Customer Ratings & Reviews

So the new ROG Xbox Ally is okay, not great, the title is a movie reference that explains my experience with this handheld gaming device. I'll start with the pros and then get to the cons. Pros: The ROG Xbox Ally looks and feels great, the white shell, RGB lighting around the joysticks, and textured grips really give the look and feel of a high end gaming device. The display is 7" FHD (1920x1080) 120hz and thats a very good size and resolution for mobile gaming, most games on Steam should look very good and run at those specs. Under the hood its got a pretty good amount of storage (512Gb), RAM (16Gb), and processor (AMD Ryzen). The speakers are great and put out a premium sound. The battery life is pretty good, I was getting average 3.5hrs of play on Performance Mode. Lastly, the ROG Xbox Ally comes with a 3months trial of Game Pass, so if you're a new user then that will be a fun experience to get a large library of games to chose from. Cons: The ROG Xbox Ally is wildly inconsistent with performance. For my experience I tried playing FO:NV, RE 5&6, Metal Slug Trilogy, Sons of The Forest, and Dead Space 1&2. When trying to play those games I was seeing juttering and frame drops, and had to try multiple attempts to get some games even fully boot. This was annoying because it was completely random, if I tried one game it would play like I was trying to run it on a potato and then switch to another game it would run buttery smooth. I played around with display settings, closed out anything in the background I could to get the most processing power, and switched between all the modes (Turbo, Performance, Battery Saving) and still saw these issues so idk what was root cause, my only guess is a compatability issue. I also had an issue with not being able to play offline despite having verified my Steam. The ROG Xbox Ally is awesome when it actually works and that's the catch. When I played games and they ran well, I was so in love with it and would play till I saw the low battery warning. However, when games started to stutter and slow down I was immediately taken out of the experience and had to ask myself "why am I not just on my phone?". If you have the patience and have a library of video games you'll most likely enjoy the ROG Xbox Ally, but if you're expecting it to be as easy as a Gameboy you'll be a bit let down.

I’ve been blown away by the performance of the ROG Ally. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor handles everything I throw at it AAA titles, emulators, and even some light productivity work . The 7” FHD 120Hz display is stunning; games look incredibly smooth and vibrant, and the refresh rate makes a huge difference for competitive play. The build quality feels premium and comfortable to hold for long sessions, and the controls are responsive and precise. I also love that it runs Windows, which gives me the flexibility to install any launcher or app I want work flawlessly. Battery life is solid for the power it packs, and the quick charge gets me back in the game fast. Overall, this is hands down the best handheld gaming experience I’ve ever had. If you want desktop-level gaming in a portable form factor, the ROG Ally delivers in every way.

I'm a big Xbox fan and being able to have this level of gameplay and accessibility on the go is great for me. Beautiful screen and a dedicated Xbox button are great. This system boasts big sound as well. I wish there were even more games available as I have collected a lot over the years but I appreciate the ones that are there and they look fantastic! You'll need additional memory for gaming on the go but you can stream a bunch over Wi-Fi from gamepass. They play flawlessly (even Fortnite) and you will save memory. I bought an extra 1tb micro SD card for when I won't have a connection and a case for travel. Love it!

The ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld is a powerful device that offers a great gaming experience. Unboxing and setup – The handheld is nicely packaged and well protected. The initial setup is fairly straightforward; although it is a little time consuming between the Windows setup/login and required updates. Remember to check for additional updates in Armory Crate (ie: bios updates). It maybe took 15-20 minutes from starting to being able to download my first game but this may depend on your internet speed. It boots into a full screen Xbox UI/experience and feels similar to the Xbox console. Software – The Xbox full screen UI/experience is well designed. Multiple apps are available to download to access your favorite games including Battle.net, Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy, Steam, and Ubisoft Connect PC. Once games are downloaded, they all show up under the library tab with a symbol denoting which app they are from. Armory Crate can be accessed for additional performance/lighting settings by hitting the respective button in the top left corner. Holding down the Xbox button is similar to alt tab on a computer. It shows everything you have open and allows you to access the Windows desktop. One thing to keep in mind is by opening the Windows desktop mode additional processes are loaded into the memory. This can decrease gaming performance while in the full screen UI. The only way to fully unload the memory is to restart the device. Lastly, many of the preinstalled Windows programs such as LinkedIn, Word, Outlook, etc are totally unnecessary. Yes, this is a Windows based product, but the number of users who will actually utilize these programs has to be incredibly small. Gaming experience – I have played both Indian Jones and Arc Raiders. The gameplay was surprisingly smooth, averaging 40-50 fps. This device uses the AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor. It is best designed for 720p gaming. If you are looking for 1080p gaming, you should consider the ROG Xbox Ally X variant instead. Battery life is respectable. After about 45 minutes of intense Arc Raiders gameplay utilizing turbo mode I had about 50% left. The controller is fantastic and in my opinion the best when compared to the competition. It is well integrated into the device with examples including the initial passcode screen and system prompts being mapped to the buttons. Additionally, despite being a large device, it feels incredibly ergonomic. I am able to play for extended periods of time without any significant hand fatigue. Overall, I really like ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld and I would recommend it to anyone getting into the handheld market. It is an incredibly powerful device.

