TL;DR

Asus’s new ROG Xbox Ally X is basically a Windows gaming handheld dressed in Xbox branding—Microsoft’s reasoning remains mysterious, but the real win is the arrival of Windows Handheld mode and a beefed-up “X” edition. It’s pricey, sure, but compared to other high-end PC portables it holds its own on price.

Over a 20-minute deep-dive, Linus walks through the software quirks, hardware design, and even tears one open for a look inside. Benchmarks and battery tests show solid performance but highlight the usual trade-offs of portable PCs. If you want a full Windows experience on the go (and don’t mind the sticker shock), this might be your new favorite pocket rig.

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