Customer Ratings & Reviews

First, I want to say this is an amazing piece of tech with the ergonomics above and beyond any handheld i have ever owned. It has so much power, yet somehow, it doesn't feel heavier than the Switch 2. Its definitely thicker than the switch 2. As for the Steam Deck and Legion Go 2, i prefer this machine over the Lehion Go 2 and its due to the comfort. Steam deck is showing its age but its still the best place to play steam only games. The Xbox full screen experience is definitely a step forward but it doent totally mask that this is a PC at its core. But the things it does right like auto optimization of the games for machine, booting up first into Xbox and cloud streaming works flawlessly. So don't believe too much of the hype that its a console because thats not 100% accurate. It is definitely a PC that can be used as an Xbox console. I think that is the best way to describe it.

I've been using this handheld PC for a month and I couldn't be happier. It's been a been a great upgrade to my ROG Ally Z1 Extreme. I'm not deep in the PC side, but this feels better that my ROG Ally. Ergonomics wise it feels much more robust with a more defined hand placement. Made it easier for me to play without the random thumb touches that change the screen. The bigger battery and new layout, made for longer play time with less overheating. While mileage may vary by games, I found the playtime almost doubled while on battery. The upgraded Xbox app in big picture mode allowing the access of other store fronts has streamlined my gameplay experience. The gaming experience has been better in every way. The only negatives I have is the price ($1000 is a heavy lift), and while everything is streamlined you still have to deal with Windows updates. And like everyone else probably I would love more storage, but all in all I am satisfied with my purchase.

The most powerful handheld gaming system I've ever had! Great user friendly device with enough power to easily play Cloud Based Online RPGs. Graphics are top notch and sound system is equally impressive. Highly recommend!

The ROG Ally X is a solid upgrade in performance and battery life, and overall it feels more refined than the original model. However, the screen being the exact same as the previous Ally was a letdown for me. I wasn’t expecting OLED or anything premium, but even a slightly larger IPS display would’ve made the device feel new and worth keeping. Because of that, I ended up returning it. If screen quality and experience matter to you, this upgrade might feel underwhelming.

Amazing. I use it everyday because it makes gaming more convenient and practical. It plays both Xbox and Steam games. To my knowledge it’s the first Xbox branded device that you can play Sony games like God of War, Last of Us, and Spider-Man.

Definitely the strongest PC gaming handheld, the performance is superb. The display is solid with crisp visuals, good color presentation, and smooth frame rates. The premium build and design of the handheld is impressive it feels good in my hands with everything where it should be. Also, you’re not locked into one store you can access games from Xbox, steam, epic games and more .

So i bought this to have as a travel version of my xbox, yes you can play your xbox games, this does require the remote play to be active on your console. It's a 7" screen stop leaving negative comments about the size of the screen, you bought knowing it. SO far this has played every game that its been thrown, palworld, ready or not, battlefield 6, FC26, where winds meet. Granted you may have to adjust some settings for them to run smooth but google will help you with those settings. This is in my opinion a great option for someone on the move, who cant sit at a pc all day. WATCH "DO THIS" videos, to help you get all the updates and setup process done. I would recommend this to anyone, and I have done so. My son, my co-worker have bought them and are loving them.

This is a fantastic system. It's a great PC with a fantastic interface and one of the most comfortable controller experiences in the market today. Let me preface my review by stating a little about my background with handheld PCs. I had an original preorder for the Steamdeck. I have the MSI Claw A1M. I have the original white ROG Ally Z1. This "Xbox" Rog Ally X is a fantastic improvement over those models. I wouldn't recommend it for those that own the Z1 Rog Ally X, but it's a noticeable improvement over most other handhelds. Comfort is easily the best I've felt with the handheld PC catagory. It feels natural and easy to hold for hours at a time. Battery is also very impressive. Most AAA games give 3 hrs of gametime. Your average indie will see 7 to 10 hrs. Audio is superb! Don't know how they managed to pull it off in such a small space, but it has fully immersive surround sound! Play Doom: The Dark Ages on this and be amazed! It even manages to kick some bass up when needed! It's not perfect... the interface still needs some tweaking, but it's a step in the right direction. Hopefully with future updates, this will open up Windows as a competent medium for playing games, and not the giggle joke the internet "influencers" try to make it seem to be.

Escellent gaming hsndheld with the abolity to run Eindows 11. Games run well and the speakers are excellent . Given how rapidly this category is evolving, this is a great start to using the Xbox brand in the handheld soace The downsides .. It uses Windows 11 leading to numerous issues that could arise. As an IT pro with over 40 years of experience, this doesnt bother me, but sonebody eho is less yech saavy migh5 see thos as a negative. The price..at $999 its a significant investment. You can upgrade the storage and compared to the competition, especially the Legion Go 2, ehich will retail for over $1300, this is relatively reasonable. Of course, its a oersonal decision of this makes sense for you. The Steam Deck can be found for less and it has an OLRD display, ad opposed to this IPS one. It is vibrant qnd more than adequate to display the richness of gaming video. The positives..you can play Xbox Games upu have on your PC as well as anything on Game Pass. In addition, Stram is pre installed and you can download GOG or EA or Epic launchers as you see fit. Another plus ..the Xbox Full Screen experience allowing you to turn on the device and go straight to the Xbox launcher. I recomnend this even while taking into account the negatives listed above.

