At Gamescom 2025, I had the opportunity to try out the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Asus ROG Xbox Ally X for roughly half an hour. And while that’s certainly not enough time to provide a formal review, I can’t confidently say that the PC gaming handheld set the best first impression.
Admittedly, I’m somewhat of a newbie when it comes to the PC gaming handheld space. I’ve never owned a Steam Deck, and the original Asus ROG Ally passed me by. I have a decently capable gaming PC and a Nintendo Switch 2 for when I want to engage in some portable-friendly gaming. I’ve personally never felt the want or need to own a device like the Xbox Ally, despite many of them quite rightfully being among the best handheld gaming consoles money can buy.
