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Reçu — 14 décembre 2025 ⏭

OPINION: The Xbox Ally X handheld is too rough for me right now, but I see the vision — and I'm still extremely excited for Xbox's next-gen

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14 décembre 2025 à 08:46
The Xbox Ally X offers powerful handheld gaming, yet early setup issues, software problems, and what I call "jank" show it needs serious refinement before it can shine.

A closeup of the ROG Xbox Ally X's D-Pad, Xbox button, and joystick.

This latest handheld gaming PC channels the spirit of one of my all‑time favorite smartphones, blending nostalgia with power

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
12 décembre 2025 à 07:33
AYANEO makes some pretty wild portable gaming devices, and in 2026 it's going to be making its first phone. 15 years on, we're finally getting a spiritual successor to the Sony Xperia Play.

AYANEO Pocket Play gaming smartphone

ROG Ally makes a stronger case than Xbox Ally X as the handheld gift gamers should grab this holiday

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
12 décembre 2025 à 07:29
There's no denying that the Xbox Ally X is expensive. If you still want a solid gaming handheld but don't want to pay that much for one, the original ROG Ally is the device to consider, not the Xbox Ally.

An ROG Ally with a winking face and a finger pointing to it and a Legion Go with a winking face and a finger pointing to it. Behind them is a wooden table with pine needles, pine cones, holly berries, and holiday lights.

JerryRigEverything proves you absolutely need a case for your Xbox Ally X — and dbrand just discounted its Killswitch ultimate upgrade

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
11 décembre 2025 à 08:26
JerryRigEverything's teardown of the ROG Xbox Ally X highlights its plastic construction, making a protective case like dbrand's discounted Killswitch a must-have.

dBrand ROG Ally Killswitch Thmbgrip

Reçu — 19 novembre 2025 ⏭
Reçu — 11 octobre 2025 ⏭

Legion Go 2 vs original: side‑by‑side photos reveal key design upgrades

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
9 octobre 2025 à 10:15
I took dozens of pictures comparing the physical design differences between the Legion Go 2 and the original Legion Go. See how these handheld gaming PCs compare.

Lenovo Legion Go 2 and original Legion Go lying on their backs with their screens off.

Panther Lake handhelds are coming — and they could give AMD’s Xbox Ally X a run for its money

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)
9 octobre 2025 à 09:00
During Intel Tech Tour 2025, Intel teased that its next-generation Panther Lake chips will appear in gaming handhelds in the future, and I'm excited to see it.

Xbox Ally

Reçu — 2 octobre 2025 ⏭

The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 seem to be approaching upgradability extremely differently — and it could hurt one of them in the long run

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
2 octobre 2025 à 10:00
After opening a Legion Go 2, I've discovered a big difference between it and the Xbox Ally X. It seems Lenovo is clamping down on upgradability, while ASUS ROG is leaning into it.

A closeup of the left controller while connected to the Lenovo Legion Go 2.

Borderlands 4 on Xbox Ally X — my unscientific testing shockingly shows it MIGHT be possible to play on the latest handheld gaming PC

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
2 octobre 2025 à 07:15
I don't have an Xbox Ally X yet, and even if I did, I couldn't talk about it. But I am curious if Borderlands 4 might play on it, so I tried — unscientifically — to figure it out.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (black) and ROG Xbox Ally (white) in a glass display case at Gamescom in August, 2025.

Are SanDisk’s new SSDs and SD cards worth it for the Xbox Ally X?

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
1 octobre 2025 à 10:30
Sandisk announces internal and external storage expansion with guaranteed compatibility, but long-term pricing and availability will factor into their appeal.

Sandisk exclusive, officially licensed storage drive with Xbox Ally X

The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
30 septembre 2025 à 13:00
The Xbox Ally X is a promising collab between ASUS ROG and Microsoft, priced at a surprisingly reasonable £799.99 in the UK. Here's why I'll ditch my Steam Deck for this premium handheld.

Xbox Ally X (front) and Xbox Ally (back) in a display case

Reçu — 16 septembre 2025 ⏭

The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor?

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
15 septembre 2025 à 13:22
Handheld gaming keeps expanding, and MSI's Claw 8 AI+ emerged as a powerful contender. Unfortunately, stock shortages and inflated prices leave me frustrated.

MSI Claw 8 AI+ handheld with a red background, behind 'Notify Me' and 'Sold Out' banners.

Has ASUS lost its marbles? This 'Bulwark' handheld dock is $140 — spend that cash on a better ROG Ally instead.

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
15 septembre 2025 à 10:01
ASUS ROG's sturdy design sensibilities contrast with a shockingly high price, leaving the Bulwark Dock to undoubtedly struggle against affordable alternatives.

ASUS ROG Bulwark Dock (2025) on a pink card background

Reçu — 13 août 2025 ⏭
Reçu — 15 juillet 2025 ⏭

7 games that are perfect for handheld gaming PCs — with my favorite Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go titles

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
15 juillet 2025 à 06:00
I've played dozens of games on my ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Legion Go. These are the ones I've enjoyed playing most on these portable gaming devices.

ROG Ally standing up and Steam Deck lying down.

Don't miss out on the best ROG Ally accessory deals going on now — Improve your gaming handheld PC with a microSD card, power bank, dock, and more

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
11 juillet 2025 à 06:15
Many of my favorite ROG Ally accessories are on sale during Prime Day. Grab these peripherals to enhance your gaming handheld PC playing sessions.

ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally displays.

This discounted SSD fixed my gaming handheld's biggest weakness — Extra storage space for Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
11 juillet 2025 à 05:30
Add more storage space to your ROG Ally by upgrading the SSD. The WD_BLACK SSD I use is currently at a major discount for Prime Day.

Remove the ROG Ally's SSD.

Reçu — 5 juillet 2025 ⏭

I got tired of running out of room on my Legion Go — Here's how I upgraded the SSD

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
4 juillet 2025 à 16:30
I needed more game storage space in my Legion Go, so I upgraded the 1TB SSD to a 2TB SSD. Here's how I did it so you can, too.

A hand holding the new PNY SSD over the Lenovo Legion Go.

More than my Switch or ROG Ally, a tiny tablet and mobile controller has been my favorite gaming handheld lately

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)
3 juillet 2025 à 16:00
I've believed in the potential of Android gaming handhelds for years, but had to make the best one myself with a tiny tablet and mobile controller.

Image of the Razer Kishi V3 Pro mobile gaming controller.

I finally tested a "SteamOS" Legion Go S — it's the perfect handheld gaming PC if you don't mind these three things

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)
3 juillet 2025 à 09:00
I tested and used the SteamOS version of the Legion Go S gaming handheld. Here's what makes it a compelling choice for gamers. Our review.

A closeup image of the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS's left side controls while it displays a Steam library. There is a yellow badge on the bottom left of the image that reads "The Best Windows Central."

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