What an amazing device, sold my steamdeck to get it and I totally dont regret it. It plays all my games on steam, epic, ubisoft and the xbox store/gamepass. I can also stream all my xbox games from my console flawlessly. To be honest its the most comfortable device to use for long gaming sessions, perfect for being on the road.

[Employee of bestbuy] Absolutely the greatest hand held I've owned. I'm an older player so I would've opted for an 8" screen instead of a 7" but at 7" the games are STILL VERY playable. (Especially if the game has been optimized for hand held devices) you can toggle graphic delivery as well as performance giving you total control of your gaming experience. You do have to get used to certain nuances if you're coming from console gaming. (This is a portable gaming pc hand held with a xbox software skin on it to give you a console gaming "feel") Its different but it is definitely the future.

UI COULD be way better an less laggy but it runs games AMAZING had little to no crashes or anything of the sort for 1000 it should be 98% flawless but id say its at about 70% right now Ik new updates are coming to improve the device Xbox UI is pretty garbage too and the fact you have to restart you device every time you go in to windows mode and wanna game is really annoying you don’t have to but for best performance you do and when your on this type of device you don’t want anything holding it back over all I live mine whould def recommend but needs some updateds AND DONT BUY THIS IF YOUR NOT A PC WINDOWS GAMER IT IS NOT A XBOX HANDHELD IT IS A PC HANDHELD

As somebody who has played on all handhelds except for steamdeck this handheld is the best yet so far. The new Z2E chip is a lot faster than its previous version and offers better graphics. This handheld comes with 24 gb of ram but it will only allow you to go up to 16 max which you will never need that much for any game. The new optimized Xbox full screen experience minimizes system processes to allow for a better game experience and you can easily swap between it and desktop with a quick swipe of the finger. The new Xbox experience also allows you view your games from other store fronts like Steam and Epic for quick access due to everything being all in 1 place. There are optimizations needed but it has definitely come a long way. I’m very optimistic about Microsoft’s dedication for this handheld as they are always updating the Xbox full screen experience and windows os for better gaming. There is also a quick access menu for ARMOURY Crate to adjust game settings on the fly. It’s still a little buggy though but I would definitely recommend to any consumer but I would recommend the higher end model if you’re willing to shell out the extra money. It’s totally worth it! My favorite handheld! Loving it!

I originally had the legion go 2 and while the screen was beautiful, it was just too big and clunky for a handheld. I ended up selling it and going with this because this, is what a handheld should be! Lightweight, portable and powerful but still efficient. The Z2 Extreme’s main selling point is being able to pump out power but at lower tdp’s which in return give you longer gaming sessions but at still great performance. I also decided to go with this because of all the driver updates and focus on this device from xbox and asus. The “per game profile” is a very nice to have where u just hit a button and it optimizes the game so that you sont have to be tinkering. I am very happy with my device and will be keeping for a very long time

I was hesitant to buy this handheld PC because it was going to be my first one and its really pricy. Everyone said the steamdeck was a great beginner handheld PC but i didnt wanna fall in love with handheld PCs only to feel like i needed more horse power. I bit the bullet and went for the xbox ally x. The first day i got it, it was a frustrating experience that made me regret it. I picked it up from best buy at 3pm and did not play a single game until the next day because thats how long it took to set up. All the updates would stop or have to restart if it was on sleep mode. I chaged the setting so the device would never go to sleep mode. I watched YouTube videos to optimize it. Restart it like 10 times. While updates were taking place my games would download under 1mb per second. All that being said, after it was all set up, it worked great with all my games. The games i got from game pass also work great. Ive been playing sekiro, indiana jones, Halo infinite, and max payne 3 at high settings and my FPS mever drops to less than 60

I was originally interested in the steam deck and the idea of a portable console especially growing up with a nintendo ds and playstation portable. However after doing my own research, I decided to take a chance on the ROG Xbox Ally X and it definitely exceeded my expectations. Being a father to a 4 year old, there's not a lot of downtime. I own a gaming PC but hardly have time these days to game. Between work and being a dad, most of my personal time is occupied with being a dad. Which is great, However having a powerful gaming pc that is portable is a gamechanger! Not only can I game now, but I can spend time with the fam while I do it. As much as I love rewatching spiderman into the spiderverse with my son for the 100th time, I can game on the xbox ally x while my son watches his movies and shows and still be present and hang out together. 9/10 experience only features I would change/ expand on, is screen size and battery life. If you're looking for a good modern handheld console, I highly recommend if you got the money.

Great mobile gaming device. Wish the screen was a bit bigger but we got it for my stepson so he could play with his dad, and he loves it! The graphics were amazing, just as good as our OLED TV. Buttons and joysticks were easy to use.

Very good product that plays all the games I want. Fans aren’t too loud and battery life is great. However the controller itself could be better, while the holding it feels great the buttons aren’t the quality I would expect from a 1000 dollar purchase as the front facing ones are very loud. My trigger buttons also make a strange noise.

Defintely a good investment if you're a gamer on the go. Keeps up with most games I have on steam and Xbox. I think it's worth it.

This thing is truly a little power house. I would highly recommend for someone who likes playing games on the go. Really the only knock is battery life. That is just me looking for something that could improve.