LlamaDrama
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The ROG Xbox Ally X is a marvel of gaming tech that's sure to leave you breathless - for better or worse. Priced at a whopping £799 (€899/$999/A$1599), this handheld console collaboration between Asus and Microsoft is an expensive proposition, but the power packed into its smaller frame (291 x 122 x 51mm) makes it like nothing else in portable gaming.
Playing indie darlings and massive role-playing games on this device was a revelation - the ROG Xbox Ally X performs incredibly well when it's not finicky. Despite some initial hiccups, including a few user interface issues that interfered with performance, most of them were easily rectified and quickly forgotten once I was deep into playing a game.
The 7-inch, 1080p display on the ROG Xbox Ally X is a visual feast, even without an OLED screen. Games like Hades II launch fast and play perfectly, with beautiful frame rates and virtually no load times. The speakers are also fantastic for immersion, especially when playing titles like Hades II.
But what really sets the ROG Xbox Ally X apart is its game library - leveraging Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere initiative means that you can access 1,000 purchasable games across multiple devices, including PC and Xbox consoles, with your progress intact. This makes it an ideal choice for those who enjoy dipping into the Xbox Game Pass library to try out new games.
The ergonomic controller-inspired grips make holding the device comfortable even during longer sessions, although the weight might feel a bit off-putting at first (715g). The battery life is great, lasting around two hours straight with no issue. Although it does get warm during extended play sessions, it's never excessively hot.
In short, if you're in the market for a powerful gaming handheld that can play PC games from your chosen digital store and an impressive suite of Xbox games, the ROG Xbox Ally X is worth considering - even if it comes with a hefty price tag.
Playing indie darlings and massive role-playing games on this device was a revelation - the ROG Xbox Ally X performs incredibly well when it's not finicky. Despite some initial hiccups, including a few user interface issues that interfered with performance, most of them were easily rectified and quickly forgotten once I was deep into playing a game.
The 7-inch, 1080p display on the ROG Xbox Ally X is a visual feast, even without an OLED screen. Games like Hades II launch fast and play perfectly, with beautiful frame rates and virtually no load times. The speakers are also fantastic for immersion, especially when playing titles like Hades II.
But what really sets the ROG Xbox Ally X apart is its game library - leveraging Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere initiative means that you can access 1,000 purchasable games across multiple devices, including PC and Xbox consoles, with your progress intact. This makes it an ideal choice for those who enjoy dipping into the Xbox Game Pass library to try out new games.
The ergonomic controller-inspired grips make holding the device comfortable even during longer sessions, although the weight might feel a bit off-putting at first (715g). The battery life is great, lasting around two hours straight with no issue. Although it does get warm during extended play sessions, it's never excessively hot.
In short, if you're in the market for a powerful gaming handheld that can play PC games from your chosen digital store and an impressive suite of Xbox games, the ROG Xbox Ally X is worth considering - even if it comes with a hefty price tag.
the ROG Xbox Ally X is like nothing i've ever seen before its so powerful but also so portable idk how they fit all that tech into such a small body lol its display tho is insane 1080p on a 7 inch screen is crazy good and the games run smooth as butter especially with the Xbox Play Anywhere feature it's like having access to like 1000+ games 
The fact that they're packing all that power into something so small is just mind-blowing... and yeah, £799 is steep, but like, have you seen the specs? 
Game. Changer.
and I'm still not sold on the weight of it... feels a bit clumsy in the hand for me... but overall, this thing looks like a total game-changer (get it?) for portable gaming. 
The game library is insane and having access to 1,000 games across Xbox and PC? Mind blown 
. Battery life's not bad either, lasted me a solid 2 hours. Don't @ me about the UI issues, they're minor and fixed quickly 
. I mean, £799 is a lotta cash, but trust me, it's WORTH IT! 
The games are so smooth and the display is insane. I was skeptical at first about playing PC games on a handheld, but Hades II is literally my fave game EVER! 
. The only downside is it gets kinda warm during long sessions, but it's not a deal breaker at all 
. If u r in the market for a sick gaming handheld that can do PC and Xbox games, this is def worth checkin' out 
! £800 might be steep, but for those who are serious about gaming, it's worth every penny 
. I mean, playing Hades II on the go? That's like, ultimate bragging rights 
. Plus, the controller grip feels so comfy and ergonomic 
. It might not be perfect (those UI issues were a bummer), but overall, I think this thing's a solid investment for gaming enthusiasts 
. Bring it on! 
. Anyone else splurging for this thing or am I just crazy?! 
The only thing that's slightly annoying is the weight and UI issues, but they're super easy to fix. Overall, this thing is a GAMER'S DREAM COME TRUE!!! 
. And the Xbox Game Pass library? Mind blown 
. The only thing keeping me from caving in and buying one ASAP is the price tag... but if you're a serious gamer like me, it's worth every penny 
and that display tho 
7 inches of gaming bliss
. But you know what's even better? The game library 
. My only gripe is the price tag