grips feels great in your hands for long sessions, and the 7-inch 1080p screen with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate delivers sharp, fluid visuals that bring games to life. Powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, it handles indie titles and cloud streaming through Xbox Game Pass with ease, while the new Xbox Full Screen Experience gives a console-like interface that’s intuitive and fun to use. It’s also a full Windows handheld, so you can access your PC game libraries from places like Steam and Epic Games, and enjoy excellent comfort and flexibility in one sleek package.
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Works great for what i wanted it for. Able to play steam and xbox games wish it had bigger storage but was happy about getting a 5tb external ssd cheap then getting the ally x. Graphics are nice like playing on a small tv.
GTA 5, stardew valley, trials, arc raiders & more!
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By far the most ergonomic handheld I've seen. Opted for the base version just to get my hands on it and I'm not disappointed at all! Great way to play on the go.
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What a powerful little PC, quick setup with a seamless integration with Xbox and other Game Launchers making this my go to gaming platform this season, the thing has played everything I’ve thrown at it with an ease. My biggest gripe would be the storage space 500GB just isn’t enough in today’s gaming world
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I love this device! It is a powerhouse and can be used as a standalone station for anything I can think up. I was searching for ways to upgrade my laptop, and then started looking seriously for a gaming laptop. Then I really had to ask myself "what am I trying to do?". I realized I wanted something portable that can run heavier specs. This little guy has done everything I needed and more. I am extremely happy with my decision and purchase.
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Been using this for a month now, and it has done all I've asked it to do. Games like Doom and Doom Eternal run smooth as butter, as does Oblivion Remastered. I really like that this isn't a closed system, so you can use Steam, GOG, etc. on this, no problem. Another great use is to stream from your Xbox, like with the PS Portal. Works brilliantly. Oh yeah, if you're into this type of thing, it's also a full-fledged PC. If you're on the fence, pull the trigger. You won't be disappointed.
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item is good. you get the most value if you have gamepass ultimate so you can access the games that run on it. albeit, you wont get the best graphics resolution (outer worlds 2 and 1 for example). Halo infinite is solid even at low settings, and even black ops 7 as well.
i think this is the best value amongst the two ASUS xbox ROG's. However, in terms of UI and just snappiness, the steam deck is just better (and cheaper).
but again, if you have gamepass ultimate, this is worth the value alone. if you have other platforms such as steam, EA, ubisoft and battlenet, it works too on here as this is windows 11.
the grip on this handheld is better than steamdeck; it feels very ergonomic.
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Excellent buy, purchased one for myself and one for son for Christmas. Perfect for out of town playing or playing multiplayer without taking up multiple televisions. Great graphics, install a micro SD card and take your games with you.
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Don’t play much or many games but call of duty and grand theft auto are my main 2 and the ROG handles them fine. Played for a few hours straight and only seen the battery warning once. I like that i can play the games on my console, play anywhere games and pc!
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I've bought Asus products almost exclusively for my personal computing and gaming needs. My partner needed something a bit lighter weight than a laptop but capable of playing games with me. So far the Xbox Ally, even the lower aspect version, has played every game we've wanted from Terraria to Enshrouded. The only real issues we've ran into have been with software not designed for this form factor rather than issues with the Ally itself.
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Honestly, it was quite a good experience as a person who never used a handheld before. I've seen other ones that performs better or optimized well despite its lower prices like the steam deck. But considering the current situation with the steam decks being out of stock, I think this handheld is an excellent choice especially when it is on sale. The performance wasn't so bad overall(although don't get too much expectation since it is apparently a downgrade version of the X model) and while it has some cons such as constant Windows updates etc, the comfortable grip is what makes this feeling of holding it much more compelling. The screen was also bigger than I thought as well.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Received this a few days ago and it is a game-changer, especially as a newer parent. I am not tied down to a desk or a tv to play games.
The battery is pretty remarkable and lasts around 2 hours when the performance settings are set to “Turbo” to provide 20W of power delivery.
Full screen gaming experience makes this feel like a console, while having the capability to play not only Xbox games, but also Steam and Battle.net. Armory Crates makes access to these platforms simple.
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I can play Dark Souls on my lunch break at work! Runs pretty well on older games. Newer games require a few graphical adjustments but overall playable. Besides, 30fps on a small screen doesnt look so bad.
Overall happy with the controller potion on the device. Its definitely built with big hands in mind. I think its too pricey for what you get, though.
A Steam Deck is more worth it than this device. Similar performance, less windows bloat, for less. I only bought this for the Xbox Controller form factor. Otherwise, Steam Deck it is. Out of the box storage is also far too low.