The ROG Xbox Ally X: A Promising yet Incomplete Handheld
The Asus and Microsoft's Xbox Ally X is an impressive portable device that addresses several key issues of Windows 11's handheld experience, but it requires more refinement.
Despite its marketing, the ROG Xbox Ally X is not a traditional Xbox. It features a user interface similar to the Xbox Series X's dashboard, but it cannot play all Xbox games, particularly third-party titles.
- Compatible with Play Anywhere games
- Compatible with PC titles available in the Xbox Store
- Compatible with games that are part of Xbox Game Pass for PC
The Xbox Ally X is a handheld PC that runs Windows 11, alongside a stripped-down version of Microsoft's Xbox operating system.
Author's summary: The ROG Xbox Ally X is a promising handheld device.