In just three years, handheld gaming PCs have evolved from niche hardware geared at the most hardcore gaming fans to a market almost every major player in the gaming business wants a piece of. So it comes as little surprise that Xbox, in the throes of a rebrand centering on player choice and user-friendly flexibility, is the next big player tossing its hat into the handheld PC ring.
After about 45 minutes with the ROG Xbox Ally X, Microsoft’s beefy handheld collaboration with Asus, I can safely say that the two tech giants have succeeded in bringing another excellent option to this growing market. But while the device itself is an enjoyable way to access your Xbox library and beyond, the real measure of its value will be how it stacks up against the numerous options already available.
