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Microsoft is attempting to distance itself from the ROG Xbox Ally pricing fiasco – and supply leaks highlight that

Didn't expect it to do very well, to be honest...

TechRadar

Xbox boss defends ROG Xbox Ally X's $999 price tag claiming it delivers 'value' to gamers

Xbox President Sarah Bond confirmed in an interview that Microsoft let Asus choose the pricing for the gaming handheld.

Tom’s Guide

'It really was Asus' says Microsoft about the ROG Xbox Ally X's eye-watering $1,000 price tag: 'That is all of their insight into the market'

Not us, guv. Honest.

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Xbox ditching hardware and exclusive games "makes sense," former Microsoft exec and Blizzard boss says, as "only a moron would continue" making consoles as games go third party

Mike Ybarra also took aim at the "this is an Xbox" campaign: "Whoever came up with this clearly doesn’t play games"

GamesRadar

ROG Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox, but it feels like the start of something big

ROG Xbox Ally relying on "Xbox Play Anywhere" makes the claim of it being an Xbox questionable. But think about it — this could be an exciting prospect for a truly open next-gen console.

Tom’s Guide

After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential

Gaming Copilot is currently available to Xbox Insiders. Here's how the AI-driven feature functions on the ROG Xbox Ally X.

Tom’s Guide

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's M5 device launches to Windows 10's demise

The week's top stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, Apple, and more for October 18, 2025.

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

Expensive, and one of the best handheld gaming PCs, but c'mon, Microsoft, this is no Xbox.

PC Gamer

Microsoft and ASUS Unveil ROG Ally Xbox Handheld for On-the-Go Gaming: What Are the Specs?

Microsoft and ASUS launch the ROG Xbox Ally handheld with Windows 11 + Xbox integration. Get the full specs, performance features, and verdict on this portable gaming device.

International Business Times UK

Jealous of the new Xbox Ally? — Here are 6 ways to give your original ROG Ally a glow-up

The Xbox Ally has arrived, but the original ASUS ROG Ally is still a fantastic PC gaming handheld, especially with these upgrades and tips for improving it.

Windows Central

ROG Xbox Ally X review – like nothing handheld gaming has seen before, for better or worse

Xbox’s portable console combines the openness of PC gaming and Microsoft’s desire for you to play its titles anywhere – but it doesn’t come cheap or without hitches

The Guardian - UK

12 Essential Windows 11 tweaks to supercharge your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld

Apply these 12 essential Windows 11 tweaks to get the most out of your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally. From power modes and GPU settings to refresh rate and AMD performance features, learn how to optimize your handheld for a better gaming experience.

Windows Central

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally review roundup — Here's what critics are saying about Microsoft's new partner gaming handhelds

Reviews for the ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally handhelds are pouring in, with plenty of praise, as well as some criticisms.

Windows Central

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X hands on: Probably worth the upgrade for the hardcore, but the base version is a great starter too

I feel more strongly about this device than I figured I might.

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Evening Standard

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review: a pocket-sized power monster

Asus’s latest collab with Xbox and Windows is a love letter to the gamers

Tom’s Guide

The ROG Xbox Ally is a Steam Deck disguised as an Xbox — so why is it $600?

For what it’s worth, the ROG Xbox Ally is fine, but at $600, it’s a huge investment for dated performance.

Tom’s Guide

I spent 5,000 miles gaming on the ROG Xbox Ally X — it’s incredible, but something doesn’t add up

The ROG Xbox Ally X takes the crown as the best PC gaming handheld you can buy, and it rightly should given that gargantuan $999 price tag.

TechRadar

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't fix Windows 11 on handhelds, but it's a step in the right direction

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X isn’t the long-rumored handheld Xbox console people have been waiting for (despite the name), but it is a solid evolution of one of the best PC gaming handhelds.

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Windows Central

The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

I played dozens of hours of games on the Xbox Ally and also ran the handheld through several benchmark tests. It's a modest device whose biggest competitor is the Steam Deck. But is it worth buying? Our review.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally review

Did Xbox just win the handheld gaming war or is the Xbox Ally too expensive?

Windows Central

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

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.

TechRadar

Intel promises Panther Lake graphics will ‘set a new standard’ – and I think that could be good news for future handhelds

Just hope it doesn't lead to ludicrous pricing...

Windows Central

Can I play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, and other gaming handheld PCs?

One of the biggest new games on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5 is Battlefield 6. But can it run on gaming handhelds, too?

Tom’s Hardware

Asus reveals how $500,000 ROG Astral RTX 5090D was made — world's most expensive GPU is hewn from 5KG of pure gold

Video reveals the goldsmithing work behind Asus ROG's one-off $500,000 RTX 5090D real gold graphics card.

Windows Central

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

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.

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