This is a decent budget model handheld PC with the best form factor for comfortable handheld gaming on the market. It's Xbox marketing will disappoint a lot of people who will fine the Windows Full Screen Experience (FSA) a shallow replacement for an actual Xbox experience, but it does run a surprising number of top tier games just fine....notably Microsoft published titles like Horizon 5, Gears 5 and Gears Reloaded, Halo Master Chief Collection, etc. all run pretty well on this, but other games may struggle. It's hampered by only 512GB of storage, and the expansion slot for an SSD is often insufficient for running modern games, but I use the SSD slot to load older games and less demanding titles. Get this thing on sale if you can find it and want a Steam Deck replacement, and aren't too worried about high end performance (say, you prefer indie titles and older titles for gaming). But if you want performance and can save up to get something better (such as the Xbox Ally X) I suggest you do that. My personal preferred handheld is the Legion Go 2, but you can buy like 2 and 1/2 of these for the same price so YMMV.

My husband bought this handheld Xbox thing (I don’t even know what it’s officially called, probably “The Best Purchase Ever,” according to him). All I know is that ever since it arrived, he’s been completely entertained, and I’ve been able to actually get things done around the house. Battery life? Long enough for me to fold laundry, clean the kitchen, and maybe even sneak in a nap. Graphics? He says they’re “amazing,” but the real beauty is the sound of silence while he’s playing. 10/10 would recommend, especially for anyone who needs a break from being their partner’s main source of entertainment.

I’ve been using the ROG Xbox Ally handheld for a bit now, and here are my honest thoughts: What I Like Great ergonomics & screen: It feels comfortable in the hands for long gaming sessions, and the 7″ 1080p display with 120 Hz looks sharp and smooth. Windows + Xbox experience: I love having access to all my PC games and Xbox Game Pass titles in one device — it’s like a portable gaming PC and console in one. Good for indie & casual titles: Games that aren’t super demanding run great, and cloud gaming through Game Pass also works really well.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

I’ve been playing with it for a few days now and I’m extremely happy with the purchase. The one issue to a degree is that since it runs Windows, you are going to experience typical annoying things. I ran updates through the Xbox app, then through windows itself, MyAsus and Armoury Crate. Of course the MCU update in Armoury Crate didn’t want to install. Annoying but the unit works great otherwise. Maybe the next MCU update will decide to install.

Have had plenty of handhelds but this one is it! Better than steam deck, switch 1&2, and android emulator

Runs my windows games easily without requiring extra setup or workarounds. Great battery life. The new windows handheld mode has worked seamlessly so desktop is not necessary. Exceeded my expectations!

Arrived on release date! That was fantastic. The device it’s self is great, I have not complaints. I can actually use my Xbox headset to connect via voice chat without having to use wired connection, even connects to my shockz! I love it. Plays AAA games perfect, minor lag in cloud play, doesn’t not get hot like the Ally 7’s do. Battery Life is amazing, I have not run it dead playing COD yet.

I think this is a great present for my 11 year old! I do think the price is steep but he requested it for Christmas and loves it! It’s a nice way for him to take his games between his households. He would recommend 5/5!!

If you are a PC gamer first and also enjoy Xbox play anywhere titles and Xbox games pass ultimate, this gaming handheld is a great purchase. Is PC but also has the console feel to it when you are using bid screen mode or the Asus Armory feature. There is a bunch of You Tube tutorials rhat are really easy to follow. Recommended!

So far so good. Only thing apps like ps remote play require a controller plugged in. Needs more storage. It’s basically a handheld pc. Convenient if you have wifi.

A good system to have if your getting into heldhelds i definitely think the price could be a bit on the lower end close to 499-530 but it’s not a bad piece or equipment if you know that you’re looking for