ROG Xbox Ally X – A PC Gamer’s Take

Asus’s new ROG Xbox Ally X is a Windows-handheld mashup that somehow earns an Xbox badge—think a souped-up Steam Deck with Microsoft flair. It packs an AMD Ryzen APU, custom Xbox streaming software, and a sturdy build that feels premium (and expensive), but it lands at a surprisingly competitive price point for what you get.

Under the hood you’ll find modular thumbsticks, a swappable SSD and robust cooling (per the teardown), while real-world benchmarks hit solid 60 FPS in many modern titles at 720p. Battery life hovers around 1.5–2 hours under load, making the Ally X a niche yet compelling pick for PC gamers who want handheld flexibility with Xbox integration.

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